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Kids welcome

Christ of the Abyss Snorkel Tour

The most photographed statue in the ocean, on a shallow reef families can actually enjoy.

4.8(3,962 reviews)
Key Largo, Florida, United States
Key Largo Reef Tours

112 guests booked this tour in the last 48 hours

Duration3.5 hours
Sites2 reef stops
SwimmingBasic ability
Group size24 guests max
CrewEN · ES
Departures9 AM · 1 PM

Christ of the Abyss sits in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the first undersea park in the United States. The statue is visible from the surface in good conditions, which is why this tour works for families and first-time snorkelers as well as photographers who want the shot.

The boat runs two stops: the statue at Key Largo Dry Rocks, then a second shallow reef chosen for conditions that morning. Crew get in the water with you, hand out flotation, and point out turtles, rays, and parrotfish rather than leaving you to find them yourself.

The 9-foot bronze Christ of the Abyss statue in 25 feet of water
Mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation vest included for every guest
Crew guide in the water, not just watching from the boat
Ages 5 and up — non-swimmers supported with vests and noodles

What's included

Included

Mask, snorkel, and fins in all sizes
Flotation vest and pool noodles
In-water guide from the crew
Marine park entry fee
Bottled water and fresh fruit
Freshwater rinse on board

Not included

Wetsuit rental in winter months
Underwater camera rental
Towels
Crew gratuity

How the tour runs

8:30 AM
Check in at the dock
Waivers, sizing for masks and fins, safety briefing.
9:00 AM
Depart Key Largo
25-minute cruise out to the reef line.
9:30 AM
Stop 1 · Christ of the Abyss
45 minutes over the statue in 15–25 ft of water.
10:30 AM
Stop 2 · Shallow reef
45 minutes on a turtle and parrotfish reef.
11:45 AM
Return to the dock
Rinse off and collect your photos.

Where you'll snorkel

Key Largo Dry Rocks

Home of the Christ of the Abyss statue, ringed by brain and star coral heads in easy snorkeling depth.

Depth: 15–25 ft
Visibility: 40–80 ft
Current: Gentle

Green turtle
Parrotfish
Sergeant major
Southern stingray

Grecian Rocks

A shallow spur-and-groove reef with a protected lagoon side, ideal for kids and nervous swimmers.

Depth: 6–20 ft
Visibility: 40–70 ft
Current: Gentle

Hawksbill turtle
Queen angelfish
Yellowtail snapper
Barracuda

Good to know and meeting point

Swimming ability: Basic — vests provided
Minimum age: 5 years
Certification: None required
Mobility: Ladder boarding from the water
Sunscreen: Reef-safe only, mineral based

Key Largo Dive Center dock

MM 100 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Free parking on site. Arrive 30 minutes before departure for sizing and waivers.

Guest reviews

4.8

3,962 verified reviews

5: 87%
4: 10%
3: 2%
2: 1%
1: 0%

Crew: 4.9
Safety: 4.9
Equipment: 4.7
Marine life: 4.8
Value: 4.8

Jenna Cole

Nashville, TN · 0 logged dives

Booked on WSN

November 2026

My 7-year-old did the whole thing

The crew put her in a vest, stayed within arm's reach the entire stop, and she saw two turtles. They also sized every mask on the dock so nobody was fighting a leak in the water.

Helpful (61)5 photos

Marcus Bell

Chicago, IL · 12 logged dives

Booked on WSN

October 2026

Statue was clearly visible from the surface

Conditions were flat and you could see the statue before getting in. Second reef stop had more fish than the statue honestly. Boat was full but never felt crowded in the water.

Helpful (28)3 photos

Priya Nair

Toronto, ON · 4 logged dives

Booked on WSN

October 2026

Bring a towel

Great tour, well run. Only surprise was that towels are not included and December water wanted a wetsuit. Both are cheap add-ons, just book them ahead.

Helpful (15)

About the operator

Key Largo Reef ToursVerified

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Message operator

A Key Largo family operation running snorkel tours in Pennekamp since 2004, with two boats, a full-time in-water crew, and a Blue Star certification for reef-responsible operations.

Operator rating: 4.8
Reviews: 9,140
Divers hosted: 310,000+
Languages: 2

Blue Star operator
Pennekamp Park permitted
US Coast Guard inspected
WSN Verified Operator

Common questions

Do we need to know how to swim?

Basic comfort in water is enough. Every guest gets a flotation vest, pool noodles are available, and a crew member is in the water at both stops. Non-swimmers regularly do this tour.

Can we actually see the statue?

The statue sits in 15–25 feet of water. On typical days it is visible from the surface, and most guests free-dive down for photos. In rough conditions the captain may substitute another shallow reef.

What if the weather cancels the trip?

You get an automatic full refund or a free reschedule to any departure in the next 12 months. The captain makes the call by 7:00 AM and you are notified by text.

Is it the same boat as the scuba trip?

No. This is a snorkel-only boat, so nobody is waiting on divers and stops run on the snorkeler's schedule.