10 Turtle Release Experiences in Mexico Worth Booking

1.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Review of Cozumel’s $65.58 turtle and starfish snorkel tour, with reef stops, ceviche, drinks, cruise-port tips, and honest drawbacks.

“At first I wasn’t sure- we were waiting and people were getting on a boat ahead of us and we were told it wasn’t ours because ‘they paid more for the catamaran’ and the boat picked us up about 40 min late from the time we were given. We were on a speedboat. But then….everything was fabulous! Will and Charlie were amazing- accommodating everyone and helping to point out various Marie life. They explained everything and were very kind. At the area with the turtles, somehow I missed them so Will took me to find one eating so I could enjoy the beauty. I had no idea the rest of…”

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2.4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Review of Cozumel’s 4-hour luxury catamaran snorkel tour, with turtles, El Cielo starfish, ceviche, drinks, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“It was just ok. Hours on a boat for just a very short time at the snorkeling spots, which were very crowded with other boats and groups. I prefer to explore on my own rather than follow a guide. Didn’t even realize we had stopped at the best reef (Palancar) until after we were herded off, and totally missed out on seeing it. Did not see much of anything of note at all snorkeling-wise. The sand bar with the starfish was nice, and the last stop had beautiful water and sting rays like puppies. No turtles at the supposed turtle sanctuary. The staff wasn’t particularly friendly until the end when…”

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3.Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 455 reviews · from $52

Swim with turtles, stingrays, and starfish at Cozumel’s El Cielo and Turtle Bay on a practical four-hour snorkeling tour.

“Carlos the guide was very good and. made us feel very safe first time snorkeling .His first week working there, well he was excellent. thanks Carlos 🙂 pity we didn't see the turtle's but we was two shark's and lots of beautiful fi jenny &Martin from England sh 🦈🐟🐠🐬🪼🦂”

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4.Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 251 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Review of Cozumel’s El Cielo snorkel tour, with starfish, stingrays, reefs, turtles, ceviche, pricing, tips, and practical advice.

“Good snorkeling, good guys, ceviche was good, large sting rays seim right up to you on the last spot you stop, pretty cool! They are soft to the touch. A variety of fish, sharks (small ones) star fish, sting rays and sometimes turtles. Boat was smaller but adequate. Thank you cCaptain and Simon”

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5.Turtle Release Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Release a baby sea turtle at sunset near Puerto Escondido, learn about conservation, and enjoy hotel transport for $40.

“A bit rushed - we didn’t seem to get the same tour/explanation in the nursery as the group before so ours felt quite rushed. Think this was as our taxi driver was late. Turtle releasing was a cool experience but would have liked to spend more time learning about the turtles (you just release 1 turtle and that’s it). Glad to support the cause though!”

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6.Los Cabos turtle release conservation program

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Review the Los Cabos turtle release tour, including its sunset release, conservation work, transport, price, timing, and cancellation risks.

“This was an amazing experience. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely worth the money !”

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7.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Snorkel with turtles, explore Cozumel reefs and El Cielo, then enjoy ceviche and drinks among stingrays for $64.

“Lovely guides, felt safe, food and drinks generous and lovely. Swam with turtles :-) highly recommend”

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8.Sea Turtle Release – A Puerto Vallarta Conservation Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Release baby sea turtles at sunset in Puerto Vallarta, learn from biologists, and support hands-on conservation during this moving two-hour outing.

“great intro and information presented before the walk and release. well organized and such a wonderful experience!”

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9.Cabo Turtle Release

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Release Olive Ridley hatchlings at sunset near Cabo, learn from marine biologists, and enjoy a family-friendly conservation outing.

“This is a once in a lifetime experience!! How many people can say they have release baby turtles? We released 177 baby turtles and it was AMAZING!! Sylvia was our guide and she did an excellent job explaining the importance of what they do to help make sure these turtles don’t become in danger species. I would do it a million times over.”

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10.Baby Turtle Release in Conservation Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $40

Release baby olive ridley turtles at sunset in Puerto Vallarta, learn about conservation, and enjoy a moving 2.5-hour beach experience.

“We enjoyed the educational aspect of the tour and learned a lot. It would be nice if it’s doable to be able to get some pictures with our baby turtles. However, our guide Eddie was phenomenal and the baby turtles of course are adorable. I appreciate all the hard work the turtle rescue does!”

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