Beaches
Snorkeling
Biscayne National Park
Ninety-five percent underwater: boat trips run out to living reef and mangrove islands from a visitor centre south of Miami.
Ages
6–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~6h
Difficulty
Moderate
Setting
On the water
Biscayne is almost entirely water, which means the visitor centre is a starting point rather than a destination - the park proper needs a boat. Concession-run snorkel trips go out to patch reef in the bay where the water is warm and generally calmer than the outer reef off Key Largo, and there are glass-bottom and island cruises for families not swimming. From shore you get a short boardwalk, a jetty and a good view across the bay, which is worth an hour but is not the park. Trips are weather-dependent and cancel often, so build slack into the plan.
Pricing
Park entry free; boat and snorkel tours ticketed (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Biscayne National Park cost?
- Biscayne National Park charges admission. Park entry free; boat and snorkel tours ticketed (verify)
- What ages is Biscayne National Park good for?
- Biscayne National Park is best for kids ages 6 to 18+.
- Is Biscayne National Park stroller friendly?
- No, Biscayne National Park is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Biscayne National Park?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Biscayne National Park.
- How hard is Biscayne National Park?
- The difficulty level is moderate. Plan for about 6 hours.
- Is Biscayne National Park free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Biscayne National Park. Park entry free; boat and snorkel tours ticketed (verify)
- What should I bring to Biscayne National Park?
- Reef-safe sunscreen, towel, motion sickness tablets, water
- How long does Biscayne National Park take?
- Most families spend about 6 hours at Biscayne National Park.
- When is the best time to visit Biscayne National Park?
- Calm summer mornings for the clearest water. Trips cancel readily in wind.