Captain Candace was so much fun with and very helpful. Tanner could have written the book on being the first mate. We left on time, everything was great on the catamaran. The fish were incredible, as Candace put us right on top of them. An A+ rating!! Tanner thanks for the restaurant idea! read more

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Had a great time, would book again. Family of 4 with 2 kids, 8 and 11 years old. Kind and knowledgeable crew, were super helpful and fun the whole time. read more

The snorkeling excursion was excellent. Great value for the price. Highly recommended.

Tanner and Candice were awesome! That was one of the best experiences I've had in The Keys. Knowledgeable, so friendly, clear instructions and also what you might see. Waves were rolling around 2-3 feet and some people were sea sick, my suggestion, take sea sickness pills night before!! Water was so clear and so many fish, pretty sure saw everything from Nemo accept a shark. Highly recommend Captain pips snorkeling adventure! read more

Had the best afternoon snorkeling trip today with captain Whitney and mate Hope!! Great price and awesome trip to sombrero reef. Would highly recommend!!! read more

Spirit Snorkeling - Lighthouse - Snorkeling Near Me - Marathon, Florida

The late March Sunset trip with Captain Pip's Spirit Snorkeling was everything I hoped for and more. Loved our Captain and First Mate and the boat. We headed out to Sombrero Reef which was stunning. Hundreds of different kinds of fish in the perfect depth of water. Lovely corals. Plenty of time for snorkeling even for the most adventurous. Free beer and soft drinks on the way back. Beautiful sunset. Wonderful experience and professionally and safely executed. Bring a hoodie or jacket for the ride back. read more

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We had a great time! Even with choppy waters, we were still able to engage in excellent snorkeling! The crew was fun and helpful! Will definitely use them again! read more

Great captain and first mate. Good information. I felt like they wanted us to have a good time and engaged us. They were professional, communicative and thankful for our business. read more

Spirit Snorkeling - Guests sitting on the back of a Spirit Snorkeling catamaran at a reef off the coast of Marathon, Florida. - Snorkeling Near Me - Marathon, Florida

What a cool snorkeling experience!! We got to snorkel Sombrero Reef and it was very cool! The crew was very nice, funny and accommodating. Making sure you were equipped and ready to snorkel. It was. It was nice that you got drinks and snacks before and after the snorkel. On the snorkel we saw a lot of different fish! We saw a turtle right as we got to the reef and me and my son saw two nurse sharks!!! We had a great time. read more

Capt. Sarah was great. The whole trip was fun and easy. We heard about Spirit Adventure Snorkeling from a couple the evening before that are frequent visitors to Marathon. Great value and experience all around. read more

Great crew and set up. It was a pretty quick ride out to the reef and enjoyable snorkeling. The crew were great at helping us get set up with the equipment and letting us know what to do. read more

We did the three hour snorkeling experience. Captain Whitney and Jaynell were super friendly and knowledgeable. Coolers were fully stocked with water, sodas and beer. Time at the reef was epic. Just wish we had more time there! Highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend the snorkeling and sunset! Whitney and Corey were great out there! 5:30-8:30 is perfect for a nice ride out to the reef, plenty of time for snorkeling, and a beautiful sunset. We will be back! Thanks guys, we truly enjoyed our time. read more

Spirit Snorkeling - Lighthouse reef - Snorkeling Near Me - Marathon, Florida

My sister and I wanted to go snorkeling for my birthday, so we decided on Spirit at Captain Pip's. We came in person the evening before to check out the place and met Candace, who drives the boat. She was extremely kind and helpful. The following day was our excursion and again, she was kind and helpful. Her crew mate, Trenton, was sweet as could be as well. They were both full of information, they were helpful with all the do's and don't, and watched over the snorkelers very well. If you want a good experience on the water, go with Captain Pip's and hopefully you'll get Candace and Trenton too. read more

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While down in the keys we did several different snorkeling adventure. Spirit snorkeling with Candace and Tanner was nothing short of amazing. They went out of their way to ensure we had a good time and to keep us safe! Everything is included as far as equipment, snack and drinks! We will most definitely be back next time we are in the keys! read more

The best tour ever! You will see really cool fish and a beautiful ride out and back. Jesse is so great Captain Patrick made us feel so safe and welcome. We would do it again for sure!! read more

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Snorkeling and Sunset charters available and recommended Captain Patrick and First Mate Jesse will do everything possible to make your experience a great one Highly recommend read more

