United States · Islamorada, Florida Keys

San Pedro Shipwreck

Best time to dive

January to December; June to November

What you might see

  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - yes

Safety notes

Boat traffic in a shallow, popular multi-use site; disturbance/removal of shipwreck artifacts is illegal (protected state archaeological preserve)

Permits & fees

Designated San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park (est. 1988); no entrance fee; mooring buoys mandatory, no anchoring; unauthorized excavation/removal of artifacts strictly prohibited

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Islamorada

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.