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...
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...
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...
Scuba Diving Magazine’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards once again ranked the Florida Keys the best overall dive and snorkel destination in all of the United States and Canada. And right here in the Middle and Lower Keys, Captain Hook’s brought home 21 Reader’s Choice...
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