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Cancun: 5-in-1 Snorkeling Tour with Turtles, Shipwreck & Cenote★ 4.60 (1,777) · 2h 30m
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Tulum Ruins & 4 Cenotes Tour: swim Casa Tortuga★ 4.54 (26) · 12h
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Cancun: Akumal Turtle Snorkeling & Cenote Zipline Adventure★ 4.93 (56) · 6h
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Cancun: Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Cenote with Hotel PickupYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Akumal to snorkel with sea turtles in a protected bay, then transferred inland to a cenote where you snorkel through limestone formations and crystalline water. The guide handles all the talking; you handle the swimming. Hotel drop-off happens by early afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see sea turtles in their natural habitat without arranging transport or worrying about timing — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all the logistics, leaving you to focus on the water.
Tulum cenotes and ruins tour: 4 Casa Tortuga poolsThis 12-hour tour from Tulum combines a guided swim through 4 cenotes at Casa Tortuga—two semi-open and two closed—with a walk through the Tulum archaeological site overlooking the Caribbean, a stop at the "Come to Light" sculpture, and a buffet lunch at Nohoch Muul restaurant. Round transport, a certified guide in English or Spanish, and vests are included; children from age 4 are welcome, and the tour stops in Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue for guests staying between Cancun and there.Is it for me?Book this if you want cenotes, Mayan ruins, and contemporary art in one full day with included transport; choose a half-day cenote tour if you prefer a shorter outing or want to focus on just one element.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtle Swim Snorkel Guided TourA full-day guided tour from Tulum through three stops—the Tulum Ruins overlooking the sea, a boat ride and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal, and a swim in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich—with a certified bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch and all equipment included. Hotel pickup is part of the booking, so the day starts without arranging transport.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means the day starts without arranging a car or finding a meeting point—your guide collects you and handles all the driving, so the full itinerary stays intact even if you're staying away from Tulum town or don't have your own transport.
Snorkeling in Akumal with Tulum Ruins & Cenote from CancúnThis 11- to 12-hour guided tour from Cancún visits three sites across the Riviera Maya: the Tulum Ruins perched on the Caribbean coast, a snorkeling boat ride in Akumal to swim alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat, and Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, an underground freshwater sinkhole with limestone formations. The tour includes box breakfast, snorkeling equipment, a bilingual guide, entrance fees, one meal at a restaurant in Akumal, and round-trip transport with a vehicle change at a central meeting point so all participants travel together on the final leg. A Tulum preservation tax of $25 per person is payable locally.Is it for me?Book this if you want three separate experiences—Mayan ruins, sea turtle swimming, and cenote diving—in one day with scheduled pickups handling all the logistics and transitions between sites.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Sea Turtles: guided tour with snorkelA 10-hour guided tour from your hotel combines the Tulum archaeological zone with snorkeling alongside green sea turtles at Akumal and a swim in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. The tour includes hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, breakfast, a restaurant lunch of your choice, snorkel gear and all entrance fees. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you want three stops—Tulum ruins, turtle snorkel, and cenote—on a set schedule; pick a private tour if you need flexibility to linger at one site or skip another.
Swim with Turtles Cancun — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for Swim with Turtles Cancun, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 71. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 1,902 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Swim with Turtles Cancun cost?
Prices start at US$ 71. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Cancun: 5-in-1 Snorkeling Tour with Turtles, Shipwreck & Cenote is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 1,777 reviews.
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