Turtle Town is located on the south coast of Maui island and is a beautiful snorkel site and sanctuary for the Hawaiian green sea turtle. These sociable shelled swimmers can be found together in huge numbers roaming around underwater passing the coral reefs and networking with a wide variety of colourful tropical marine life. Because of a series of a series of underwater lava formations caused by the eruptions of submarine volcanoes, the Hawaiian underwater world is a stunning site.
Maldives
The crystal clear waters of the Maldives are not only perfect for a snorkel session or deep sea dive but also for spotting a bale of turtles – no less than five out of the seven sea turtle species.
The small beach town of Akumal, located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, is considered a place that offers tropical therapy for the soul. Akumal actually translates as ‘place of the turtles’ in the Mayan language and the place certainly lives up to its name.. During the month of May through to October, green sea turtles lay their eggs in the sand and once the babies have hatched they make their own way to the sea. This site is quite extraordinary to see, but if you don’t get the chance to witness it, get your snorkel on and swim for a spot of turtle watching. It’s likely they’ll be found casually grazing on the ocean floor or gliding up to the surface flapping their flippers at passersby and onlookers before diving down to the depths of the ocean floor.