Akumal Beach Snorkeling Tour with Turtles - Half-Day

Turtles in the shallows, snorkeling gear on your back, an expert guide beside you

Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach on a half-day activity from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, with hotel pickup, all snorkeling equipment, an aquatic guide fluent in English or Spanish, and 2 hours of free time on the beach afterward. The marine tax for turtle protection (MXN 400 per person) is paid on the day of travel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Swim and relax at Akumal Beach

• Transport from hotel to Akumal Beach
• Snorkel with turtles with guide
• Enjoy snacks and drinks on beach
• Relax or explore Akumal for 2 hours

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel or meeting point in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to Akumal Beach, where the snorkeling begins. The guide leads you into the water with all equipment provided (mask, fins, snorkel), and positions you where sea turtles move through their natural habitat. This is not a boat ride to a distant reef. You're swimming in the shallows where turtles graze and drift, and the guide stays with you the whole time to point out what's moving beneath the surface and answer questions as you float.

After the guided snorkel, there's time for snacks and drinks on the beach, then 2 hours to do whatever the afternoon calls for: swim again, read under a palm, wade in the shallows, or just sit. The return trip to your hotel is included, so the day ends without another negotiation or fare.

What’s included

• Hotel or meeting point pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• snorkeling mask, fins and snorkel.
• aquatic guide fluent in English or Spanish.
• drinks on board (water and soft drinks).
• snacks and drinks on the beach.
• 2 hours of free time to relax or swim at Akumal Beach.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tulum DepartureGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30Hotel pickup is not included

Departure from Playa del CarmenGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Includes pickup from your hotel

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 22

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Tenoch Tours Riviera Maya

Is this one for you?You'll stay in the shallows where turtles naturally feed rather than heading to deeper reef areas, and the 2-hour beach time afterward lets you decide how to spend the rest of your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I snorkel with turtles if I've never done it before?

Yes. Akumal Beach snorkeling is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the aquatic guide stays with you throughout. The water is shallow enough to stand in, and all equipment is provided and fitted before you enter the water.

What's included in the snorkeling equipment?

Mask, fins and snorkel are all provided. The guide will fit them to you before you get in the water, and you wear them for the entire guided snorkel activity.

Is there a minimum age for this activity?

Children are welcome from age 4 and up. They snorkel with the same equipment and guidance as adults, staying close to the guide in the shallow water.

What happens if I want to stay longer at Akumal Beach?

The tour includes 2 hours of free time on the beach after the guided snorkel and refreshments. You can use that time to swim, relax, or explore the beach at your own pace before the return trip to your hotel.

Do I need to pay anything extra on the day of the tour?

Yes. A marine tax of MXN 400 per person (for the turtle protection program) is paid on the day you travel, not included in the tour price.

Which departure point should I choose? Tulum or Playa del Carmen?

Choose based on where you're staying. Both options include hotel pickup from your accommodation, so select the town closest to your hotel.