Molasses Reef
One of the most popular coral reef dive sites in the Florida Keys, with shallow areas good for snorkeling and dense schools of fish.
Molasses Reef lies about 10 km off Key Largo on the outer reef. It is a special protection zone within a national marine sanctuary. The reef rises from about 3 meters deep to more than 10 meters, with coral channels, an old anchor, and plenty of tropical fish, sea turtles, and rays. It is well suited to snorkeling and beginner diving. Nearly all dive shops in Key Largo and Pennekamp Park offer trips there, usually for two dives or a snorkel trip of about half a day. Fishing and touching coral are prohibited in the area, so use reef-safe sunscreen.
Opening hours
Depends on the boat tour
Nearby sights
- Spiegel Grove Wreck
- African Queen
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Christ of the Abyss
- Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
- Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
- Islamorada Founders Park
- Rain Barrel Artisan Village