The 12 Best Trips for Reef Snorkeling in Key West

1.Key West Reef Snorkel – Morning Mimosas or Afternoon Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 620 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Sail from Opal Key Marina to Key West’s living coral reef on a modern catamaran. You get snorkel gear, instruction, reef-safe sunscreen, and about an hour in the water, followed by beer, wine, mimosas, or margaritas. Crew members such as Tomas, Charlie, Zack, and Casey have been praised for their humor and help.

“good experience doing snorkeling!I love it. nice place to do the tour. Good service. They gave us some photos for free.”

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2.Key West Reef Morning Snorkeling with Breakfast and Mimosas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at 9 a.m. from 201 William St. for a three-hour catamaran trip to Key West’s coral reef. You’ll receive equipment and instruction, enjoy a light breakfast, snorkel for about an hour, then return with draft beer, wine, and mimosas. Captains and crew, including Anna, D-rock, and Atticus on some departures, help guests along the way.

“It takes a little while to get out to the reef and there isn’t much to see out there. However, the crew was great and we had a good time. The only negative that I could say would be about the lack of seating, so we were standing the whole time. Otherwise a great experience for the family.”

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3.Key West Reef Snorkel & Sail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Key West aboard a 54-foot yacht, receive a safety briefing, and snorkel a nearby reef for about 45 minutes. The crew, including captains Owen, Eric, Chuck, and Janet on various departures, provides gear, flotation vests, drinks, and help in the water. Groups can be as small as four, with a maximum of 24.

“Crew was awesome! Great boat very knowledgeable! We went to a great spot on the reef. Highly recommend. Thank you.”

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4.Reef Snorkeling with Drinks and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 419 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Sail from Opal Key Marina aboard Fury’s 65-foot catamaran to snorkel Key West’s coral reef. Choose a morning trip with mimosas, an afternoon outing with margaritas, or a sunset sail with rum punch. Crew members such as Captain Bill, Ally, Action Jackson, Capt. Zane, and Erika have helped make past trips friendly and well organized.

“Tell people to arrive at least 1 1/2 hour in advance because there is no parking.”

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5.Key West Rum and Reggae: Reef Snorkel Adventure and Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Sail from 241 Front Street to a reef chosen by the captain, with stops possible at Sand Key, Rock Key, Eastern Dry Rocks, or Western Sambo. Fury Water Adventures supplies instruction, fins, masks, flotation gear, and reef-safe sunscreen. After 30 to 40 minutes in the water, enjoy beer, wine, sparkling wine, rum punch, reggae, and sunset views.

“The trip was great, but we expected to see more corals and fish. But it’s not connected to the team.”

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6.3-Hour Afternoon Reef Snorkel with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 351 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Cruise from 201 William Street into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary for a guided reef snorkel. Captain Anna and the crew provide gear, safety help, water, and soda, followed by draft beer and other drinks on the return ride. The trip suits beginners, families, and experienced snorkelers.

“The captain was extremely skilled, professional and passionate. She took care of us during the whole experience.”

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7.Afternoon Reef Snorkel Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 268 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Sail from Key West with Sebago Watersports, learn snorkeling basics from the English-speaking crew, and spend about an hour over the Florida Keys Reef. Afterward, enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, or soda on the catamaran while watching for dolphins. Captain James has led some trips.

“The crew were fun and helpful...boat ride itself was worth the cost!”

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8.Reef Snorkel Morning Tour with Breakfast & Mimosas

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 268 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Set sail from 201 William Street on a three-hour morning catamaran trip with Sunset Watersports. You’ll enjoy a light breakfast and mimosas, snorkel with an English-speaking instructor at Key West’s coral reef, then relax with free draft beer on the return. The crew, including Captain Steve on some departures, is especially helpful with first-time snorkelers.

“Great first snorkel!! I’m 61.crew was super friendly and helpful. Beautiful view of the coral reef. Highly recommend that you go if interested.”

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9.Key West Double Dip: 2-Stop Reef Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 206 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours aboard Fury’s 57-foot Reef Express, a fast power catamaran that reaches two Key West reef sites with less time spent in transit. You get gear, instruction, water, soda, and post-snorkeling drinks. The crew may include Captain Anna, Captain Ron, Hannah, or Rachel, though assignments vary.

“Liked the snorkeling, the instructions on the meeting place and what to do prior were poor.”

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10.2 Reef Snorkel With Sunset Cruise, Includes Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Sail aboard the Miss Valyn from Key West to two reef sites on a three-hour afternoon cruise. The crew provides gear, safety help, and snorkel instruction before serving draft beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, and water on the return. Guides such as Logan, Hellen, and McKenzie have earned praise for clear instruction and attentive care.

“The crew was wonderful, we had a great time at the reef and seen so many fish with puffer fish, black grouper, French angelfish, grunts, pork fish and a beautiful sunset”

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11.Dolphin & Reef Snorkel Trip with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · from $76

Cruise from Key West to the Dolphin Playground, watch wild dolphins in the Florida Marine Sanctuary, then snorkel among tropical fish, eagle rays, and sea turtles. Your three-hour trip includes gear, safety equipment, draft beer, and soft drinks. Choose the 11 AM outing or an evening cruise with a Key West sunset.

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12.Key West Tour and Coral Reef Snorkeling with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 14 hours · from $101

You’ll leave Miami at 7:10 a.m. for a full-day trip across 31 Florida Keys to Key West. Explore the town on your own, then board a sailing catamaran for reef snorkeling with gear, instructors, showers, and drinks. The guide speaks English and Spanish. Bring a towel, swimwear, sunscreen, and a jacket.

“Super Pani przewodnik, mimo odwołania rejsu w jednej firmy załatwiła nas przeniesienie do innej aby wszystko się udało. Podczas trasy do Key West jedne przystanek na trasie przy McDonalds. Na plus parę punktów zbiórki. W autobusie bardzo zimno i mało miejsca. Brakowało około 30 minut aby zwiedzić wszystkie atrakcje miasteczko po rejsie.”

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