This specialized turtle snorkeling tour focuses on Turtle Bay, where green and hawksbill turtles feed daily on seagrass beds. Professional dive guides know exact turtle locations and maintain respectful distances. The boat stops at shallow waters where visibility reaches 15-20 meters, perfect for underwater photography. Non-swimmers can observe from the boat while others swim alongside these gentle marine giants. Best for turtle enthusiasts and underwater photographers. It takes 2.5 hours and is rated easy.
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We arrange this for our guests, with transport from where you are staying. Ask us about dates.
Best for turtle enthusiasts and underwater photographers
What to Expect
Equipment fitting and safety briefing
Proper mask and fin sizing plus turtle encounter guidelines.
Boat ride to Turtle Bay
15-minute journey along the coast with marine life spotting.
First turtle snorkeling session
45 minutes swimming with turtles in 3-8 meter depths.
Surface interval and refreshments
Rest on boat with fresh fruit and water while guides spot more turtles.
Second snorkeling session
30 minutes exploring different turtle feeding areas.
Return journey
Relaxing boat ride back with photo sharing opportunities.
Highlights
Near 95% turtle encounter success rate
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