Dive the Best Key Largo Dive Sites | BlueWater Divers

Key Largo is home to some of the most iconic dive sites in the Florida Keys, , often considered the best place to dive in the Keys, offering both spectacular reefs and historic shipwrecks. BlueWater Divers guides certified divers and snorkelers to these prime locations for safe, memorable underwater experiences, comparable to operators associated with Florida underwater sports, scuba fun Key Largo, and sole water sports.

1. Molasses Reef – Easily accessible, Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area is among the most visited reefs in the Upper Keys. Known for clear waters, boulder corals, and abundant fish, it features a classic spur-and-groove reef structure with 32 mooring balls. Divers can explore a large ship’s winch and a historic Spanish anchor near the center.
2. French Reef – North of Molasses Reef, French Reef is famous for caves and arches suitable even for novice divers. Key spots include Hourglass Cave and Christmas Tree Cave, noted for its conical star coral mound.
3. Benwood Wreck – The 1910 Benwood freighter sank after colliding with the Robert C. Tuttle in 1942. Divers can explore the remains of this 360-foot vessel, which includes historic artifacts and unique wreck features.
4. USS Spiegel Grove – One of Key Largo’s most requested dives, the 510-foot Spiegel Grove lies in 130 feet of water, offering swim-throughs and photo opportunities around its superstructure and flag.
5. Grecian Rocks Reef – Located south of Key Largo Dry Rocks, Grecian Rocks features Elkhorn coral and depths ranging from low tide emergent areas to 30 feet, providing an ideal site for divers of all levels.
6. Elbow Reef – A bank reef with a well-defined spur and groove system, home to sunken wrecks including the City of Washington and Civil War remnants.
7. North Dry Rocks / North North Dry Rocks – Known for a mix of boulder, Elkhorn, and soft corals, this healthy reef offers vibrant marine life often overlooked by divers.
8. Pickles Reef – Shallow and large, this reef features pillar corals, ledges, and crevices hosting juvenile fish, conchs, lobsters, and purple sea fans. Nearby are the wrecks Duane and Bibb.
9. Snapper Ledge – A shallow reef of about 25 feet, known for schools of Yellowtail Snapper, nurse sharks, and Moray Eels.
10. USCG Duane & Bibb Wrecks – Artificial reefs created from decommissioned Coast Guard cutters in 1987, providing upright and side-lying wrecks rich with marine growth and diverse fish species.

BlueWater Divers offers guided trips to these sites, providing tanks, weights, gear, and expert dive instruction for a safe and unforgettable Key Largo diving experience.