Quicksilver Charters, Key Largo

Of course it's not as good as snorkeling. But for those who can't swim or get wet, or even just don't want to swim or get wet, it's a good trip. Friendly crew, good drinks. Strawberry Daiquiri to die for. Discounts can be found in the tourist brochures in hotel lobbies and tourist centers, sometimes in your room. You can call ahead of time, and ask any questions you have. It's a 2 hour ride departing at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm. You can make a reservation. Coming in 30 minutes before the departure saves you from the last minute rush. You buy the tickets in the gift shop in the Holiday Inn lobby. The gift shop has awesome touristy stuff and stuff in general. Kids toys, gifts for grown-ups, some of those items you need badly but forgot at home. Little odds and ends and then some. When at the reef they answer all the questions you have, but they pretty much tell you all you need to know. Stories and reasons some fish are named what they are. The crew and the gift shop clerks told me it's even better at night or even when it's cloudy. They say there's more activity since the sun doesn't shine off the fishes scales to let the predators know where they are. Even though there's only daytime tours for the most part, it's a good tour. Educational, and fun for adults and kids.