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Snorkelling with Turtles: The 15 Best Trips

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Green turtles graze in shallow water and largely ignore swimmers, which makes them the easiest big animal to snorkel with. These 15 trips go where they actually feed, with prices and the rules on how close you may get.

San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos - Getting ready with a professional diver
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San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,947 reviews · from $42Our pick

Meet at Escambrón Beach for a 90-minute, shore-entry snorkel led by a professional diver. Beginners receive instruction, equipment is included, and guides such as Jill, Lily, Rey, and Jili have helped guests spot turtles, rays, coral, and tropical fish. The tour accepts children age 8 and up and includes GoPro video.

“It was so fun n I saw turtles, Lilly was super helpful and nice I highly recommend. It started to rain which was unforgettable.”

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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included - Starting at Cristianmar in Los Cristianos
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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

2.Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,215 reviews · from $35Best value

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, David, and Daniel. Look for dolphins and turtles, then snorkel in a boat-only bay. The three-hour trip includes a short wetsuit, equipment, accident insurance, and photos. You must be 14 or older and able to swim.

“it was our first time kayaking , we loved it. Barbara, our instructor is very nice, a happy person 😊. when we back to tenerife we will definitely do the activity again, and maybe this time we will be lucky to see the animals 😀. thanks for your time with us Barbara. Peace ✌️ Ana and Luis from Portugal xxx”

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Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More - Diamond Head Lookout and the eastern coast
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Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

3.Oahu’s Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,461 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $108

This 10 to 12-hour Oahu circle island tour links Waikiki pickup with Diamond Head Lookout, coastal viewpoints, North Shore beaches, macadamia nuts, Haleiwa, turtle snorkeling, and Dole Plantation. Guides such as Kap, Dirk, and Rob lead the day. Expect a fast pace, a group of up to 40, and possible changes for weather, traffic, or vehicle problems.

“great guide, Very knowledgeable and helpful , only problem was with the snorkeling area, rocky and many sea urchins”

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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups - Diamond Head and Halona Blowhole set the tone
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Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

4.Oahu Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling— Small-Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu by air-conditioned minibus, with stops at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Kualoa Point, Sunset Beach, Dole Plantation, and a North Shore turtle beach. A local guide such as Nevin, Raul, Justin, or Mike leads the day. Snorkel gear and Waikiki pickup are included; food costs extra.

“Our guide was awesome and he did an excellent job! We really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it!! Our guide was a local with a lot of knowledge and was very well organized! Do this early in your trip to learn all about what you can do in honalulu!”

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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion - The ride toward Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head
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Waikiki, Hawaii: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

5.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,656 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

From Living Ocean Tours near Ala Moana, you’ll boat to Waikiki’s Turtle Canyon for a guided snorkel with green sea turtles and reef fish. Guides such as Chance and Aaron help first-timers feel secure, while the crew provides gear, snacks, and refreshments. Dolphins, flying fish, and winter whales may appear above the water.

“Definitely you can see the turtles and so many different species of fish and the the Captain and his assistants is so really nice and friendly and all the equipment is very clean and in good condition”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu - From Ala Moana Harbor to Diamond Head views
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

6.Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure in Waikiki, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,197 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Take a two-hour boat trip from Ala Moana Harbor to Turtle Canyon with a small group of up to 20 people. Crew members such as Captain Chris, Lily, Sophia, Zoey, Angelina, and Lillian have helped beginners get comfortable in the water, find turtles, and enjoy the reef. Gear, flotation devices, snacks, juice, and water are included.

“Amazing ride with a great crew! In addition to seeing turtles & fish on our way back we saw whales!!”

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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - Pearl Island: your main reef snorkeling stop
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

7.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Ride from Nassau by speedboat to Pearl Island, Rose Island, Green Cay, and Athol Island. You’ll snorkel with tropical fish, look for sea turtles, meet swimming pigs, enjoy a Bahamian lunch, and sip a rum punch. Captains Mike, Chris, Ray, and other lively crew members help keep the short tour safe, social, and well organized.

“We had the best day on this tour, the staff were hilarious and really made us laugh all day. Captain Mike was absolutely fantastic and even took us back directly to the cruise port to ensure we didn’t miss our cruise back. The beach is stunning, the water is incredible and the slide on the back of the boat made the experience even more fun. The pigs were so cute, definitely a bucket list moment! Overall very grateful for such a fun day made even better by the great team!”

