--- title: San Juan: VIP Snorkeling with Turtles Tour lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 335 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Beginners with an instructor rank_in_category: 4 of 20 (Snorkeling & Turtles) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/san-juan-vip-snorkeling-with-turtles-tour/ --- # San Juan: VIP Snorkeling with Turtles Tour **Guidekin's take:** A beginner friendly turtle snorkel from a San Juan beach in groups of no more than eight with a certified instructor, coast guard life jackets, gear and free videos. Non swimmers, pregnant travellers and heart patients are not accepted, and parking is paid. 4.94 from 335 reviews at €62 per person. ## 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 8, 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 335 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sea Adventures of Puerto Rico ## What's included - Bottled water - Certified guide instructor. - Free Videos - Use of Snorkelling equipment - USCG Approved Life Jacket ## Not included - 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: 2026-09-19 - 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - 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 pregnant travelers. - We do not accept travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions - We do not accept non swimmers ## How it compares in Snorkeling & Turtles Ranked **#4 of 20** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [self-drive-mini-boat-snorkeling-tour-to-icacos-island](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/self-drive-mini-boat-snorkeling-tour-to-icacos-island/?format=md) — 4.96 (1945) 2. [Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/puerto-rico-jet-snorkel-with-turtles-and-videos-in-san-juan/?format=md) — €88 per person, 4.94 (2463) 3. [San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/san-juan-guided-turtle-snorkel-tour-and-complimentary-videos/?format=md) — €35 per person, 4.89 (18794) Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/snorkeling-puerto-rico/?format=md ## More in Puerto Rico - All Puerto Rico tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/san-juan-vip-snorkeling-with-turtles-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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