Can you swim with sea turtles in St. Lucia?

The Swim with Turtles Safari runs over 5 days with pick up and drop off points in Durban, Richards Bay and St Lucia. We also offer Tailor made turtle tours and safaris - you tell us what you want to do, and we will design an adventure trip around your request.



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Barbados is a beautiful Caribbean island surrounded by miles of coral reefs that the sea turtles live in, making it an ideal destination to swim with turtles. It's incredible to watch the sea turtles glide through the turquoise water!

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avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark. only use licensed taxis. do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery. leave valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box.

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10 Best Beaches in St Lucia
  • Marigot Bay.
  • La Toc Beach.
  • Grande Anse Beach.
  • Reduit Beach.
  • Jalousie Beach.
  • Anse de Sables Beach.
  • Cas en Bas Beach.
  • Anse Chastanet Beach.


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Green turtles nest at more than 700 sites in the WCR, with Tortuguero, in Costa Rica, hosting the largest aggregation in the region, with more than 100,000 nests per year.

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Below, you'll find a list of 13 amazing places in the world to dive and swim with sea turtles in their natural habitats.
  1. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. ...
  2. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ...
  3. Ari Atoll, Maldives. ...
  4. Maui Island, Hawaii. ...
  5. Marsa Alam, Egypt. ...
  6. Sipadan, Malaysia. ...
  7. Cook Island Marine Reserve, Australia.


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Anse Chastanet is the most famous spot for snorkeling in St Lucia with good reason. The site enjoys the protection of a marine reserve, suitable for beginners and is easy to reach from shore.

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Do not enter the water too close to a sea turtle. Maintain a distance of at least 10 metres. Approach slowly and keep your distance. Back off if they start to show signs of distress like swimming away quickly, and do not chase them.

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The largest green turtle nesting population is found at Tortuguero, on the coast of Costa Rica where about 22,500 green turtle females nest annually. Raine Island, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, has the second largest nesting population of about 18,000 females per season.

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Kuredu Resort, Maldives. Almost half of the entire population of the green sea turtles in the Maldives lives in the Lhaviyani Atoll which further leads to most of them being found in and around Kuredu, Maldives.

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Anse de Sables Beach is among the most picturesque beaches on the island with over a mile of soft white sand and warm, clear waters ideal for swimming and water sports.

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While there's beauty to be found throughout St. Lucia, the most scenic part is arguably Soufrière. This area is abundant in natural beauty, from the majestic Pitons, to sulfurous waterfalls, to the world's only drive-in volcano!

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The best beaches in St. Lucia offer tropical getaways with white and gold sand, crashing waves, clear, turquoise waters, sun, relaxation, and fun for all.

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