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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan - Escambrón Beach is a convenient starting point
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Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

8.Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide at Escambrón Beach for a 90-minute turtle-snorkeling session. Guides such as Juan, V, Samuel, Chad, and Terrence provide safety instruction, gear, and jet-powered snorkels that help you move through the bay. Photos and videos are included, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“Truly a remarkable experience. We're avid hikers, but never felt more connected to nature than when we were swimming alongside a sea turtle. Honestly, it was an emotional experience. Our guide, Juan, was terrific. His demeanor was everything one would want from a guide that's taking you into the ocean. He's calm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and funny. For parking, there is a lot, but if you're booked for a weekend, come early.”

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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town - What the morning looks like from Maalaea Harbor
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Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

9.Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Meet the Malolo crew at Maalaea Harbor for an early catamaran ride to Molokini Crater. You’ll get breakfast, snorkel gear, safety help, lunch, and a second stop at Turtle Town or Coral Gardens, chosen by the captain. Expect about 5.5 hours, two restrooms, easy water access, and a maximum listed capacity of 66 people.

“Bring a sweater or something warm to put on after the snorkeling and definitely brig some bucks to tip these guys they do a great job to make your experience memorable”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - The shipwreck is more than a quick photo stop
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

10.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,175 reviews · from $85

Set sail from Bridgetown aboard El Tigre, a spacious 60-foot catamaran limited to 36 people. Snorkel for 45 minutes with turtles, explore a fish-filled shipwreck, and choose the five-hour trip for a third stop and onboard lunch. Hotel pickup is offered, and drinks, equipment, and a breakfast snack are included.

“You can swim down to the shipwreck with flipoers and a mask! I came face to face with a nanta ray, said hi, got the heck out of Dodge! Would do it again and again!”

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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed - Waikiki and Diamond Head from the water
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Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

11.Waikiki Catamaran Snorkel Sail with Lunch: Turtles Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,109 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Sail from Kewalo Basin aboard the Honu Lani, then snorkel at Turtle Canyon with guides such as Chris, Natalie, Greta, or Joey. You get premium gear, flotation support, turtle sightings guaranteed by a free re-ride, and a midday deli lunch with local beer, cocktails, and wine.

“The advertisement said 3 hrs approximately but this excursion was only 2 hrs. We left later than other boats so sea life more scattered when we arrived to area where all other similar excursions anchored. Staff nice. Too much money for the experience.”

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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - Snacks, cocktails, and the ride home
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

12.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119

Board The VI Cat at Marriott Frenchman’s Cove for a 3-hour sail to Turtle Cove on Little Buck Island. Swim with green sea turtles, reef fish, and coral using included gear, then enjoy snacks and drinks. The crew, including captains Serena and Dave and guides such as Nick, Isaac, and Porscha, keeps the trip friendly and well organized.

“It was great the view was beautiful the Cesar the check In guy was attentive and efficient. The Zip line is not very high and it is easy to complete the course. The view was really pretty”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Akumal Beach and the search for sea turtles
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

13.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join Ocean Tours Mexico for a morning at Akumal Beach, where guides such as Max, Marina, or Daniel may lead you toward sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul, swim in a cave cenote, and enjoy empanadas, transport, gear, and hotel pickup.

“Very nice activity for anyone. Our guide, Max, was very engaging and ensured everyone had an enjoyable time. Great focus on sustainability and environmental protection. Our driver, Arain, and photographer Tef also did a great job to ensure a very successful day!”

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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video - The first minutes at Makena Landing
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Maui: Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

14.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet guides such as Joe, Robbie, or Alex at Makena Landing for a small-group swim to Turtle Town. You’ll receive snorkel gear, instruction, a life jacket, guided viewing, photos, and raw video clips. The swim can reach well offshore, so this suits confident beginners and capable swimmers age 7 and up.

“This is amazing and so cool to swim with turtles. We swam with JOE. He is awesome. My husband panicked in the water and Joe went and helped him out. He took time to make sure he was ok to continue. Joe was patient and so kind! Love you Joe!! Thank you!”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - MUSA turns snorkeling into an art visit
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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

15.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Join guides such as Daisy, Chuy, Mauricio, or Kiko for a beginner-friendly Cancun snorkel outing covering reef fish, sea turtles, rays, two MUSA galleries, a shipwreck, and a cenote. The water is generally shallow, equipment and transport are included, and the crew helps nervous swimmers. Expect a busy, tightly timed trip with a $20 dock fee.

“Wow! I can’t give this activity enough stars. It was exactly what was described, and the sites themselves were spectacular. The cenotes, the reef…all that the island has to offer on a good day is indescribably beautiful. I wish you as good fortune as we had on our excursion. In addition, I have to commend the professionalism of our guide, Captain, and crewperson/photographer (Kika, Barracuda, and Layden, I believe). They were focused on our safety at all times and ensured that explanations and expectations were communicated ahead of time. Equipment was in excellent working order and any questions were thoroughly answered. This is a good activity for people who are…”

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