149 Turtle Captions for Instagram (Quotes, Puns, & More)

It’s not everyday you get to swim and take pictures with turtles. So to commemorate such a rare occasion, you need the perfect captions to go along with them!

Below are 149 fantastic, done-for-you captions that go well with pictures of turtles on social media.

General Turtle Captions

1. Sea turtles and salty vibes. Today was a good day.
2. If you’ve never swam with a turtle, you’re missing out big time.
3. Got to glide alongside these old souls today.
4. Checked “swim with sea turtles” off the bucket list!
5. Nature’s chill mode: swimming with these gentle giants.
6. Turtles might be slow on land, but underwater? They’ve got moves!
7. Sea turtles are the real MVPs of the ocean.
8. Made some new friends today. They’re a bit on the quiet side though.
9. Today’s agenda: catching currents with the locals.
10. Finding Nemo? Nah, I was too busy swimming with his friends.
11. Sharing waves with sea turtles = day made.
12. Turns out, turtles are the best swimming buddies.
13. Getting schooled by turtles on how to glide gracefully.
14. Floating free with my turtle pals.
15. In the grand ocean, found myself a turtle-y awesome friend.
16. Swimming lessons from the OGs of the sea.
17. Turtles: Making every swim a serene one since forever.
18. Days like these make me wonder why I ever step out of the water.
19. Not all encounters are fleeting; some swim by your side.
20. So, I met this cool turtle today, and we’re basically besties now.
21. Slow and steady isn’t just a race strategy; it’s a way of life down here.
22. Moments like these remind me of the beauty our oceans hold.
23. Gotta say, today was turtle-y amazing!
24. Making ripples and memories with sea turtles.
25. Swimming goals: be as cool and graceful as a sea turtle.
26. Spent the day gliding with the ageless wonders of the sea.
27. Chasing horizons and swimming with ancient mariners.
28. Swaying with the currents and the turtles leading the way.
29. Got to meet the oldest inhabitants of the sea today.
30. Turtles remind me to take life one swim at a time.
31. Just when I thought the ocean couldn’t get more magical, I met them.
32. Today’s mantra: Float with the turtles and go with the flow.
33. Making waves and memories, one turtle at a time.
34. Not every day you get to share your swim with a legend.
35. Took a leap into the blue and found the best kind of company.
36. When you’re swimming with turtles, every moment feels timeless.
37. Life’s better when you’re sharing the sea with a turtle.
38. Witnessed the majestic grace of a sea turtle today.
39. A moment with a sea turtle is a moment I’ll never forget.
40. Dancing with a turtle beneath the waves. Such a serene experience.
41. Locked eyes with a sea giant today. Feeling humbled.
42. Today, I met an ancient mariner of the deep. Pure magic.
43. This shelled fellow made a guest appearance on my snorkel adventure!
44. Diving deep and found a friend in the form of a sea turtle.
45. Rendezvous with a sea turtle. Another check on the bucket list.
46. Gentle glides with a sea turtle – what an unexpected delight!
47. Amidst the coral and the blue, a sea turtle came into view.
48. Today’s highlight: an unexpected encounter with a traveling turtle.
49. Their journey spans oceans, and today, our paths crossed.
50. Met a sea turtle on today’s dive. The ocean sure knows how to surprise.
51. Sun, sea, sand, and a surprise turtle sighting!
52. When you’re diving and nature presents you with a gift.
53. Today, the ocean shared with me a glimpse of its wonders.
54. Slow swims with a shelled friend. The best kind of day.
55. Making friends underwater – a turtle-ly amazing experience.
56. Today was magical, all thanks to an encounter with a sea turtle.
57. A dance with a turtle beneath the shimmering sea.
58. I met an old soul of the sea today. Truly unforgettable.
59. Exploring the deep blue, and guess who I bumped into?
60. A day at the beach, and a surprise encounter with a wanderer of the waves.
61. The ocean’s stories are best told through its inhabitants.
62. Today, I was reminded of the beauty that lies beneath the waves.
63. A slow-paced ballet in the blue. What an honor to watch.
64. Today’s dive brought an unexpected friend into the frame.
65. Just when I thought the day couldn’t get any better, along came a sea turtle.
66. The calm of the ocean, and a visit from one of its oldest residents.
67. The ocean has many stories, and today, a sea turtle told me one.
68. A day in the water and a beautiful surprise by nature.
69. The sea’s wisdom shines through the eyes of a sea turtle. Today, I saw it.

