Molasses Reef, Key Largo: Address, Phone Number, Molasses Reef Reviews: 4.5/5
Molasses Reef
Molasses Reef
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Two ships deliberately sunk in 1987 to provide artificial reefs for experienced divers.
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Mary L
2 contributions
Aug 2020
Beautiful reefs and friendly crew. Definitely worth the trip and looking forward to coming back soon!
Written 27 July 2021
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nessren13
Grand Rapids, MI183 contributions
Jun 2021
We dove several reefs along Key Largo. Although it is often the busiest reef, for a reason, Molasses Reef has the most abundant fish life.
Written 26 June 2021
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connelljeff3@gmail.com
5 contributions
May 2021
Pretty dive. Would place it in the top 5 of my 40 years of diving.
Going on this dive with Buddha was the best.
Going on this dive with Buddha was the best.
Written 22 May 2021
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Alice T
2 contributions
May 2021
Went to Molasses Reef with Sea Dwellers. We did multiple dives on different locations and even did my AOW! Saw sharks, turtles and tons of fish!
Written 19 May 2021
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msscubaduba
Reston, VA79 contributions
Apr 2021
Great amount of life on the reef. Highly recommend to visit! Saw turtles, sharks, fish and lobsters.
Written 8 May 2021
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Prairiemom1000
5 contributions
Mar 2021
We got to swim in a school of beautiful, luminous purple fish in clear water over an amazing reef. Lots of fish of all sizes. Beautiful corals. We got lucky with the conditions--incredibly clear and calm. Just a mesmerizing snorkel. No problem sharing it with a few divers as there was plenty of room for all.
Written 29 March 2021
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MikeH-at-LakeH
Cliffside, NC10 contributions
Mar 2021
I went snorkeling and saw more lobster than I had ever seen before. It makes me want to go back during lobster season.
Written 12 March 2021
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John T
Carrollton, GA77 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
This is an excellent dive.... easy...tons to see....no, Keys may not be Gardens of Queens, Cuba, BUT if you’re going to dive, THIS is a MUST...
Written 23 January 2021
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Ridge line
Miami Beach, FL118 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
Fantastic trip out to this reef. Lots of fish and beautiful coral. Water is so beautiful! GreAt day trip out on your boat. Or rent one!
Written 12 January 2021
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chevyvt7
California, MD21 contributions
Dec 2020
We loved diving Molasses Reef with Key Largo Dive Center. Captain Larry and our Dive Master Max were the BEST crew! Our family (4) has only recently taken up scuba, so having professionals like KLDC to help us get the most out of Molasses Reef is highly recommended. We saw soooooo many fish, plus some nurse sharks, and a few turtles, the Spanish anchor, the wreck of the SS Benwood, and a couple of great sunsets heading back to Key Largo Fisheries where KLDC docks their boat. The Reef is NOT to be missed. Snorkel it, view it by glass bottom boat, or best of all, swim with the schools of fish from 25-40 feet deep as a diver. You'll love it.
Written 30 December 2020
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ronito2016
17 contributions
Hi,
How long is the boat ride from John Pennekamp park to snorkel at Molasses Reef ?
thinkin'vacation
Midwest2,702 contributions
What ‘glass bottom boat’ charter goes to Molasses Reef? Any suggestions on which one is best & most informative? TIA
thinkin'vacation
Midwest2,702 contributions
Thx! Have you done this charter? If so, your thoughts, pls? Was the view good? TIA
Should I be concerned about any potential shark attack? This will be my first dive. Thanks.
Pegasus44
Colorado Springs, CO354 contributions
Just some nurse and reef sharks. They didn’t bother us
williambryce2017
Houston, TX
Angie, Where are the pictures?
DutchLace
Holland, MI572 contributions
Look at Molasses Reef, we posted 3 of them from that reef. Posted picture on a different date.
Recommendations for snorkel only boat tour out of key largo
James H
Minoa, New York53 contributions
I would look into Ocean Divers out of Key Largo. I just used them this past February.
They were professional, friendly snd well organized. They have the newest and fastest boats in the keys. Thier new boats and location puts you on the reefs quickly.
Can we go and snorkel with our kids of 6 and 8 years old?
KeyWestDiverJon
Mamaroneck, NY59 contributions
Yes you can. Molasses Reef has many spots where the coral comes within a few feet of the surface, and in spots the coral is breaching the surface. Ocean Divers has reef trips every day and some spots are specific for snorkeler's.
What snorkeling outfit is the best to use to see the molasses reef? We will be in Key Largo 3-22-15 to 3-26-15 trying to find things to do worthwhile while there any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thank you, Kara
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