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We had the best snorkle experience. The reef was loaded with fish. We saw a couple turtles.. Captain Candice helped me get comfortable with getting in water. I am a novice .. highly recommend. read more

soooo fun. They made the trip so enjoyable for me and my whole family. They were helpful and encouraging for the kids. read more

Professional but fun crew that was very attentive to the passengers. Quick but beautiful boat ride to Sombrero Reef for great snorkeling. Highly recommend! read more

Spirit Snorkeling - Snorkeling at Sombrero reef. - Snorkeling Near Me - Marathon, Florida

Crew was excellent today, 3 cheers for safety while being fun, funny and friendly! Colton had a sunshine attitude and easily connected with the snorklers while remaining professional and helpful. Jessie was easy to converse with and cultivated a great atmosphere. All this was especially important because there was wind and waves today. Captain Rob was an amazing and thoughtful captain through the rough waves and gave us some local recommendations for fun and food. There's six of us (4 kiddos!) and the crew was one of the reasons we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves today. Reef was really cool and loved the lighthouse history! Thanks, Spirit!! read more

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This was an incredible way for our son to spend his 16th birthday! Captain Candace and First Mate Jesse were knowledgeable about the reef and attended to everyone's needs and questions. Highly recommend this experience. read more

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Captain Patrick and Mate Trent were awesome in going over the process of snorkeling with everyone They were very funny and super friendly to everyone. Such a fun trip, great snorkeling location, would highly recommend, and would definitely come back. read more

My son and I did the Sombrero Key Lighthouse snorkeling trip and it was fantastic. Lots of amazing fish, and the crew was great - Tanner was first mate and I forgot the captain's name (sorry I can't give her a shout out). They were both friendly and knowledgeable. I'd absolutely do this trip again - don't miss this if you visit Marathon. read more

Five stars and no questions about it! My husband and I had the absolute best time thanks to Patrick and Jesse! I was terrified, given that I can't swim. But everyone was welcoming and helpful with our boat tour/snorkeling. What an amazing adventure! Thank you captain for keeping us safe and ensuring that we had an amazing time. Drinks and snack aboard were pleasant too. This might have been our first experience with Spirit Snorkeling but it won't be our last! Looking forward to returning soon! read more

If you like to snorkel or haven't before this is an awesome experience!! My fiancé and I have never snorkeled before and this was an experience we'll remember forever! Our captain Rob and Hope were super friendly and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable during the entire snorkel trip! The views were incredible, I'd recommend you anyone staying in Marathon! read more

Spirit Snorkeling - Light house - Snorkeling Near Me - Marathon, Florida

Everything about our snorkeling trip was amazing! The waves weren't very pleasant but Capt Candace was great navigating the swells and keeping everyone on board safe. Once at our dive site, the experience was amazing. The whole crew made me feel safe and answered any questions. Great experience overall. Highly recommend! read more

Went snorkeling the day before in Key West and was honestly not impressed - the group that I was with just dumped us in the middle of the ocean and we were just swimming around looking for a few fish in the murky water. On my way back to Miami the next day, I looked on Yelp for other snorkeling trips and came across Spirit Snorkeling and saw a bunch of highly touted reviews of the snorkeling at Sombrero Reef so I decided to give it try. Unfortunately I had missed the 9 AM/1 PM trips but they were offering a 2.5 hour 5:30 PM sunset cruise so I spontanenously signed up. The email said to arrive 45 minutes before but honestly you could probably cut it a little closer since we were just sitting around waiting auntil 15 minutes before departure. The location is a few blocks west of the Turtle Hospital in Marathon so I went to check that out and then came to the meetup location. Juan was our captain, and Luke/Robert were our other crew along for the ride. A bunch of interesting personalities, which made for a super fun trip and they all seemed to love working with each other. On the way out to the Sombrero Reef lighthouse, we passed under the Seven Mile Bridge and saw a loggerhead turtle. The snorkeling at the reef was just as advertised and was amazing with plenty of fish to see and even a nurse shark! Had some fun dumping leftover chip crumbs into the water and making the yellowtail go crazy. On the way back to the dock, we enjoyed a nice sunset over the Gulf of Mexico and while I don't really drink, Luke offered beer/wine/champagne for anyone who wanted to partake (complimentary water/soft drinks as well for the kids). Overall, it was a fantastic end to my time in the Florida Keys and I wish I had found out about this sooner but better late than never! Skip the snorkeling/sunset cruises in Key West and do this instead. read more

