Plongée à Key Largo — United States

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first underwater park in the US. The Christ of the Abyss statue at Key Largo Dry Rocks is iconic, while the Spiegel Grove — a 510ft Navy ship sunk as an artificial reef — is the premier wreck dive on the East Coast.

Score
60.2
Visibilité
6–24m
Température
22–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Intermediate
Key Largo
United StatesNorth America
60.2

SCORE

25.0863°N

-80.4472°E

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was the first underwater park in the US. The Christ of the Abyss statue at Key Largo Dry Rocks is iconic, while the Spiegel Grove — a 510ft Navy ship sunk as an artificial reef — is the premier wreck dive on the East Coast.

America's First Underwater Park

Visibility6–24 m
Temperature22–29°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$95
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML53.0CH72.0VIS61.0SV36.0TMP66.0DA56.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL55.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

53.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
50
Marine Life Diversity
53.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
61.0
Dive Site Variety
36.0
Water Temperature
66.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
55.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

John Pennekamp glass-bottom boatsnorkeling Christ of the Deepkayaking through mangrovesKey Lime pie tastingsunset at dock bars

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
  • Florida Keys History Center

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber30 km — Mariner's Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Tavernier
Nearest Hospital10 km

Chamber nearby in Tavernier; hospitals in Upper Keys; trauma center in Miami (1.5 hrs)

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

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