Tanjung Benoa Beach is not far from Nusa Dua. You can enjoy watersports such as windsurfing, parasailing, banana boat, jet ski, snorkeling cruises, submarine and scuba diving. We’re here not for watersport but to visit Turtle Island. We rented a glass bottom boat, and it took about 20 minutes to reach Turtle Island. On the way to Turtle Island, the boat stopped for 5-10 minutes so that we could enjoy the beauty of fishes and corals through glass bottom. The boatman gave us 3 slices of bread to feed the fishes. Thay way, the fishes would gather around our boat.
Welcome to Turtle Island
The turtle below was 70 years old, the biggest and oldest in this pond. Our guide from this island, found him among so many turtles in this pond, held his hand, and handed him to me.
Oh man, this old fella was sooooo heavy.
Turtle Island, Tanjung Benoa, Bali, December 2009 by v1olet
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wow, i could not remember when was the last time i held a turtle, that must be amazing.
that was huge and very old turtle!
have a blessed Sunday. :)
@ betchai : that was the first time I held such a big turtle.
@ cher : you too, have a cheerful Sunday :)
cool turtle. I would love to be there right now.
wow, i hvn’t touched a turtle before.
What a beautiful turtle! Thank you for sharing!
That place sounds like a dream land. The turtle was terrific. Was the one you held the biggest turtle there?? Guess what I am asking is if they keep growing all their lives. What a handsome guy he was.
I have nerver seen such a nice turtle in hand. She looks funny interesting…
Have a nice day
Kvelli
It’s a tough life for a turtle when they just hatched and moving to the sea. I saw their documentary movie before. So many predators waiting for them on their short path to the sea. Great shots v1olet!
Wow, he need some Slim Fast :) I’ve never seen one that big. Love his colors though, pretty cool.
The turtle is amazing, and beautiful too!
It would be an amazing feeling to hold a turtle that big. The biggest one I’ve ever held was only a little bigger than my hand.
thank you all for comments.
@ wenn, kvelli, ratty : The turtle shell is hard, but the neck, hands and legs which are covered with scales, are softer.
@ marg : Yes, the biggest in that pond. Turtle could live for 150 years.
@ vanilla : Man is the meanest and cruelest predator.
@ joanne : He needs some exercise rather than lazily swim around the pond :)
This is an interesting place.
Oh my…so many water activities, love it! That’s one very interesting turtle – the place really lives up to its name. I wish I can visit this place one day. Glad you had fun, VS
Must be a joyful trip to such a wonderful name of an island..The turtle is so huge..
Waaahhhh… complete package for a perfect beach. Really love it.
june, Icy BC, places4holidays : I wish I could take you all there …
Tes : A friend of mine rented a jet ski to Turtle Island. Rather than holding the turtle, she sat on the biggest turtle. That’s cool.