Excellent place to visit. Although I did not do Scuba diving due to safety concerns, I enjoyed the exhibition and the aquarium and was fascinated by the information. It is a little distant from the city of Miami, however it was definitely worth the trip especially as I would not drive all the way to Key West so it was a good end point on my trip to the isles. It is a shame many people were not dressed as humans should so maybe it is a good idea to visit during the quieter hours after 17:00 which is also when the sun is less intense

The snorkel tour was amazing. The crew was exceptional, they were informative and made us feel safe. Snorkeling the reef was a wonderful experience, the water was crystal clear and there was an abundance of marine life. Would definitely recommend.

Dollar for dollar this is the best excursion on Key Largo. Less than $40 per person with plentiful parking, showers, changing rooms and a bonus sandy beach on site. Going off-season meant we were on a boat with only 14 other snorkelers. Views were great, reef was lively, and Captain Ed and dive master Sarah kept things safe and fun.

Dear PenneKamp Coral Reef State Park Team, We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks for making our underwater wedding ceremony on at the Christ of the Abyss statue in PenneKamp Coral Reef State Park an absolutely magical and unforgettable experience. From the very beginning of our planning process, your dedicated team went above and beyond to reasonably accommodate all the details we requested for our event. The level of assistance and support we received was nothing short of exceptional, and it made all the difference in making our special day so extraordinary. Our unique wedding posed several logistical challenges, including coordinating the arrival of 17 cars filled with wedding guests, 4private boats arriving at the dock, use of the pavilion near the marina for lunch for our guests, and ensuring that everyone had the necessary gear for either scuba diving or snorkeling at the reef. Throughout every step of this intricate process, your team exhibited professionalism, patience, and unwavering support. We would like to extend our gratitude to the park staff, from the friendly and patient individuals at the dive center and concessions center to the helpful park rangers at the front gate. Each person we encountered played a vital role in making our dream wedding a reality, and their kindness did not go unnoticed. A special thanks goes to Captain Dan and the First Mate , whose exemplary professional service and attention to detail ensured safety at sea and enjoyment of everyone on board the charter boat. Their dedication to making our underwater ceremony a success was truly remarkable. We would like to give a very special acknowledgment to Mr. Paul Rice, the park manager. His personal character and exceptional problem-solving skills were instrumental in helping us coordinate and effectively plan the logistics of our event. Paul's commitment to his duties and willingness to provide support is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of the PenneKamp Coral Reef State Park team. As local residents of Key Largo, we are deeply grateful for the extraordinary effort that went into making our wedding day so perfect and memorable. We are also extremely grateful and appreciate all the park does on behalf of preserving the waters and coral reefs in Key Largo. On behalf of myself and my new bride, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone at PenneKamp Coral Reef State Park for their invaluable contributions in creating memories that will last a lifetime. Sincerely, DJ & Donna Hall

The park is beautiful. We kayaked in the morning. It took us a little over 2 hours to kayak the trails. We saw a jellyfish and a stingray. Was really hoping to see more fish and birds. The snorkeling trip was amazing though. Zack and Travis were the best. Very funny, patient, knowledgeable and entertaining. It was like snorkeling though an aquarium with all the fish we saw. The reef is breathtaking.

We started our day with snorkeling with Travis. We were able to see the Christ statue. We ended our day with a relaxing kayaking trip through the mangroves. Kayaks and oars were very high quality. Highly recommended this state park to anyone looking for a clean, relaxing, day. Outside fresh water showers available. Beautiful area for a picnic. We can’t wait to return.

This was a great relaxing trip to the amazing coral reefs near Key Largo. I wish we knew ahead of time we could have brought beverage and snack on the trip as we went around the lunch time hours and it was hot day with steady drinking water needed. Our guides were very knowledgeable and kind. We were camping in the state park so we loved having close access to this excursion. I feel the cost was appropriate for this trip. If it were more expensive then we would have probably deferred due to limited offerings during the trip.

Always a fantastic trip. Our captain and crew were great and facilitated a packed boat of snorkelers. It is great that these trips raise some awareness to the current stressed and bleached coral crises, though it is of course sad to witness it first hand.

This place is absolutely perfect!! Don't miss this Florida paradise. We got to do everything!! My favorite part was the glass bottom boat cruise! Many thanks to our crew Captain Jorge mate Bryce and narrators Lindsay and Maria. You can tell that they love what they do and are fantastic at it 👏 Perfect weather and you can see fish turtles and lots of coral 🪸 It's a really good deal 32 bucks for 2+hour cruise 🛳 I wish I could give this adventure more stars 🌟 Thanks again for a wonderful lifetime experience 😘

The trip to the reef was fun. Good views. The captain was a bit snarky but Sarah was enthusiastic and promoted a positive and fun attitude. There was just enough room on the boat and at the reef for a fun time. Any more people and there would be someone swimming into you. Overall great trip but not sure if we will do it again. We chartered a snorkeling trip in Marathon to Sombrero lighthouse and the State Park trip was the better of the two!