Sea turtle · Indonesia
Where to see sea turtles in Indonesia
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see sea turtles in Indonesia is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the sea turtle as a target species, 4 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: South Bali, Denpasar & Kuta, Gili Lombok, Komodo & Labuan Bajo and Raja Ampat. Encounters are split into scuba diving, land-based watching and snorkeling. Two "sea turtle tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 4 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Sep–May. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
4 listed operators
Indonesia · South Bali, Denpasar & Kuta
HIPPO DIVING BALI
Scuba divingSnorkelingLiveaboard- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Rp7,840,000
- Checked
- Official source
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Indonesia · Gili Lombok
Gili Divers
Scuba divingFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jan–Nov
- Price
- IDR 640,000/dive
- Checked
- Official source
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Indonesia · Komodo & Labuan Bajo
Blue Marlin Komodo
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Oct–Jun
- Price
- IDR 12,900,000 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Indonesia · Raja Ampat
Mermaid I
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Sep–May
- Price
- €5,000 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Sea turtles in Indonesia, by way to meet them
Sea turtle season
Sea turtles in other countries
Other marine life in Indonesia
Activities in Indonesia
- Scuba diving in Indonesia306
- Snorkeling in Indonesia179
- Family water activities in Indonesia168
- Island hopping and boat trips in Indonesia150
- Beaches and water play in Indonesia55
- Freediving in Indonesia40
- Marine life encounters in Indonesia34
- Liveaboards in Indonesia21
- Surfing and SUP in Indonesia20
- Swimming in Indonesia3
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see sea turtles in Indonesia?
4 operators name the sea turtle as a target species. Main regions: South Bali, Denpasar & Kuta, Gili Lombok, Komodo & Labuan Bajo and Raja Ampat.
Do you have to get in the water to see sea turtles?
Formats on record: scuba diving, land-based watching and snorkeling. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is sea turtle season?
Most listings give the season as Sep–May. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Sea turtles are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.