Join marine biologists on a guided walk of a protected nesting beach to witness nesting or hatching leatherback sea turtles up close. A once-in-a-lifetime encounter that supports active conservation science.
What to expect
Your biologist guides meet you at dusk and lead a briefing on leatherback biology, nesting cycles, and the threats these ancient mariners face. Using only red-spectrum torches that do not disturb the turtles, you walk a pristine protected beach — one of the Caribbean's most significant leatherback nesting sites. With extraordinary luck (and the right season) you may witness a female hauling ashore, excavating her nest, or a cascade of hatchlings making their first frantic dash to the sea. The guides narrate every moment with quiet expertise, and the profound silence of the beach beneath a canopy of stars makes this a deeply moving experience.
Good to know
Peak nesting season runs March to July; hatching peaks June to August — time your port call accordingly. Tours depart at 7:30 pm; duration approximately 2.5 hours. Silence and no white-light photography strictly enforced. Pre-booking essential; groups limited to 8 persons.