Riviera Maya Sailing Catamarans
Swimming with Sea Turtles
We can all admit swimming with turtles is kinda a dream for most of us. They are safe, amazingly cool reptiles, that make us think of Crush, from the movie Finding Nemo. The Green turtle, Haksbill turtle and Loggerhead Turtles are just one of the amazing creatures you may encounter while swimming and snorkeling in the Riviera Maya aboard our catamaran charters. We cannot promise you will see turtles on your catamaran charter. They are wild and they have seasons.
Very Important Facts about Swimming with Sea Turtles in the Riviera Maya
One of the most important things while swimming with sea turtles, or snorkeling in the Riviera Maya, is to respect our sea creatures. Do not touch, harm, or chase any of the sea life you encounter.
Catamarans tend to be better than yachts for getting closer, and they tend to make less noise.
Please wear sunscreen that is REEF SAFE, or better yet, none at all, use a swim shirt, and put sunscreen on when back on the boat.
Our snorkel guides are trained to take you on snorkeling adventures that protect you and the wildlife you encounter.
Come out and learn more fun facts about these cool creatures on our sailing tours.
You’ll love swimming with sea turtles!
These stunning and majestic turtles can live up to 100 years old, and with your help, we can all enjoy sharing them in the Mexican Caribbean for a long time to come.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT SWIMMING WITH SEA TURTLES
Please wear sunscreen that is REEF SAFE, or better yet, none at all, use a swim shirt and put sunscreen on when back on the boat.
When do Turtles Nest and Hatch ?
To continue swimming with sea turtles, we need to help these creatures reproduce freely.
The months of June through November are the nesting and hatching season for Turtles in the Riviera Maya.
April through August, we have turtles heading up to the beaches to lay their eggs. Please remember if you are renting an Airbnb or private villa, leave your exterior porch light in the rear off or ask your manager to install red lights so that the turtles feel safe coming up to the beach to breed.. These species are protected, but we need to help as well.
Every year in October, there are festivals to release turtles back into the ocean that take place all along the Riviera Maya. There is one at Xcaret Park as well as one at Xcacel Beach. So, during the month of October, right up to the end, if you are lucky you may even see a baby trying to get out to sea.
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to Go swimming
with sea turtles?
+52 984-157-5485 Mexico
Nesting and hatching goes from
June through November
