Vacation with Turtles
If you are wondering where you can vacation with turtles, the top Five places to observe and swim with turtles are:
- Egypt – Marsa Alam.
- Thailand – Koh Tao.
- Dutch Caribbean – Aruba.
- Mexico – Akumal.
- Maldives – everywhere!
…and you don’t need to Scuba Dive to see them. In most places, it is illegal to touch, feed or interact with Turtles. It is OK to watch them and photograph them at a distance that does not interfere with them.
But, in most of the places listed above, you can see the Turtles simply by snorkelling in the deeper water. Turtles prefer clearer water. So it is reasonable to expect that you could see a turtle from quite a distance. Take a look at the pictures above and below for an idea.
As an example, in the Red Sea, pretty much anywhere off the Egyptian coast, Five of the Seven species of turtle exist. Only Three can be commonly found…
- The Green Turtle
- The Loggerhead Turtle
- The Hawksbill Turtle
There are many groups looking out for the welfare of turtles. As an example, the Red Sea Project does a huge amount of work for saving and protecting turtles in the Red Sea region.
All Seven species are endangered. If you do go and swim with the turtles please be conscious of their fragile future. Please also consider contributing to any local charity that saves and returns Turtles to their habitat.
If you are feeling charitable when you return home then please consider one of the many charitable organizations. Many manufacture art, goods and clothing from recovered plastics previously discarded into the ocean.
If you are interested in the idea of going on vacation somewhere that the turtles live, then please fill in the form with any questions.