Playa Del Carmen

15 Best Akumal Sea Turtle Tours

Akumal’s seagrass bay feeds wild green turtles year round, and you snorkel beside them in chest-deep water. Before ten in the morning the bay belongs to the turtles; after that, to the crowds.

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

Explore Cancun’s best with this half-day tour combining sea turtle snorkeling at Akumal and a stunning cenote swim, guided by friendly experts.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great experience. Nicolas was a great guide. Everything ran very smoothly. The turtles were amazing and the cenote stunning. It’s worth it to bring your own camera because in the cenote the photographer is not joining the group.”

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

Experience stunning cenotes, snorkeling with sea turtles, and beachside lunch on this well-reviewed Playa del Carmen tour, perfect for water lovers and nature fans.

“An unforgettable cenote swim experience! AK was fun, knowledgeable, and professional as he guided us safely through the underground cave around stalactites and stalagmites. Snacks and water were much appreciated. Snorkeling off shore from a boat to the beach was a guided adventure looking for…”

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3.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

Discover Tulum’s ancient ruins, swim in a cenote, and snorkel with sea turtles on this all-in-one guided tour from Playa del Carmen, offering authentic experiences and great value.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour with an excellent guide. Jar was very helpful and had a great personality. We really enjoyed swimming in the cenote cave and walking around the Tullum ruins.”

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4.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

Discover the best of Playa del Carmen with this private tour combining Tulum ruins, snorkeling with turtles at Akumal, and swimming in a stunning cenote—all in one day.

★ 5.0

“Great Tour all around! Carlos guided us through the Tulum ruins and taught us alot about the architecture of the buildings, the symbolism of the carvings and what the mayan people valued. We saw several sea turtles while snorkeling and both Carlos and Salma helped…”

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5.Swim with sea turtles

Experience snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay on a private, guided tour. All gear included, ideal for families and wildlife lovers seeking authentic encounters.

★ 4.5

“Fun, you cannot wear sunscreen so be prepared. The turtles are chill, there were not a lot but its ok we still got to see what we wanted.”

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6.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

Discover the ultimate private snorkeling tour in Playa del Carmen, featuring guaranteed turtle sightings, stunning cenotes, and personalized guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“This tour was full of incredible memories from start to finish. Rachelle was the very best guide and we loved the photos that Luisa took for us. Everyone went above and beyond to make it a great experience. The food was amazing and rachelle was…”

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7.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

Experience personalized snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay, guided by certified experts. Perfect for families and confident swimmers seeking an authentic encounter.

★ 5.0

“We were lucky to find this private tour after a last minute cancelation during our recent trip. Due to wind many other tours were being canceled and we really wanted to get in the water. We are so happy our other plans were canceled and…”

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

Discover the best of Tulum with this private tour featuring Mayan ruins, snorkeling with sea turtles, and a cenote swim, all with personalized guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Our daughter was a little scared when first getting into the cenote. Juan was so kind and great with kids!”

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10.Swim with Turtles in Akumal + GoPro Photo Session

Experience swimming with sea turtles in Akumal, guided by pros, with a GoPro photo session, all for around $50. Enjoy marine wildlife in a protected area.

“10/10 experience. Our Guide Fernando was very professional and helpful. We felt very secure and comfortable with him. We saw many turtles and stunning fish. The equipment is very hygienic. Parking is an extra 200 Pesos. Make sure to stay the whole day at this…”

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11.Tour to Tulum and cenote with swimming with turtles from Riviera Maya

Explore Tulum's ancient ruins, swim in stunning cenotes, and get close to sea turtles in Akumal with this full-day tour from Riviera Maya for only $99.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful experience, I recommend without hesitation everything was perfect Recommendation, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, water shoe, jersey and towel of course. An experience we will never forget thank you ❤️Auto-translated”

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12.Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles

Experience snorkeling with green sea turtles in Akumal. Small groups, expert guides, and free photos make this an authentic and affordable adventure.

★ 5.0

“Melqui, our tour guide, was incredible! I guess this trip depends on the weather and luck. We were a group of 5 and booked for 8:30. Saw about 5-6 turtles and a sting ray. It was an ideal time because there was not as much…”

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13.Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

Discover Tulum's ruins, snorkel with turtles at Akumal, and explore a cenote on this private, customizable tour from Playa del Carmen for an authentic experience.

“The day is yours to spend time as you wish. Our tour operator Ivan was amazing. He kept our family laughing. We enjoyed his professionalism, kindness, patience (to one in our group that needed assistance) and his all around friendliness. He made our day fabulous!”

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14.Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles

Discover the best of Riviera Maya with this half-day tour: swim in a stunning cenote and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach, guided by friendly experts.

★ 5.0

“I was looking for a quick, half day excursion as my vacation was a short one. I was picked up at my hotel (Bespoke) and went to swim with the turtles and stingrays. This was a tourist visit and looked as such. A lot of…”

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15.Akumal Monkey Sanctuary

Visit the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary in Playa del Carmen with a 3-hour tour for a close-up look at rescued primates, conservation efforts, and more.

★ 4.5

“The guide was fun and the experience was worth it. We loved the monkey photo opportunity at the end.”

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More Akumal Sea Turtle Tours

4.5Off Road ATV Tour at the Akumal Monkey Rescued Animals Sanctuary4 hours (approx.)$159.00 5.0Full day tour to Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Sea Turtles Encounter10 to 11 hours (approx.)$131.43 5.0Swim with akumal turtles1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$37.00 4.5Half Day Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel with Turtles Experience4 hours (approx.)$89.61 5.0Private Tulum mayan ruins & Snorkel with Turtles in Akumal Adventure6 hours (approx.)$337.50 4.5Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera Maya4 to 5 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Turtle Encounter Private Tour Swim with Sea Turtles & Cenote5 to 6 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0Private Intimate and Responsible Experience with Turtles2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$95.00 5.0ROUNDTRIP Private Transfer Cancun -Tulum/Akumal /Hilton 1-8 pax1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$291.00 5.0VIP Cenotes & Turtles Private Tour5 hours (approx.)$215.00 5.0VIP Tulum & Turtles Private Tour4 hours (approx.)$205.00 5.0“Private Snorkeling with Turtles EN Akumal + Photos Included”1 hour (approx.)$44.55 5.0Departure from Akumal to Cancun International Airport. Private Service2 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0One Way Transportation Cancun (NOT AIRPORT) – Akumal / Tulum1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$144.00 5.0Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave9 to 10 hours (approx.)$746.71 5.0Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal3 hours (approx.)$245.00 4.5Akumal Turtles Snorkeling and GoPro pictures1 hour (approx.)$36.80 5.0Private Turtles Express1 hour (approx.)$295.00 5.0Private Akumal & Cenotes tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$242.00 5.0Akumal turtles sanctuary and go pro photos1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$40.00 5.0Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal3 to 5 hours (approx.)$330.00 5.0Akumal Bay snorkeling, plus 3 cenotes and great food5 to 6 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0TULUM, CENOTE, MYSTIKA MUSEUM, TURTLES SNORKELING (Private)5 to 6 hours (approx.)$260.00 5.0Turtle Snorkeling Jungle Adventure + Zipline and Rappel in Cenote6 hours (approx.)$119.00