9 Best Snorkeling Trips Near Miami (2026) 🤿
The 9 best snorkeling trips near Miami for 2026, from Biscayne National Park and Key Biscayne to private charters and Key Largo reefs. Checked November 2026.
🤿 Reef · 🐢 Wrecks · 🚤 Private charters · 🏝️ Key Largo day trips · 📅 Checked November 2026
The best snorkeling trips near Miami in 2026 are Biscayne National Park Institute, Diver's Paradise Miami, Ace Diving Miami, Ocean Force Adventures and Miami Tours and Water Adventures. These 9 operators were chosen by the Out.Miami team, and every one was checked as open in November 2026. If you snorkel from a private boat, Yachty Guide's divers-down flag rules explain what boaters must do.
Pick your trip
- Biscayne National Park: Biscayne National Park Institute, Diver's Paradise Miami, Ace Diving Miami
- Private boat and charter: Miami Tours and Water Adventures, Ocean Force Adventures, Luxy Diver
- Snorkel and scuba together: Grove Scuba, Ace Diving Miami
- Florida Keys day trips: Sundiver Snorkel Tours, Islander Girl Snorkel & Tours
Where they leave from
- Homestead and Coconut Grove: Biscayne National Park Institute, Grove Scuba
- Key Biscayne: Diver's Paradise Miami
- Downtown Miami and Bayside: Ace Diving Miami
- Miami Beach and Virginia Key: Ocean Force Adventures, Miami Tours and Water Adventures
- Private yacht from Miami: Luxy Diver
- Key Largo and Tavernier: Sundiver Snorkel Tours, Islander Girl Snorkel & Tours
Before you go
- Book ahead: trips run on set departure times and weather can change them.
- Ask what is included: gear, wetsuits and flotation differ by operator.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a towel and a rash guard or a long-sleeve shirt.
- Check the water: Biscayne Bay can be cloudy after storms, so ask the captain about visibility.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best snorkeling tours in Miami?
Biscayne National Park Institute, Diver's Paradise Miami, Ace Diving Miami, Ocean Force Adventures and Miami Tours and Water Adventures are the best snorkeling tours in Miami for 2026.
Where can I snorkel in Biscayne National Park?
Biscayne National Park Institute runs snorkel trips from Homestead and from Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove, and Diver's Paradise runs daily snorkel trips to the park from Crandon Marina in Key Biscayne.
Where can I snorkel without a big boat?
Miami Tours and Water Adventures runs private snorkel charters to Virginia Key's shallow reef and the Biscayne Bay sandbars, and Luxy Diver offers private snorkel trips on a 45-foot yacht.
Can I rent snorkel gear in Miami?
Diver's Paradise sells and rents gear at its Key Biscayne shop, Ace Diving Miami rents gear by reservation, and Sundiver Station in Key Largo sells snorkel equipment.
Where can I snorkel near Miami in the Florida Keys?
Sundiver Snorkel Tours and Islander Girl Snorkel & Tours both run reef trips in the Key Largo area, about an hour's drive south of Miami.
Do I need experience to snorkel in Miami?
No. Biscayne National Park Institute offers a beginner snorkel program with gear and flotation support, and most operators on this list take first-timers. Ask about sea conditions when you book.
Can I scuba dive as well as snorkel in Miami?
Yes. Ace Diving Miami, Grove Scuba, Luxy Diver and Biscayne National Park Institute all run scuba trips as well as snorkel trips.
How did you choose these operators?
Every pick was chosen by the Out.Miami team for 2026 and was checked as open in November 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.
