Operator page with year-round charter and sanctuary logistics.
Shallow Islamorada patch reef with macro life, stingrays, and a resident turtle.
Shallow Islamorada patch reef with macro life, stingrays, and a resident turtle.
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Maze - Florida is a shallow Islamorada patch reef reached by boat from local dive shops, with an isolated sand-surrounded layout that keeps navigation simple once you are on site. The reef is best known for close-up macro hunting, small reef fish, stingrays, and an occasional resident turtle, so patient divers get the most out of it. It fits easy guided reef days when you want a low-friction site that still rewards careful buoyancy, calm conditions, and attention to the coral heads.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 9m
Depth Note
Patch reef in roughly 20-30 ft of water.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow isolated patch reef with sand around the perimeter, easy topography, and plenty of small reef life.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch buoyancy over the coral heads and keep clear of the boat route on the return.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; typically visited on guided charters from Islamorada.
Legal Notes
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary no-touch and no-anchor rules apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow patch reef with easy topography and strong macro value.
Snorkeling
Works for snorkel on calm days because the reef is shallow and isolated.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Operator page with year-round charter and sanctuary logistics.
Local dive-center site list with depth and species notes.
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