John Pennekamp Key Largo FL

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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America’s first undersea park, John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park offers visitors an unforgettable glimpse into the diverse underwater world of the …

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Apr 23, 2025
We decided to try the Glass Bottom Boat tour and were pleasantly surprised.My 2 young grandsons loved moving …Full review by Cjdarn
Apr 23, 2025
We had a great experience. Laminated maps were super helpful! Trails were well marked for the most part. Equipment was greatFull review by Laura Z
Apr 22, 2025
Our family had a great and safe snorkeling trip with Captain Adam and First Mate Dan. Even got to see the Christ of the Abyss!Full review by Manny C
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The first undersea park in the U.S., John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses approximately 70 nautical squa…
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A protected underwater paradise, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is home to a variety of coral and other forms of aquatic life…
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Can you snorkel from the beach- or is it best to secure a tour, in the Caribbean many places you can just snorkel off the …
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Can you snorkel from the beach- or is it best to secure a tour, in the Caribbean many places you can just snorkel off the beaches, and it is beautiful
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There really is not a "beach" as such there. Plus the reef is several miles from shore. All you would see would be some sea grass.
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How fast does the catamaran go?
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Itcwas not a catamaran, it was a pontoon boot. For older folks or less athletic folks, there were no wide stairs to use to get in an out of the water. There were two very thin and steep …
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Itcwas not a catamaran, it was a pontoon boot. For older folks or less athletic folks, there were no wide stairs to use to get in an out of the water. There were two very thin and steep ladders which were difficult to cimb up.
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can you fish there
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Not sure! Better call the park directly
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Is there good snorkeling off the beach?
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At Cannon Beach there some "shipwreck" pieces that have been placed that are interesting to view but the best snorkeling is going to be from a boat tour.
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