Where to Go Snorkeling with Turtles in Playa del Carmen: 4 Trips

1.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Join Ocean Tours Mexico for a morning at Akumal Beach, where guides such as Max, Marina, or Daniel may lead you toward sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul, swim in a cave cenote, and enjoy empanadas, transport, gear, and hotel pickup.

“Very nice activity for anyone. Our guide, Max, was very engaging and ensured everyone had an enjoyable time. Great focus on sustainability and environmental protection. Our driver, Arain, and photographer Tef also did a great job to ensure a very successful day!”

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2.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Cancun or Riviera Maya to a limestone cenote near Tulum, then snorkel from a boat toward Akumal Beach among turtles, fish, coral, and perhaps a ray. Guides such as Omar, Iker, Andrea, and Paulina are praised for clear instruction. Lunch, equipment, snacks, and hotel transport are included, but the drive can stretch the day.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Our guide Henry was amazing and our driver Victor was also amazing. Incredible experience definitely rememberable.”

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3.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Best value

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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4.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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