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Western Dry Rocks

Key West, FL
Ranked #34 of 87 attractions in Key West
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Reefs
Activities: Scuba diving, Snorkelling
Description: An excellent combination diving/snorkeling site with variable depths ranging from zero to 120 feet.
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mrbodywork
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Because its a little further out, the commercial snorkel boats don't come here so you'll probably have it to yourself. Its not protected so you can spearfish here or grab a lobster.Can be a bit rolly in any wind. More

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Antibes, France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Not much boat traffic here. Normally, very clear warm with some underwater surprises. More

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Summerland Key, Florida
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Great spot for inexperienced snorkelers. Lots of sealife. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011
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Just went on a snorkling trip here! It was great. Fan corral, sharks, turtles and fish galore! More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
1 review
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2011
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I went on two snorkeling trips and the second one that went to the Western Dry Rocks was much better than Sand Key. Most of the trips go to Sand Key, but our boat, KW Bone Island Sunset Watersports went further and provided a better experience. More

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A TripAdvisor Member
Maryland
1 review
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2005
16
people found this review helpful

The water... it is indeed blue - we went out to a place where it was 100 ft - most places around there the water averages between 6 to 30 feet - for miles and miles - you would never guess, as you look out toward the horizon, that as far as you can see the water stays at those... More

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