I love scuba and snorkeling in the Keys -- it's a beautiful location and the experience is similar to that of other Carribbean locations I've been to -- colorful and plentiful marine life and in Spring through Fall, very comfortable temperatures even without a wetsuit. In the Winter I typically wear a shortie suit or full wetsuit to stay comfortable on my dives. I cannot necessarily recommend this more than any other spot in the Keys, but it's gorgeous and worth seeing -- so much marine life to view!

I've been coming to this reef for almost 20 years and I'm still amazed by it. The Goliath grouper, sharks, parrot fish, barracuda, rays, and other tropical fish are abundant because it's a sanctuary. We're really lucky to have this reef. If you had to pick only one place to snorkel or even dive then this should be your top pick because of the amount of sea life here. You will always see something great here. You'll get plenty of bottom time if you're diving. Snorkeling is great here too just check the visibility before you go and if you tend to get sea sick don't go if the seas chop over 2'. Other than that bring an underwater camera if you have one and enjoy the scenery. The water color is spectacular and it's a relatively short ride to and from the reef. You'll be glad you went!

We are highly experienced and traveled scuba divers. We did a couple of dives out of key west and a couple on Looe Key. Looe Key was be far our favorite spot. Lots of fish and some pretty corals. I'd recommend this over Key West. Also, if you rent your own boat you can take your time and do Looe Key, plus nearby wreck.

A nice snorkle or dive trip. Go with Innerspace, Strike Zone, or Under Seas outfitters of Big Pine Key.