The British Virgin Islands are back and the snorkeling is better than ever. The marine environment of the BVI is an underwater paradise for diving and snorkeling on its varied and beautiful reefs. It is very likely you will encounter a turtle on your charter while sailing, snorkeling, or diving. While sailing our beautiful waters, spotting a sea turtle can be a thrilling sight.
While sailing our beautiful waters, spotting a sea turtle can be a thrilling sight. Always have a lookout for a dark spot in the water and then a distinctive head poking out of the water like a periscope. You also might be able to find a sea turtle at one of our many Snorkel and Dive spots. You can swim with them, but please do not touch them!
Turtles swim beneath the water with ease, but being a reptile must surface to breathe at regular intervals. They have evolved a streamlined shell, strong flippers, and salt excreting glands which have helped them adapt well to their marine environment. Making the most of these traits, turtles can migrate great distances, and a turtle that starts its life in Africa may be seen here in the Caribbean.