Diving and Snorkeling in The Lower Florida Keys
Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys offer spectacular diving and snorkeling, Looe Key Coral Reef is part of the National Marine Sanctuary and is home to a huge variety of coral formations and large schools of fish, 39 buoys are located in this area, yellow grunt, parrot fish and surgeon fish are common here.
Looe Key is known as the most spectacular living reef in North America for its diverse population of corals and its colorful array of tropical fish. Looe Key compromises 5.3 nautical miles of coral reef. Explore their complete reef ecosystem in their marine sanctuary. Because of its unique shape and varying depths, Looe Key is ideal for SCUBA & snorkeling of all skill levels.
Outside of the Sanctuary, spearfishing and lobstering are permitted with proper licenses. The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce holds their Annual Underwater Music Festival at Looe Key every July.
The newest attraction to the Lower Florida Keys underwater paradise is the “Adolphus Busch Sr”. A man made underwater recreational site . A 210 foot freighter is the new home for beautiful coral and tropical fish. Scuba divers can explore the inside of the ship, while snorkelers can view it from the top.The wreck is located halfway between Looe Key Reef & American Shoal .Call any one of the mentioned dive charters to schedule your trip.
SIREN DIVING
Phone: 305-393-9430
Fax: 305-515-0325
US 1, MM 24.5, Summerland Cove Marina
Summerland Key , FL 33042
Extraordinary experience, exceptional service, competitive rates. Ecologically conscious dive operation w/focus on reef preservation. Six diver max. Reef, wreck & night dives. Backcountry & lobster charters. PADI instruction/guide services available.
LOOE KEY REEF RESORT & DIVE CENTER
Phone: 305-872-2215
Toll Free: (800) 942-5397
Fax: (305) 872-3786
PO Box 509
Ramrod Key , FL 33042
Located on the canal w/boat ramp & dockage, you can board our dive boat right outside your back door & enjoy a day of diving & snorkeling on the #1 Reef in the U.S. Featuring a pool, sundeck, restaurant, tiki bar, & five star PADI dive center
SEAHORSE SCUBA
Phone: 305.745.2315
BIG PINE , FL 33043
STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS
Phone: 305.872.9863
BIG PINE , FL 33043
UNDERSEAS INC.
Phone: 305.872.2700
BIG PINE , FL 33040
PARADISE DIVERS
Phone: 305.872.1114
BIG PINE , FL 33043
REEF CHARTERS DIVERS
Phone: 305.745.2357
BIG PINE , FL 33043
SEACAMP MM 29.5
Phone: (305) 872-2331 Fax: (305) 872-2555
1300 Big Pine Avenue
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
A world-renown Marine Science educational program know as ‘Seacamp’ located at the S.E. tip of Big Pine Key. “For all the sea has to teach us and for all the fun in learning it” 24 Courses - SCUBA,Diving,Snorkeling,Sailing,Windsurfing,Kayaking,Arts&Crafts
BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK
Phone: (305)872-3210
36850 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Recently named the second most beautiful beach in North America, Bahia Honda (meaning deep bay in Spanish) not only provides white sandy beaches; tropical vegetation and a great variety of bird life are included in this mini-paradise.