More things to do in Miami
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Compare at a glance
| # | Name | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biscayne National Park Institute | Homestead | first-time snorkelers in the park |
| 2 | Diver's Paradise Miami | Virginia Key | a daily snorkel trip from Key Biscayne |
| 3 | Ace Diving Miami | Downtown | snorkel and dive trips from downtown |
| 4 | Miami Tours and Water Adventures | South Beach | a private snorkel charter |
| 5 | Ocean Force Adventures | South Beach | a small-group boat tour |
| 6 | Luxy Diver | South Beach | a private yacht snorkel |
| 7 | Grove Scuba | Coconut Grove | snorkeling plus dive lessons |
| 8 | Sundiver Snorkel Tours | Key Largo | a Key Largo reef day trip |
| 9 | Islander Girl Snorkel & Tours | Tavernier | a Keys snorkel with a small crew |
1. Biscayne National Park Institute
The park's own tour partner, running snorkel trips from the Dante Fascell Visitor Center in Homestead and from Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove. Snorkel sites include reef, mangrove and shipwreck areas. The beginner snorkel program provides gear and flotation support, and the institute also runs private scuba trips.
✅ Best for: first-time snorkelers in the park · 📍 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead · 🐠 Park trips
2. Diver's Paradise Miami
A dive shop and boat operator at Crandon Marina on Key Biscayne running daily snorkel trips to Biscayne National Park, the Neptune Memorial reef and several wrecks. The shop says it is the only dive operator allowed in the park's northern section, and each boat has water, refreshments, heated showers and shaded areas. It sells and rents gear, parking is free and guests can bring their own gear.
✅ Best for: a daily snorkel trip from Key Biscayne · 📍 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne · 🐢 Reef and wrecks
3. Ace Diving Miami
A dive operator at Bayside Marketplace running daily dive and snorkel trips, night dives, Biscayne National Park trips and private charters. Sites include wrecks, coral reefs, a sunken boat and Reefline off Miami Beach. Gear rentals are available by reservation.
✅ Best for: snorkel and dive trips from downtown · 📍 401 Biscayne Blvd Pier 5, Bayside · ⚓ Dive operator
4. Miami Tours and Water Adventures
A private-boat company running snorkel charters to Virginia Key's shallow reef and the Biscayne Bay sandbars. Trips leave from licensed marinas in Miami Beach and Miami, including Miami Beach Marina, Venetian Marina and Rickenbacker Marina, and the exact marina is emailed with the booking confirmation.
✅ Best for: a private snorkel charter · 📍 429 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach · 🚤 Private charter
5. Ocean Force Adventures
A Miami Beach Marina operator offering snorkeling and scuba tours alongside speedboat tours of Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville. Tours leave from Pier E at Miami Beach Marina and carry up to six guests.
✅ Best for: a small-group boat tour · 📍 300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach · ⚡ Speedboat tours
6. Luxy Diver
A private-only operator offering snorkeling, snuba and scuba on its 45-foot yacht Atlantis. Trips run from Miami and other South Florida ports, with reefs, fish and shipwrecks to explore, plus specialty options such as underwater scootering and night diving.
✅ Best for: a private yacht snorkel · 📍 200 Alton Rd, Miami Beach · 🛥️ Private yacht
7. Grove Scuba
A Coconut Grove dive shop running scuba trips and courses in Miami and Key Largo. It also runs snorkel trips, including shallow-water snorkeling on two reefs in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and private scuba and snorkel charters.
✅ Best for: snorkeling plus dive lessons · 📍 2809 SW 27th Ave, Coconut Grove · 🎓 Dive shop
8. Sundiver Snorkel Tours
A Key Largo operator running daily 2.5-hour snorkel trips on the Sundiver III to shallow coral reefs in the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. Departures include a morning trip to the Christ of the Abyss statue reef, two afternoon reef trips and a seasonal sunset trip. Parking is free and the Sundiver Station shop sells swimwear and snorkel gear.
✅ Best for: a Key Largo reef day trip · 📍 102840 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo · 🗿 Christ of the Abyss
9. Islander Girl Snorkel & Tours
A Tavernier operator at Casa Mar Village with an all-girl captain and crew. It runs snorkel tours, sandbar swims, sunset cruises and private charters, including trips to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The boat and gear are cleaned after every trip.
✅ Best for: a Keys snorkel with a small crew · 📍 90791 Old Hwy #1, Tavernier · 🌅 Reef and sunset trips