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Coral Reef Private Snorkel tour out to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Badge of ExcellenceKey Largo, USA

3 hours 30 minutes
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 equipment
Short wetsuit included if needed
Use of an underwater camera (Micro SD card not included. Bring your own or purchase a 32GB for $5.00)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

99701 Overseas Hwy, 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.

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or 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 :)

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Great Snorkeling Trip!!!

Evan_S, Dec 2022

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

Fine fish & nice boat

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

Just okay

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

Captain Bob has a...

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

Great trip

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

Just do it, don't do the big public tours

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

Great trip

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

Snorkeling in Paradise

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

Private snorkeling charter

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