Pennekamp State Park Snorkeling

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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(15.1K) · State park in Florida Keys, United States
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Renowned for being the country’s first undersea park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses an impressive 70 nautical square miles. …

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May 6, 2025
We didn't prebook but managed to get on the next available boat. At pre boarding we were told it my be choppy and there were sea sickness tablets available at the kiosk. The guides/staff we're grea…Full review by Resort07203989145
May 6, 2025
Some of the most amazing snorkeling I’ve ever experienced!!! So many Incredible, colorful fish species and beautiful corals! The boat ride to the reef was lovely too.Full review by Lannette R
May 5, 2025
The boat was comfortable and the crew was great. The boat held 40 I think and about 30 people went. We had one stop at Grecian Rocks. There were 3 or 4 other boats nearby and it seemed like they had …Full review by Mobile24319
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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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