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.

“Had a great time! Santiago and Mike was our guide and driver. Very fun and friendly. Lot’s of knowledge and experience for the tour. Felt very safe and comfortable with them. Would definitely recommend it. Food was delicious and a lot of it. They really…”

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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.

“Had a great time. Andreas was an amazing host and gave us a lot of useful information at each location. Tulum was really interesting (we enjoyed it more than Chichen Itza), and the cenote was fascinating. I have to say that the snorkelling with turtles,…”

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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

“We have a great team: driver Fernando and guide Corona. Everything was on time with water and snacks. The Cenote was absolutely magical! Must see and do place!”

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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

“This was an amazing trip; well organized with an excellent tour guide who did all the activities with us. We loved covering all 3 experiences in one day. Only downside is that we were very hungry after 6 hours and felt that a snack after…”

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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

“This tour was amazing. Only 4 of us so it felt like a private tour. Mildred and Ricky were great guides. I loved the opportunity to see the cenotes off the beaten path, and the food there was amazing. The sea turtle location was incredibly…”

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7.Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration

Experience the beauty of Tulum with a full half-day tour combining vibrant Caribbean snorkeling and exploring sacred cenotes underground.

★ 5.0

“Trip was great! Marie is amazing- so knowledgeable and helpful. If we were staying longer, we’d try to book another tour with her. We didn’t know what to expect with this one but the snorkeling was great and the cenote amazing. You actually get 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

“Absolutely Fabulous! Wonderful crew! Wonderful and delicious food! Gorgeous weather and views! Truly amazing!!! Highlight of our vacation! Highly recommend!”

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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

“Thanks Danny and Efrain, we had a great time both days, saw lots of rays and turtles. Loved the sailing.”

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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

“Not worth the cost...close to $200 per person. Our guide seemed more interested in talking on his phone about his construction job, smoking and talking to people he knew. Talked more about his outside jobs and being deported than telling us interesting things about Tulum.…”

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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

“This experience was unique and unlike any other. An 8 am experience seems rough but it was worth every penny. If I could take all my friends and family, I would. The guide was a professional/natural. All you'll need is a towel and water, you…”

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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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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