Professor John William Bailly organizes snorkeling, kayak, and canoeing excursions at Biscayne National Park. We will meet at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center. The Visitor Center has a museum, restrooms, and a gift shop. Food options are limited, so bring your lunch.
DANTE FASCELL VISITOR CENTER
BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK
9700 SW 328TH ST
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
Masks and snorkels will be provided by the park.
If you participating in the adventure, here is how to prepare:
- I like to bring my personal snorkeling mask. With time a mask fits to your facial structure. Bring baby shampoo to apply to mask to prevent fogging.
- I always wear a swim shirt when snorkeling, especially in Biscayne Bay.
- You can bring water shoes and/or fins. Water shoes are good for shallow water. Fins are good for deeper water. Best option is to bring both and leave one in your car.
- Bring lots of water. And then more water.
- Bring a lunch.
- Bring a pair of gloves to pick up marine debris. Bring a marine knife if you feel comfortable with it. The knife is essential to remove fishing line and ropes tangled in the mangroves.
- Bring a change of clothes and leave it in your car.
- Always wear sunscreen, and have bug spray with you to use as needed.
- Buy a waterproof case for your phone! Please feel free to bring your phone, GoPro or camera. Photos are not only allowed but encouraged. Please tag Biscayne National Park on Social Media.
- There is a possibility of encountering some wildlife (manatees, sharks, turtles). You can always look, but never touch.
LAST UPDATE
19 October 2026
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