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

“Great customer service. Our flight was stuck for two days in Toronto Canada. Our excursion was the next day. Without issue we were able to switch and enjoy our excursion the following day. We loved our pictures.”

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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.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Our guide Henry was amazing and our driver Victor was also amazing. Incredible experience definitely rememberable.”

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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

“We had a perfect day with Pepe and Diego as guides! With a guided walk, lots of free time, and a very delicious lunch at Isla Contoy, a fantastic snorkelling and also free time at Isla Mujeres, and a perfect fun and tequila drinking on…”

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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

“Nato was a great instructor. The crew waa super attentive and nice. The drinks were good and the experience of meeting others was amazing.”

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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 had an excellent experience and would highly recommend if you are interested in snorkeling at Akumal! Darwin was very knowledgeable as well as patient with us as we were new to snorkeling. We were able to take our time and really enjoy the turtles…”

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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 awesome! As a scuba diver who isn’t diving this trip I needed some snorkel in my system and this was perfect. Three totally different atmospheres ! My guide Pedro was extra awesome and made sure everyone had a great time! I would definitely…”

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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

“Our guide was Arturo. We were a party of 4 (M17, M48, M47, F47) He was wonderful. At the Ruins he talked about the history. You can tell he loves the history. He kept us away from the big groups (they were obnoxious) we learned…”

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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 the best time! Felix, Francisco, and Valerie took great care of us and made sure we had lots of fun. Snorkeling was super fun - we saw a turtle and stingray!”

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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

“This was a well organized fun experience! The light lunch was delicious and the bartender took very good care of us. The snorkel guide was patient and fun.”

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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

“We had a fantastic day! The carburetor snorkeling and zip line was amazing. Lunch was great. Our only feedback is leave more time for tequila tasting.”

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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 time, despite being rained on. Good time on the island and beautiful views from the boat! Would love to go again!”

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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

“The staff was amazing, specially pep, fer and Lukas’s, what a trio!! All the time with good vibes and music and everything”

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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