Your FIrst Destination!
Welcome to The Florida Keys Visitor Center
The first stop Southbound as you enter the Florida Keys!
Located on your right at:
106240 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
Let's plan your florida keys vacation!
GUIDED KAYAK & PADDLEBOARD TOUR
Venture through the mangrove tunnels on a guided kayak or paddleboard tour. Your expert guide will point out where some of our manatees, dolphins, stingrays, turtles, birds, fish, and nurse sharks live and hide.
KAYAK & PADDLEBOARD RENTALS are also available. Rent by the hour and explore on your own!
BOAT ECO TOUR & SUNSET CRUISE
The most relaxing way to enjoy Florida Bay and see the mangroves is on a captain-guided eco tour on the bayside. Enjoy one of the five daily 6-passenger boat tours through the mangroves where you’ll look for birds, manatees, and dolphins.
SUNSET CRUISE
Cruise Florida Bay and enjoy our beautiful sunset. The boat holds 6 people. Feel free to bring your own food and beverages. Ask about bringing your pet if you'd like.
SWIM OR INTERACT WITH DOLPHINS
Interact with our Atlantic bottlenose dolphins! Choose dockside meet-and-greet, shallow water wade, deep water swim or trainer for the day. Parents observe and take photos for a minimal entrance fee. This
not-for-profit organization helps dolphins rescued in the Florida Keys that are unable to return to the wild.
SNORKEL or SCUBA DIVE
In the Atlantic Ocean off of our coast you can explore the only living coral reef in the continental United States. You’ll travel offshore 5 miles so you must know how to swim. Most trips visit 2 stops (captain’s choice) where you can see tropical fish and colorful coral while snorkeling. Snorkelers, certified divers, and observers are on the same boat! Dive-only trips are available. Hire a guide or dive buddy if needed.
SANDBAR SNORKEL
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride out to the reef, snorkel in our clear tropical waters and then head to a local sandbar where you can hang out with the locals.
SCUBA IN A DAY
Great if you want to try Scuba Diving but do not have time to spend 2 to 3 days getting your diving certification. Under the direct supervision of your certified instructor, you’ll complete your coursework, have your morning lesson in the pool, and then take two afternoon dives in the ocean.
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
Enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful ocean from the open-air sun deck as you cruise out to the reef. Once in the climate-controlled cabin (equipped with restrooms) look out of the large viewing windows as the tour guides explain our beautiful coral reef and point out sea creatures and tropical fish!
BOAT RENTAL
Take your family fishing, snorkeling or just hang out in Florida Bay. We have pontoon boats, center console boats or a slide boat available for full-day and half-day rentals throughout the Keys. Be your own captain or hire a captain! Most boats hold up to 6 people.
OFFSHORE FISHING
Our expert captains, located throughout the Keys, know the best places to catch fish! Choose offshore, inshore reef or flats fishing
for a full-day, 3/4 day, or half-day. Some locations offer private charters for 4 to 6 people, split charters for single participants,
or join a larger party boat holding up to 10 people.
JET SKI RENTAL & TOUR
Rent for 30 minutes, 60 minutes or 90 minutes (holds 2 people).
Ask about the 1-1/2 hour guided tours.
parasailing
Single, double or triple flyers can enjoy the view from high above the Keys! Some boats allow paid riders.
everglades and alligators
Experience a 20 to 25-minute airboat ride (you’ll get wet!) through the Florida Everglades. There you can see alligators, fish, turtles, snakes, and birds. Headsets are provided. You’ll also enjoy the alligator show and alligator feeding. If you dare, get your photo with a baby alligator!