Tulum

15 Best Tulum Snorkeling Tours

The snorkel trips: reef runs off Tulum’s own beach and turtle mornings in Akumal’s bay just up the road. The cenote-and-reef combos cover fresh and salt water in one day.

1.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

Explore Tulum's stunning ruins, snorkel in Yal Ku Lagoon, visit cenotes, and enjoy a beachside lunch on this well-organized day tour from Playa del Carmen.

“Excellent activities, guide, driver, scheduling. If you suffer from motion sickness--the full day of activities requires a long time in the van, sometimes with bumpy dirt roads. My daughter and husband had a tough time with the full day of travel, though loved the activities.…”

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2.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

Discover the stunning Tulum ruins, snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal, and swim in a cenote on this full-day tour—perfect for history lovers and nature enthusiasts.

“You MUST be able to swim confidently. The ruins are fine, but the turtles experience is a bit chaotic due to sheer numbers doing the same thing. The cenote swim was (in my opinion) dangerous. It’s a limestone cave with low jagged roof of rock…”

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3.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

Discover the beauty of Tulum’s cenotes and lagoon with this guided snorkeling tour, featuring crystal waters, expert guides, and convenient hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. I’m glad we did this tour. Stephanie, our guide was very pleasant. Looking forward to do more tours with this company”

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4.Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

Discover Tulum's highlights with this full-day tour featuring Mayan ruins, a cenote swim, turtle snorkeling at Akumal, and beachside lunch—perfect for a balanced adventure.

★ 5.0

“Felix (aka Chewy) was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable & a lot of fun. No regrets going to Tulum, but found it kind of underwhelming. The Mayan history is very interesting. With so many groups, it was hard to hear everything Felix was saying, so…”

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6.Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal

Explore Tulum's ancient ruins, swim in beautiful cenotes, and meet sea turtles in Akumal on this full-day tour packed with authentic sights and experiences.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day! Jorge was a hilarious and engaging guide. We loved him! The overall experience was unforgettable. The sea turtles were a highlight, and the lunch spot after the ruins was delicious. We enjoyed swimming in the cenotes as well and meeting…”

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8.Tulum: 2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

Experience Tulum’s vibrant reef with a 2-hour guided snorkeling tour exploring two top spots, spotting turtles, rays, and colorful fish.

★ 4.5

“Thanks again to travel company, activity was amazing and the guides were super friendly! Very easy to find the location and the directions were great! The meeting spot was awesome which was convenient place to get food and drink and also if you need to…”

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9.Luxury Sail & Snorkel: All-Inclusive 34 Catamaran from Tulum

Experience a luxurious half-day sail along the Riviera Maya on a private 34-foot catamaran with snorkeling, paddleboarding, unlimited drinks, and gourmet dining.

★ 5.0

“Our private luxury catamaran excursion exceeded our expectations. The staff was welcoming and very attentive. Our tour included drinks and food, we were not disappointed. They did an excellent job preparing and presenting our meals (multiple courses) and drink choices and everything was very tasty…”

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10.Tulum: Snorkeling and Private Sailing Tour

Experience Tulum’s coast with a private sailing and snorkeling tour. Enjoy breathtaking views of the ruins, reef snorkeling, snacks, and personalized service for $50.36 per person.

★ 5.0

“Did this with my bridal party and was so relaxing and beautiful! What a experience! And the caption was so knowledgeable and funny!”

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11.Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal

Discover the beauty of Akumal with this private tour featuring a stunning cenote swim and turtle sightings, all with guided expertise and great value.

★ 5.0

“The whole experience was wonderful! There were no surprises and communication was exceptional. Johnny was our guide and went out of his way to make sure we would have an experience to never forget!”

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12.Snorkeling Adventure Tour Reef & Cenote

Explore Tulum's vibrant reefs and stunning cenotes on this guided snorkeling tour. Ideal for families and water lovers wanting authentic Caribbean experiences.

★ 5.0

“Amazing private tour with Julio. He gave us some history about the Mayan ruins by Tulum beach before snorkeling to the reef where we saw a sting ray, angel fish, starfish and bunch of other fish. Visibility wasn’t too great post a storm but we…”

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13.Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

Experience Tulum’s natural beauty with paddleboarding and snorkeling in a peaceful cenote, guided by expert locals, including tasty tacos and wildlife sightings.

★ 5.0

“Having the opportunity to learn standup paddeling and discover the cenote "underworld" by snorcheling guided by a very experienced Guide”

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14.Cancun: Snorkeling tour with Sea Turtles & Cenote, half day.

Experience snorkeling with sea turtles and exploring a stunning cenote on this half-day tour in Quintana Roo, with hotel pickup and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Excellent activity, amazing guide, great support staff. We saw lots of wildlife (turtles, stingrays, puffer fish) and the cenote was beautiful with lots of great information. Equipment was provided and very good. Transportation was timely and comfortable. I did not appreciate the 35 dollar per…”

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15.Tulum: Private Snorkel and Sailing Experience

Experience snorkeling and sailing in Tulum on a private boat tour, with stunning reef views and close-up ruins—perfect for small groups and adventure lovers.

★ 4.8

“It was an extremely enjoyable trip. Our guides were fantastic, and we are going out again tomorrow! Delighted by the little complimentary snack and juice in the resort restaurant after our sail.”

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More Tulum Snorkeling Tours

5.0Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$89.00 4.9From Riviera Maya: Snorkeling & Private Cenote Half-Day Tour5 hours$169 4.5Tulum Area Experiences Guided Snorkeling Tour – Casa Cenote + Ocean Reef & Lunch$174.95 4.51.5 hours Snorkeling at Tulum’s paradise reef1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$36.50 4.6From Tulum: Tulum, Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour at Akumal10 hours$104 5.0Half Day Semiprivate Snorkeling with Turtles and Majestic Cenote4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$115.00 5.0Tulum VIP Private Tour with Sea Turtles & Cenote Award-Winning6 to 7 hours (approx.)$266.00 4.8Tulum: Snorkeling at Paradise Reef1.5 hours$35 5.0Private Cenote Snorkeling Tour Tulums Hidden Gems3 to 4 hours (approx.)$176.00 5.0Tulum Area Experiences Guided E-Bike Tour- 3 Cenote’s Snorkel/Swim & Local Lunch6 hours (approx.)$194.95 5.0Tulum Ruins, Cenote Cave and Swimming with Turtles From Tulum8 hours (approx.)$131.35 5.0Private Tour Turtles Coral Reef Cenote Beach All inclusive4 to 5 hours (approx.)$203.00 4.5Turtle and Reef Sanctuary Snorkeling4 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.0Tortugas & Cenotes Snorkel With Turtles Tour5 hours (approx.)$125.00 5.0Half Day Private Snorkeling with Turtles and Majestic Cenotes4 hours (approx.)$220.00 4.5Tulum: 2 spot Reef Snorkel 1 hour 30 minutes1.5 hours$40 5.0Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour Sea Turtles & Cenote in Tulum4 to 5 hours (approx.)$197.00 4.0Full-dayTurtle Adventure: ATV, Zipline, Cenote & Turtle Swim7 hours (approx.)$130.00 4.0Turtle Snorkeling Adventure from Cancun7 hours (approx.)$139.00 5.0Cenotes Taak Bi Ha & Nicte Ha VIP Snorkeling Private Tour4 to 5 hours (approx.)$176.00 5.0Jungle ATV Adventure: Unveiling Akumal’s Enchanting Cenotes5 hours (approx.)$99.00 3.5Best half-day snorkel tour: visit Kaan Luum, Yalku & Cenote$105.00 5.0Snorkeling Activity in a Cenote Expedition4 hours (approx.)$148.87 5.0Private Half-day Luxury Experience with Turtles & Majestic Cenote4 hours (approx.)$180.00