My family and I went out with Captain Brian to snorkel at Looe Key and we had the most incredible time. It was a 4 hour excursion and there were 5 of us in the group. Every minute was filled with immense excitement and joy. Captain Brian himself is one of the coolest people we’ve ever met. He was so laid back, kind, and knowledgeable. The views at Looe Key were literally jaw dropping. It felt like we were inside of a big aquarium tank with the diversity of fish, corals, and colors we saw! We were lucky enough to see a nurse shark, a juvenile bull shark, hundreds of fish, a moray eel, a sting ray, conchs, etc.. It is a very happy and healthy coral reef and I still can’t believe I got to experience it first hand. I know there are other companies you could choose from to go to Looe Key, but none of them compare to Captain Brian. He even took the time to fog proof every pair of goggles so that we could have the best visibility the whole time. If you’re looking for amazing vibes, an experience you’ll talk about for the rest of your life, and a captain who’s whole goal is to ensure you have the most fantastic time, then you’ve got to book with Captain Brian.
Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $525 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 447 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Keys Boat Tours is located at the Big Pine RV Resort. Please check in at the store for a parking pass and they will tell you where to park. Our boat is next to the boat ramp and filet station.
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Key West
Description
Looe Key Marine Sanctuary is part of the Great Florida Reef, the only coral reef in the continental USA, and the third largest barrier reef system after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and the Palancar Reef in Mexico and Belize. It is a special place for snorkeling.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Looe Key Marine Sanctuary is part of the Great Florida Reef, the only coral reef in the continental USA, and the third largest barrier reef system after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and the Palancar Reef in Mexico and Belize. It is a special place for snorkeling. Your captain will snorkel along with you assuring your safety–though there is nothing to worry about. All of our tours are accompanied by fair weather, calm conditions, and friendly creatures. The captain will lead the way through this groove and spur seascape to reveal barracuda, rays, shark, parrotfish, blue tang to name a few. Looe Key promises to be an experience of a lifetime, and one that you will not soon forget.
Highlights
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Traveller Ratings
5.0
447 reviews
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to climb swim ladder back into the boat.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key take?
Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key cost?
Prices start at $525 per person for this Key West experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Keys Boat Tours is located at the Big Pine RV Resort. Please check in at the store for a parking pass and they will tell you where to park. Our boat is next to the boat ramp and filet station.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(447)
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You DEFINITELY want to book this
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It doesn't get much better than this!
We had a wonderful Snorkel Trip to Looe Key with Capt Brian and Capt Allison. There werr 7 of us--myself, my four tee age daighters and their 2 friends. Captain Brian and Captain Alli handled everything. I felt very safe with them watching over us in the water.. they handled all the gear and it was such an easy day for me as the mom. We saw an array of sea life on reef. We saw a sea turtle a barracuda, a shark, and a plethora of beautiful tropical fish. After we got our Phil of snorkeling, took us over to picnic Island to spend some time on the sandbar. We lounge in the hammock over the water and we had a swing on the swing which was an amazing experience. I highly and without reservation absolutelyrecommend Captain brian and Captain Allison. They are wonderful people and made a day very special for us. A+ plus plus highly recommend. The only downside was that our day had to en!!! .
K
Fantastic Snorkeling Trip
Capt Brian is very knowledgeable about all things Keys and was a great person to talk to while resting between snorkeling stops.
H
Cluster communication
I would love to share how awesome it was, but after we booked it online, the vendor emailed us and said: psych! We didn't have space after all. You're on your own. And Expedia and Trip advisor obviously isn't talking to the vendor, since they still think we went.
Operator response
Such a lie. We were out of town that week. We never even accepted the tour, nor did we accept payment. The word “psych” is not in our vocabulary. But, if it makes you feel good to take the time to leave a false review, that’s entirely up to you. I use to let this bother me, like with our only other one star review way back when. How that ate at me! But, it too was a booking error by TripAdvisor - not us. That said, taking your false negative review away woukd be appreciated and the right thing to do.
J
Fantastic snorkel experience
This was a fantastic snorkel experience. It was just us with Captain B. He took us to a location before the crowds came and away from the other boats that were already there. We saw lots of beautiful fish and a huge spiny lobster. The corals were beautiful. We had 100% freedom to enjoy our snorkel. We felt like we were alone on the reef. So worth it to go private.
E
Perfect Private family snorkellin g adventure
What a great time we had today. Captain Brian made sure we all felt comfortable, he went the extra mile to help us have an unforgettable Florida keys snorkeling experience.
C
Great family experience
Gorgeous boat , great boat ride, and snorkeling the reef beyond exceeded expectations , barracuda , angel fish , parrot fish and more.
E
Such a fun trip…even my teenagers enjoyed it!
Well, we actually didn’t snorkel Looe Key. The winds were too high and most operators were cancelling charter trips for the day - for most of the week, in fact. Captain Brian instead took us to a mangrove key, safe and shielded from the winds, and we got to explore around and underneath these mangrove islands. What an experience! It’s a different world down there. While we didn’t get to go reef snorkeling as planned, we still had a great adventure with Captain Brian!
S
Looe Key Snorkeling 3/28 - Stefano, Elena, and Emma
Great experience snorkeling around Looe Key and great guide
Operator response
Glad you had a great time!
A
Great day at the reef for...
Great day at the reef for the family. Captain was helpful and knowledgable. I would highly recommend.
Operator response
Glad you had a great time!
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