We went with Spirit snorkeling out of Marathon. The boat was a little crowded but the captain and crew were nice and helpful. The water was very clear but there was somewhat of a current so it took a little effort to stay near the boat. We saw more fish at Looe Key.
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Sombrero Reef
Key Colony Beach, FL
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Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Key Colony Beach
7 Reviews
Type: Reefs
Activities: Scuba diving
Owner description:
This is a spur-and-groove coral reef, sitting on the outer banks offshore of Vaca Key, characterized by large fingers of coral, separated by narrow......
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This is a spur-and-groove coral reef, sitting on the outer banks offshore of Vaca Key, characterized by large fingers of coral, separated by narrow sandbeds.
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Illinois
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Chicago, IL
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42 reviews
5 helpful votes
A great little beach. Not too crowded. Free attraction.
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I have never been snorkeling before and my friends and I were in Marathon on vacation, rented a boat for the day and ran out to this reef to snorkel. It was the most amazing thing, clear blue calm waters, fish all over, so close you almost touch them, and beautiful coral, although I didn;t dive down deep enough to...
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St.Petersburg, Florida
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7 reviews
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We spend about 2 weeks every summer in Marathon with the kids and our boat. We typically spend every weather permitting day snorkeling at either Sombrero Reef or Looe Key. Sombrero Reef is a great snorkel spot because it is shallow (8-25 ft) in depth, and has a wide variety of sea life. We bring our own boat and have...
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maryland
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Our family went snokeling at the reef. This
experience was so amazing. The fish were beautiful
and the water was so clear. We will never forget
our vacation.
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Windsor, Canada
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387 helpful votes
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I snorkeled in March when the water was only about 74 degrees but still found it to be on par with snorkel trips I had made in both the Virgin Islands and Aruba. The reef itself is a classic spur and groove coral configuration that ranges in depth from about two feet to 25 feet. It is home to a...
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