A protected underwater paradise, the park is home to 55 varieties of coral and 600 species of fish. Snorkeling, diving, glass-bottom boat tours and sailing expeditions are popular, offering recreational and educational adventures. The park also has a beach, picnic areas, a 30,000-gallon aquarium and museum, and two nature trails. Overnight camping is by advance reservations.
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First stop for underwater enthusiasts: Its most popular sea-bottom sight is the 4,000-pound bronze statue called
First stop for underwater enthusiasts: Its most popular sea-bottom sight is the 4,000-pound bronze statue called Christ of the Deep. Besides sn...
“Excellent place to go”
My wife and I went to this state park during our trip to Miami. The drive there is spectacular. The park has a glassbottom tour which we took. ...
“Disappointment”
We went to the Park to view the advertised feature a 30, 000 gallon saltwater aquarium and to hike a trail. After we paid and arrived in the vi...
“glass bottom boat”
We went out of the state park on a boat that was NOT part of the state park, but I thought that the crew was helpful and very informative--we h...
“Snorkeling at John Pennekamp State Park”
My girls and I recently visited the keys and came across this snorkeling company called Reef Roamer and Quicksilver Catamarans. I have to take ...
“Glassbottom Boat - Sea Sickness”
We went on a glassbottom boat tour October 17, 2008. The pic's on their website show this big 130 passenger boat, but this time of the year the...
“maybe I'm just spoiled”
Let me start out by saying I might be a snorkle snob because we have snorkled in Tahiti, Cayman Island, Hawaii and all over the Carribbean but ...
In The Top 3 Things I Ever Did In My Life
This was in the top 3 top 3 things i did in my life! It was wonderful! It was my first time snorkeling and it was over the top!!! I saw lots of...
Nice place to snorkel
Be sure to arrive early and make reservations. It was very busy when we went. The snorkeling is pretty good there. It does take a while to g...
Must do!
We did both the glass bottom boat and the snorkeling trips. The glass bottom boat is crowded and if you are not strategic you won't get a seat...
Nice day of snorkling
This site is run under private contract from The Florida Gov't. It is a very well run service with extra good and considerate employees. We r...
family fun
great place to take the younger kids for a nice swim, learn to snorkel. Lots of great things to look at under the surface, lot of fun for everyone
Beautiful, not much to do
Hello, we visited here 1 times in 2 different visits. The beaches are pretty uncomfortable. You must take a trip out to the reefs, there is no...
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