That way we can enjoy them for much longer. Hawaiian people love their turtles, they respect them and they care for them. Yes, they are! Turtles are protected by the state of Hawaii and by federal laws, so if you don’t want to get a fine, please follow the following rules. See our snorkelling guidelines below for an ethical way to snorkel with sea turtles. If they come towards you, it doesn’t give you the right to touch them. Let them be and observe them from a distance. You may find that the larger, older turtles are also less concerned with your presence as they’ve seen plenty of humans in their lifetime and no that we are no longer a threat.īut do not take the risk. We’ve always found that the ones in Hawaii were particularly chilled out whereas ones in other parts of the world were more nervous. It’s more likely that they will swim away unless they feel cornered. Would sea turtles bite? It’s possible, although unlikely. No! They are wild animals and like all wild animals, you should not touch them and you should respect their personal space. After all, they are not at our beck and call! But if you visit one or more of the places in this post, you will very likely spot a turtle or two, maybe more! Can you touch sea turtles in Hawaii? Of course, whether or not you see them on a particular day is often a matter of luck. Can you see sea turtles on the Big Island all year round?Ībsolutely! Sea turtles hang around on the Big Island all year. After the turtles have laid their eggs, the babies will hatch anywhere from 48 to 70 days later. The turtle nesting season is during Hawaii’s summer, from June to October. Turtle nesting sign When is turtle nesting season in Hawaii? Be respectful of these beautiful creatures. Do not disturb them while they are nesting and do not visit after dark. If visit this beach during nesting season, make sure you give them plenty of space. One such beach where they commonly nest is Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. Sea turtles will only nest on sandy beaches. Where do sea turtles nest on the Big Island? Here’s a handy map with all of the spots we’ve mentioned in this article. If you know of any that we’ve missed, please leave us a comment below and we’ll check it out on our next trip. The Big Island is really large and I’m sure there are plenty of other great places to see sea turtles. There you’ll find a narrow gravel road which normally can be driven with a 2WD, except for the last stretch. By taking the public access road between mile markers 82 and 83.Bring plenty of water as it’s approximately a 20 minute walk. Via a trail (dirt road) leaving the parking lot immediately south of mile marker 81.Location: Kiholo Bay is 30 minutes north of Kona on Highway 19 by car. But bring your snorkelling gear just in case. However, sometimes the water is too rough and it’s best to stay onshore.
Depending on the sea conditions, you may also be able to snorkel with the turtles. It’s a bit of a hike to get to this rocky lagoon but it’s worth it. You may even find them basking on the lava rocks, enjoying the sunshine. Kiholo Bay is another spot north of Kailua-Kona where you will likely see sea turtles.
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