Turtle Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen at a glance
- Our pick: Akumal: Swim with Turtles & GoPro Photos Private Tour, US$ 50 per person (1h, 4.95★ · 309).
- Top rated: Akumal Beach: Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & Divemaster Guide, US$ 61 per person (1h, 4.97★ · 376).
- Best value: Akumal Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & GoPro Photos, US$ 32 per person (1h 10m, 4.86★ · 216).
Price per person across the 34 options priced per person: US$ 32–US$ 375 (median US$ 110). With 100+ reviews: 20 of 37.
Of the 37 options: 37 with live guides in English, 34 with free cancellation, 33 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup, 29 kid-friendly, 19 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Turtle Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen — Akumal, Tulum Ruins and 13 more
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37 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Akumal: Swim with Turtles & GoPro Photos Private Tour Swim with turtles in Akumal Bay, guided by a local expert. Includes GoPro photo session, snorkeling gear, and access to showers and lockers. Private experience. Tue–Sun · 10 start times, 08:30 to 13:30 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.95 (309 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Akumal & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Sea Turtles & Rivers Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal, then swim in a cenote surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites: bilingual guide, gear, transport and lunch included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.85 (2,766 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · PT +4 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Sea Turtles Tour: Snorkel with turtles Guided tour of Tulum Mayan ruins, cenote swim and snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal: round-trip transport, lunch and aquatic guides included. Every day · 07:00, 09:20 and 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.83 (1,388 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Playa del Carmen: Cenote Swim & Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Cenote swim and snorkeling in Akumal with sea turtles, tropical fish, and beachside lunch. Includes transport from Cancun hotels, guide, gear, and snacks. Full day excursion. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.82 (1,433 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Tulum Ruins, Akumal Turtles & Cenote: Private Tour Spend seven hours exploring Tulum's clifftop ruins, snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal, and swimming in a cenote with private transport and a bilingual guide. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.93 (909 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · PT +4 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 375 per person
Playa del Carmen: Swim with Sea Turtles at Akumal Beach Private snorkeling with sea turtles in their natural habitat at Akumal Bay, 2 meters deep. Equipment, insurance, and beach access included. Small groups, sustainable activity. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.63 (454 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Akumal & Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich: Turtle Swim & Cenote Snorkel Half-day Akumal & cenote snorkel tour from Playa del Carmen with wild turtle swim, Nohoch Nah Chich cenote, hotel pickup & snorkeling gear included. Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.52 (258 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Akumal Beach: Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & Divemaster Guide Private snorkeling tour in Akumal Bay with certified divemaster guide. Swim the 1km CONANP circuit with green turtle sightings. Equipment and park access included. Every day · 08:00, 08:45, 10:30 and 11:30 ★ 4.97 (376 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
Akumal Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & GoPro Photos Snorkel with green sea turtles in Akumal's protected habitat. Includes 1.5-hour guided snorkeling, equipment, GoPro photos, small groups. Beach access bracelet extra. Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30 and 13:30 · From age 10 ★ 4.86 (216 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Akumal Private Tour: Turtles & cenote in one half-day Half-day private snorkel tour in Akumal Bay with sea turtle sightings and cenote swim. Includes guide, gear, transport and snacks. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (497 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · PT +4 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 310 per person
Tulum Akumal Cenote Tour: Morning start, three stops, no crowds Half-day private tour from Playa del Carmen: Tulum ruins, cenote snorkel at Taak Bi Ha, turtle swim at Akumal Bay. Includes entry, gear, guide, transport. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (247 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 297 per person
