π· AXP Photography98% Sighting
Direct Shore Entry (Beach Pass)
Abu Dabbab Bay (Marsa Alam, Red Sea)
Species: Giant Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Early morning calm 06:30-10:00.
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π· AXP Photography
π· Israyosoy S.95% Sighting
Shore-entry (National Park Fee)
π Mexico • Americas & Caribbean
Akumal Bay (Riviera Maya)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Early morning 07:00-09:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$119 USD
π’
95% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free Public Beach Park)
π United States • Americas & Caribbean
Anini Beach (North Shore, Kauai)
Species: Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle (Honu - Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (HonuΚ»ea - Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning Low-to-Mid Tide 07:30-10:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$217.42 USD
π· Denniz Futalan99% Sighting
Shore-entry (National Park Fee)
π Philippines • Asia & Indian Ocean
Apo Island Sanctuary & Marine Reserve (Dauin)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning 06:30-10:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$146 USD
π· CΓ©lio JΓΊnior98% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Cook Islands • Oceania
Avaavaroa Passage (Rarotonga)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: High Slack Tide window (+/- 30 mins).
Tours from
View Guide →$85.83 USD
π’
95% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Maldives • Asia & Indian Ocean
Hanifaru Bay & Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Species: Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Best Time: Tidal flow dependant (09:00-15:00).
Tours from
View Guide →$765 USD
π· Miriam Salgado80% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π United States • Americas & Caribbean
Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge (Palm Beach, Florida)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea).
Best Time: High Slack Tide window (+/- 45 mins).
Tours from
View Guide →$95 USD
π· Vincent Gerbouin90% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π French Polynesia • Oceania
Anau Lagoon & Turtle Pass (Bora Bora)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning 08:30-12:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$130 USD
π· Diana Rafira97% Sighting
Boat-access Only (National Wildlife Refuge)
π United States Virgin Islands • Americas & Caribbean
Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge (Turtle Cove, St. Thomas)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
Best Time: Morning 08:30-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$119 USD
π· Gavin Fregona97% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free) & Catamaran Charter
π Barbados • Americas & Caribbean
Carlisle Bay Marine Park (Bridgetown, Barbados)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
Best Time: Early morning 07:30-10:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$32 USD
π’
92% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Mexico • Americas & Caribbean
Palancar Reef & Columbia Shallows (Cozumel)
Species: Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Morning 08:00-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$79.99 USD
π· Vika Glitter98% Sighting
Catamaran / Speedboat Safari
π Seychelles • Africa & Indian Ocean
Curieuse Marine National Park & St. Pierre Islet (Praslin)
Species: Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea - Land).
Best Time: Morning calm 08:30-12:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$1143.82 USD
π· Mohan Nannapaneni90% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Turkey • Europe & Mediterranean
Δ°ztuzu Beach & Dalyan Delta
Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Morning 08:30-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$67.25 USD
π· Sifah Max98% Sighting
Speedboat Day Charter (MECA Permit)
π Oman • Middle East & Red Sea
Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve (Muscat / Barka)
Species: Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Best Time: Morning calm 08:00-12:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$85 USD
π· Rumeysa SΓΌrΓΌcΓΌoΔlu99% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Indonesia • Asia & Indian Ocean
Derawan & Sangalaki Reefs (East Kalimantan)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Early morning 06:30-10:00.
Site Entry
View Guide →$3.5 USD
π’
94% Sighting
Ferry / Seaplane / Boat Charter (NPS National Park Pass)
π United States • Americas & Caribbean
Dry Tortugas National Park (Garden Key & Loggerhead Key, Florida)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
Best Time: Morning 09:00-12:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$260 USD
π· Jay CP85% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Philippines • Asia & Indian Ocean
Bacuit Bay & Matinloc Island (El Nido, Palawan)
Species: Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Best Time: Morning to midday 09:00-14:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$52 USD
π· Lloyd Douglas98% Sighting
Boat-Tour (Los TΓΊneles) & Shore-Entry (Concha de Perla)
π Ecuador • Americas & Caribbean
Los TΓΊneles & Concha de Perla (Isabela Island, Galapagos)
Species: Galapagos Green / Black Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning High Tide 08:00-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$285 USD
π· Jess Ho98% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Indonesia • Asia & Indian Ocean
Gili Meno Reef & Turtle Point
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning 08:00-10:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$14.34 USD
π· Pixabay85% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Cyprus • Europe & Mediterranean
Green Bay (Protaras)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Early morning 07:00-09:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$91.51 USD
π’
95% Sighting
Fast Catamaran & Shore Snorkeling
π Australia • Oceania
Green Island National Park & Marine Sanctuary
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning incoming tide 08:30-12:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$86.39 USD
π· Samar Amari98% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Australia • Oceania
Heron Island Reef Flat & Shark Bay
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Morning 08:00-14:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$317.93 USD
π· Nothing Ahead95% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Sri Lanka • Asia & Indian Ocean
Hikkaduwa Coral Reef & Beach
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Best Time: Early morning 07:00-10:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$16 USD
π· Michiel Ton96% Sighting
Boat-access Only (Marine Reserve Pass)
π Belize • Americas & Caribbean
Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley (Ambergris Caye / Caye Caulker)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Morning 08:30-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$99 USD
π· Soly Moses90% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π United States • Americas & Caribbean
Kahalu'u Beach Park (Kailua-Kona, Big Island)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Best Time: Morning 08:00-11:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$62.3 USD
π· Asad Photo Maldives98% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Maldives • Asia & Indian Ocean
Kuredu Caves & House Reef (Lhaviyani Atoll)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning 08:00-11:30.
