The 4 Best Private Snorkeling Charters in Playa del Carmen

1.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Meet Darwin or Marlene at Playa Akumal for a private, open-ocean snorkel in the official CONANP circuit. You’ll wear a life jacket and supplied gear, swim about 1 kilometer, and have a guaranteed chance to see green turtles, with fish, rays, and other sea life possible. Transportation, parking, food, and drinks are extra.

“It was SO COOL to see the underwater world! Its hard to even put it into words. Darwin was great, and we saw a bunch of turtles, fish, and even a cannon! Highly recommend!”

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2.Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $279

Start early with a private pickup, enter Tulum before the crowds, and explore with guides such as Alex, Arturo, Joshua, or Dulce. Choose an open-air, lily-pad, or cave cenote, eat an à la carte Mexican lunch, then snorkel from shore with turtles, rays, and tropical fish at Akumal.

“It was an amazing day and our guide Joshua was excellent! He was friendly and knowledgable and really made the day! The trip to the ruins was a learning experience. The cenote was super cool (we did the cave one). Lunch at the local restaurant was delicious. Of course my favorite part was swimming with sea turtles at Akumal! We saw 4 different turtles, a stingray and lots of fish. The transportation was comfortable and super convenient picking us up right at our hotel. Overall it was a five star day, and I would highly recommend it!”

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3.4 hours snorkel & beach tour – Private Yacht 47 ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,299 per boat (seats 15)

You’ll meet the Playacht crew at Puerto Aventuras for a four-hour private yacht outing. Depending on sea conditions and your group’s wishes, sail to a reef and nearby cenote or a calm south-coast cove. Snorkeling gear, paddleboard, fishing poles, lunch, and an open bar are included. Crew members may include Francisco, Valeria, Lester, Daniel, Victor, or Alex.

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4.Private Escape: Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $800

Leave Playa del Carmen early for a private speedboat, a 40-minute guided snorkel at the Mesoamerican Reef, and an eco-tour of protected Isla Contoy. Enjoy a Caribbean lunch, beach time, drinks, and one hour on Isla Mujeres. Guides such as Susana, Fernando, Stefy, and Diego have received special praise for their energy and clear guidance.

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