Seasonal· Montserrat· Leeward Islands
Montserrat Turtle Season
16° 45.8′ N · 62° 13.4′ W · approximate
From May to December green, leatherback and hawksbill turtles haul up to nest on Montserrat's west-coast beaches, and turtles are common on dives and snorkels.
Practical
Marker placed at Woodlands Beach. Nesting beaches: Isles Bay, Old Road Bay, Lime Kiln Bay, Woodlands and Bunkum Bay. Watch with a certified guide (John Jeffers +1 664 496 3886; Scriber's Adventure Tours +1 664 492 2943; Fish 'n Fins +1 664 392 9255). Red or amber light only, no flash, no fires, keep your distance, never touch turtles or eggs; watch for turtles when running the dinghy.
Best for
Night turtle walks and turtle dives
Season
May–Dec