Snorkeling with sea turtles in the Philippines

About this list

If you want to go snorkeling with sea turtles in the Philippines, the useful question is not whether the sea turtles are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 10 operators in the Philippines that name the sea turtle as a target species and actually run snorkeling. 6 of the 10 operators (60%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Dec–Jun. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. Operators with structured encounter data list coral, green sea turtle, sea turtle, sardine run and whale shark as target species. Ways to meet them: snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming and land-based watching. Whether you may enter the water and what distance rules apply differ by country and operator. Check the program details and legal status on each operator page first.

Other ways to meet sea turtles in the Philippines

• Swimming with sea turtles in the Philippines3

Sea turtles in other countries

• Japan29
• Maldives21
• Australia13
• Egypt13
• Mozambique5
• Indonesia4
• Mexico4
• Barbados3
• Ecuador3
• Mayotte3

Activities in the Philippines

• Scuba diving in the Philippines369
• Island hopping and boat trips in the Philippines212
• Snorkeling in the Philippines149
• Marine life encounters in the Philippines80
• Freediving in the Philippines75
• Beaches and water play in the Philippines74
• Family water activities in the Philippines43
• Swimming in the Philippines42
• Kayaking and paddling in the Philippines16
• Surfing and SUP in the Philippines9

Snorkeling by country

• Japan291
• Egypt255
• Indonesia179
• Australia178
• Philippines149
• Maldives138
• Thailand128
• Mexico53
• United States42
• South Korea32

Frequently asked questions