Poetic Turtle Captions

1. Sun, sea, and a little turtle spree! 
2. Met this shelled beauty during my ocean dive today. Pure magic!
3. Nothing quite says serenity like watching turtles glide effortlessly.
4. Dancing with the turtles today. Mother Nature, you amaze me!
5. Dreams came true today; swam alongside these ancient mariners.
6. Just hanging with the oldest (and cutest) locals of the beach.
7. Whispers of the ocean, tales of the turtles. Today was unforgettable.
8. Befriending these ancient creatures felt like stepping into a fairy tale.
9. Oh, the tales these sea nomads could tell!
10. Dive deep, and you just might meet some oceanic royalty.
11. The elegance of these creatures left me utterly spellbound.
12. Nature’s slow-motion ballet unfolded before me.
13. Drifted along with these wise old souls today. Such an honor!
14. Today’s muse: the majestic sea turtle, gliding through blue.
15. Ocean therapy today came with a side of turtle magic.
16. Floating alongside these ancient travelers. Heart = full.
17. Met some enchanting locals during my sea escape today!
18. The sea whispered secrets, but the turtles? They shared legends.
19. When grace meets the ocean, you get sea turtles.
20. Sharing waves and whispers with these beautiful beings.
21. Had a heart-to-heart with Mother Nature’s very own masterpiece today.
22. These little guys make every wave worth riding.
23. Turtles, the ancient mariners, guiding my sea-soaked dreams.
24. Every ripple tells a tale; today, the turtles were my storytellers.
25. Adrift in the blue, captivated by the grace of these beauties.
26. Beneath the waves, where magic meets reality.
27. Got to dance with the ocean’s most graceful inhabitants today.
28. The gentle grace of turtles is nature’s own poetry.
29. Met these ageless beauties; felt like I touched a piece of history.
30. Serenity? It’s swimming alongside these oceanic wonders.
31. Time stood still, and I swam with the timeless.
32. Riding the currents with the sea’s age-old travelers.
33. The ocean sang, but the turtles? They narrated stories.
34. Stumbled upon nature’s treasure trove today.
35. Turtles’ slow dance under the waves made my heart skip a beat.
36. Delightful day diving with the true jewels of the deep.
37. The tranquility of floating with turtles is simply unmatched.
38. Basking in the beauty of nature’s slow-paced marvels.
39. Sun-kissed and sea-blessed, especially by these gentle giants.
40. Ever swam with an age-old legend? Today, I did.
41. Amongst the blue, found solace with these silent wanderers.
42. Turtles: The serene sages of the salty depths.
43. Daydreaming in real life with the ocean’s graceful ballerinas.
44. Caught in the spellbinding dance of the turtles today.
45. Journeying through the deep, these wise souls were my compass.
46. Mesmerized by the gentle ballet of the ocean’s old souls.
47. Waves, whispers, and wonders – all thanks to these turtles.
48. Let the sea set you free, especially with these graceful guides.
49. Time with turtles is time well spent, always.
50. Chasing sunbeams and swimming dreams in turtle territory.

Funny Turtle Captions

1. Slow and steady wins the race, but also enjoys the scenery!
2. Met this dude today. He’s pretty shell-shocked by fame.
3. Why did the turtle refuse to play poker? Too much shellfish behavior.
4. When life gets tough, be like a turtle: retreat into your safe space and stay there.
5. Asked this turtle for life advice. He said, “Just keep turtling!”
6. Ever seen a turtle in a hurry? Me neither.
7. This turtle’s favorite hobby? Shellfies!
8. Tried racing a turtle today. He was actually really fast after he took off his shell.
9. Confession: I like turtles.
10. I once heard a turtle joke. It was turtley hilarious!
11. Turtles: Nature’s reminder that you can retreat inside yourself when you’re scared.
12. This turtle’s got more chill in one flipper than I do in my whole body.
13. Asked a turtle the secret to longevity. His answer? “Stay hydrated and mind your own business!”
14. This turtle just told me he’s on a “sea-food diet.” He sees food, he eats it.
15. I think he’s a shell of a good guy. Don’t you?
16. “I’m not slow, I’m just enjoying life on turtle time!”
17. “No rush,” said every turtle ever.
18. In a world full of hares, dare to be a turtle.
19. Ever seen a turtle rush hour? It’s pretty laid back.
20. Just a turtle living in the moment, and that moment’s lasted five hours.
21. Shell yeah!
22. He’s not lazy; he’s just on turtle time.
23. Turtles: Proof that evolution appreciates a good nap.
24. This dude’s been rocking the camouflage trend for ages!
25. Found the true master of “Keep Calm and Carry On.”
26. Turtles have the best home security.
27. “Rush? Never heard of it,” says my new turtle pal.
28. Confession: This turtle’s pace is still faster than my Monday morning.
29. Breaking: Local turtle claims lettuce is the secret to a long, chill life.
30. If you’re feeling slow today, just remember: Turtles have been rocking that speed for eons and look how cool they are!