Rock Key is a Key West snorkeling spot on the main reef, and popular with the boats that go out every day. The rocks jut right out of the water at this location, and on windier days they break the waves and make snorkeling more pleasant. Rock Key is right next to Sand Key, which is about six miles from shore. The ride takes anywhere between twenty and forty five minutes, depending on your vessel and the weather.
At Rock Key, snorkelers will encounter parrot fish, barracuda, angel fish, snapper, lazy nurse sharks, chubs, butterfly fish, lots of tiny colorful species of wrasses, gobies, file fish, puffer fish, and more. You might also see rays, eels, sea turtles, and other creatures of the marine world who exist on and near the main reef system.
