

Best for beginner divers, 5-13m, boat entry, mild current.
Christmas Tree Cave is a reef and cave site located within the French Reef Sanctuary Protected Area. The site is named for a large star coral formation situated at the top of the cave. Divers can explore this feature alongside several nearby swim-throughs. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 13 metres and an average depth of 11 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Marine life observed here includes wrasses, foureye butterfly fish, Pacific trumpetfish, gray angelfish, stoplight parrotfish, smooth trunkfish, whiptail stingray, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, yellowhead jawfish, spotfin butterflyfish, redband parrotfish, soldierfish, yellowtail snapper, and schoolmaster snapper.
25.04200, -80.34650
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-13m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, foureye butterfly fish, Pacific trumpetfish, gray angelfish, stoplight parrotfish, smooth trunkfish, whiptail stingray, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, yellowhead jawfish, spotfin butterflyfish, redband parrotfish, soldierfish, yellowtail snapper, and schoolmaster snapper.
Yes, Christmas Tree Cave is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 5 to 13 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres.
This is a boat dive located approximately 9656 metres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow depths of the reef structure may allow for snorkelling depending on conditions.
Diving at Christmas Tree Cave in Key Largo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Christmas Tree Cave in Key Largo. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C.
Christmas Tree Cave in Key Largo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Christmas Tree Cave in Key Largo typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.