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    Molasses Reef

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    #8 of 37 things to do in Key Largo
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    “An easy shallow dive with lots to see.”

    Molasses reef is my idea of a quintessential tropical reef, There is so much to see here with... read more

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    David S
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    Pembroke, United Kingdom
    “Beautiful Dive Site”

    Went with Rainbow Reef Dive Charters. They have the number one dive operation in the Keys for a... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Elvis G
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    Two ships deliberately sunk in 1987 to provide artificial reefs for experienced divers.
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    An easy shallow dive with lots to see.

    Molasses reef is my idea of a quintessential tropical reef, There is so much to see here with abundant fish and all kinds of coral including some large Brain Coral. This is a nice easy shallow dive so no rush and plenty of time to...More

    Thank David S
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beautiful Dive Site

    Went with Rainbow Reef Dive Charters. They have the number one dive operation in the Keys for a reason! Their guides know just where to go to give you the best views.

    Thank Elvis G
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A nice place to see - but it's not like it was 10-15 years ago

    Molasses Reef has suffered a lot in the past hurricanes and from other issues. The staghorn corals I remember from years ago are broken white dead piles on the ocean floor. It's sad to see this devastation happening! We need to take better care of...More

    Thank lm4125
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Mother ocean

    I have been diving this reef for over 45 years and though it is not as beautiful as it was back then, it is still one of the most beautiful off Key Largo. If people would just look and not touch if would last longer....More

    Thank Sandra P
    Reviewed 8 October 2018 via mobile
    Holy Molasses!!!

    Went with Rainbow Reef Dive Center to do advanced open water dive certifications, dive this reef and loved it!!! Plenty of varieties of fish, corals and other sea life. Definitely recommend diving this reef and Dive company

    Thank tomrR7358ZO
    Reviewed 24 September 2018
    Still an awesome reef

    Marked well with mooring balls and a beautiful site. Weekend crowds are many but weekdays are sweet. Get there early and stay late.

    Thank travelercw2016
    Reviewed 13 September 2018
    Good reef diving

    This is a nice reef to dive. There are some swim thoughs, lots of fish and a good bit of coral. A lot of the reef was brown but there was a good bit of new growth.

    Thank joynerk
    Reviewed 11 September 2018
    Great Soft Coral and Wild Life

    Great place to dive. However it is very crowded lot of divers from all the dive companies around. The reef is in great shape and alot of wildlife to see. We saw eagle rays and a bull shark

    Thank 220kestasp
    Reviewed 4 September 2018
    Great diving

    Great dives unless its windy, then it can turn into a washing machine. So much sea life, sharks, rays, lobster, many kinds of fish. A must see!!

    Thank Jaana B
    Reviewed 28 August 2018
    Nice Drift Dive

    We had an enjoyable drift dive along Molasses Reef. This site offers colorful corals, many varieties of tropical fish, sharks and turtles, the water temp was perfect. The current was swift on our dive, we traveled over a mile. Would love to dive there again!

    Thank Chris P
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    williambryce2017
    25 June 2017|
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    Response from DutchLace | Reviewed this property |
    Look at Molasses Reef, we posted 3 of them from that reef. Posted picture on a different date.
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    caaccrxi01789
    24 April 2016|
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    Response from jwhill45 | Reviewed this property |
    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... More
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    18 May 2015|
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    Response from KeyWestDiverJon | Reviewed this property |
    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... More
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