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

“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.

“Our tour guide Melissa was wonderful! She guided us safely swimming in the Cenote. We had a great the swimming experience, also it’s a little bit dark. My mom didn’t join the turtle experience since she is a little afraid of water. Although they said…”

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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

“Very nice relaxing boat trip to two of the most beautiful islands, our guide Max was very fun and enthusiastic, the tour was very informative! We had a great time!”

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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

“Very good - but I'd recommend bringing your own full face snorkel if you don't get along with the old style where you have to bite down. Boat crew and drivers were good and helpful, but afterwards in the restaurant / cab collection was a…”

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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

“Darwin our tour guide was very polite and coordinated everything before the tour. Our experience was amazing and he showed us the amazing underwater world. He is very experienced and also equipped to make great photos with his GoPro.”

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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

“We had a blast, lunch was excellent, tour was wonderful, our tour guide Nacho was amazing. Will be a returning customer.”

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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

“Francisco, Valérie and Felix were wonderful guides. I went with my 3 sister and 4 nieces, ages 32 to 69. We were treated like royalty. Felix showed the best spot to see the fish and we spotted a turtle and stingray. For me it was…”

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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

“Had a great time on the boat! The process was a little involved, but had a great time in the end. They pick you up from your hotel, then drive you down to a pharmacy / gift shop to checkin and get a ferry ticket.…”

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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

“Cenota snorkeling was amazing and the best part of the tour! Transportation was a bit late and not what I expected.”

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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

“Melqui, our tour guide, was incredible! I guess this trip depends on the weather and luck. We were a group of 5 and booked for 8:30. Saw about 5-6 turtles and a sting ray. It was an ideal time because there was not as much…”

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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

“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