Coral Reef Private Snorkel tour out to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
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Coral Reef Private Snorkel tour out to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
By Snorkel the Keys
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Short wetsuit included if needed
- Use of an underwater camera (Micro SD card not included. Bring your own or purchase a 32GB for $5.00)
- Start:
- 99701 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, USAWe are located in Key Largo Resort Marina in a slip between Holiday Inn and Skippers Dockside. Once parked, you can park free in the back of the Holiday Inn or Skippers Dockside. Then, it's just a short walk down to the marina.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 214152P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Must know how to swim to snorkel.
- Must be 5 years or older to snorkel.
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
- No smoking or vaping
- Guests are not permitted to drink alcoholic beverages before snorkeling. Any guest who arrives intoxicated or has been drinking will not be allowed to snorkel, and the captain can cancel the trip without a refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 214152P1
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- R8298HXtonyas0 contributionsBook with Bob!Bob was so great! Knew where to go and was so helpful. We saw so many fish and beautiful waters. This snorkel was better than Cancun! Book with Bob, private tour with just MY family was the perfect Thanksgiving day. Absolutely would book again.Written November 30, 2024
- richs6890 contributionsGo to Snorkel the Keys!Our snorkeling trip with Snorkel the Keys was fantastic. The captain (Bob) was superb. He went far out of his way to accommodate our schedule in the midst of bad weather conditions. He patiently helped my son who was having a lot of difficulties. His boat was clean, fast and comfortable. His snorkel equipment (including the near-sighted mask) was in great shape and well adjusted. He took us to a reef with a wide variety of beautiful sea life. Captain offered us all snacks and drinks at the end of the trip. Go to snorkelthekeys.comWritten August 9, 2024
- tommyb9380 contributionsGreat boat tripVery good experience. Serious boat captain with a neat and clean boat. Safety brief with a little humour included. Traveling with a party of 6 was hardly any more expensive than doing a big boat tour. Just being us in the boat was really worth it.Written July 11, 2024
- davidpF4167LW0 contributionsIt was wonderfulWe had a wonderful time snorkeling the Grecian Reef. Our guide was amazing and this trip was well worth it. I definitely recommend this. It was so nice to have the boat to ourselves and our captain was knowledgeable and helpful. He provided snack and cold drinks which the kids enjoyedWritten June 7, 2024
- Happiness2792660 contributionsBest snorkel trip in the keys!!Captain Bob is Fantastic! We loved that not only he chartered a great snorkel trip but he also shared a lot of information about key largo! His boat and gear was immaculate. Thanks captain! It was a fantastic experience!Written June 7, 2024
- Z7349WRjoannah0 contributionsGreat Tour!Captain Bob was great. Took us to a beautiful part of the Reef, and tried hard to get us there before the crowds arrived. He was knowledgeable about the history of the area and was able to tell us what fish we saw. Definitely worth a little extra to go on a private Tour!Written May 27, 2024
- johnrN1097SA0 contributionsGreat snorkeling experience!Our family of 5 (54, 53, 24, 22, 20) booked an outing and had a great time. Captain Bob was wonderful. We took an afternoon snorkeling session and all of us really enjoyed it. Highly recommend. The cost was comparable to a larger boat with others but much more private.Written May 23, 2024
- billrB7006LY0 contributionsOutstanding Family Experience!!!Bob was great, we had an Amazing day snorkeling 🤿. The boat and equipment as well as the private setting was well worth the price difference between this and the boats with a lot more folks. Boat was top notch!! Equipment was fabulous!!! And Bob made the experience Fantastic!!! Highly recommended!!!Written April 4, 2024
- Johna Z0 contributionsFun Time!We had a great afternoon with Captain Bob. The waters were rough the day we went and Captain Bob was careful in finding us the best place to snorkel. We had 2 young boys (8 &11) one who had never snorkeled before and he had all the right equipment and knowledge to make it a pleasant experience under difficult conditions.Written February 19, 2024
- Jal237900 contributionsHighly recommend snorkeling the keys with A Unique Private Snorkel TourCaptain Bob was a great instructor and guide. I appreciated that he took care and time in getting us fitted up with the right size wetsuits and gear. I think that really made for a great experience. He explained everything we needed to know clearly. Even the boat ride out to the Grecian Rocks was fun and scenic. We had plenty of time to swim around the reef and see so many colorful and interesting fish. Our group was happy we chose this private tour over snorkeling with the masses. We had the whole reef area to ourselves.Written February 18, 2024
