Can snorkel from shore?
Snorkeling from the shoreline is permitted, but the water is extremely shallow, with a seagrass and mud bottom. Seagrass communities are full of life, but much of it is tiny and requires patience to discover. You can borrow a free dive flag from the visitor center if you’d like to try snorkeling from shore. The park’s coral reefs are approximately 10 miles from the mainland, so visiting the reefs will require a boat. The park’s concessioner offers snorkel and dive trips if you don’t have a boat of your own. Learn more…