Site Entry
View Guide →Free Entry
π· Donovan Kelly99% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Australia • Oceania
Lady Elliot Island Lagoon & Lighthouse Bommie
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning to afternoon 08:00-15:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$317.93 USD
π· Ollie Craig75% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Cyprus • Europe & Mediterranean
Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station (Akamas Peninsula)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Morning 08:00-11:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$68.63 USD
π’
99% Sighting
Boat Trip from Port Ghalib & Shore Walk
π Egypt • Middle East & Red Sea
Marsa Mubarak / Turtle Bay (Port Ghalib, Red Sea)
Species: Giant Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning calm 07:30-11:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$51.47 USD
π· Ameer Umar90% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Sri Lanka • Asia & Indian Ocean
Mirissa & Polhena Turtle Reef
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Early morning 06:30-09:30.
Site Entry
View Guide →Free Entry
π· Dick Scholten95% Sighting
Traditional Dhow / Speedboat Safari
π Tanzania • Africa & Indian Ocean
Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve & Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning incoming tide 08:00-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$124 USD
π· MNRD JON95% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Philippines • Asia & Indian Ocean
Panagsama Beach & Pescador Island (Moalboal, Cebu)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Early morning 06:30-09:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$206.16 USD
π’
96% Sighting
Shore-entry & Outrigger Canoe Tours
π French Polynesia • Oceania
Temaae Beach & Opunohu Lagoon (Moorea)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Honu - Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Early morning calm 07:00-10:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$162.99 USD
π’
98% Sighting
Shore-entry & Boat Charters
π Australia • Oceania
Ningaloo Marine Park (Coral Bay & Turquoise Bay, Exmouth)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Flatback Sea Turtle (Natator depressus).
Best Time: Morning high-slack tide 07:30-11:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$102.67 USD
π· John Simmons90% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Australia • Oceania
Opal & Agincourt Reefs (Cairns / Port Douglas)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Midday 09:30-14:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$258.45 USD
π· Jean Paul Montanaro95% Sighting
Shore-entry (National Park Fee)
π Costa Rica • Americas & Caribbean
Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
Species: Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Pacific Green (Chelonia mydas), Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea).
Best Time: Dusk to dawn / Early morning 05:30-08:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$67.8 USD
π’
95% Sighting
Shore-entry (National Park Fee)
π Malaysia • Asia & Indian Ocean
Perhentian Besar (Turtle Beach & Turtle Point)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning 08:30-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$52.21 USD
π· Genaro Gil98% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free Public Beach)
π CuraΓ§ao • Americas & Caribbean
Playa Grandi / Playa Piskado (Westpunt, Curaçao)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta).
Best Time: Morning 08:30-11:30 (Fisherman Cleaning Window).
Tours from
View Guide →$148.7 USD
π· Jess Loiterton85% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π United States • Americas & Caribbean
Poipu Beach & Koloa Landing (Kauai)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Best Time: Early morning 07:00-10:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$119.8 USD
π· Markus Winkler90% Sighting
Shore-entry (National Park Fee)
π Thailand • Asia & Indian Ocean
Shark Bay / Thian Og Bay (Koh Tao)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning 07:00-10:00 / Late afternoon 15:00-17:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$28.63 USD
π’
95% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Indonesia • Asia & Indian Ocean
Siaba Besar ('Turtle City', Komodo National Park)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Best Time: Morning 09:00-13:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$125.82 USD
π· icon0 com85% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Thailand • Asia & Indian Ocean
Koh Similan & Donald Duck Bay
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea).
Best Time: Midday 09:30-13:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$100 USD
π· Salheen Alagore99% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π Malaysia • Asia & Indian Ocean
Sipadan Island (Drop-Off & Turtle Patch)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning 08:00-14:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$107.67 USD
π· SINAL MultimΓ©dia94% Sighting
Surf-Launch RIB Ocean Safari
π Mozambique • Africa & Indian Ocean
Praia do Tofo & Barra Reefs (Inhambane)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Morning ocean safari 07:30-11:00.
Site Entry
View Guide →$5 USD
π· JULIAN MADRID90% Sighting
Shore-entry (National Park Fee)
π Costa Rica • Americas & Caribbean
Tortuguero National Park
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Night 20:00-00:00 (Nesting) / Early morning canal boat.
Tours from
View Guide →$27 USD
π· Pascal π·95% Sighting
Boat-access Only
π United States • Americas & Caribbean
Turtle Canyon (Waikiki Offshore, Oahu)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Best Time: Morning 07:30-11:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$62.3 USD
π· Jess Loiterton95% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π United States • Americas & Caribbean
Turtle Town (Maluaka Beach / Makena, Maui)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Best Time: Early morning 07:00-10:00.
Tours from
View Guide →$115 USD
π· Wei86 Travel99% Sighting
Shore-entry (Free)
π Taiwan • Asia & Indian Ocean
Vase Rock & Beauty Cave (Xiao Liuqiu / Lambai Island)
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Best Time: Morning 07:00-10:00 / Afternoon 15:00-17:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$83 USD
π· GEORGE DESIPRIS95% Sighting
Eco-Boat Safari & Shore Snorkeling
π Greece • Europe & Mediterranean
Laganas Bay & National Marine Park (Zakynthos)
Species: Mediterranean Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas - Rare Juvenile).
Best Time: Morning calm 08:00-11:30.
Tours from
View Guide →$28.48 USD