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.

“Great tour, we'll organized and so much education and fun! Lunch happens quite late in the trip so make sure you eat before so u r not hungry during the excursions”

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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.

“Lots packed into one excursion. Pickup at our hotel was smooth. Van was a little uncomfortable due to it being completely full. The time in Tulum was about an hour…would have appreciated more time and more information from the guide. I came more than two…”

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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

“Seeing the cenote was very interesting. However, the lagoon snorkel was not great. There was a ton of seaweed in the water. And we did not get a chance to opt for fins which made swimming difficult. Additionally, it was quite a long way from…”

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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

“I liked the looks of this excursion because it combined a number of things I was hoping to see/do while I was in Mexico, and I had the best time! There were 7 of us in total, and the entire group was fabulous. Our guide,…”

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5.2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

Experience Tulum's vibrant reef with a 2-hour snorkeling tour passing Mayan ruins, spotting turtles, rays, and colorful fish—perfect for adventurers.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful experience. Very easy and straightforward with the instructions provided. Got to see turtles, stingrays, fish reefs. One of the turtles, patted my leg and arm a couple times. So adorable. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommend.”

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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

“A brilliant day of Mayan history at the unique Tulum site. This was followed by a short trip to Canamayte Cenote and eco park. A satisfying lunch, consisting of a variety of salad, tacos, grilled meat and veg, including a choice of a couple of…”

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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

“The underground Cenote was spectacular. Our guides Paloma and Ruben looked after us really well. Highly recommended way to spend a morning in Tulum / Akumel”

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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

“BOOKING THE MORNING IF YOU CAN (not the afternoon). I booked the afternoon and it was still good (they take you to where you can swim with turtles and manta rays!) Great guys and very helpful and considerate. I got sea sick because of the…”

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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

“This was fun, easy snorkeling trip. It was easy to find the boat and they were patient with us when we were a little late. We had fun with our guides and the reef is beautiful!”

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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

“Our tour guide Johnny was amazing! He was so kind and made sure we were happy the entire trip. He was very knowledgeable about the cenotes, we’d definitely come back!”

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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 had the best time. Our guide, Mauricio, took us to a beautiful cenote for some sup, free diving, and great stories. So much fun with lessons, exploring, and checking out the wildlife. Go early! Would highly recommend this to anyone. Thanks Mauricio!”

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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

“Our guide was very friendly and helpful! He did a great job sailing and leading us through our snorkeling by the reef. It was also really beautiful seeing the ruins up close from our sailboat!”

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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