Top 10 Miami Snorkeling Tours

1.Key West Dolphin Watch or Snorkel Boat with pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 399 reviews · from $63Our pick

Travel from Miami to Key West by air-conditioned bus, crossing the Overseas Highway and Seven Mile Bridge. Choose about five hours of free time, a 2.5-hour dolphin watch, a 3-hour snorkel trip, or a 90-minute glass-bottom boat ride. Guides may include Captain Lisa, Brooke, Zane, and Ali.

“It was really worth the time and money spent! Bus took us there with a quick breakfast stop and key west is beautiful! Did the dolphin watching boattour with snorkeling and it was amazing, very nice guides and saw so many fish while snorkeling, got to see the dolphines on the way back! Had enough time after that to do some souvenirshopping and ate dinner, we were back in miami beach before 10pm :)”

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2.Full-Day Key West Tour and Coral Reef Snorkeling with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 216 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride from Miami to Key West, explore independently, then board a catamaran at 1 pm for a three-hour reef snorkeling trip. Your day includes snorkeling gear, beer, soda, and water, with alcoholic drinks after snorkeling. Guides such as Lily, Marbelis, Tamara, and Ruben have been praised for helpful service, but weather, jellyfish, bus comfort, and limited town time can affect the experience.

“The drive is LONG left at about 7:15am Once we got to Key West the tour guide walked everyone to their scheduled excursions, which was nice. The wind made snorkeling rough and didn’t see much but that wasn’t the fault of anyone, if the weather was better I’m positive we would have seen more things. The captain and crew were great. Definitely would go snorkeling or boat rides with them again!! I highly recommend this! After snorkeling we had time to eat lunch and not very much time to shop. We got back to Miami about 9pm.”

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3.Beginner Friendly Island Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Paddle through mangroves, ride by boat to Sandspur Island, and practice snorkeling in shallow water near Miami. Guides such as Alejandra, Francis, Ashley, and Sean help beginners feel at ease. Expect wildlife, raccoons, fruit, and drinks, but allow for weather-related changes and limited snorkeling time.

“Therr was much more included howrver the snorkling time was too short with little introduction to it.”

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4.Key West Sail and Snorkel with Hotel Transportation from Miami

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 94 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Miami early by hotel pickup, cross 42 bridges and 32 islands, and spend free time around Key West before a three-hour catamaran trip to Sand Key Reef. Guides such as Maddy and Lilly have earned praise for patient help and lively service. Gear, instruction, and drinks are included, but you must swim and weather can cancel snorkeling.

“Great experience!! From the bus all the way to key west and back. Lilo and the 2 chofer were great. As well snorkeling tour people have us a great experience.”

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5.Beginner-Friendly Island Snorkeling by SUP or Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Learn to paddle a kayak or SUP, follow a guide through mangroves, then reach shallow Sandspur Island for snorkeling, fruit, drinks, and wildlife spotting. Safety vests make the water approachable for beginners, and guides such as Tony, Celia, Miguel, and Sydney have earned praise for patient instruction and friendly help.

“Adam and Ally were great! Super friendly and knowledgeable.”

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6.West Palm Beach: Beginner Snorkel Tour with Turtles & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 44 reviews · from $47

Start under the bridge at Phil Foster Beach Park, where your guide gives a short safety lesson before practicing in waist-deep water. Then follow the guide over small reefs to look for fish, rays, turtles, starfish, and octopus. Guides such as Tabitha, Bree, and Jorge have worked with families, and free videos are included.

“Our snorkel tour was amazing! Tabitha was the best! We saw so much beautiful sea life, including a sea turtle! We had so much fun and felt very safe even though it was the first snorkel experience for both of our kids. Couldn’t recommend this trip with Tabitha more! 💛”

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7.Key West Boat Tour w/ Optional Snorkeling & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 18 hours · from $18

Travel from South Beach to Key West by air-conditioned coach, then board a boat for a coral reef snorkeling trip with optional open bar access. You’ll have free time in Key West, coastal views, and a chance to spot parrotfish, barracudas, yellowtail snapper, and loggerhead turtles. Guide Tamara has earned praise for her warm, helpful approach.

“Tamara the tour guide was so sweet and genuinely nice and informative.. She actually took us directly to the meet up spot for the snorkeling. This snorkeling trip was worth every penny.”

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8.West Palm Beach: Beginner Jet Snorkel Tour with Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99Top rated

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide under the bridge at Phil Foster Beach Park for a 90-minute beginner jet snorkeling lesson and ocean tour. Learn in waist-deep water, then use the jet equipment to view coral and marine life. Guides such as Jorge, Tabitha, and Ryan also record free videos of your time in the water.

“Een super goede duik en ook het jetsnorkelen is aan te bevelen!”

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9.Miami Snorkeling for Beginners from Bayside Market Place

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · from $35

Join Water Taxi Miami at Bayside Marketplace for a 1.5-hour Biscayne Bay cruise with English or Spanish guidance, beginner snorkel gear, skyline views, and a stop at a secluded island sandbar. You can practice in shallow water, swim, sunbathe, and buy snacks or drinks onboard.

“It was good and the captain was friendly - the only issue was the actively was only 30 with no relaxing time. But definitely recommend.”

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10.Miami to Key West Shuttle: Dolphin, Snorkeling & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · from $17Best value

Ride from Miami Beach to Key West in a comfortable coach, then enjoy about six hours on the island. Choose shuttle-only time or add dolphin watching and snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat tour, or a Jet Ski outing. English and Spanish service, hotel pickup by request, and small groups may be available.

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