Sea Turtle Season in the Florida Keys
Summer is nesting season — here's how to watch responsibly.
Each summer, sea turtles return to the Florida Keys to nest, and the waters around Key Largo come alive with one of nature's great traditions. On a private eco tour or a snorkel sail, a turtle sighting is always a thrill.
Who you might meet
- Green turtles — grazers of the seagrass flats, often seen mid-bay.
- Loggerheads — big-headed and powerful, the most common nesters here.
- Hawksbills — reef-lovers with a striking patterned shell.
Watching the right way
Sea turtles are protected, and that protection is part of why they're still here. We keep a respectful distance, never chase, and never touch. A calm, quiet boat often gets the best sightings anyway — a curious turtle will surface for a breath right alongside you when it doesn't feel threatened.
Catching a glimpse of a turtle gliding over the flats is the kind of moment that turns a vacation into a memory. Summer is your best shot.
Ready to get on the water? Every Caribbean Watersports trip is 100% private and we come to you bayside between MM92 and MM103 in Key Largo. Book online or call (305) 852-4707 — for the ride… worth the drive.
