Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Islamorada

The top 9 dive and snorkel sites in Islamorada, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Islamorada guide

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Hens & Chicken Reef

5.0(1 review)USA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

Hens & Chicken Reef is also known as Hens'n Chicken.

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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Davis Reef

No reviews yetUSA, 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.

BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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Conch Reef

No reviews yetUSA, 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.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Site D Coral Reef

No reviews yetUSA, 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.

BeginnerMax depth 20 ftBoat entry
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Crocker Reef

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

4.5 miles from Snake Creek. 5.5 miles SE of Windley Key.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Alligator Deep

No reviews yetUSA, 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.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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The Eagle Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, 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.

IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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Captain Grumphy

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

30' single hull diesel On 4/02/2010 I went to coordinates N24'53.111 W80 31.320. This site is in 170 feet of water. John. 20min out of the coast north-east of islamorada

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Good patches

No reviews yetUSA, Florida, Keys, Upper Keys

Good patches 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.

BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Islamorada

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Seamonkeys Watersports
4.8 (105) · Islamorada
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Islamorada Dive Center
4.7 (245) · Islamorada
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Key Dives
4.7 (178) · Islamorada
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Florida Sea Base
4.7 (163) · Islamorada
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Islamorada diving guide

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.

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Are there dive shops in Islamorada?

Zentacle lists 4 dive shops in Islamorada. The top-rated are Seamonkeys Watersports (4.8 from 105 reviews) and Islamorada Dive Center (4.7 from 245 reviews).