Coral Reef Private Snorkel tour out to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
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Key Largo, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
One of the best ways to experience Key Largo is by getting out onto the water. Big boat tours tend to feel crowded so opt for a private tour for a more personal experience. This private tour takes you snorkeling on the coral reefs at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park where you'll see a wide variety of marine life, from parrot fish to southern stingrays.
- Go snorkeling in the turquoise waters off Key Largo
- Private tour, exclusively for your group, ensures a personal experience
- Learn about local marine life and coral from your guide
- Convenient Key Largo departure and return point
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Short wetsuit included if needed
- Use of an underwater camera Micro SD card not included. Bring your own or purchase a 32GB for $7.00
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Snorkel the Keys99701 Overseas Hwy Slip 76, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA
We are located in Key Largo Resort Marina in a slip between Holiday Inn and Skippers Dockside. Once parked, you can park free in the back of the Holiday Inn or Skippers Dockside. Then, it's just a short walk down to the marina.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Start your private snorkel tour of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park by heading to the Key Largo Resort Marina to find your private boat. This personalized experience ensures an intimate exploration of the vibrant marine life in the turquoise waters.
Gear up for a day void of crowds and snorkel in the pristine waters, encountering a diverse array of marine creatures, from colorful parrotfish to graceful southern stingrays.
Your boat comes equipped with everything you need for a great day out: bottled water, soda, snacks, snorkeling equipment, and reef-safe sunscreen.
Return to the marina to conclude this half-day experience.
Gear up for a day void of crowds and snorkel in the pristine waters, encountering a diverse array of marine creatures, from colorful parrotfish to graceful southern stingrays.
Your boat comes equipped with everything you need for a great day out: bottled water, soda, snacks, snorkeling equipment, and reef-safe sunscreen.
Return to the marina to conclude this half-day experience.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Must know how to swim to snorkel.
- Must be 5 years or older to snorkel.
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
- No smoking or vaping
- Guests are not permitted to drink alcoholic beverages before snorkeling. Any guest who arrives intoxicated or has been drinking will not be allowed to snorkel, and the captain can cancel the trip without a refund.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Evan_S
We had a great experience with Captain Bob and Captain Tommy. They were very knowledgeable and took us to two great spots away from the crowds. They were very friendly and we would highly recommend snorkeling with them. You will be happy you did :)
Reviews
4.8
based on 47 reviews
Carlos_T, Jun 2024
Everything happened according to the plan, nice, clean and spacious boat. Chose a sunny and windless day!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed your snorkeling tour and everything met your expectations.
Capt. Bob
Kim_O, May 2024
We had a great time with Bob. He was very knowledgeable and ensured that we were in the best spots for snorkeling.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you, Kim
I've been in the Keys since 2010 as a scuba instructor, so I know the reefs well. I take my guests to the areas where I would like to snorkel. I also consider the group's abilities and what area suits them best.
Thanks again for choosing Snorkel the Keys.
Capt. Bob
Jordan_T, May 2024
Captain Bob was concerned first and foremost about our safety and ability. He put us where the waves were less on both locations, and burned off factory coatings on new masks, then applied antifog.
He’s also very concerned about the health of the reef, giving us good guidance on how not to damage it and making sure no trash blew off of his vessel.
We had such a good time we’re going again!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you, Jordan,
It's fantastic to hear you had an excellent snorkeling adventure. I always put safety first for my guests, and I feel it is essential that we preserve the environment. Hope to see you next time.
Capt. Bob
Evan_S, Dec 2022
We had a great experience with Captain Bob and Captain Tommy. They were very knowledgeable and took us to two great spots away from the crowds. They were very friendly and we would highly recommend snorkeling with them. You will be happy you did :)
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you, Evan. I'm glad you had a great experience snorkeling the beautiful reefs here in Key Largo.
Capt. Bob
MiaLind_W, Jul 2022
Many fish and a Nice boattrip. Windy weather placer US alone at the reef which was great. We sailed IN a fine boat with fine views and room for all
Response from Host, Jul 2022
I'm glad you had a great experience and liked the boat. I did keep you informed about the conditions and that it was going to be a wavy day and gave you the option of canceling with a full refund it was wavy but once we got behind the reef it was very nice.
