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Key Largo Dive Sites

Explore the best Key Largo dive sites, from vibrant coral reefs and shallow beginner-friendly locations to dramatic shipwrecks for advanced divers. Discover detailed information about depths, marine life, conditions, and experience levels to choose the ideal Key Largo scuba diving destination. Plan an unforgettable dive in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and experience the clear water, thriving reefs, and abundant wildlife that make Key Largo dive sites world famous.

Christ of the Abyss
Reef
Beginner

Christ of the Abyss

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
25 feet
Reef

World-famous 9-foot bronze Christ statue surrounded by marine life

Highlights:

Bronze Christ statue
Excellent visibility

Marine Life:

Angelfish
Parrotfish
Sergeant Majors
Yellow Tangs
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Spiegel Grove
Wreck
Advanced

Spiegel Grove

Key Largo Marine Sanctuary
130 feet
Wreck

Massive 510-foot Navy ship wreck, one of the largest artificial reefs

Highlights:

510-foot Navy ship
Goliath grouper sightings

Marine Life:

Goliath Grouper
Barracuda
Nurse Sharks
Moray Eels
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Molasses Reef
Reef
Beginner

Molasses Reef

Key Largo Marine Sanctuary
12-69 feet
Reef

Pristine coral reef with diverse marine life and excellent underwater photography

Highlights:

Pristine coral formations
Excellent for photography

Marine Life:

Sea Turtles
Spotted Eagle Rays
Sergeant Majors
Spiny Lobsters
Yellowtail Snapper
Atlantic Spadefish
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French Reef
Reef
Intermediate

French Reef

Key Largo Marine Sanctuary
35 feet
Reef

Large coral reef system with swim-throughs, caves, and abundant marine life

Highlights:

Swim-through formations
Cave systems

Marine Life:

Black Grouper
Snappers
Angelfish
Lobsters
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Benwood Wreck
Wreck
Intermediate

Benwood Wreck

Key Largo Marine Sanctuary
45 feet
Wreck

Historic freighter wreck from WWII, now home to abundant marine life

Highlights:

WWII history
Shallow wreck diving

Marine Life:

Sergeant Majors
Yellowtail Snapper
Barracuda
Jacks
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Grecian Rocks
Reef
Beginner

Grecian Rocks

Key Largo Marine Sanctuary
25 feet
Reef

Shallow reef perfect for beginners with excellent snorkeling opportunities

Highlights:

Perfect for beginners
Calm waters

Marine Life:

Parrotfish
Angelfish
Grunts
Blue Tangs
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Carysfort Reef
Reef
Intermediate

Carysfort Reef

Carysfort Lighthouse, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
15-65 feet
Reef

Iconic Upper Keys reef tract with coral formations and excellent biodiversity

Highlights:

Historic lighthouse backdrop
Healthy coral formations

Marine Life:

Green Sea Turtles
Mutton Snapper
French Angelfish
Eagle Rays
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Key Largo Northern Dry Rocks
Reef
Beginner

Key Largo Northern Dry Rocks

Key Largo Dry Rocks, John Pennekamp area
8-25 feet
Reef

Shallow coral gardens with easy conditions and long bottom times

Highlights:

Very shallow profile
Beginner-friendly site

Marine Life:

Sergeant Majors
Blue Chromis
Parrotfish
Grunts
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Elbow Reef
Reef
Intermediate

Elbow Reef

The Elbow SPA, Upper Florida Keys
18-70 feet
Reef

Large reef system with fingers, sand channels, and coral heads

Highlights:

Extensive reef fingers
Multi-level dive profiles

Marine Life:

Horse-eye Jacks
Barracuda
Nassau Grouper
Moray Eels
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Conch Reef
Reef
Intermediate

Conch Reef

Conch Reef SPA, Islamorada sector
20-95 feet
Reef

Signature reef with dramatic wall sections and robust coral structures

Highlights:

Reef wall and deeper edge
Excellent photography terrain

Marine Life:

Black Grouper
Reef Sharks
Spotted Eagle Rays
Schooling Snapper
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Davis Reef
Reef
Intermediate

Davis Reef

Davis Reef SPA, Islamorada
25-70 feet
Reef

Scenic coral ridges and channels in generally clear water

Highlights:

Coral ridge formations
Clear-water photography

Marine Life:

Southern Stingrays
Porkfish
French Grunts
Lobsters
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Hen and Chickens Reef
Reef
Beginner

Hen and Chickens Reef

Hen and Chickens SPA, Islamorada
10-35 feet
Reef

Colorful shallow reef complex with coral heads and sandy channels

Highlights:

Shallow, calm conditions
Great for mixed skill groups

Marine Life:

Juvenile Reef Fish
Angelfish
Butterflyfish
Sea Fans
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Cheeca Rocks
Reef
Beginner

Cheeca Rocks

Cheeca Rocks SPA, Islamorada
6-25 feet
Reef

Renowned shallow patch reef with dense coral growth

Highlights:

Very shallow coral field
Long bottom times

Marine Life:

Blue Chromis
Parrotfish
Juvenile Reef Fish
Snappers
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Alligator Reef
Reef
Intermediate

Alligator Reef

Alligator Reef SPA, near Alligator Reef Lighthouse
15-70 feet
Reef

Classic Florida Keys reef with broad coral formations and schooling fish

Highlights:

Lighthouse landmark
Large coral spur systems

Marine Life:

Nurse Sharks
Sea Turtles
Barracuda
Spiny Lobsters
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Pickles Reef
Reef
Beginner

Pickles Reef

Upper Keys reef tract
20-60 feet
Reef

Mixed-depth reef with coral towers and sandy breaks

Highlights:

Coral tower structures
Easy navigation

Marine Life:

Hogfish
Angelfish
Schoolmaster Snapper
Trumpetfish
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USCG Duane Wreck
Wreck
Advanced

USCG Duane Wreck

Key Largo Marine Sanctuary
60-130 feet
Wreck

Famous 327-foot Coast Guard cutter resting upright

Highlights:

Historic cutter wreck
Technical profile options

Marine Life:

Goliath Grouper
Jacks
Barracuda
Reef Sharks
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USCG Bibb Wreck
Wreck
Advanced

USCG Bibb Wreck

Key Largo Marine Sanctuary
95-130 feet
Wreck

Deep Coast Guard wreck with dramatic lines and rich marine growth

Highlights:

Deep wreck profile
Heavy marine growth

Marine Life:

Reef Sharks
Cobia
Jacks
Moray Eels
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Sand Island
Reef
Beginner

Sand Island

Upper Florida Keys reef tract
20-50 feet
Reef

Patch reef and sand channels with gentle dive profiles

Highlights:

Easy conditions
Patch reef and sand channels

Marine Life:

Southern Stingrays
Snappers
Grunts
Filefish
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Snapper Ledge
Reef
Intermediate

Snapper Ledge

Upper Keys ledge system
45-95 feet
Reef

Ledge structure known for schooling fish and predator activity

Highlights:

Ledge topography
Strong fish schooling

Marine Life:

Yellowtail Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Barracuda
King Mackerel
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