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Akumal Sea Turtles: Swim with turtles Full-day tour from Riviera Maya to Tulum ruins, Mariposa cenote, Akumal bay. Swim with turtles, bilingual guide, hotel pickup, lunch included. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (258 reviews) Duration: 11h 50m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Playa del Carmen: Cenote & Sea Turtles Snorkel Half-Day Swim with sea turtles in Akumal and cenote dive at Nohoch Nah Chich from Playa del Carmen. Includes snorkel gear, guides, transport and water. Half-day tour. Every day · 07:30 and 09:20 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.83 (214 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Akumal private tour: Snorkel with sea turtles from the beach Private snorkeling tour in Akumal with local guide, equipment and beach access included. Small groups, flexible schedules. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:30 to 15:00 ★ 4.70 (125 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel with Turtles: Half-Day Tour Swim and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach on a half-day tour from Playa del Carmen, including hotel pickup and two hours in the water. Every day · 07:00 and 09:20 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.54 (100 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 83 per person
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Tulum Ruins & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Private Guide with Turtles Private tour of Tulum Ruins with certified guide, cenote snorkeling, and swimming with sea turtles in Akumal: pickup from your hotel included. Every day · 7 start times, 06:30 to 09:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 5.00 (291 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 274 per person
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private catamaran with turtles Private catamaran snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen with two reef stops, open bar, ceviche lunch and troll fishing. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.99 (143 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 2,259 per group
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Sea Turtles: Small group snorkel tour Small group tour from Tulum combines three stops: the clifftop Mayan ruins, a jungle cenote swim, and snorkeling with sea turtles at Akumal. Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (120 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Tulum Ruins & Akumal: Private Tour with Turtle Snorkel Feel the sea breeze at Tulum’s clifftop ruins, then snorkel with turtles in Akumal. Private guide, hotel pickup, and snacks included for a relaxed Riviera Maya day. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.89 (120 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · PT +4 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 338 per person
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private catamaran with turtles Private 5-hour catamaran snorkeling from Puerto Aventuras with two reef stops, open bar, and ceviche lunch while your crew handles everything, plus optional troll fishing. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.99 (117 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,479 per group
Turtle Snorkeling in Akumal: Local Guide & Photos Included Snorkel alongside sea turtles in Akumal Bay with a local guide, snorkeling gear and photos included: small groups, one hour in the water, meet at the beach. Tue–Sun · 08:30, 09:30, 10:30 and 11:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.99 (86 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 44 per person
Snorkeling with turtles near Tulum: Three cenotes Snorkel with sea turtles at Tulum's Mayan castle, then explore three cenotes by boat and on foot with certified guides who provide all equipment and hotel pickup. Tue, Thu and Sun · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.73 (81 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · IT +3 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal: Private guide & cenote Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal's protected bay with a private guide, then swim in a cenote and enjoy lunch at a jungle restaurant with hotel pickup. Every day · 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.99 (80 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Private Turtle Snorkel with Marine Biologist in Playa del Carmen Small-group snorkel in Playa del Carmen with a marine biologist guide observing green turtles and learning about ocean ecosystems in their natural habitat. Thu–Sun · 8 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.99 (72 reviews) Duration: 2h 45m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Compare 13 more options for Turtle Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen
From US$ 45 per person · 2 h to 10 h
Riviera Maya: Private Cenotes & Turtle Swim with Ceviche Lunch Swim with turtles in Akumal, plunge into jungle cenotes, and explore underground rivers on a private tour. Includes pickup, snorkeling gear, and fresh ceviche lunch. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (70 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Snorkeling with turtles in Akumal: Cenote swimming included Snorkel with sea turtles in their natural habitat at Akumal, then swim in a cenote with stalactites and stalagmites, guide. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (37 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 245 per person
Snorkeling in Tulum: Ruins, Cenote & Turtles Private snorkeling tour from Tulum with cenote swim, Mayan ruins and optional turtle encounter: guide, transport and water included, five to six hours. Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.82 (33 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 260 per person
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private yacht with sea turtles Private snorkeling yacht from Puerto Aventuras Marina with reef access at In-Ha, sea turtles, ceviche and open bar. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (69 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 1,708 per group
