Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Islamorada
Ready to check out the best sites in Islamorada for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 9 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Islamorada to suit your needs.
#1 - Hens & Chicken Reef
USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys
Hens & Chicken Reef is also known as Hens'n Chicken.
#2 - Davis Reef
USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys
This dive site is in a Sanctuary Preservation Area, no fishing or lobstering allowed!
Davis reef is well known for its schools of fish; and the small Buddha statue that was placed here in 1989.
3 miles E-SE of Hens & Chickens Tower. 5 miles W of Snake Creek.
Davis Reef is also known as Davis Ledge.
#3 - Conch Reef
USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys
Conch Reef contains a Sanctuary Preservation Area, no fishing or lobstering allowed.
3.5 Miles SW of Pickles Reef and 7 miles from Snake Creek.
#4 - Site D Coral Reef
USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys
Site D Coral Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#5 - Crocker Reef
USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys
4.5 miles from Snake Creek.
5.5 miles SE of Windley Key.
#6 - Alligator Deep
USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys
Located to the southeast of Alligator reef, this is a deeper spur and groove system with a slow drop off to a ledge with a maximum depth of 95ft.
#7 - The Eagle Wreck
USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys
The Eagle is a 269 feet long freighter which was sunk (December 19th, 1985) intentionally near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida, to become an artificial reef and diving spot.
It was split in two by hurricane Georges in september 1998. A distance of about 100 feet now separates the two halves.
History:
1962 - Built for Danish shipowners J. Lauritzen at Bijkers Shipyard, Gorinchem, The Netherlands; named 'Raila Dan'.
1969 - Sold to Dutch shipping company 'Poseidon' and renamed 'Barok'.
1974 - Sold again, renamed Carmela.
19xx - Renamed Ytai
19xx - Renamed Etai
1981 - Sold and renamed Carigulf Pioneer
19xx - Sold and renamed Arron K.
1985 October 6th - Arron K. damaged by fire when sailing from Miami to Venezuela; superstructure damaged beyond economical repair
1985 December 19th - Renamed Eagle Tire Co. and sunk as an artificial reef near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida by the Upper Keys Artificial Reef Association
1998 September - Split in two by hurricane Georges
4.5 miles SE of Islamorada. Midway between Crocker Reef and Alligator light.
The Eagle Wreck is also known as Raila Dan, Barok, Carmela, Etai, Ytai, Carigulf Pioneer, Arron K.