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title: "San Juan: VIP Snorkeling with Turtles Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Rico
country: Caribbean
price: 64
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: 2026-09-25
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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 €64 per person.

In our comparison: #4 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 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Uber: Set your drop-off to Balneario del…
- Max 8 people: small group
- 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00
- Age 14+: minimum age to join

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €64 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
- Group: Shared, up to 8 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: 2026-09-25

## Reviews

4.94 from 335 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 330 of 335.

- 5 stars: 325 (97%)
- 4 stars: 5 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient instruction, turtle sightings and shared photos; the meeting point can be hard to find.

**Praised:**
- Patient instruction and reassurance for beginners and nervous swimmers
- Guides explain marine life and help visitors spot it
- Seeing sea turtles, schools of fish and other marine life
- Photos and videos shared after the snorkel

**Complaints:**
- Some visitors struggle to find the guide at the meeting point

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-10 to 2026-08-10); last checked 2026-10-04.

## 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: 2026-09-25
- 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:ChIJp-yoViBvA4wRmxTs72Zld7E

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Turtles

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 20** | €64 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (335) | shared, max 8 |
| [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 #4 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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