Can you snorkel in Key Largo without a tour?

We encourage you to explore the park, but we generally recommend you take a snorkel tour with a company outside the park. The only Key Largo snorkeling from shore is at either of the two designated beaches in Pennekamp Park. The beaches access an enclosed bay that has a sea grass bottom and is surrounded by mangroves.



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If you are a good swimmer, you can snorkel at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park! We have rental gear available: prices are $3 a piece for mask or snorkel (you keep the snorkel) or $4 for fins.

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A: Although it is best for you to be comfortable in the water, you do not have to know how to swim. Each guest is provided with a buoyancy vest that will assist with flotation so that you can view the reef. There are also flotation noodles and body boards in the water you can hang on to.

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Florida is known for a variety of species of turtles, and Key Largo is proud to host many of these beautiful creatures! Of the 7 species worldwide, the Keys is home to 5 of them.

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Never Snorkel Alone It's best if you buddy up with somebody more experienced or, if you snorkel with a group, are under the supervision of your guide or instructor. It will give you peace of mind to know that there is a reliable person in the water nearby in case you run into trouble.

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Key West and Key Largo are two of the most well-known snorkeling destinations due to the vast array of beautiful coral reefs and vibrant ocean life they host, such as sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral. There are boat tours that will take you out to the best spots or you can explore on your own.

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Cannon Beach It's one of the most popular beaches in Key Largo, and for a good reason. The beach is beautiful with its white sand and turquoise waters. It's perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling.

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The crime rate is low on the islands (maybe because the bad guys have nowhere to go), though most crimes are perpetrated against tourists. The usual precautions, such as locking your car doors, keeping valuables out of sight, and awareness of your surroundings, contribute to tourist safety.

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