Swimming with sea turtles in the Philippines

About this list

If you want to go swimming 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 3 operators in the Philippines that name the sea turtle as a target species and actually run swimming. 2 of the 3 operators (67%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day. Operators with structured encounter data list coral, sea turtle, sardine run, whale shark and monkey as target species. Ways to meet them: snorkeling, 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

• Snorkeling with sea turtles in the Philippines10

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

Swimming by country

• Australia117
• Japan46
• Philippines42
• South Korea25
• La Réunion10
• Tonga9
• Cocos (Keeling) Islands8
• Maldives8
• Cook Islands6
• Egypt6

Frequently asked questions