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
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
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
53.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Florida Keys History Center
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber nearby in Tavernier; hospitals in Upper Keys; trauma center in Miami (1.5 hrs)
Top Operators
Rainbow Reef Dive Center
PADI
Horizon Divers
PADI