Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. This site includes the remains of a Spanish treasure-fleet ship that sank in 1733. Resting in only 18 feet of water, its ruins are visible to snorkelers as well as divers and attract a colorful array of fish. MM 85.5 OS, Islamorada, Florida. 305/664–2540; www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/san-pedro-underwater-archaeological-preserve-state-park.
Florida Keys Dive Center. Dive from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park to Alligator Reef with this outfitter. The center has two 46-foot Coast Guard–approved dive boats, offers scuba training, and is one of the few Keys dive centers to offer nitrox and trimix (mixed-gas) diving. MM 90.5 OS, 90451 Overseas Hwy., Plantation Key, Islamorada, Florida, 33036. 305/852–4599; 800/433–8946; www.floridakeysdivectr.com. Snorkeling from $38, diving from $84.
Islamorada Dive Center. This one-stop dive shop has a resort, pool, restaurant, lessons, and twice-daily dive and snorkel trips and the newest fleet in the Keys. You can take a day-trip with a two-tank dive or a one-tank night trip with their equipment or yours. Snorkel and spearfishing trips are also available. MM 84 OS, 84001 Overseas Hwy., Windley Key, Islamorada, Florida, 33036. 305/664–3483; 800/327–7070; www.islamoradadivecenter.com. Snorkel trips from $45, diving from $85.
