Where to go snorkelling in Florida

There’s tonnes of snorkelling to be done in Florida, and this section will cover everywhere but Destin and the Florida Keys. Head to their sections to read about the best snorkeling spots in each of those areas!

For those who are wanting to avoid the crowds of South Florida, the best place to snorkel is in the Gulf of Mexico, where you’ll find less people and cooler waters. Also known as the ‘Emerald Coast’, you can bet there’ll be crystal clear turquoise waters for awesome snorkelling.

Fish in Florida:

• Angelfish, Ballyhoo, Barracuda, Crabs, Dolphins, Frogfish, Grunts, Lobster, Manatees, Pufferfish, Sea turtles, Seahorses, Stingrays, Urchins, and more.

Corals in Florida:

• Clubbed Fingers, Common Brains, Elliptical Stars, Golfballs, Ivory Bush, Lettuce Coral, Massive Starlets, Mustard Hills, Sea Fans, Smooth Starlets, Staghorns, and more.