Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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4.6/5
(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 13, 2025
My husband and I stopped here on our two day visit to The Keys. The state park was well kept and we really enjoyed the aquarium and education center. If we had more time we would have taken a glass b…Full review by akgrenier
May 12, 2025
The host was very knowledgeable. The ride out was awesome and the views of the reef and fish were amazing. We would definitely recommend this experience.Full review by Jana M
May 10, 2025
The captain and dive master were very kind and knowledgeable. The views were incredible. The boat ride was enjoyable and the sea creatures were so cool.Full review by Sara P
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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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