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Boat trips, canoe tours, ranger talks, Family Fun Fests, Discovery Series lectures, concerts and art exhibits...Biscayne National Park offers a variety of ways to help you get to know and enjoy your national park better. See the complete Activities Calendar (PDF format). Boat Trips Guided glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling trips and scuba diving trips are all great ways to experience Biscayne. Glass Bottom Boat Trip One Trip Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visiting the reefs and islands of Biscayne National Park are a highlight of any visit. Windy conditions, common during winter months, will allow you to explore the Florida Keys on foot with less annoyance from insects, while calm conditions afford an opportunity to see the spectacular world of the coral reef. Sea turtles, dolphins, and colorful tropical fish are just a few of the surprises you might encounter on this three-hour boat tour. Reservations are recommended. Fee is $24.45 plus tax for adults, $16.45 for children under 12 years, and $19.45 for seniors. Six passenger minimum. For more information and reservations call 305-230-1100, or email divebiscayne@bellsouth.net Snorkeling Trip 1:15 to 4:30 p.m. Daily One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of the park is by snorkeling in Biscayne Bay, or on the living coral reefs offshore. Reservations are recommended. Water time: 1 hour 15 minutes. For trips to the coral reef, fees are $35.00 for adults, and $25.95 for kids under 12. Bay snorkeling trips are priced at $25.95. Prices do not include tax, but do include all required equipment. Six passenger minimum. A brief orientation, conducted by a park ranger, begins 15 minutes before departure. For more information and reservations call 305-230-1100, or email divebiscayne@bellsouth.net Scuba Diving 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Certified divers can discover the wonder and pristine beauty of South Florida's living coral reefs. A two tank dive is $54.00 plus tax (weights included; additional equipment rental extra). Reservations are required and six passenger minimum applies. For more information and reservations call 305-230-1100, or email divebiscayne@bellsouth.net All programs subject to change or cancellation without notice. For further information, please call the park's Visitor Center at (305) 230-7275. The Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Convoy Point is located nine miles east of Homestead on S.W. 328th Street (North Canal Drive), adjacent to Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina. See Directions for directions to the park or click here for a Map to Convoy Point.

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For additional information about Biscayne National Park, please contact the park at:

Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328th Street
Homestead, FL 33033-5634

(305) 230-7275

or Ask A Park Ranger

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Last Updated: Tuesday, December 7, 2004, 12:00:00
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