Thanks again!
Capt. Bob
Nicole_C, Dec 2021
Our snorkel excursion was just okay. The boat captain didn't seem to be a people person, wasn't interested in small talk, interacted with us only when necessary, and lacked the enthusiasm we have experienced on similar excursions. He seemed annoyed we brought beer to consume after snorkeling. We received a long series of instructions on how to call the coast guard, followed by another long series of instructions on where to snorkel, followed by yet another lengthy set of instructions on how to use the underwater camera. Due to the information overload, when we got into the water, none of us had grasped how to use the camera and each of us hoped someone else knew how. To make this process better, the captain could have laminated the instructions on how to call the coast guard in an emergency, so he could have briefly went over them, and told us where to locate them. Then, he could have asked who will be using the camera and made sure the person who was going to use it understood how it worked. We were surprised nobody went into the water with us to guide us to where the fish were. It was difficult to know where to go for snorkeling, because the boat, our point-of-reference, kept turning around. It was just okay, and it didn't seem like Captain Bob wanted us there.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
I would like to start by saying I will not compromise on the safety of my guests it is required by USCG that I go over the safety items on the boat and how to use them and takes less than a few minutes. I do not offer a free in-water guide and nowhere in the listing does it say that because the locations I go to are right at the reef, and with a short briefing, it hasn't been an issue plus I don't know any other tours that do that here. I always show the group how to use the camera because usually, they will pass it around the 1-minute explanation on the two buttons hasn't been a problem. When your group of 6 arrived at the marina carrying beer the only comment, I made was that you couldn't drink before getting in the water to snorkel that is when I was informed that 3 of the guests were not snorkeling, I also informed you that it was going to be wavy out and gave you the option of canceling with a full refund.
I always talk and give information on the way out, but I did not want to be rude and interrupt your conversations and it already seemed that you were annoyed with me, and it had nothing to do with me not wanting you there I always want my guests to have a safe and fun experience, but I also respect their privacy. Since it was wavy out and we could only go to the one location on a protected reef I gave you a refund for the difference I feel I did my best to give your group a good experience and was flexible because of the conditions on that day.
Capt. Bob
BarbieBarbara_H, Dec 2021
Captain Bob has a beautiful boat and fantastic equipment. He adjusted our trip due to conditions and we were able to have a great experience. Our only compliant is that he was not very friendly. All of the reviews were excellent, except for the one with a family and we were also a family. 12,14 year old kids. Maybe he is better with adults.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
Hi Barbie, I'm glad you had a great experience I do my best to make sure everyone has a good time unfortunately the week of your trip I had to put my dog down due to age I rescued her right after I came to the Keys in 2010 she was the only family I have here and I took it very hard I always do my best to separate my personal life from my business but this extremely difficult I do apologize but hope you can understand.
Thank you,
Capt. Bob
William_W, Jul 2021
Trip was great. Took my two granddaughters out and Capt Bob was extremely kind and accommodating. Already talking about our next trip
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Thank you, I'm glad you had a great time and enjoyed seeing the reef and the marine life. I look forward to seeing you on your next snorkel adventure!
Capt. Bob
Ryan_T, Jun 2021
If you're debating a public tour or this, stop. Captain Bob is amazing. The flexibility and first class experience is very worth it. Make sure to confirm for 3.5 hrs
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Thanks, Ryan I glad you had a great time on your snorkel adventure.
Capt. Bob
JLM, Feb 2021
Knowledgeable captain, great communication leading up to and during the trip, boat clean and in excellent condition. Highly recommend. We had a great time.
Response from Host, Feb 2021
Thank you, I'm glad you had a great time and liked the boat on your tour.
Capt. Bob
Angela_N, Sep 2020
The three snorkel locations were beyond our best expectations, Captain was knowledgeable and prepared! We were so impressed, will book again and again.
Response from Host, Sep 2020
Thank you! I'm really glad you had a great time looking forward to seeing you next time.
Capt. Bob
Heath_O, Aug 2020
Captain Bob was awesome and the reefs were truly amazing.
Very clean boat and beverages provided.
Highly recommend this private charter!
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Thank you, Heath, I'm glad you enjoyed the beautiful reefs and marine life here in Key Largo.
Capt. Bob
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