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bestplacestoswimwithturtles.com is an independent guide to turtle snorkeling tours worldwide. We research departure harbors, seasonal windows, sighting rates, species and boat types for 29 destinations, then list the bookable GetYourGuide and Viator tours for each — so visitors can compare and book the right trip without researching across multiple platforms. We are not a tour operator and do not run the tours ourselves; every booking is completed on the operator's own platform.
This site is free to use. When you book through a link here we may earn a small commission from the booking platform (GetYourGuide, Viator) — at no extra cost to you. It never changes what you pay, and it never determines which tours we feature or how we rank destinations. Our guidance reflects verified reviews, seasonal data and real value for travelers.
We list tours from GetYourGuide and Viator — the two largest global activity booking platforms. Tours are selected on review count and average rating, operator credentials (naturalist on board, sanctuary-compliant), transparent pricing with free cancellation, and convenient departure points.
Every destination below has a dedicated guide. Ratings and review counts come from the source platform (GetYourGuide / Viator). 29 of 29 destinations have bookable tours listed. Verified 2026-07-04.
| Destination | Region | Season | From | Top-rated tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oahu | Hawaii, Hawaii, USA | Year-round | $72 | 4.8★ (858) |
| Maui | Hawaii, Hawaii, USA | Year-round | $100 | 4.4★ (892) |
| Akumal | Riviera Maya, Mexico | Year-round | $37 | 4.6★ (205) |
| Barbados | Caribbean, Barbados | Year-round | $40 | 4.9★ (1,567) |
| Gili Islands | Asia-Pacific, Indonesia | Year-round | $10 | 4.8★ (4,648) |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania | Nungwi & Kizimkazi, Tanzania | Year-round | $15 | 4.6★ (62) |
| Marsa Alam, Egypt | Marsa Mubarak & Abu Dabbab, Egypt | Year-round | $39 | 4.7★ (35) |
| Tenerife, Canary Islands | Los Cristianos & Costa Adeje, Spain | Year-round | $28 | 4.7★ (10,759) |
| Isla Mujeres | Cancún Coast, Mexico | Year-round | $50 | 4.4★ (196) |
| Cozumel | Cozumel Island, Mexico | Year-round | $56 | 4.4★ (641) |
| Martinique | Les Anses-d'Arlet, French Caribbean | Year-round | $57 | 4.9★ (293) |
| Key Largo | Florida Keys, Florida, USA | Year-round | $81 | 4.5★ (238) |
| Bali | Amed, Indonesia | Year-round | $27 | 4.8★ (162) |
| Apo Island | Dumaguete, Philippines | Year-round | $134 | 4.9★ (11) |
| Bohol | Panglao & Balicasag, Philippines | Year-round | $37 | 4.3★ (262) |
| Moalboal | Cebu, Philippines | Year-round | $90 | 4.8★ (142) |
| Palawan | Port Barton & El Nido, Philippines | Year-round | $34 | 4.6★ (263) |
| Sipadan | Semporna, Malaysia | Year-round | $54 | 4.3★ (59) |
| Similan Islands | Khao Lak & Phuket, Thailand | Oct–May | $105 | 4.7★ (4,372) |
| Great Barrier Reef | Cairns & Port Douglas, Australia | Year-round | $108 | 4.8★ (3,724) |
| Ningaloo Reef | Coral Bay & Exmouth, Australia | Year-round | $102 | 4.8★ (183) |
| Ari Atoll, Maldives | Ari & Malé Atolls, Maldives | Year-round | $40 | 4.7★ (15) |
| Praslin, Seychelles | Praslin & Curieuse, Seychelles | Year-round | $53 | 4.9★ (1,633) |
| Fujairah, UAE | Fujairah & Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates | Year-round | $54 | 4.6★ (41) |
| Zakynthos, Greece | Laganas Bay & Marine Park, Greece | May–Oct | $16 | 4.6★ (2,324) |
| Galápagos Islands, Ecuador | Isabela, Santa Cruz & San Cristóbal, Ecuador | Year-round | $120 | 4.9★ (10) |
| São Vicente, Cape Verde | Mindelo & São Pedro, Cape Verde | Year-round | $63 | 4.5★ (188) |
| Okinawa, Japan | Kerama, Miyako & Ishigaki, Japan | Year-round | $37 | 4.7★ (443) |
| Aruba | Noord & Malmok, Aruba | Year-round | $119 | 4.5★ (129) |
bestplacestoswimwithturtles.com is an independent guide to turtle snorkeling tours across 29 destinations worldwide, with tours from $10 and an average traveler rating of 4.6★ across 69,782+ reviews, all bookable through GetYourGuide and Viator. It is not a tour operator and earns a commission on bookings at no extra cost to the traveler. Verified 2026-07-04.