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San Juan: Snorkeling with Turtles and Complimentary Videos

4.8 · 493 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Rico Operated by Sea Adventures of Puerto Rico Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 10 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A beginner friendly snorkel from a San Juan beach in a group capped at ten, with a certified guide, a life jacket and free videos, and green sea turtles the usual sighting.

Swimmers only, no children of seven or under, beach parking is paid. 4.76 from 493 reviews at €35 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #13 of 20 in Snorkeling & Turtles, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €35 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Certified guide instructor.
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Free Videos
  • An unforgettable experience
  • USCG Approved Life Jacket
  • Bathing suits
  • Towels
  • Sunscreens
  • $7 Parking fee (only if you need to park your car)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
493 ratings
Tripadvisor 281 · Viator 212

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 462 of 493

Star breakdown of all 493 ratings

5 stars
442 · 90%
4 stars
20 · 4%
3 stars
11 · 2%
2 stars
6 · 1%
1 star
14 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise turtle sightings and patient instruction; some say their guide swam ahead and left them struggling to keep up.

Praised

  • Seeing turtles and a variety of fish during the swim
  • Patient instruction and reassurance for nervous or inexperienced snorkelers
  • Guides sharing marine life facts and helping the group find turtles
  • Photos and videos capturing the wildlife and people in the group

Complaints

  • Some find the meeting point easily, while others find the directions confusing
  • Choppy water and poor visibility can make wildlife harder to see
  • Several warn that the outing involves a lot of swimming
  • Some praise attentive supervision, while others say guides swim ahead and leave them struggling

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 July 2026 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Uber: Set your drop-off to Balneario del Escambron. Driving: Use Google Maps to Balneario del Escambron and pay the $7 parking fee. Meet us at the first parking lot on the right. Look for our Sea Adventures van and red life jackets. *Check-in starts 30 min before your tour. Arrive early. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Sea Adventures of Puerto Rico; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We do not accept pregnant travelers.
  • We do not accept travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 12+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, weights

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Snorkeling & Turtles

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #13 of 20€351h 30m4.76 (493)shared, max 10
Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island€227 per group3h 30m4.96 (1969)shared
Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan€901h 30m4.95 (2475)shared
San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos€351h 30m4.9 (19047)shared

Ranked #13 of 20 in Snorkeling & Turtles by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €818, median €124; typical length 4h 30m. 2 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Snorkeling & Turtles

From €35 per adult