The 5 Best Ships in Key Largo, Florida (FL)

January 6, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Just a few minutes' drive but a world away from the mainland, Key Largo has been the setting of movies, the home to abundant wildlife and a favorite destination for scuba diving. Lush flora and lively fauna abound in the Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Everglades National Park. Underwater, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary teems with life while the American Crocodile thrives at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Restaurants in Key Largo

1. Spiegel Grove

Key Largo, FL http://www.rainbowreef.us
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 523 reviews

Spiegel Grove

Retired 510-foot naval ship intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef for underwater diving enthusiasts.

Reviewed By mickj345

Two dives with my daughter, totally awesome experience. If you dive, this is a must for your logbook.

2. USCG Duane

Key Largo, FL
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 189 reviews

USCG Duane

The 329-foot Coast Guard cutter Duane was sunk in 1987 to create an "artificial reef," which was specially prepared for advanced divers with clear, open hatchways and open rooms to explore.

Reviewed By WilliamR2899

We had good vis and enjoyed some swim throughs, nice fish, Barracuda and a large Bull Shark. Excellent wreck, loved the American Flag on it!

3. Benwood wreck

Key Largo, FL
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 297 reviews

Benwood wreck

Selected as one of the dive sites on the Florida Keys' Shipwreck Trail, this merchant marine freighter was built in 1920 and sunk in 1942.

Reviewed By TravelerOana - New Jersey, United States

We dove it twice, day and night and it has lots of life on it. Besides fishes lots of turtles, a gigantic Goliath Grouper, Eels...

4. African Queen Canal Cruise

U.S. Hwy 1 at mile marker 100 Holiday Inn Docks, Key Largo, FL +1 305-451-8080 [email protected] http://africanqueenflkeys.com
Excellent
72%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,013 reviews

African Queen Canal Cruise

In 2012 the iconic boat the African Queen was restored for her 100 year centennial celebration. In May 2012 she once again began plying the waters of Key Largo and currently offers canal and dinner cruises. We go out daily at 10am, 12am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. On Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm we offer a dinner cruise to the Pilot House Marina where passengers disembark and enjoy dinner in the restaurant before boarding the vessel once again to return to the Marina Del Mar. Dinner and lunch cruises are also available on request for groups of at least 4 people.

Reviewed By 141marciam - Davie, United States

As a huge fan of Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn It was amazing to ride on the African Queen And hear the stories that our captain shared with us about the African Queen and the movie

5. USCG Bibb

Key Largo, FL
Excellent
48%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 23 reviews

USCG Bibb

A premier dive site in the Florida Keys, this Treasury-class Coast Guard cutter was sunk intentionally to create an artificial reef.

Reviewed By raed452

A USCG Cutter built in the 1930s. It is a great wreck dive. Lots to see. Great fish. Lots of cool places to look inside the hull through the passageways. But it is a deep dive and so it is important to watch that dive computer. Wreck is laying on her side. A dive light really helps bring out the colors of the critters!

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