The crew, staff, boat, and dive were all amazing! Beautiful location. I didn't feel rushed, the crew was extremely helpful. I hope I can go back soon! more

We scheduled a 3pm snorkel trip to the coral reef out of the state park. The wind was up that day and the seas a bit high but the trip was very good and well worth the money. The boat crew was very knowledgeable and professional, although not particularly friendly. Of note, the snorkel trips out of the state park... more

Hi all! I needed to take a moment to give advice regarding the Sundiver III excursion to the barrier reef for snorkeling. IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE. We took a party of 6 adults (marine biologist included) and the trip was breathtaking. I want to comment on the service and friendliness of the crew onboard also - UNSURPASSABLE) The boat was superclean,... more

We booked a 9:00am snorkel excursion. There is a little bit of waiting around as they process all the participants and get everybody set up with their rental equipment. We were a family of four with a 14 year old girl and 11 year old boy. The 11 year old is a very slim little guy and certainly not the... more

I read about this and thought it would be a good place for my kids (15, 14 & 9) to experience snorkeling for the first time. Being that I have snorkeled before in the Caribbean, this was mediocre. My teenagers thought it was cool but my daughter was very upset and wanted to go. more

We had heard and read a lot about this park, but it was a major diappointment. Parts of the hiking trails were closed, both observation towers were closed, and the aquarium was "under construction" and closed. It may be good for people in hotels to get in the water or take a boat out, but as first time visitors to... more

We went Snorkeling at John Pennekamp State Park on the Encounter Boat. Avery was the best guide I have ever had. He had a great sense of humor, knew about the area, and had great stories to tell. The day we went, the seas were too rough to make in out to the "Christ of the Deep" statue, but the... more

We went out on the snorkel boat twice during out trip, once with reservations and once without. The staff at the boating concession seems to know how to process large crowds swiftly and efficiently, it was well staffed and well handled. The snorkeling was wonderful, lots of colorful tropical fish, giant conch and coral. That time in the water is... more

My wife and I went to this state park during our trip to Miami. The drive there is spectacular. The park has a glassbottom tour which we took. They also have snorkling and diving, we would have tried snorkling but my wife was 4 months pregnant. The boat ride was great. It got a little bumpy when we stopped to... more