FLORIDA KEYS ;; Snorkeling from Shore info

[JohnR]

Moved to main forum for some Clam help.

[MartinD18]

Unfortunately the person who told you about boats/offshore reefs is pretty much right. However, there are many low priced options to get out to the reefs. At Bahia Honda State Park they run a small dive boat out to the reef every day (at 9 a.m., I think.... may be 10 and again later in the day) for $15 or $20 pp. Definitely a bargain and the snorkeling is excellent if its not too windy. In Key West, down near the marina at Schooner Wharf there is a small dive shop that does the same thing, every day. Same basic cost and the reef they go to is excellent. Longer boat ride though and if its too windy it might be a bit of a challenge to swim over to the reef from where they anchor but it is definitely worth it if the conditions are good. Bring your own gear if you have it because the rental stuff that is provided on these trips is marginal at best. At the very least, invest in a good waterproof snorkel!

[piemma]

Mike, have a great time and be careful. You ain't 30 anymore.

[Finaddict]

You could also check in at the Bahia Honda State Park Looe Key Snorkeling Tours | Bahia Honda State Park ... they run short snorkeling tours ... about 1.5 hours it says, so that may not be all that challenging.

But there are multiple dive shops on pretty much every key throughout the island chain, so you can easily get answers ... but even on the sand beaches, they quickly give way to grass and coral patches that are not overly sandy ...

... if you are feeling really adventurous and in good shape, you could always dip into one of the channels ... but be sure there are no boats around, mind the currents and make sure the resident hammerheads are following the tarpon and not you ...

Also, here is the official tourism site for the Florida Keys - Florida Keys Scuba Diving Vacation planning | Florida Keys Snorkeling - that site can connect you with a lot of the dive shops and dive operations down there ... they can at least answer questions for you.

[Clammer]

tHANKS

Yeah Im getting the f uck out of year //

been trying for a few years to get anybody to do a fishing trip / on the flats .no luck SOOOOOOOO I,m going down // no nothing //check the T &A & I,m bring my snokeling gear ............................. the smoke shop should be open doen there ,sraying @ In Key Largo

[numbskull]

Don't forget your speedo.

[Raven]

don't take a blonde with you

[Clammer]

THANKS mUCH GUYS ,.,,.

[toaster816]

Clammer if you are going to Key West let me know. I have a buddy who works for a company that does a snorkling/booz cruise/sunset deal on a bada$$ catamaran.

They take you out to a reef to snorkel then when you head back in its all the beer you can drink while the sun drops. Pretty awesome. He could probably hook you up with a reduced rate or something to that effect. Lemme know.

After reading the whole thread I am pretty sure MartinD is talking about the shop my buddy works for, Fury.