- shawnaleej0 contributionsDo this tour!!!Trip was fantastic. The captain knows what he is doing and took us to two different sites as the first one was super busy with large charters. The second place he took us was fantastic and we had it all to our selves. The snorkelling was amazing.Written February 13, 2024
- Mstahl0 contributionsCaptain who engages, shows his expertise but also listens to concernsI highly recommend Captain Bob for a Snorkel tour of the John Pennycamp Coral Reef. My young kids were first timers and he took care to fit us properly for wetsuits and masks. He inspected the masks we brought ourselves and make recommendations for a better fit. He listened to my concern of staying in shallow water and the result was an amazing hour as a family! He was prompt, thorough and professional.Written January 4, 2024
- Go025667327380 contributionsDefinitely recommend Snorkel the KeysGreat trip and a private boat is definitely the way to go. Communication was excellent and knew best spots on reef.Written December 28, 2023
- 788sheaj0 contributionsBeautiful reef!We had a great time on our private snorkel tour. The reef in Key Largo is beautiful, and we saw many fish. Unfortunately, the day we went was somewhat rough water and slightly cloudy water, but overall, it was still good. It was nice not being on a boat with a lot of other people - and the cost difference between a "public" tour and this private tour was minimal. Our private tour did include using a nice water camera, so that was also a good incentive to go this route.Written November 25, 2023
- pamkX7757CF0 contributionsGrecian Rocks Rocks!We really enjoyed our snorkeling adventure. Captain Bob was very helpful! He had prescription googles for the ones who needed it. He took photos of us and let us use his underwater camera to document our trip. The reef was gorgeous. The weather was perfect. An excellent time was had by all.Written October 9, 2023
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jpaahines88
Indianapolis, IN35 contributions
My husband and I and our two adult children and their partners were on this trip. Very nice boat, well cared for. Captain was very knowledgeable and accommodated our comfort levels and adjusted to crowds due to Labor Day weekend. Found us two great spots, the second was almost just us. Saw sharks, sting ray, barracuda, and a zillion fish. I got seasick despite Dramamine and he took us to the calmest areas and let me use his rapid relief zapper watch. He had great snorkeling equipment, masks were the best I’ve used and he had the lenses for nearsightedness. Also had not idles. Prepped all the equipment for us, nice light snack and drink selection. Not a trip for partying, just serious snorkeling. Oh yay, he also had a go pro camera he let us use and took pics as well.
Written September 6, 2021
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Thank you, it's great to hear that you and your family enjoyed your snorkel tour and the all amenities that are offered and I'm glad the relief band worked for your seasickness.
Thank you, again for choosing Snorkel the Keys!!
Capt. Bob
Written September 9, 2021
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Jessica P
8 contributions
We had an absolute blast on our snorkeling adventure! Captain Travis, Sonja, and Cody were phenomenal. Obviously, the scenery was beautiful, but they made the trip that much more enjoyable with their helpful information and humor. The state park itself has a ton of amenities, but I would highly recommend this snorkeling excursion as they put you on to some of the most beautiful coral I’ve ever seen.
Written April 7, 2023
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That's great you had a great experience snorkeling. I do not know Captain Travis, Sonja, or Cody. I only run private tours with up to 6 guests and am the only Captain.
Capt. Bob
Written April 10, 2023
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JessicaL2012
Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States44 contributions
Dec 2021
Very well organized where someone picks up the phone to answer questions and easily book online. The crew was great and had a fun sense of humor. The equipment was in good shape and due to Covid we kept the snorkel. It was a clear calm day so the reef visibility was very good. Saw lots of variety of fish. The ride out to the reef wasn't too long and we spent about an hour in the water.
Written January 11, 2022
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I'm glad you had a good experience snorkeling here in the keys but it seems you have the wrong tour company I own and operate my company by myself and only do private tours plus I do not require you to purchase your snorkel.
Written January 23, 2022
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ronsieg
Boca Raton, FL8 contributions
Aug 2020
With COVID-19 risk, we decided to charter our own Pennekamp snorkel trip. It was well worth the extra cost over a group trip. Not only did we feel completely safe, but Captain Bob is great. He was knowledgable and personable. He also provided all kinds of extras at no extra charge, the highlight of which was the use of an underwater camera. He uploads the photos and videos to you at no charge. He also includes pictures he takes of us from the boat. His boat is spotless, and the equipment brand new. We brought our own masks, but chose to use his because they were like new and cleaned with bleach water between triups. We can't wait to return.
