You’ll enjoy your stay in the island paradise of Key Largo, the first of the fabulous Florida Keys and the self-proclaimed Dive Capital of the World. Key Largo is home to the world's largest artificial reef, the 510-foot USS Spiegel Grove, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef Underwater State Park and the African Queen. Everglades National Park is just a short trip away from Key Largo. Diving, snorkeling and glass-bottom boating in the clear waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are fantastic experiences. Watersport activities in Key Largo are plentiful, including fishing, kayaking and swimming with the dolphins. Or, just relax with a tropical beverage and watch the beautiful sunsets.

The first undersea park in the United States, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses approximately 70 nautical square miles. While the mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks in the park's upland areas offer visitors a unique experience, it is the coral reefs and their associated marine life that bring most visitors to the park. Many enjoy the view of the reef from a glass-bottom boat tour, but visitors can get a closer look by scuba diving or snorkeling. Canoeing and kayaking through the park's waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas. Visitors can enjoy walking on short trails, picnicking, or swimming at the beach. The Visitor Center has a 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and nature videos are shown in its theater.

General admission to the park includes dolphin, sea lion, parrot and guided marine life shows, access to the lagoon side beach, and a 5-minute bottomless boat ride around the dolphin lagoon. Shows are up close and personal and guest participation is encouraged. One of the shows is always taking place; guests join the one that is in progress when they arrive and should plan to spend two to three hours in the park.

The bay, beach and incredible sunsets make for the ultimate open-air experience. Located on the north end of the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, just over the walking suspension bridge from Gus' Grille, you'll find Breezer's Tiki Bar, where they serve the Key's best frozen drinks.

Skippers Dockside, Key Largo's oceanfront oasis at Mile Marker 100, offers guests a comfortable portal to a time when life was simpler. Be prepared for some of Florida's freshest seafood around, made with local ingredients and a lot of soul. To top off this one-of-a-kind "adult playground," Skippers offers live entertainment, indoor sports and interactive games; as well as, an over-sized media wall ideal for catching all your favorite sports games.

They offer kayaks, wave runners, stand up paddleboards, bikes and parasailing, boat rides, and more!

Dive/ snorkel trips are scheduled to leave daily, in the morning (8:30AM check-in, 9:00AM departure) and in the afternoon (1:30PM check-in, 2:00PM departure). The location of the trips varies from day-to-day, but will consist of two locations to dive or snorkel through John Pennekamp State Park on the marine sanctuaries. The trips are approximately 4 hours.

Dive Trips $80/person

Snorkel Trips $39/person (snorkel gear extra)

Wave Runners $69/½ hour, $99/45 minutes, $129/1 hour

Paddleboards $25/½ hour, $35/1 hour, $50/2 hours

Tandem Kayaks $25/½ hour, $35/1 hour, $50/2 hours

Single Kayak $25/½ hour, $35/1 hour, $50/2 hours

Parasail $79/single person, 2 or more flyers is $65/ea, boat riders are $20/person

Bike Rental $25/4 hours, $40/8 hours, $15/hour

Sunset/Eco Cruises: They offer a 1.5-hour tour throughout the bay side area looking for dolphins and manatees and give an overview of the Florida Keys Eco system. For the grand finale, watch a gorgeous sunset located directly in front of the boat. $59/adult, $39/child.