Can you snorkel in Biscayne?

The Biscayne National Park Institute provides eco-adventures including snorkeling at a shipwreck on the Maritime Heritage Trail and colorful coral reefs full of life, cruises to Boca Chita Key and lighthouse, sailing on beautiful Biscayne Bay, exploring the seldom seen wonders of Jones Lagoon, and more!

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Can you rent snorkel gear at Biscayne National Park?

Snorkeling equipment is available for rent during check-out or on the day of your excursion at our store. Fins are the only equipment that’s required to wear while snorkeling.

Is there snorkeling on Key Biscayne?

Snorkeling & Scuba Trips Full-day sailboat trips stay in the bay and can snorkel in the fringes of the mangroves. Many times we see dolphins, rays, sea turtles, in addition to the tropical fish and invertebrates you see when snorkeling in Biscayne National Park.

Is snorkeling in the Keys better in the morning or afternoon?

You really are better off to go morning …. and afternoon. Often the morning gets you calmer seas. This will make the trip out and back smoother and easier snorkeling. By afternoon the boats have colaborated and know where the best viewing is, but then you often have larger waves.

Is Crandon park good for snorkeling?

If you want to snorkel, come during high tide, because the water is way too shallow during low tide. However, what made my day was just exploring the whole park itself. There is an amazing nature center located on the far left parking lot- this is also where all the trails begin too.

Are there bull sharks in Biscayne Bay?

There are some very large Bull Sharks swimming around the waters of Miami and Biscayne Bay.

Is there coral in Biscayne Bay?

The reefs of Biscayne National Park are part of a 150-mile-long chain of coral reefs extending down through the lower Florida Keys and the Caribbean. The coral reef of the Florida Keys is North America’s only living coral barrier reef and the third longest coral barrier reef in the world.

Which Florida Key is best for snorkeling?

10 Best Snorkeling Spots in the Florida Keys

Bahia Honda State Park.
Biscayne National Park.
Fort Zachary Taylor.
Sombrero Reef, Marathon.
Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation Area, Big Pine Key.
Long Key State Park.
Alligator Reef Lighthouse.
Cheeca Rocks, Islamorada. Credit: tropical studio/shutterstock.com.

Do I need a wetsuit to snorkel in Key West?

Most people don’t even need wetsuits for snorkeling or diving since your bodies can adjust to the cooler waters surprisingly fast. (But wetsuits definitely are available close to the various Key West diving and snorkeling trips).

Are there sharks in Biscayne Bay?

According to experts, it’s not uncommon for great white sharks to swim down the coast into Biscayne Bay, nearly 1,500 miles, to get into warmer waters.