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Easy Steps for Planning a Florida Keys Vacation (for first-time Keys visitors)

This is our easy guide to Florida Keys trip planning. Where you're putting together your vacation or itinerary, there's a lot to know. From where to stay (which Keys) to the best things to do, we've got it all lined up for easy planning.

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Key West Rise and Reef Snorkeling: Sunset Watersports’ Early Wildlife Tour

For the best chances for the most clear water, we like to do a morning snorkeling tour from Key West. The Sunset Watersports Rise and Reef snorkel trip leaves before the winds of the day pick up and before it's too hot, making it a great Florida Keys snorkeling experience on a catamaran.

Reef Express Catamaran for Fury Double Dip Snorkel Tour Key West Florida Keys 1

Fury Double-Dip Snorkel Trip: 2x the Time Underwater on the Reefs of Key West

The Double Dip Snorkel tour with Fury Water Adventures in Key West is a great way to maximize your time exploring the reefs off Key West. With two stops, see what makes this particular catamaran snorkeling tour such a good trip with teens or intermediate snorkelers.

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Key West Hyatt Centric Resort – Perfect with Teens, Great Location

The Hyatt Centric Key West is a great resort if you're heading to the Keys with teens, or just for an adults getaway. With its own incredible snorkeling area, great amenities and two restaurants on site, check out what else we loved about the Hyatt Centric near the Historic Seaport in Key West.

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REEF Ocean Exploration Center on Key Largo – Education and Conservation

Mixing education, conservation and fun the REEF Ocean Exploration Center is a must-visit to make your snorkeling trips in the Keys a little more interesting and meaningful. With exhibits about the fish, including an incredible reef model, and lots of easy to understand info, REEF helps exploring underwater make sense.