Season window · Florida
Florida Keys boating + diving season 2027
Apr 1 – Aug 31
Tell us your Florida datesKey Largo / Marathon / Key West · Florida
Starts Apr 1
- Start looking
- by Dec 10
- Arrive
- Mar 31
- Head home
- Sep 1
Keys flat-water + reef diving season.
What you need to know
Florida Keys boating + diving season 2027 runs Apr 1 – Aug 31, 2027, in Key Largo / Marathon / Key West, Florida. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park has glass-bottom-boat tours that complement RV stays for non-diver guests.
Florida Keys peak boating season runs spring through late summer.
Coral Reef State Park (Key Largo) gives RV + reef access. Mini-lobster season opens late July.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Manatee zones (slow speed enforced). Hurricane season starts June 1. Mini-lobster season requires Florida saltwater license + lobster permit + size + bag limits.
Insider tip. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park has glass-bottom-boat tours that complement RV stays for non-diver guests.
Official source: myfwc.com
Where to sleep near Key West
None of the Florida campgrounds we verify lists Key West as its nearest town.
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Frequently asked about Florida Keys boating + diving season
When is Florida Keys boating + diving season 2027?
Florida Keys boating + diving season 2027 runs Apr 1 – Aug 31, 2027, in Key Largo / Marathon / Key West, Florida.
Where is Florida Keys boating + diving season held?
Key Largo / Marathon / Key West, Florida.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Apr 1 – Aug 31, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Florida Keys boating + diving season?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans, boat. Florida Keys peak boating season runs spring through late summer. Coral Reef State Park (Key Largo) gives RV + reef access. Mini-lobster season opens late July.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 16 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Manatee zones (slow speed enforced). Hurricane season starts June 1. Mini-lobster season requires Florida saltwater license + lobster permit + size + bag limits.
What's an insider tip?
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park has glass-bottom-boat tours that complement RV stays for non-diver guests.
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Before you rent in Florida — key local rules
Class E covers most motorhomes; no special endorsement under 26,001 lbs — Florida Statutes §322.53
Boating Safety ID Card required if born on or after Jan 1, 1988 — Florida FWC — Boating Safety Education
0.08 BAC; open containers banned except in motorhomes over 21 ft — Florida Statutes §316.1936
All OHVs must be titled; no separate trail sticker (state lands) — Florida DACS — Florida Forest Service OHV
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Florida FLHSMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Florida rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00