Is it safe to Swim with sea turtles?

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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Is it ethical to swim with Hawaii's sea turtles? It's perfectly ethical to watch turtles, on land and in the sea, if you're respectful. If you're lucky enough to come across a turtle on the beach or in the sea, there are a few rules to bear in mind: Always stay at least 3 metres (10 feet) away.

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When you see a turtle coming up the beach, keep your distance, turn off any lights you are using and crouch down low. Do NOT walk closer! Always approach turtles from the side. This gives them a clear view of you and a clear path ahead of them if they want to swim away.

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When you see a sea turtle, keep a respectful distance. The State of Hawaii's DLNR recommends a 6- to 10-foot buffer, but we recommend a larger buffer to help protect the turtles. Never touch or chase sea turtles, as it is extremely disrespectful and irresponsible.

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Obvious evasive maneuvers to swim away from you are also a strong signal. These laws prohibit harassing, capturing (possessing or removing), harming or killing, sea turtles. Under state law, violation is a misdemeanor criminal offense, punishable by a find up to $2,000 and/or 30 days in jail.

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10 Best Beaches to See Sea Turtles in The World
  • 1.Refugio De Vida Silvestre La Flor, Nicaragua.
  • 2.Kuredu Resort, Maldives.
  • Xcacel Beach, Mexico.
  • 4.Laniakea Beach, Hawaii.
  • 5.Turtle Islands, Philippines.
  • 6.Gili Islands, Indonesia.
  • 7.Atolls Tikehau, French Polynesia.
  • 8.Zakynthos, Greece.


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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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Another incredible experience on your Bahamas tour is swimming with the Green Turtles. These turtles are large, measuring up to four feet long and weighing between 300 and 350 pounds. The shell is called a carapace. The carapace of the Green Turtle is heart shaped.

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