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ArubaBound001 · 01-13-2010, 05:56 PM

Wondering if anyone can tell me the best time and place to see turtles while snorkeling. We prefer venturing out on our own vs group tours. Thanks.

sunnysmiles · 01-13-2010, 11:22 PM

I'd be interested knowing as well.
We'll be snorkeling at Baby Beach but if we have to go to another beach as well, I wouldn't be disappointed.

Sunny Beaches · 01-13-2010, 11:45 PM

I don't recall ever seeing one, other than in the morning, that is from 25+ yrs. of snorkeling, from all through the Caribbean, Mexican Coast, Tahitian waters, Belize, Hawaii, to New Zealand.

Chadd · 01-14-2010, 05:27 AM

Malmok, Arashi, Boca Catalina area from the people I've talked to. I've only seen them twice and once was on a night dive at the Pedernales.

ArubaBound001 · 01-14-2010, 09:28 AM

Thanks everyone. We snorkeled at Boca Catalina last year and really enjoyed it.

mnwild · 01-14-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ArubaBound001

Wondering if anyone can tell me the best time and place to see turtles while snorkeling. We prefer venturing out on our own vs group tours. Thanks.

Hi, we just got back from Aruba on Monday. We snorkeled every day, morning and afternoon. We saw turtles at Catalina Cove 4 days in a row. It was always in the morning, before the tours showed up, between 8 -9:00AM. They were always fairly shallow, feeding on the seaweed that looks like thick crabgrass. There was one turtle in particular that we always saw. We knew it was him because he had a tear in his right rear foot. He was not afraid at all and let us swim with him for 15-30 minutes at a time. It was wonderful! He was also very photogenic - I will attach some pics in a little while. My wife also saw a baby, only 8 or 9 inches long.

mnwild · 01-14-2010, 12:01 PM

Here is our turtle friend....

sunnysmiles · 01-14-2010, 12:26 PM

What kind of camera did you use to get those pictures? Very nice!!!

mnwild · 01-14-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sunnysmiles

What kind of camera did you use to get those pictures? Very nice!!!

It is a Pentax Optio 80W. We also cleaned up the pics in Photoshop, it makes the colors really pop.

Here is a link to the camera...

http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/detail/PTX+17731

ArubaBound001 · 01-14-2010, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the tip, mnwild. We will definitely give Catalina Cove a try.

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sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	I'd be interested knowing as well. We'll be snorkeling at Baby Beach but if we have to go to another beach as well, I wouldn't be disappointed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

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Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	I don't recall ever seeing one, other than in the morning, that is from 25+ yrs. of snorkeling, from all through the Caribbean, Mexican Coast, Tahitian waters, Belize, Hawaii, to New Zealand. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-14-2010, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	Malmok, Arashi, Boca Catalina area from the people I've talked to. I've only seen them twice and once was on a night dive at the Pedernales. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

01-14-2010, 09:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
ArubaBound001 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 37	Thanks everyone. We snorkeled at Boca Catalina last year and really enjoyed it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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mnwild Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 65	Here is our turtle friend.... Attached Thumbnails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-14-2010, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	What kind of camera did you use to get those pictures? Very nice!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

01-14-2010, 01:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
ArubaBound001 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 37	Thanks for the tip, mnwild. We will definitely give Catalina Cove a try. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook