Playa Del Carmen

15 Best Akumal Sea Turtle Tours

The Akumal turtle swims: guided snorkels beside wild green turtles in chest-deep seagrass 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

“We had a great experience. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Seeing the sea turtles and other marine life in as amazing!”

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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

“Pablo was absolutely amazing, accommodating and an all around wonderful person. A great guide, he did a wonderful job keeping us all close together during activities and was very safety oriented during the portions of our trip that involved water. The trip was everything I…”

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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

“The experience exceeded all of my expectations. The ruins and views from the top of the cliffs were stunning; we saw sea turtles and sting rays while snorkeling; and the cave swimming is almost indescribable with its unique beauty - it was a surreal experience.…”

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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

“We had a great time! We saw several sea turtles, several rays, some squids, conches, and all kinds of fish. Basically an aquarium, right there off the beach! Our guide Orlando was great.”

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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

“Our entire team was great, Juan Paplo was our guide. Explained everything well and it wasn’t rushed. Highly recommended.”

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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 had a wonderful experience with our family of four. Marlene was an excellent communicator and she was a great help in giving us instructions to help the taxi find the meeting point. Darwin was a great tour guide. He was kind & funny. He…”

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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

“Our family had a fantastic day visiting the Mayan Ruins, a cenote, lunch and swimming with turtles. Our guide Joshua was very knowledgeable and fun to be around, he really made the whole experience a great one. I would highly recommend this tour to any…”

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9.Cenote Cavern Tour and Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal

Explore four Riviera Maya cenotes and swim with sea turtles on a small-group tour from Playa del Carmen. Discover authentic, scenic, and well-reviewed adventures.

★ 4.5

“We originally had this tour scheduled, but not enough people were going on this so it was canceled the night before. Luckily the tour company contacted me and gave me an alternative tour for that day. We went to a cave cenote and swam with…”

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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.

“Rodrigo was amazing, all my children and wife can swim apart from me, I’ve never been out of my depth before and quite frightened of the sea despite being a 41 year old grown man lol , he was so patient pulling me along on…”

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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

“Great time! Saw so many turtles, the guy who guided us was great! There was only myself and my partner on the trip so turned out great! Would deffo recommend! The go pro photos were such a lovely added extra especially at no extra cost!”

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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.

“Amazing from start to finish! Our tour guide Angel was fantastic! He had excellent knowledge of the Tulum ruins as well as the cenotes. He offered us ice-cold water throughout the trip. We swam with stingrays, turtles, and tons of colorful fish among the coral.…”

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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

“Juan and Cesar were great guides. They were friendly and shared a lot of interesting information. We especially loved the cenotes!!”

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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

“We had a wonderful time at the sanctuary, even though it was HOT!! Our tour guide Angel was GREAT, very knowledgeable about the animals & environment (more than just monkeys reside at this sanctuary). He explaned how the sanctuary was run, how they acquired the…”

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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