Written August 18, 2020
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Thank you, Ron, it means a lot to hear that you enjoyed your tour I strive to make sure all my tours are a safe and fun experience. I'll see you soon to check out another one of our beautiful reefs.
Capt. Bob
Written August 20, 2020
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Alexandra P
10 contributions
Jul 2020
We did the private snorkel tour with 2 kids; 4 adults. The boat was clean with all necessary items on the boat. We brought our own snorkel gear - which I'd recommend due to COVID. The boat easily fit our family. Captain Bob was friendly, knowledgeable and easy going. He clearly knew the area and the boat. The water colors are truly amazing to see. The reefs are easily accessible by the boat. Our youngest was 5 and could see the fish and water life with no issues. The boat has an easy ladder to access when snorkeling.
I'd recommend bringing your own snacks.
Easy parking and docking.
The only downside is beyond anyone's control - is the amount of boats on the water on a holiday weekend and access to sites. But the Captain did his best and that goes a long way.
I'd recommend bringing your own snacks.
Easy parking and docking.
The only downside is beyond anyone's control - is the amount of boats on the water on a holiday weekend and access to sites. But the Captain did his best and that goes a long way.
Written July 8, 2020
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Thanks, Alexandra I'm glad you and your family had a great time and yes it was a very busy 4th of July weekend on the water.
Written July 11, 2020
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Karine0123
Atlanta, GA45 contributions
Captain Bob made sure we would have the best experience and therefore modified the order of visits to allow us to swim with less people. We ended up having the reef all to ourselves the whole time we were swimming instead of swimming with 100 people. We also got to swim Jesus Christ. It was a really wonderful experience.
Written July 6, 2022
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Thank you, I always do my best to ensure that guests have the best snorkel adventure possible I'm glad we were able to avoid the large groups and you could have the reef to yourself.
Capt. Bob
Written July 6, 2022
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Kevin
Brockton, MA3 contributions
Bob was an awesome guide, he gave us a couple different options due to the weather and we decided to go out to the reef and if was amazing. We saw a bunch of different fish species; parrotfish, grouper, barracuda.
And although we had all our own gear Bob had everything on hand anyways. We had wetsuits but the water was so warm (at least for New Englanders!) that we didn’t need them. Would definitely do this again and will probably get our friends and family out there too.
And although we had all our own gear Bob had everything on hand anyways. We had wetsuits but the water was so warm (at least for New Englanders!) that we didn’t need them. Would definitely do this again and will probably get our friends and family out there too.
Written November 27, 2020
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Thank you, I'm glad you had a great time and we were able to get out to see the beautiful reef and marine life here in Key Largo. See you next time!!
Capt. Bob
Written December 2, 2020
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AnoushkaMiami
Miami, FL2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
This week We went out snorkeling to ahogan Pennekamp with a captain Bob. The boat was extremely comfortable and very clean. The gear that was provided was in excellent condition and also pristine. Captain Bob was very knowledgeable and my family enjoyed every second of our mini vacation. I highly recommend Snorkle the keys.
Written August 1, 2020
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That's great to hear you guys had such a good time I really enjoyed showing you the great reefs and marine life we have here in Key Largo.
Capt. Bob
Written August 3, 2020
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Malia M
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
Capt Bob @SnorkeltheKeys was absolutely amazing with the whole family. Made sure we were ok during the boat ride as it was lil rough waters. He called the day before to discuss the weather and best location to go. Had very nice gear to use, helped us with adjustments making sure it all fit properly. We had use of short water suits for the colder water temps. I highly recommend his company
Written January 15, 2024
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Thank you! It's always great to hear that my guests had a fantastic time and enjoyed the overall experience.
Capt. Bob
Written February 4, 2024
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Kim M
Minneapolis, MN13 contributions
Mar 2023
We're so glad we decided to splurge and do this private tour! The weather was a bit iffy during our stay, so we really appreciated the communication and flexibility that allowed us to still get out (while keeping safety in mind). The boat and equipment were in great shape and we had a fantastic afternoon. Thanks Captain Bob!
Written March 28, 2023
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Thank you, It's great to hear you had a great experience. It's always my priority that everyone is safe and comfortable with the conditions.
Capt. Bob
Written April 6, 2023
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I am being quoted $624.00 for just 2 people. That can't be right can it? dg
Written January 17, 2022
Jaclyn T
West Palm Beach, Florida
Is there an age requirement? Is it ok for a 5 year old child who can swim and will still be wearing a life jacket to go on this snorkeling trip?
Written November 18, 2020
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