Category Akumal Turtles & Paradise Reef Snorkeling

Tulum · AKUMAL TURTLES & PARADISE REEF SNORKELING

Top 15 Akumal Turtle & Reef Snorkeling Tours

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Akumal Bay means "place of the turtles", and they graze the seagrass close enough to swim beside all year. Below are the best Akumal turtle and reef snorkeling tours ranked — which include the guide and licence the bay now requires, which add a reef or cenote stop, group sizes, and what each morning in the water costs.

Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Cenote El Sueño: swimming through cave-like spaces

1.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Small-group Tulum ruins, cenote cave swim, Yal Ku snorkeling, and beachside lunch from Playa del Carmen with pickup and gear included.

“Saul was an amazing guide for our group. Lots of fascinating information on Tulum. Kept us moving through the crowds at a good pace and has such a positive personality. The Cenote swim was really cool and our favorite part of this tour. Highly recommend.”

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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Stop 1: Tulum ruins with ocean views and just the right structure

2.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Tulum ruins, turtle snorkeling in Akumal Bay, and a freshwater cenote swim with tacos and hotel pickup for one smooth full day.

“You need to be able to swim and traverse the uneven paths. The ruins have many steps, some of it is ok for a scooter, but walking is involved. At the beach a boat will take you out to a destination and drop you off. A person SHOULD know how to swim even though life jackets are provided. You are not allowed to use fins/flippers. The swimming portion is a smaller group than other companies so you are able to enjoy seeing the turtles w/o fear of being kicked by others. The lunch is very good. It was fresh and delicious for our taste. Sophia and Edgar were excellent hosts.”

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Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure - Yal-Ku Lagoon snorkeling: warm mixed waters and fish you can actually see

3.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Magical cenote cave swim plus Yal-Ku Lagoon snorkeling from the Mayan Riviera, with small-group guides, gear, snacks, and pickup.

“A trip for the history books with Diana guiding us and Lionel driving. Diana shared so much detail about the cenotes and their formation, all while keeping it light and fun. We had a marvelous time swimming and snorkeling with fish in the lagoon. The only feedback I have is that sunscreen was not allowed in the lagoon to protect the fish. If you are sensitive to the sun, bring a rash guard or long sleeve shirt to protect yourself.”

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Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch - Price and Value: What $189 Really Covers (Plus the One Big Extra Fee)

4.Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Tulum ruins, underground cenote swimming, and Akumal sea turtle snorkeling with lunch at Punta Venado. Pickup and guide included.

“This was an amazing trip; well organized with an excellent tour guide who did all the activities with us. We loved covering all 3 experiences in one day. Only downside is that we were very hungry after 6 hours and felt that a snack after the 1st excursion (that we didn't like) wasn't enough; we would have preferred a sandwich and fruit after the 2nd excursion. Having lunch at the end of the day on the beach was welcomed and delicious!”

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2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum's Reef - Price and the costs that can change the final number

5.2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

Two-hour snorkeling in Tulum National Park with two reef stops, turtles and stingrays, plus boat views of Mayan ruins from the water.

“The crew was fantastic. I'm a weak swimmer and he guided me around with a buoyancy aid, meaning I could enjoy the experience fully. However, it was a very windy/rough day and I do think they should have cancelled the trip (we only went out as it was non-refundable). That's the only reason I've knocked it down a star.”

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Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal

Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal - Canamayte Cenote & Ecopark: swimming in Mariposa waters

6.Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

Guided day trip from Cancun to Tulum ruins, Canamayte cenote swim, and Akumal turtle snorkeling with lockers, vests, and lunch.

“This tour was amazing. Only 4 of us so it felt like a private tour. Mildred and Ricky were great guides. I loved the opportunity to see the cenotes off the beaten path, and the food there was amazing. The sea turtle location was incredibly crowded with other tours and we couldn’t even rent a locker. Mildred had to hunt down a life vest for 2 of us and there was a lot of just wait time. But it was worth it to see and swim with turtles in the wild.”

