Updated July 2026 Lobster Mini Season 2026 in Marathon drops on Wednesday–Thursday, July 29–30, 2026. Two days of frenzy pack a lot of lobster and a lot of people into 48 hours. The locals still call it a zoo! Why Overseas Highway Chokes Up Single road, double demand....
Get ready for the ultimate Lobster Mini Season tradition! The 2026 Lobster Showdown returns to Captain Hook’s in Marathon on July 29–30, 2026 with two days of lobster hunting, weigh-ins, raffles, and live music. Whether you’re competing for the biggest bug or...
Updated July 2026 Lobster Mini Season is one of the most anticipated times in the the Florida Keys. Every July, the Florida Keys light up with excitement as locals and visitors prepare for the two-day Lobster Mini Season. It’s a fast-paced hunt for spiny lobster...
Often celebrated as a top snorkeling spot and one of the best beginner diving sites in the Florida Keys, Sombrero Reef near Marathon offers a look at how great diving and snorkeling can be. As the largest reef formation in the Middle Keys [1] and a designated...
Updated: May 2026. Added Marathon & Middle Keys night dive detail, expanded safety section, and new FAQs covering trip times, cost, and beginner readiness. The ocean feels like another world when you’re night scuba diving. Coral polyps bloom, nocturnal...
Coffins Patch reef is a shallow coral reef system in the Middle Florida Keys, located about 4 miles off Marathon near Key Colony Beach. It’s part of a protected Sanctuary Preservation Area known for some of the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The reef’s eerie...
The Florida Keys hold more than just beaches and sunsets. Beneath the surface, a vibrant world of coral reefs, sea turtles, tropical fish and much more awaits for you. Scuba diving unlocks that world, even for first-timers. This post will discuss how to prepare for...
A trip to the ocean brings an important debate, scuba diving vs snorkeling. Both offer incredible views of marine life, but they feel completely different. Snorkeling keeps things simple, letting you float on the surface and watch the underwater world. Scuba diving...
Welcome to our Cressi Maui Fins review. This is the short-blade, adjustable open-heel fin Cressi built for travel, and we have run ours on plenty of snorkel and dive trips out of Marathon. They are built for everyone, from weekend snorkelers to hardcore divers and...
Updated: May 2026 – Added “from shore/without a boat” tips, local rules, and quick planning notes. It’s not easy to narrow down the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The Keys are 120 miles of easy-access reef and shallow water, from Key West to Key...
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