Marathon Key Snorkeling: Explore Sombrero Reef's Underwater Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling 3-hour snorkeling adventure in Marathon Key and discover the vibrant underwater world of Sombrero Reef. Swim alongside parrotfish, trumpetfish, and large schools of grunts and snappers in this protected marine sanctuary.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Skipjack Resort & Marina - 3 hour cruise to Sombrero Reef and we will snorkel and enjoy the lighthouse. Sombrero Key Light is located offshore of Vaca Key in Marathon, Florida. The lighthouse is located on a mostly submerged reef. One of the planet’s largest and most spectacular barrier reefs where there is an underwater wonderland full of magnificent living coral and tropical fish. Sometime we even will see Dolphins.
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment included.
What's Not Included
  • You are welcome to bring your own no glass please
Additional Information

Experience a snorkeling excursion for 3 hours in the exciting Marathon Key, home to one of the most remarkable coral reefs on the planet - Sombrero Reef. This vibrant underwater habitat is teeming with life, where parrotfish feast on coral and trumpetfish are camouflaged amongst the reef. The protected nature of the reef allows for schools of grunts and snappers to swim freely, alongside groupers hiding in rock crevices in search of prey. The earth’s exceptional barrier reefs are treasures of immeasurable worth, similar to subaqueous rainforests, brimming with an array of aquatic animals and vivid coral. Feel free to bring along your own food and beverages.

Location
Marathon
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Renee_k
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent Captain and First Mate - Candace and Hope were awesome hosts. They took such good care of us and made safety a number one priority.
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Josephtz3620iv
Jul 10, 2024
Don’t Pass Up This Snorkel Excursion - Amazing coral reef with an abundance of different fish species. Highly recommend a trip here! And our guides Rob & Jesse were top notch.
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Navas
Jul 6, 2024
Highly recommend! - It was a really fun activity for us to do with our young adult kids. You have about a 30 minute boat ride out to the snorkeling spot. The water was warm and beautiful. We saw a bunch of colorful fish and a few barracudas. The captain and his assistant (Hope) were fun & informative. I definitely recommend! Be aware that if you sit in front, you’ll get wet headed out. They have baskets to put your bags in to keep them off the wet floor, but they’ll get splashed.
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Andrea_v
Jul 5, 2024
Sombrero lighthouse - Captain Patrick and first mate Jessie were knowledgeable and extremely fun We really enjoy both of them We were amazed at all the sea life we were able to see
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Scottmn4779ow
Jun 6, 2024
Great snorkeling experience - Great snorkeling experience. Great boat and tons of fish to see. The staff was very helpful and safety first. Well worth it. Even saw a 5ft nerf shark.
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Theresa_c
May 7, 2024
Bumpy - Great captain Candice was a pleasure. Seas were high and we felt very comfortable knowing she wipe keep us safe.
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Scamnitz
Apr 12, 2024
Great trip in the Keys - We booked the snorkeling tour at the reef but it was too windy to go. Instead we got to visit an island where we could swim, snorkel, kayak or just hang out on the beach. We found lots of cool shells and saw lots of huge hermit crabs. The boat ride was fun on the tiki boat. Cody was great making sure everyone had a drink or snack. Captain Candace was awesome.
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Brenda_l
Jun 18, 2024
Refund for cancellation of snorkel trip due to increment weatherp - My snorkeling guide put in for a refund due to increment weather in the Keys Nd south Florida and I haven’t received my refund yet
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Stewartrj6309ig
Jul 18, 2024
Not that impressed. - Booked on the 16.30 trip more than a week before due to go. We were travelling through Florida on a road trip holiday. The day before I got an email telling me it could only be 9am or 1pm. We couldn’t get to marathon for that time therefore requested a full refund. When the refund was paid, it was £35 short even though it Stass the same refund price in dollars. Have had no response to any emails requesting this is resolved, particularly given that it was the company that could not honour the original booking.
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Kyle_g
Apr 7, 2024
DO NOT BOOK THROUGH VIATOR - DO NOT BOOK THROUGH VIATOR - - this is less than half the price if you book through the tour operator directly or simply show up to the dock. Viator hosts Attractions4Us which will literally charge you more than double, and they will not refund you under any circumstance. But a great snorkeling trip.
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