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This snorkel tour was one of the best experiences my husband and I have had. Captain Candace and First Mate Trent did an incredible job and the reef was just unbelievable. We will absolutely return and loved this trip! read more

Larry and Luke were fabulous guides and host this week on our half day snorkeling trip. And we were happy to laugh at all their jokes. Sombrero Reef was great for seeing fish. One of my sisters and my mom were a little nervous but were put at ease quickly. We had a really lovely trip. read more

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Amazing experience...one of, if not the best activity to do in Marathon!!! Captain Candace and First Mate Hope were awesome, and I was amazed how concerned they were about making sure everyone had a great time. Bonus, we saw dolphins, and at the end they kinda made it a mini booze cruise! read more

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Regards Captain Pips and Spirit Snorkling. The flyers at the visitor center states a 3 hour snorkel session cost 49.50 per person. However when I booked they charged $66 per person. The snorkeling session over the reef didn't occur they said if it was windy they would not go to reef but to island. So we were just taken to the small island, they gave option for paddle boarding and kayaking with snorkeling. The island is surrounded with super shallow waters mostly rocks that makes it hard to swim and hard to snorkel and definitely hard to walk. I was worn out from trying to get away from rocks but unfortunately it was very rough terrain. All there is to see is cog shells and your not allow to take them or keep them. I literally seen three fish during the two hour trip and one lobster. I wouldn't recommend this snorkeling company if I give my honest opinion. Otherwise the captain and assistant was extremely great otherwise. read more

The ladies at the store were most helpful. The capt and her mate were fantastic. The boat was clean and in good working order. The captain and her mate were articulate and comprehensive about do's and dont's. The bathrooms were Clean and spacious for changing. The Capt Pip's graphics were the best also...in my opinion. read more

While in the Keys, we did several snorkeling excursions, and the one on Spirit turned out to be our favorite! We arrived in a sunny and tranquil weekday morning and boarded the catamaran. After a safety briefing, we began our trip out to the reef. The sun was shining, the water was calm, and every so often we saw the dorsal fin of a dolphin peeking out of the water as we made our way out to Sombrero Reef Lighthouse. Upon arriving, we had another safety reminder, then got our gear on to go for a dip. For the hour or so that we were at the reef, we saw a huge variety of fish and beautiful coral. We were the only large snorkeling group out there that day, so it didn't feel too crowded either, which made the open sea feel like it was all ours. The crew immediately made us feel welcome, and with our smaller group, we had plenty of time to chit chat with them and the other snorkelers. It was a relaxed and fun way to spend our morning - I just wish it could have been longer! If you're in the keys, especially the Marathon area, and are looking for snorkeling excursions, don't hesitate to go with Spirit! We were so happy with our choice and would love to go with them again on a future trip. read more

Captain Pips and Spirit Snorkel is a great place to go for snorkeling tours, and all things Marina. Captain, Rob was awesome and Hope and Joey were great first mates. They took great care of us on our snorkeling trip to sombrero reef. And gave us great recommendations for places to eat, and things to do while staying in the area. Everyone was really friendly and easy to work with. They took us out to the lighthouse, where we could see all kinds of things like turtlesand barracudas and fish. Was a good time. read more

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We had a great day snorkeling. Cory and the captain were very attentive and fun. We were well taken care of and got lucky to see quite a bit. read more

We love Spirit Snorkeling at Captain Pip's marina! This is our fourth year in a row doing a snorkeling trip with them and it never disappoints. Our guides were once again, super friendly and skilled and made us all feel safe and comfortable during the entire trip. The reef is amazing and we always see TONS of fish and sea life. read more

Amazing day at Sombrero Reef. Best snorkeling experience we have had anywhere. SO MANY fish and of different species. The reef was also quite beautiful with many different coral species. A few even on the endangered list. A huge thanks to Captain Rob and first mate Colton! Great hosts, friendly and good humored. Simply the best highlight of our trip. read more

Great value for the money spent. The website does not mention that they provide drinks and chips. All you need is a swim suit and towel. read more

Our sunset snorkel cruise was the perfect ending to our honeymoon. Captain Rob was amazing and we had so much fun seeing all the fish. We even got to see some dolphins and a sea turtle on the way back. Highly recommend! read more

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