Marathon Snorkeling
3 Hour Marathon Snorkeling Trip Includes Snorkel Gear!
Starfish Marathon Snorkeling Tours… Daily Snorkel Trips To Sombrero Reef. Specializing in families and first time snorkelers, the friendly snorkeling tour crew of “The Starfish” will take you on a fun filled snorkeling tour to the Sombrero Reef National Marine Sanctuary and Lighthouse* where you will see the spectacular 30-acre living coral reef!
Sombrero Reef National Marine Sanctuary and Lighthouse is the #1-rated snorkeling tour spot in the Florida Keys! This 30-acre coral reef is from 2 to 30 feet deep with thousands of tropical fish. There is NO STANDING. The reef is six miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. It is unlawful to touch or take coral. Never swim alone, we use the buddy system. SWIMMING IS A PREREQUISITE FOR THIS ACTIVITY. Riders are welcome.
Choose Your Time
Starfish Marathon Snorkeling Tours offers three snorkeling tours during full season and operates year round. Our convenient location is just north of the famous 7-Mile Bridge in Marathon (in the Sea Dog Charters Marina). Three hour snorkeling tours starting from $29.00 pp, cash. Restrictions apply. Additional credit card charges and fees may apply. Florida State Sales Tax is 7.5%.
- 9 a.m. to 12 noon
$49.00 +tax (other tour fees may apply) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$49.00 +tax (other tour fees may apply) - Sunset tours (seasonal)
$59.00 +tax (other fees may apply)
Sombrero Reef Snorkeling
We seek to educate all of our guests about the rules that govern the reef, so that future generations can enjoy it just as much as we do. Coral is a living organism, and the clicking noises you hear while snorkeling is the teeming animals living and feeding around the coral. We want you to enjoy every minute of your snorkeling adventure, but please be mindful of these important rules:
- DO NOT stand on the coral while snorkeling
- Always use the buddy system, which means to snorkel with a friend
- All snorkelers MUST be good swimmers – ride-along passengers are welcome
Don’t touch or remove coral from the reef – it is against the law
Information about Our Sombrero Reef Snorkeling Catamaran ‘The Starfish’
Our boat is obstruction-free because we want every passenger, no matter their age, to fully enjoy every moment of their snorkeling adventure. Throughout the season we operate three snorkeling trips daily, and we are open year-round.
The Starfish is a luxuriously powered custom catamaran with a spacious deck that is fully covered and protected from the sun. The vessel has a freshwater shower so that you can rinse off after snorkeling in the saltwater, and a shaded lounging area that everyone can enjoy. We provide your snorkeling gear for free, and offer the following extras:
- Prescription snorkeling masks for nearsighted guests
- Wetsuit rentals
- Earplugs
- New mouthpieces
- Sun lotion
- Motion sickness tablets
- Refreshments
We do not allow spray-on sun lotion on board our Sombrero Reef snorkeling tours because the overspray from these products can cause the deck to become slippery and dangerous. We don’t want an injury to ruin anybody’s snorkeling tour, which is also why we don’t allow personal coolers or scuba gear. We want everyone to have plenty of room to move about the boat freely, so it’s a rule that makes good sense.
Ask about Our Specialty Cruises and Private Charters
The Starfish is available for private charters, either to Sombrero Reef, another special destination, or for just cruising around. We cater to families, friends, and business associates looking to enjoy their own private moments on Florida’s famed Sunshine Coast. We can customize a charter for:
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Corporate Events
- Special Occasions
Snorkeling is undeniably our passion, but we can customize your private charter around dolphin watching, a romantic sunset cruise, or an unforgettable picnic on an uninhabited island. If you have questions about our private charters, don’t hesitate to call for more information.
A Few Other Thoughts about Our Sombrero Reef Snorkel Tours
Sometimes weather gets in the way of our plans, so we have to forego snorkeling at Sombrero Reef and head to one of our other premier destinations away from rough and dangerous waters. The Captain is the person who makes the call, and we trust their judgment.
Other things you should know:
- 24 hour advance cancellation policy with 100% penalty
- We reserve the right to cancel any snorkeling trip for any reason
- No refunds. No exceptions
- Check in for your snorkeling trip AT LEAST 30 minutes prior to departure or your reservation will be forfeited
- Check-in cutoff times are 8:30am and 12:30pm
We operate 3 snorkeling trips daily from Marathon to Sombrero Reef during the full season – 9am to 12pm – 1pm to 4pm – Sunset Tours (when in season). We are open throughout the year. Located just north of the famous 7-Mile Bridge in Marathon in the Sea Dog Charters Marina, we are eager to share our love of Sombrero Reef and its unrivaled beauty.