Akumal Beach Snorkeling Tour with Turtles - Half-Day Swim and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach on a half-day trip from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, with transport, gear, a guide and free beach time. Every day · 07:00 and 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 94 per person
Tulum ruins and swim with turtles in Akumal: 10-hour tour Spend 10 hours visiting Tulum's Caribbean cliffside ruins, then snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal bay and swim in a cenote, guide. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 65 ★ 4.75 (12 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Snorkeling in Akumal with sea turtles and sanctuary visit Snorkel with wild sea turtles in Akumal Bay, then meet rescued animals at the sanctuary with a certified guide. Includes equipment and hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.50 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 164 per person
Swim with Turtles in Akumal from Playa del Carmen Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal Bay and swim in the freshwater cove of Yal-Kú with a certified guide leading both stops from Playa del Carmen. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 10–59 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 181 per person
Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal & Cenote Cave Tour Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal Bay, then explore Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich's freshwater cavern with guide and gear included, departing from Playa del Carmen or Tulum. Every day · 07:00 and 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal: Guided Tour Swim with wild sea turtles in Akumal Bay on a guided snorkeling tour: certified instructor, all gear and park entry included, 90 minutes in the water. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 · From age 5 Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal from Riviera Maya Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal reef and coral sanctuary from Riviera Maya hotels with guide, gear and transportation included. Fri and Sun · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Akumal Snorkeling & Cenote Tour: Turtles and Underground Rivers Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal's bay and swim through underground cenote channels with a certified guide. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 79 Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 161 per person
Snorkeling in Akumal from Playa del Carmen: Swim with sea turtles Swim and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Bay, then float through an underground cenote river. Hotel pickup, guide, and gear included from Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 325 per person
The top 12 of 37 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akumal: Swim with Turtles & GoPro Photos Private TourOur pickPrivate | US$ 50 per person | 1h | 4.95★ · 309 | Tue–Sun · 10 start times, 08:30 to 13:30 | English, Spanish, French |
| Akumal Beach: Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & Divemaster GuideTop ratedPrivate | US$ 61 per person | 1h | 4.97★ · 376 | Every day · 08:00, 08:45, 10:30 and 11:30 | English, Spanish |
| Akumal Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & GoPro PhotosBest valueGroup of up to 6 | US$ 32 per person | 1h 10m | 4.86★ · 216 | Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30 and 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Akumal & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Sea Turtles & RiversPickup offered | US$ 99 per person | 5h | 4.85★ · 2,766 | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish +5 |
| Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Sea Turtles Tour: Snorkel with turtlesPickup offered | US$ 109 per person | 9h | 4.83★ · 1,388 | Every day · 07:00, 09:20 and 09:30 | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Playa del Carmen: Cenote Swim & Akumal Sea Turtle SnorkelingPickup offered | US$ 119 per person | 4h 30m | 4.82★ · 1,433 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tulum Ruins, Akumal Turtles & Cenote: Private TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 375 per person | 7h | 4.93★ · 909 | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish +5 |
| Playa del Carmen: Swim with Sea Turtles at Akumal BeachPrivate | US$ 45 per person | 1h 15m | 4.63★ · 454 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Akumal & Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich: Turtle Swim & Cenote SnorkelGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 105 per person | 6h–7h | 4.52★ · 258 | Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Akumal Private Tour: Turtles & cenote in one half-dayPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 310 per person | 5h | 4.94★ · 497 | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish +5 |
| Tulum Akumal Cenote Tour: Morning start, three stops, no crowdsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 297 per person | 5h–7h | 5.00★ · 247 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Akumal Sea Turtles: Swim with turtlesPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 11h 50m | 4.88★ · 258 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Akumal Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & GoPro Photos (US$ 32 per person) · Akumal & Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich: Turtle Swim & Cenote Snorkel (US$ 105 per person) · Snorkeling with turtles near Tulum: Three cenotes (US$ 99 per person)
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