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.

“Tulum was terrific and so were the cenotes. Our guide and driver were fantastic. It was a cloudy cool day so the snorkeling wasn’t the best, no turtles. What surprised us was the length of drives down very rough roads. The lunch wasn’t until 4pm…”

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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.

“Really friendly guide and driver. Saw the sights at our own pace. Learnt so much about Mayan history. The food at the cenote was delicious! Would definitely reccomend and is worth the cost.”

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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

“This tour was easy and fun! It was just enough to give you an experience but it wasn’t exhausting. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy, fun excursion! Luis, our guide was awesome!”

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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

“The groups were too big and too close together when snorkelling looking for turtles. Everyone was kicking everybody in the face. At one point I was left behind with another group because the groups are too goes together. They did come look for me, which…”

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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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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

“Incredibly friendly and helpful team. We were with the Axel crew and had a great time! It’s a fun, short trip.”

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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 tour guides were very good in keeping us safe & entertained, but the turtle sightings were a bit off as there were A LOT of people in the water. The cenote visit was EXCELLENT and the guide videotaped us, which was very cool. The…”

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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

“Great tour in 3 beautiful settings! We had so much fun and learned so much about the history and environment of the cenotes. Our guide, Jose, was knowledgeable and provided a great experience on the tour. It was great to be in such a small…”

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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

“We went during the tail end of rainy season but it was fantastic! Mauricio was so knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions and do what worked for us. At no point did we feel pressured to do any activity we weren’t comfortable with.…”

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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

“Santi and Luz were incredible guides. They were knowledge, and great inside and outside the water. We saw some sting rays, plenty of fish, and beautiful coral. 5/5 would do again!”

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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