Turtle Swims in Puerto Rico: 7 Worth the Crossing

1.San Juan Guided Snorkel With Turtles Tour and Videos

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

Enter the Caribbean from Escambrón Beach for a 1 to 1.5-hour guided snorkel with a certified instructor. You’ll get gear, a safety lesson, help matched to your swimming ability, and a GoPro video. Turtles are often seen, but currents and weather can change the route. Ages 8 and up.

“This was a great experience!! We had Jill, I believe. She was lovely. So when you get there you check in and then you're asked to give info about your swimming capacity. I was put in a group of four who were all comfortable swimmers but there were groups with less comfortable swimmers too. I really appreciated that it was a small group format. Then you get your fins and mask and then get in the water. The water was beautiful. We ended up seeing two turtles! I recommend going in the morning if you can, as I have heard the water is calmer. The beach is also less crowded.…”

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

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

Meet guides such as Juan, V, Chad, or Samuel at Escambron Beach for a 90-minute turtle-snorkeling trip. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you use a small jet-powered aid to glide through the bay. Guides take photos and videos, and the group is limited to 12 people. Visibility can change with weather and seaweed.

“Juan and Chad were excellent guides. They made sure everyone was safe and had a great experience and seen turtles”

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3.Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,743 reviews · from $109

Learn scuba basics from instructors such as Jordan, Andrew, Matt, Scott, or Daniel, then walk into the Caribbean from Escambrón Beach for a guided underwater visit. No certification is needed, and gear, instruction, and videos are included. The experience lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours and suits ages 8 and up.

“Matt was a great guide and instructor! He made sure I was comfortable with the scuba equipment and then we lived and saw turtles, fish and some "ruins". It was great! I love that it came with pictures and videos too!”

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4.Culebra Snorkel and Turtle Adventure with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,336 reviews · from $145

Travel from Ceiba to Culebra by ferry, tour the island by minibus, then snorkel near Tamarindo Beach in the Luis Peña Marine Reserve. Guides such as Marta, Luis, José, Nora, and Adriana lead the water time and help you spot turtles, coral, fish, stingrays, and sometimes barracuda. The day ends at Flamenco Beach.

“Great experience! The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. 10/10 experience, def recommend!”

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5.Culebra Swim with Turtles Adventure and Flamenco Beach by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · from $130

Take the ferry from Ceiba to Culebra, then join a guided shore snorkeling trip at Tamarindo Beach to look for sea turtles, rays, fish, and coral. Gear, flotation devices, island transport, photos, snacks, water, ferry tickets, and Flamenco Beach admission are included. You need to be a confident swimmer.

“This tour was overpriced and be ready to wait around a lot. We were told to be at the ferry at 7:50am, the tour guide didn't arrive until 8:30am. At the snorkeling place we waites around at least 30mins. The "snacks" are one protein bar. ThRead more”

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6.San Juan Turtle Spotting Snorkel Adventure with Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $50

At Balneario El Escambrón, Jet Snorkel guides such as Sheila, Samuel, Vee, and Chad lead a 90-minute turtle-spotting trip. You’ll receive a safety briefing, fitted gear, bottled water, and videos of the outing. Turtles are common here but never guaranteed, and rough water can reduce visibility.

“Saw plenty of turtles and that was the idea! Crew did a great job showing us how to use the gear and what to look for.”

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7.Snorkeling with Turtles Adventure and Free Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $45

Start from the beach in San Juan for a 90-minute, beginner-friendly snorkeling trip with guides such as Alex, Andrew, Luna, and Janice. Expect fish, coral, and possible green sea turtles, plus free photos and video. Morning outings usually offer calmer conditions and more active marine life.

“Trip you called you cancel . Said you had to refund and billed me and now asked for a review . It s a scam is my opinion”

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