San Juan Turtle Spotting Snorkel Adventure with Videos
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go snorkeling in an area that's known for turtle sightings with this small-group tour, led by a local guide. You'll head down into waters of a marine sanctuary area where turtles are known to congregate and having a guide on hand will help you increase your chances of spotting the aquatic creatures.
- Go snorkeling with a local guide to show you the way
- Snorkeling equipment will be provided
- Luggage storage is available, free of charge
- Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Bottled water
- Park at the beach for $7
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Batería del Escambrón, C. Normandie, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
Meet at escambron beach in the back of the park opposite of the driving entrance on black top parking lot that is U shaped. You will find our Van where guides will greet you. You can park at the beach or get dropped off by Uber.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Balneario El Escambron
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
I had an amazing time!!! My tour guide was Sheila and she was absolutely excellent. I had never snorkeled before, but Sheila was great at giving instructions. The order of the tour was great - we started out on the land for a few minutes to get used to breathing through the snorkel, while the tour guide gave a brief overview of the tour and some information about the area. We got to see turtles and plenty fish, as well as the reef and a collapsed bridge under the water. Some of the turtles got super close and it was beautiful to see them. The day of the tour it was raining, so I was a little worried that it might be hard to find things under the water, but after a few minutes of searching we were able to find turtles. I’d definitely recommend this activity to other travelers!
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Great experience with Shayla, she was very patient and we had an awesome time, really recommend it !!
I was afraid to do snorkeling, and the instructor made me feel safe. Very professional. Give them 100
The instructors Yadi and V were very experienced and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time and it was beautiful seeing the turtles. I would highly recommend anyone to attend this tour!
They left us because we were 5 minutes late to the 12:00 pm she told us come back at 1:30 we waited 30 minutes cause he said until 2 then it was 2 and we had to wait for more people to come an extra 30 minutes so it dinit make sense because they could have just waited in the first place but they were nice
Response from Host, Aug 2026
You were 15 minutes late and there were other guests. You’re welcome for being allowed on another tour though.
Great time Garrett was a great tour guide patient and kind we seen turtles which I LOVE they are my favorite animal I was sooo happy
it’s fun, nothing like the pictures but if you like to snorkel it’s a lot of fun. don’t get many pics
Staff was knowledgeable and friendly, provided great guidance, and excellent video / pictures of the adventure
It was nice especially if you love turtles, however I was kinda nervous in the beginning but it is okay
Paid for my 3 teenagers to go. The "guide" left 2 of them behind. Dont go on this unless you are a strong swimmer that can keep up. They all can swim...just not fast enough for the guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Please reference our other reviews from guests that didn’t even know how to swim at all and enjoyed it
Both Vi and Yari were so pleasant and helpful. This was my daughters’ first experience and they both communicated with them in a very calm and enthusiastic manner. My daughters’ had a great time and wanted to snorkel again. We had the great opportunity to see sea turtles. Thank you Vi and Yari for making this a great family experience.
Unique experience, everyone should go! Thank you for the time and beautiful scenery. We will come again
We had such a wonderful experience with our guide Garret. He studied marine biology in university and had all these interesting facts about the corals and marine animals. Took great pictures and videos for us and kept a watch on everyone and had well timed breaks when people were tired. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend it.
Shayla was our instructor. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and sweet. She took us all over and gave us an amazing experience. We were able to see a lot of different fish, lobsters, and we swam with a sea turtle and in a school of beautiful blue fish. I definitely recommend it and would do it again. 10/10!
This was a wonderful experience, the guide was great and made sure we all got to see the turtle that she found. She also took lots of pictures and videos that she was able to airdrop to all of us at the end of the tour.
Excellent tour. Garrett was great! Explained everything! We saw a awesome turtle. Would definitely do!
Excellent instructor (Garrett Almeida) we had a Great experience. It’s at the Escambron beach which is Beautiful. I recommend doing this while on vacation. Garrett was extremely patient and knowledgeable showing us the different fish, corrals, sea urchin and we saw a turtle.
Was amazing and the tour was so clear with explanations about everything.
100 % recommended to everybody.
Ended it early, mask kept getting in water and had to end early. Couldve been a defective mask or the way I was wearing it but had to end early.
Great experience! Had a great time , a really good adventure for families and couples ! Shayla was very nice and informative.
This tour was amazing! Garrett was great! He was very knowledgeable, personable and professional! I would highly recommend this experience
We had a great time! The conditions were perfectly calm, sunny, and the water was refreshing. We saw quite a few sea turtles a lots of tropical fish!
Garrett was the man and what a fun experience. Those massive sea turtles and the little cute one blowing bubbles was adorable 😍 all the colorful fish were so fascinating!
This was a fun off shore experience. You do get to see a lot of fish. We did see one turtle.
This was worth the price.
Meeting spot not always clear. No clear markings on tour. Responded well to texts messages about where to meet.
Sheila was our instructor and she did a great job! Getting to see the animals, such as the turtles and fish, and structures within the water was such a great experience. I highly recommend this!
Great experience! I loved this excursion and staff was really helpful and friendly! Would recommend to anyone !
Small tour. The tour guide was very nice. Not too difficult but don’t go if you’re too scared of water
This was a great experience! Our instructor was very kind, helpful, and understanding. Saw a lot of pretty fish and the sea turtles were stunning! Amazing time :)
We had a great time! Got to see a turtle! So nice they took videos and pictures and sent to us right away!
Dont book for the day you arrive because they’ll give you the run around about changing your date or a refund when your plane literally held you back.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Nobody is giving anyone the run around. You still haven’t responded to our request.
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