San Juan: Guided Snorkel with Turtles & GoPro Videos

Summary

Swim beside turtles in puerto rico with local guides and gopro videos

You’ll float through San Juan’s warm waters with a local guide, spotting sea turtles and tropical fish as you go. All your snorkeling gear is included, plus GoPro videos so you can relive those underwater moments later. Expect friendly guidance, real laughter, and maybe even new friends by the end.

What’s the experience like?

I forgot my towel, of course — so there I was, standing barefoot on the warm sidewalk in San Juan, trying to look nonchalant while everyone else unpacked their gear. Our guide, Carlos, just grinned and handed me an extra one from his bag. “Happens all the time,” he said. I liked him right away. He talked us through the safety stuff without sounding like a robot, then pointed out where we’d be snorkeling — just past some rocks where you could hear salsa music drifting from a beach bar. It felt a little chaotic but friendly, like most things here.

Getting into the water was colder than I expected (I always think the Caribbean will feel like bathwater), but after a minute it was fine. The mask smelled faintly of rubber and salt. Carlos swam ahead, diving down every so often to tap at something — once it was a spiky sea urchin, another time a tiny blue fish that darted away before I even saw it properly. Then suddenly he waved us over and there she was: a sea turtle, just gliding along like she owned the place. I tried to keep up but mostly just floated and watched her move through shafts of sunlight underwater. My heart thumped in my chest for no good reason except that it felt kind of magical.

I kept losing track of time — there were schools of yellow fish everywhere, and someone behind me laughed when their snorkel filled with water (I did too, until it happened to me). At one point Carlos handed me the GoPro so I could film my own awkward attempts at swimming gracefully next to a turtle (spoiler: not graceful). The best part wasn’t even seeing the animals though; it was floating there with strangers who felt like friends for an hour or two. Afterwards we all watched our shaky videos together on someone’s phone while drying off in the sun. I still think about that slow-motion moment under the water sometimes — you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Snorkeling with sea turtles in San Juan

• Attend safety briefing with guides
• Snorkel in Caribbean Sea
• Observe tropical fish and coral reefs
• Spot graceful sea turtles swimming
• Receive complimentary underwater videos

Top questions

Can beginners join this San Juan snorkel tour?

Yes, this guided snorkel tour is suitable for all skill levels including beginners.

Are sea turtles guaranteed on every trip?

No sighting is guaranteed, but guides know the best spots where turtles are often seen.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, all necessary snorkeling gear is included in your booking.

Are GoPro videos included in the price?

Yes, complimentary GoPro videos are provided for you after your tour.

What age do you have to be to join?

The minimum age for this tour is 8 years old.

Where does the tour start in San Juan?

The meeting point is near public transportation options in San Juan.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at a set location nearby public transport.

Are guides multilingual?

The tour may be operated by multilingual guides depending on group needs.

What’s included

Your day includes all snorkeling equipment, guidance from a local expert throughout your swim in San Juan’s waters, plus free GoPro video footage of your experience to keep afterward.