3-Stop Key Largo Snorkel Tour to Christ of the Abyss

Explore Key Largo’s underwater environments on a guided group outing capped at 70% vessel capacity. Your trip also supports coral reef conservation through PADI AWARE initiatives.

• Explore shallow reef environments with historic features
• Learn from an onboard PADI Divemaster
• Travel with a group capped at 70% vessel capacity
• Support coral reef conservation through PADI AWARE initiatives

Itinerary

Check-In

Meet our on-shore team at Silent World Dive Center, where we’ll welcome you, walk you through your tour details, and assist with sizing and prepping your snorkel equipment. Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen is available, and our A/C restrooms, changing areas, and showers are open for your use.

Arrive a few minutes early to browse our gift shop or stroll along the sea wall — we often have Key Largo manatee visitors stopping by to say hello!

Once check-in ends, we board The Siren. Our friendly crew will show you where to store personal items and snorkel gear. When all guests are seated, the Captain will conduct the official Coast Guard safety briefing and passenger roll call. After departure, your deckhand will demonstrate how to properly use the snorkel equipment, how to safely enter and exit the water, and the best ways to observe our protected Sanctuary reef sites respectfully.

Site One: Carysfort Lighthouse Reef (The Hidden Gem)

Our adventure begins at Carysfort Reef Lighthouse, the northernmost Mission: Iconic Reefs site and one of the oldest surviving screw-pile lighthouses in the United States. This area is known for its shallow spur-and-groove coral formations, bright schooling reef fish, and frequent encounters with sea turtles cruising near the reef ridges.

Carysfort is located inside a large Sanctuary Preservation Area, giving you bright visibility, light currents, and peaceful, uncrowded reef conditions — perfect for first-time snorkelers and experienced explorers alike.

After about 40 minutes of snorkeling here, the Captain will call everyone back aboard for roll call before we head to our next hidden gem.

Site Two: The 300-Foot Wooden Schooner Wreck (Shallow Water History)

Next, glide over the unnamed 300-ft wooden schooner wreck, resting in only 8 feet of water. Because of its extremely shallow depth, this site offers some of the clearest, easiest viewing of any wreck in the Keys — you can see massive structural beams, ribs of the ship, and coral-covered timbers just beneath the surface.

This historic site has evolved into a vibrant artificial reef teeming with juvenile fish, colorful soft corals, and schools of grunts and snapper. It’s a favorite for photography, beginners, and anyone who loves a truly unique snorkeling experience.

After another 40 minutes in the water, we’ll bring everyone back on board for roll call, snacks, and cold beverages as The Siren heads to your final site.

Site Three: Christ of the Abyss Statue (The Crowning Jewel)

Our last stop brings you to the legendary Christ of the Abyss, a nine-foot bronze statue resting in the shallow coral gardens of Key Largo Dry Rocks. As one of the most photographed snorkel sites in the Florida Keys, this Sanctuary Protection Zone features clear blue water, healthy elkhorn corals, and schools of tropical fish surrounding the iconic outstretched-arms statue.

This peaceful site offers incredible visibility and a calm, uplifting atmosphere — the perfect way to end your Northern Keys adventure.

Return to Silent World Dive Center

After your final 40-minute snorkel, we’ll call everyone back aboard and begin the scenic ride home. Enjoy the breeze, ocean views, and the chance to ask our crew about anything you saw during the day — turtles, rays, reef fish, or coral formations.

Back at the dock, you’ll have access to freshwater showers, shaded picnic tables, A/C restrooms, yard games, and our retail & gift shop. Be sure to ask our crew for our favorite local food, bar, and activity recommendations before you head out — we love helping guests explore Key Largo like locals!

What's Included

• Snorkel gear: mask, fins, snorkel, vest, and noodle
• Water, soda, and snacks
• PADI Divemaster guidance and safety briefing
• Catamaran transportation aboard The Siren

Important details

• Complete the digital waiver before arrival; it is required for every person boarding, including passengers
• Ages 5+ only
• Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• Requires swimming comfortably in water deeper than you can stand without flotation devices
• Wear the provided snorkel vest while in the water; it is not a life jacket
• Leave full-face snorkel masks, weight belts, underwater scooters, and drones behind
• Alcohol, drugs, smoking, and vaping are not allowed on board
• Wetsuit rentals cost $10 per suit plus tax and are not included in the listed price; wear a swimsuit underneath