Anyone been to Trinidad to see the leatherback turtles?

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There are no good snorkeling in Trinidad you can hardly find a good beach there,leather backs are endanger speices you stand a better chance going to Barbados.I been to Trinidad thinking i can do some watersport and snorkeling i was very dissapointed the water is quite murkey and i had to drive miles in a taxi to get to a beach i was staying in Port of Spain i will never go back never.

You can also do the same type of turtle-watching tour in Grenada. The tours are overseen and led by Ocean Spirits, a non-profit eco organization on the island. I believe turtle watching season starts around April and lasts thru mid-June. Grenada is a lovely island, good local food, and the friendliest people we've met in our travels.

The downside is there is not great snorkeling on the island.

Thanks for the info on Trinidad, mrknowall, sorry you had a negative experience. Thanks for the name of the non-profit eco org. Ocean Spirits, mymoosie, and the input on Grenada. I'll check them out!
Sally in Seattle

Hi Sally,

I hesitate to post as I haven't been to Trinidad for over 20 years but I did spent a couple of weeks working there and staying with a Trinidadian. Locals suggested that it was best to go to Tobago for snorkeling.

San Souci beach was good for surfing and Matura bay that's the area where the turtles are but the water is too choppy for snorkeling generally.

My main impressions of Trinidad were the abundance of flora and fauna on land (tons of birds!), the great food and a trip I took 'down the islands'to some stunning caves.

While researching for an upcoming trip (I'm into turtles too!) I came across some info that might help you.
Check out Nature Seekers for turtle tours (conservation) or Earthwatch
www.natureseekers.org
www.earthwatch.org

Lovely sites, sassy_cat! I am going out of town but will do my research when I get back.
Sally in Seattle

Hi Sally, Having been to Trinidad & Tobago many times, I can tell you that Tobago is the place to go to see turtles. In fact, Turtle Beach has official tours that you'd probably enjoy. I agree with some of the respondents that Trinidad can get a little crazy and unpleasant (I avoid it whenever possible)...but Tobago has a much slower pace, is much friendlier and has some great hotels and restaurants. Hope that helps/ Dennis in Coeur d'Alene.