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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Bequia, a charming island in the Grenadines, is home to a major sea-turtle rescue and breeding program, the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary.
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.
Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of AntiguaGet the chance to snorkel with sea turtles and explore shipwrecks at Galleon Beach. This tour can accommodate all travelers, even those who do not want to snorkel.
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.
The Galápagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador, in South America, most famous for being the home to many giant tortoises and sea turtle populations. The giant tortoises of the Galápagos are among the most famous of the unique fauna of the islands.
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.
Turtle Beach is on the West Side of Buck Island, located about one and a half miles off the northeast coast of St. Croix…and it is beyond gorgeous. It is a long stretch of sugary white sand and crystal clear waters. Lay on the sun-kissed sand and bask in the warmth of the suns rays.
For decades Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles have frequented Laniakea Beach more than any other spot on Oahu, which is why this area has taken on the name Turtle Beach.
July to October is the peak nesting and hatching period for green sea turtles in locations such as Tortuguero National Park, whereas it's March to October for the hawksbill turtle, which prefers the Caribbean coast and can nest up to four times each season.
Alleyne's Beach along the West Coast is known for turtle encounters near to the shores. Strong swimmers can further explore the peaceful waters with snorkelling gear and waterproof cameras to capture the turtles. They can also be found by swimming at Payne's Bay, but the distance is further than Alleyne's beach.