Snorkeling with Turtles in Gili Islands: Our 10 Top Picks

1.Snorkeling with Turtles & Underwater Statue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 646 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $16Our pick

From Gili Air, join a 3 to 5-hour snorkeling trip to turtle waters, coral reefs, and The Nest underwater statues. English-speaking guides such as Ojan, Henry, Jarod, and Acok help in the water and use a shared GoPro for photos and video. Choose a group or private boat, with Gili Meno free time on the longer option.

“It was really amazing tour. Thank you for our guides, i really appreciate them.”

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2.Snorkeling with turtle and statue in Gilis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · from $55

Meet the Gilis Official crew on Gili Trawangan for a flexible snorkeling trip to turtle waters, coral reefs, and underwater statues. You get equipment, water, a life jacket, glass-bottom viewing, and underwater photos and videos. The boat may also visit Gili Meno and Gili Air, depending on the schedule.

“Check in staff were friendly, efficient, great intro and explanation before setting off on the boat- ours was great, not crowded, staff were safety conscious and provided all snorkelling gear, water. Three very good spots snorkelling, again clear guidance and assistance. Very impressive all around. Thanks to John, ‘Harry Potter’ and (?)Wang. Will definitely recommend. A great day.”

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3.Private Snorkeling Gili Island (Coral, Statue and Turtle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $55Top rated

Spend about four hours snorkeling from a private boat around Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. You’ll see underwater statues, coral, colorful fish, and possibly turtles, then eat lunch on Gili Meno. Guides such as Hardi, Judi, Eddie, and Juan are known for helping beginners and filming underwater memories. GoPro rental costs extra.

“We had a great experience with Eddie and his big brother, they brought us to the main sports to do snorkeling but at the same time they explained us we had to enjoy the rest of the surroundings as well, not just the statues or the coral wall. We could see a few turtles thanks to Eddie and they were very helpful taking pictures and videos for us. The food was great as well, we had a great time. Definitely recommend!”

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4.Half-Day Private Guided Snorkeling Turtles Underwater Statues

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $85 per boat (seats 4)

Spend about four hours snorkeling from Gili Trawangan to Gili Meno and Gili Air with a private guide. You’ll visit turtle areas, coral reefs, underwater statues, Blue Coral, Romantic Statue, and an underwater Vespa. Guides such as Hary, Ebin, Marwin, and Juni have led trips, with optional GoPro photos for 200,000 rupiah.

“We really enjoyed this private snorkelling tour. Given that it’s private I think it’s great value for money. The guide was sweet and patient with us. We saw many turtles which was amazing. We had multiple snorkel spots which included statRead more”

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5.From Gili Meno: Private Snorkeling with Turtle & Statue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $83 per boat (seats 2)

Meet your English-speaking crew at Diana Cafe, then set out from Gili Meno on a private glass-bottom boat. You will visit three snorkeling areas for turtles, coral, fish, and underwater statues. Guides such as Wahyu, Dodo, Ijank, and Andhiie have helped guests with safety and GoPro photos. Choose a 2, 3, or 4-hour trip.

“This tour was so much fun!!! We saw heaps of amazing marine life and the tour guides were so friendly.”

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6.Ozzy Snorkeling 3 Islands Visit Baby Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 4h 30m · from $12Best value

Join Ozzy Snorkeling Centre for a 4.5-hour glass-bottom boat trip around the Gili Islands. You’ll snorkel around Gili Meno’s 48 underwater statues, visit Turtle Point, stop for lunch at your own cost, and possibly see Blue Coral. English and Indonesian are spoken, but group size and boat comfort can vary.

“Une excursion à 16e donc peu cher avec un bateau en très mauvais état (le moteur s’est arrêté plusieurs fois) très beaux points de snorkling avec les statues et tortues et l’arrêt à Gili Meno..par contre pas pratique pour remonter sur le bateau ..et lorsque vous faites du snorkling le bateau s’est vraiment très éloigné certaines personnes du groupe a un moment étaient fatiguées et ont commencé à. Dpaw être rassurées”

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7.Half Day Snorkeling with Turtle and Statue

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $15

Join Opick Pundung’s four-hour glass-bottom boat trip from Gili Trawangan to Gili Meno, Turtle Point, and Blue Coral. You’ll get snorkeling gear, a captain and crew, and three swimming stops. Expect no hotel pickup, no included meal, and possible crowding at the statue site. The 4 pm departure lasts about 2.5 hours.

“Thank you for the 5 stars 🙌🏻 have a good day :)”

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8.3 islands snorkeling & turtle sanctuary Gopro included

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · from $16

Join an English-speaking guide for a 3.5 to 4-hour shared boat trip around Gili Meno, Gili Air, and Gili Trawangan. You will see the underwater statue, blue coral, fish gardens, and turtle areas, with snorkeling gear, guide photos, and a small water bottle included. Lunch is extra.

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9.Private Snorkeling 4 Spots Turtle with Gopro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $32

Set out from Gili Trawangan on a private boat with a guide, stopping at the Meno Statue, Blue Coral, Turtle Point, and Coral Garden. You’ll also see the underwater vespa spot, use a glass-bottom boat, and receive GoPro photos and videos. Guides such as Jo and Ari help locate turtles and manage the snorkeling stops.

“how worked really hard to make sure we saw lots of coral, fish and turtles and getting the pics and videos on the gopro very caring and attentive we loved trip”

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10.Snorkeling around 3 island & turtle sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 10 reviews · from $16

Meet at Cose Hotel and Cafe on Gili Trawangan for a four-hour glass-bottom boat trip around Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. You will snorkel at an underwater statue, look for coral and garden fish, visit a turtle area, and stop for lunch in Gili Air. Lunch is extra.

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