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

“We truly relished snorkeling with the turtles and swimming through the cenote caverns. The cenote cavern was one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. Our guide, Maryna, did an excellent job managing the activities and making sure everyone was safe and enjoying…”

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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.

“Great experience! Just enough time at each place. Our tour guide Iker and our driver Luis were fantastic! Very informative and we knew what to expect every step of the way. You have to shower at the cenote site before going in- the water is…”

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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

“Excellent trip to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres. The crew picked us up in front of our resort, staff was exceptional from The driver in the van to the guides, boat crew and captain. The staff spoke several different languages effortlessly to help the non…”

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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

“This was a nice excursion, but I think there are a few things that could have made it better. First, hotel pickup was on time and a short drive to the Maroma beach club location about 30 mins north of Playa del carmen. After checking…”

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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

“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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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

“It was very convenient being picked up at our hotel, we had fun, beautiful cenotes, different experience on each.”

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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

“This private tour was superb. Our tour guide, Alex, was fun, educational and professional. By booking a private tour, you control the pace and exactly what you want to do. Alex educated us about the Mayan culture on the 45 min ride from Play del…”

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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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9.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

Experience Cozumel in style with a luxury sailing and snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen. Enjoy gourmet food, open bar, and marine adventures in 4.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“perfect experience and nice lunch with umlimited drinks….all kinds of cocktail free to get,do you believe it?highly recommend”

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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

“All 3 activities were tons of fun. The cenote was definitely the highlight of the day. Lunch was great. The staff were all very kind, polite and attentive to the needs of the guests.”

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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 experience with our guide Melqui. Communication was terrific and everything went so smoothly. Highly recommend using this company versus taking a tour with a big group. GoPro photos were a nice added bonus!”

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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

“We loved the service of the friendly and attentive crew. (I only wish the snorkeling experience were longer.) Still, there was lots of fish, some coral, and an underwater sculpture to see. (Don’t put on sunscreen until after the snorkel.) The box lunch was satisfying…”

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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

“Awesome. No complaints. Weather was not for snorkeling which sucked, but tour was great, guided great, food amazing. Islands awesome.”

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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