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

“Our tour guide, Daniel San Francisco, and photographer Maxi, were amazing. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited, was very friendly, funny, and easy to get along with. Maxi was very nice, though quiet, but his photography spoke volumes. The photos he showed…”

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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.

“The can that we were travelling in broke down twice on the way there. The driver (Ricardo) and the guide ( Henry ) were very good. If you have a moustache beware your snorkeling mask may not fit. Consequently the snorkeling part was a bust…”

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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

“The Mayan ruins was HOT, please be prepared for ultimate heat, everyone on our tour was struggling. Pablo and Tom Cruise our guide and driver were amazing! Pablo was so passionate and thoughtful. He really made the tour, wish he had taken us to the…”

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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

“I cannot do justice to how well thought out, efficient, or enjoyable this trip was. The tour itself and our wonderful guide Claudia deserve 6 stars, not 5. It is so well planned you can’t believe all the incredible things you can fit into one…”

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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

“Our snorkeling tour with Angel was absolutely incredible! They were very flexible when we needed to change the time, which was much appreciated. It ended up being just myself and my partner on the tour, which was a major plus! It felt so private and…”

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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 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

“Arturo our tour guide and Enrique our Driver were great!! Very informative, helped to guide us along our day, and everything was smooth and very well structured!! It Was a fabulous day with the family.”

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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.

“This was great. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. My son was uncomfortable wearing snorkel equipment and our guide was patient and supportive with him as he tried to get him more comfortable and eventually wound up pulling him along on a flotation device.…”

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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

“It was a great experience and I liked the option that photos were free since everyone else is charging ridiculous amounts of money.”

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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

“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

“The guide Atziri was very professional, she knows several languages perfectly. The animal interactions were amazing and these were done in a responsible way.”

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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