Snorkeling with Turtles in Indonesia: Our Top 13

1.From Gili Air: Snorkeling with Turtles & Underwater Statue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 646 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $16Our pick

From Gili Air, you’ll ride a glass-bottom boat to turtle sites, coral reefs, and The Nest underwater statues with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ojan, Henry, Jarod, and Acok are praised for helping weaker swimmers and taking GoPro photos. Group trips may include lunch time on Gili Meno.

“Absolutely wonderful trip with amazing friendly crew. Showed us even some hidden spots. Highly recommended!”

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2.Snorkeling with turtle and statue in Gilis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · from $55

From Gili Trawangan, you’ll visit three snorkeling sites for turtles, coral, and underwater statues aboard a glass-bottom boat. The crew supplies gear, water, safety vests, and GoPro photos and videos. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with possible stops at Gili Meno and Gili Air.

“The experience was good but did not entirely meet the expectations. The tour guide were taking pictures, but things got a bit difficult to organise given that there were so many boats on the water doing the same thing. For example, the snorkeling around the statues was iRead more”

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3.Private Snorkeling Gili Island (Coral, Statue and Turtle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $55Top rated

Spend about four hours snorkeling from a private glass-bottom boat around Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. See the underwater statues, sunken scooters, coral, colorful fish, and possibly turtles, then enjoy lunch on Gili Meno. Guides such as Hardi, Judi, and Edi are praised for patient help and underwater photos.

“The guys were great. They clearly know the dive area like the back of their hand and the currents etc. I had a worry when I felt how strong the current but this was all accommodated for. Ace trip. Pinch me moments.”

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4.Half-Day Private Guided Snorkeling Turtles Underwater Statues

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews

Spend about four hours snorkeling around Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Your private guide leads you to turtles, coral, underwater statues, the sunken Vespa and Blue Coral. Equipment, life jackets, island pickup and a lunch stop are included. Morning departures usually offer clearer water.

“We really enjoyed this private snorkelling tour. Given that it’s private I think it’s great value for money. The guide was sweet and patient with us. We saw many turtles which was amazing. We had multiple snorkel spots which included statRead more”

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5.From Gili Meno: Private Snorkeling with Turtle & Statue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Set out from Diana Cafe, Gili Meno, on a private glass-bottom boat for three snorkel stops with turtles, coral, fish, and underwater statues. English-speaking guides such as Wahyu, Dodo, Ijank, and Andhiie help in the water and record GoPro photos and videos. Three- and four-hour options can include Gili Air.

“Amazing activity First of all the communication was very easy and moreover Jacky the manager didn’t hesitate to let us postpone since my husband was sick even if we informed him last minute Lalou is a great guide ! We snorkeled first at statue point, then to the turtles and last to the coral and some turtles. The sites were beautiful and the pictures and videos taken by Lalou turned out well! Going in a private boat is a better experience if you get to do it, compared to a group where you end up mixed at the same spot with other groups and it gets too crowded.”

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6.Ozzy Snorkeling 3 Islands Visit Baby Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 4h 30m · from $12Best value

Spend about four and a half hours on a shared glass-bottom boat from the Ozzy Snorkeling Center, visiting Gili Meno’s underwater statues, Turtle Point, and Blue Coral. Swim, watch marine life from the boat, and stop for lunch at your own cost. English and Indonesian are available.

“Nagyon szép helyeken jártunk!! A check-in feltűnőbben ki lehetne táblázva”

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7.Bali/Nusa Dua: Snorkeling, Glass Boat Ride & Turtle Center

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 29 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $46

Spend about three to six hours snorkeling in calm Nusa Dua waters, riding a glass-bottom boat, and visiting Turtle Island. Guides provide equipment, bottled water, and optional hotel transfers. Expect easy access and family appeal, but basic facilities, possible sea litter, and extra tip requests at the turtle center.

“Fun time for older people with out feeling restricted”

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8.Gili Trawangan : Half Day Snorkeling with Turtle and Statue

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $15

Join Opick Pundung’s four-hour glass-bottom boat trip from Gili Trawangan to Gili Meno’s 48 underwater statues, Turtle Point, and Blue Coral. Snorkeling gear, crew, and return transport are included. Expect shared stops, paid lunch, and possible crowding at the statue site.

“Average. Didn’t see any turtles. The guides weren’t very informative or helpful in finding the sea life. Lunch stop was one option only.”

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9.Gili T Island: Gili Snorkeling Day Trip Swim With Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Meet the English-speaking crew near Kayu Cafe, choose your fins, and board a glass-bottom boat from Gili Trawangan. Snorkel around three Gili islands, look for turtles and sculptures, then enjoy free time on Gili Meno and Gili Air. A Deluxe package adds GoPro rental.

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10.From Gili Air : 3 Islands Snorkeling Trip with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $14

Join an English-speaking guide from Sasak Water Sport for a four-hour glass-bottom boat trip around Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan. You’ll snorkel above coral, look for turtles, visit the famous underwater statues, and stop for lunch at your own cost.

“le cadre est magnifique mais l’organisation bof et c’est juste pour brasser de l’argent on était tous serré sur le bateau… ça vaux beaucoup plus le coup de prendre sur place car c’est moins cher avec un private boat faite moi confiance”

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11.3 islands snorkeling & turtle sanctuary Gopro included

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · from $16

You’ll visit three Gili islands on a 3.5 to 4 hour English-guided boat tour, snorkeling at an underwater statue, coral sites, fish gardens, and turtle points. The guide supplies gear, water, and photos, while lunch in Gili Air costs extra. The shared tour starts around 9:30am.

“Lots of people, impossible to sit down because customer management was poor. No visit to the turtle sanctuary and no offer to reschedule for another day.”

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12.Gili Trawangan: Private Snorkeling 4 Spots Turtle with Gopro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $32

Start from Gili Trawangan with a private boat, then visit the Meno Statue, Blue Coral, Turtle Point, and Coral Garden. Guides Jo and Ari can help locate turtles and record GoPro photos. You also get an underwater vespa stop and time on Gili Meno, with lunch at your own cost.

“It was a great experience! Our guides were super nice and friendly. They took us to beautiful spots and took amazing pictures of us. We had the best tour of our lives. We saw so many turtles, corals, and different fishes, and also the statues and ruins of bikes. Don't hesitate and book with them. ❤️”

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13.Snorkeling around 3 island & turtle sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 10 reviews · from $16

Join an English-speaking guide from Gili Trawangan for a four-hour glass-bottom boat trip around Gili Meno and Gili Air. Expect an underwater statue, coral, a possible turtle conservation visit, fish gardens, turtle swimming, and a lunch stop at your own cost.

“In the morning there were a lot of people, you couldn't see anything well, and the guides weren't attentive, the only good point was the food at the restaurant they took us to.”

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