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Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration

Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration - Private Cenote and Cave Walk Through Limestone Galleries

Tulum: 2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

Tulum: 2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum's Reef - Boat ride from the ruins: the part many people remember

Tulum: Luxury Sail & Snorkel – All Inclusive 34′ Catamaran

Tulum: Luxury Sail & Snorkel – All Inclusive 34' Catamaran - Boarding at Puerto Aventuras Marina: the “private tour” difference

Tulum: Snorkeling and Private Sailing Tour

Tulum: Snorkeling and Private Sailing Tour - The 1 hour 15 minute flow: ruins by sea, then reef time

10.Snorkeling and Private Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Private sail past Tulum ruins and snorkel a quiet reef. Wind-powered catamaran, included gear and snacks, plus clear value tips.

“This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Ivan was very sweet, friendly and helpful. He took us to some very beautiful reefs and he made us feel very comfortable throughout the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and had a great experience. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal

Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal - Private pickup from Puerto Morelos or Cancun (and why it matters)

11.Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

Private cenote snorkeling at Taak Bi Ha plus Akumal Bay turtle snorkeling, with lunch, gear, and round-trip pickup from Riviera Maya.

“The best experience in Mexico! Honestly this tour couldn’t have been better. Johnny was a fantastic guide and the whole day ran so smoothly from start to finish. We travelled to Akumal to see the turtles (we saw so many and our snorkelling guide was great) and then we travelled to a cenote and had it all to ourselves! Overall, couldn’t recommend this trip, or Johnny, more highly- can 100% recommend 😊”

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Snorkeling Adventure Tour Reef & Cenote

Snorkeling Adventure Tour Reef & Cenote - Where You Meet and How the Timing Fits a Tulum Day

12.Snorkeling Adventure Tour Reef & Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $230

Reef snorkeling plus cenotes in Tulum. Small group, guided gear, lunch included, and Sac Actun cave-style swims with safety lifejackets.

“My wife and I had an incredible time taking a tour with this company. Our tour guide was out of this world awesome! It was a super personal tour. We spent the entire day just my wife, me, and our tour guide. The food that was included was incredibly delicious and the scenes were beautiful. The best part of the entire trip was Jose. He was very informative and a true gentleman. I highly recommend this tour to any one wanting to have an amazing time. Even more so, I recommend taking this tour with Jose. The trip was breathe taking but he made it an experience we will never…”

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Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum - SUP lessons that fit true beginners

13.Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125

Quiet 8am small-group SUP and snorkeling at Casa Cenote in Tulum, with gear, taco lunch, and transport from town.

“We went during the tail end of rainy season but it was fantastic! Mauricio was so knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions and do what worked for us. At no point did we feel pressured to do any activity we weren’t comfortable with. The taco spot he took us too was amazing also! Highly recommend. It was both of our first times paddle boarding and we both learned a lot!”

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Tulum: Private Snorkel and Sailing Experience

Tulum: Private Snorkel and Sailing Experience - Sailing near the Tulum ruins: Rare angles and real photo time

14.Private Snorkel and Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $80

Private sailing and snorkeling near Tulum ruins, with reef sightings, up-close Castle views, and a snack back at Pocna.

“Great tour with Andres! We went straight out to snorkel and Andres made sure we were away from the crowds from other tours; our private reef! Then on to see the Tulum ruins. Great tour, great guide and highly recommend this tour over the many power boats up the beach.”

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Tulum Area Experiences Guided 2 Tank Scuba Dive Casa Cenote & Barrier Reef-Lunch

Tulum Area Experiences Guided 2 Tank Scuba Dive Casa Cenote & Barrier Reef-Lunch - Traditional Mayan lunch with cochinita: the break you’ll be glad you planned for

15.Tulum Area Experiences Guided 2 Tank Scuba Dive Casa Cenote & Barrier Reef-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $209

Scuba tank time at Casa Cenote and Tulum’s barrier reef, plus a Mayan lunch and free pickup. Small group up to 12.

“Overall great diving experience! Johannes was very knowledgable about the area and instructing us how to dive. He went through all the safety checks in front of us and showed us how to use the equipment throughly. Since the ocean Read more”

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