Playa Del Carmen

15 Best Playa del Carmen Snorkeling Tours

The snorkel menu: reef, turtles and cenotes, often all three before sunset. The Riviera Maya’s water clarity makes even first-time snorkelers look competent.

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

“Marina was a great guide. Very friendly and spoke excellent English. Enjoyed the day. Long journey from our hotel though.”

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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.

“It was a great experience! Absolutely beautiful cenote and very awesome experience seeing four turtles and a spotted eagle ray! Great tour guide as well”

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3.Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

Discover the beauty of Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres on this full-day tour with snorkeling, birdwatching, and delicious Mexican cuisine, departing from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels.

★ 5.0

“The two islands were very beautiful, but we thought it was over priced. The tour guides were fun and very kind, but we were disappointed by the time given for the different activities. My fiancé booked this trip because of the snorkeling, but there is…”

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4.Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

Discover the Riviera Maya on a 3-hour catamaran cruise with snorkeling at stunning reefs and relaxing beach access. Perfect for ocean lovers and beginners.

★ 5.0

“The staff was super friendly and energetic. Our tour guide in the water navigated us to some great sea life. Super knowledgeable as well”

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5.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

“Couldn't recommend this more - Darwin and Marlene ensured we had all the instructions beforehand (take a rash vest, no sunscreen etc) and Darwin was there to meet us just before the beach opened at 8am. They’d warned that some taxi drivers try to drop…”

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6.Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya

Discover the best of Riviera Maya with a full-day snorkeling tour exploring cenotes, underground rivers, and ocean inlets, complete with guides, lunch, and transport.

★ 4.5

“Fun experiences with the cenote and cave. It’s so mesmerizing to see what’s under the water in the cave. The guide was ever so helpful as I’m not a swimmer and I was little nervous even with the life jacket on.”

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7.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

“Best thing about the excursion was the company, our guides Artor and Carlos. Super knowledgeable and good with my kiddo, explaining things about the Maya with humor or a way he could understand.”

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8.4 hours snorkel & beach tour – Private Yacht 47 ft

Experience a 4-hour private yacht trip from Playa del Carmen with snorkeling, beach relaxation, and delicious food, perfect for families, friends, or celebrations.

★ 5.0

“We had an incredible time on the boat and can’t say enough good things about the crew. Daniel, Victor, and Alex took such great care of us from start to finish and made the entire day feel relaxed, fun, and effortless. The food was outstanding…”

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10.Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

Experience the best of Playa del Carmen with a full-day tour featuring Tulum ruins, cenote snorkeling, ziplining, and a delicious buffet lunch for $148.90.

★ 4.5

“The Rio Secreto experience was amazing. The caves are stunning and Karina the guide was fantastic. Hated seeing animals being used as tourist fodder in Tulum!!”

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11.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 guide, good tour, we saw many turtles up close! Nice to have the free go pro pictures from the guide”

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12.Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time

Experience Isla Mujeres with a full-day tour including snorkeling, premium drinks, delicious food, and free time—perfect for those seeking fun and authentic Caribbean vibes.

★ 4.5

“Very fun day Crew was so helpful and fun. Highly recommend but you need to be a decent swimmer. Or just go to enjoy the boat ride and don’t snorkel.”

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13.Private Beach Escape! Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling

Experience a private boat trip visiting Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with snorkeling, bird watching, Caribbean lunch, and personalized guides for an authentic Caribbean day.

★ 5.0

“Contoy Island is amazing!!!! In addition, the guides Fernando and Susana did an incredible job with us. Undoubtedly, you need to book with them!!!”

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14.Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

Explore the stunning Cenotes Dos Ojos on a private snorkeling tour with expert guides, Mayan lunch, door-to-door transport, and personalized attention.

★ 5.0

“That was simply an amazing experience, Alex (guide) was awesome , as was our first tour of a Cenote. if you haven’t done this before, you need to put this on your bucket list and make it happen. If you get to Playa, Del, Carmen,…”

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15.3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef

Discover Tulum’s iconic ruins, snorkel vibrant reefs, and explore crystal-clear cenotes on this private 3-in-1 tour designed for authentic, memorable experiences.

★ 5.0

“This private 3-in-1 tour was everything we wanted and more. Our guide (Limbert) exceeded every expectation. He is professionally educated in Mayan history. Which offered us very in-depth and informative transportation ride conversations; highly detailed tour of the Tullum Ruins; and the best local cuisine…”

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More Playa del Carmen Snorkeling Tours

5.0VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote5 to 6 hours (approx.)$223.00 5.05-Hour Private 40′ Yacht 2-Stop Tour to In-Ha reef with Food, Drinks & Snorkel5 hours (approx.)$1,631.58 4.5Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Cancun7 hours (approx.)$139.00 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 4.5ATV Extreme and Snorkel Adventure from the Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$139.00 4.5Full-Day Snorkel Extreme Adventure Tour from Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0“Private Snorkeling with Turtles EN Akumal + Photos Included”1 hour (approx.)$44.55 5.0Private 2-Cenote Snorkeling Tour with Authentic Mayan Lunch4 to 5 hours (approx.)$179.00 4.5Tour to Cozumel by Catamaran with Snorkeling and Buffet Lunch10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$161.10 5.08-Hour Private 40′ Cat 2 Stop to Cozumel, Food, Drinks & Snorkel8 hours (approx.)$3,166.67 4.5Akumal Turtles Snorkeling and GoPro pictures1 hour (approx.)$36.80 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 4.0Cozumel Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen10 hours (approx.)$135.00 4.0Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling Experience from Riviera Maya5 hours (approx.)$149.00 4.5Snorkel Xtreme Cancun8 hours (approx.)$149.00 4.0Underwater Maya Snorkeling Tour5 hours (approx.)$105.00 4.5Isla Mujeres on luxury catamaran with snorkel, open bar and lunch6 hours (approx.)$130.34 4.0Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres, Luxury Sailing- PRIVILEGE5 hours (approx.)$122.00 5.0Best in Class: Private Snorkeling Xpedition5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$261.84 5.0Cozumel Private Yacht and Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard4 hours (approx.)$2,720.00