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title: "San Juan: Snorkeling with Turtles and Complimentary Videos"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Rico
country: Caribbean
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 493
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 13 of 20 (Snorkeling & Turtles)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/san-juan-snorkeling-with-turtles-and-complimentary-videos/
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# San Juan: Snorkeling with Turtles and Complimentary Videos

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Experience the magic of exploring the marine world at a stunning beach in San Juan. Join this beginner-friendly adventure led by a professional guide in small groups of up to 10, ensuring a personalized and high-quality experience for all. The bay boasts a vibrant array of marine life and magnificent Green Sea Turtles. Guests often spot blue tangs, sergeant majors, fairy basslets, yellow snappers, and more! Occasionally, you might encounter rare creatures like squids, seahorses, rays, and manatees. We suggest the morning time slots as the marine life is more active. Receive a complimentary video to commemorate your unforgettable adventure. This Activity is suitable for ages 12 years and above.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Uber: Set your drop-off to Balneario del…
- Max 10 people: small group
- 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00
- Age 12+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 493 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Sea Adventures of Puerto Rico
- Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.76 from 493 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 462 of 493.

- 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 (2026-07-24 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Certified guide instructor.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Free Videos
- An unforgettable experience
- USCG Approved Life Jacket

## Not included

- Bathing suits
- Towels
- Sunscreens
- $7 Parking fee (only if you need to park your car)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJi5HmxiFvA4wRmJcpDYDbR4g

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We do not accept travelers subject to anxiety/panic attacks.
- We do not accept participants ages 7 years or younger.
- We do not accept pregnant travelers.
- We do not accept travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- We do not accept non swimmers

Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Turtles

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #13 of 20** | €35 | 1h 30m | 4.76 (493) | shared, max 10 |
| [Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/self-drive-mini-boat-snorkeling-tour-to-icacos-island/?format=md) | €227 per group | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1969) | shared |
| [Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/puerto-rico-jet-snorkel-with-turtles-and-videos-in-san-juan/?format=md) | €90 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (2475) | shared |
| [San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/san-juan-guided-turtle-snorkel-tour-and-complimentary-videos/?format=md) | €35 | 1h 30m | 4.9 (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.

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