Guided Snorkel Tour – Blue Heron Bridge

Snorkel the world famous snorkeling trail at Blue Heron Bridge, at Phil Foster Park!

Take in the magnificent scenes of one Florida’s best snorkeling spots near the Blue Heron Bridge & Peanut Island, one of the top shore dive destinations in the world! With it’s easy beach access the tour is accessible for all swimming & snorkeling levels. The incredible biodiversity is outstanding and guests will spot parrotfish, spade fish, angel fish, sting rays, octopus & much more! Enjoy the peacefulness of the underwater world and the wellness benefits that come with it.

Why Snorkel the Blue Heron Bridge

• Perfect for beginners, the trail is a true gem that is teeming with colorful sea life
• Has been voted #1 best snorkeling spot in the world
• The reef area is approximately 200 feet from shore and easily accessible
• BHB Snorkel Trail is protected from boat traffic
• The site’s inland location is protected by barrier islands, creating a calm, nursery like environment for sea life
• Popular area for even advanced SCUBA divers
• This area has a beach where snorkelers can relax before or after exploring

Why Choose LFD to Guide You on Your Tour

As a small local business, we guarantee dedicated attention and respect for our customers. Our focus is on creating intimate group experiences, prioritizing safety and satisfaction. Each tour is tailored to a maximum of 4 guests per guide to ensure a personalized and enjoyable adventure.

Additionally, most of our snorkel guides are freediving instructors, we have a different perspective on snorkeling (believe it or not, snorkeling is a form of Freediving!) We believe deeply in the health benefits (both physical and mental) associated with snorkeling/freediving and incorporate elements of Freediving (such as breathing and equalization) into our snorkel tours for any guests who are interested in taking their skills to the next level!

Important Information

• Plan to arrive a few minutes early as parking can reach capacity near peak times, especially during Summer months.
• Upon arrival, a brief introduction and overview will be held, guests will be fitted for snorkel gear and oriented with the layouts of the reef.
• Your snorkel guide will join you and point out tropical fish, coral formations, turtles, stingrays, seahorses and maybe even a fascinating octopus.
• Must be at least 12 years old with adequate swimming skills and must be able to swim at least 200 feet comfortably. We can accommodate younger snorkelers when you book the option “Private Snorkeler.”
• If you have no experience snorkeling and cannot swim 200 feet comfortably, please book a private snorkel tour so we can give you one on one instruction.
• There must be a minimum of two people on any snorkel tour for the tour to take place. If there is not, you will have the option to rebook to another date, add an extra $75 fee for the tour to go, or you will have the choice to cancel and receive a refund . A staff member will contact you 24 hrs. in advance if there are not two people booked on the tour to discuss your options.

Add Ons

• $15 for rental snorkel gear (mask, snorkel and fins).
  • Guests are welcome to bring their own snorkel gear.
• $20 wetsuit rental
  • optional, but highly recommended during winter months
• $50 for photo pack
  • guest will receive high quality, social media worthy images and videos from tour
• $2.50 for Towel Service
• $2 for Water
• $8 for Sea2Stream SPF