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.

“Bring your own towels and lunch is late in the day so bring your own sack lunch or protein snacks if you want them. Overall, the day was long, mostly all fun (other than the quite bumpy ride) fun was had. Yes, we would do…”

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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.

“This excursion is worth your money! They include transportation from your hotel and you get to skip the long lines when you arrive at the ruins. They provide detailed information in their emails and communicate well. I received both a whatsapp message and email letting…”

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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 was such a great experience. From booking to pick up to the tour itself. Stephanie and Rene were amazing guides, funny and so knowledgeable. They gave great history lessons on Mexico and the Cenotes. The Cenotes and lagoon were incredible. 10/10 recommend”

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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 most memorable experience you and your kiddos will never forget!! One of the best parts of our trip!!”

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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

“The team was excellent. Very accommodating, knowledgeable & caring. Getting through the national park to the beach is a little difficult, but that is the same for every vendor in the park. Got to see sea turtles, tropical fish & coral reefs. All around incredible…”

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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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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

“Karen was an amazing guide! She made the whole experience fun and relaxing. She explained everything we were doing and taught us about the Mayan culture’s connection to cenotes. The snorkeling is very beginner, but still fun for an experienced snorkeler. The real treasure of…”

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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

“We really enjoyed this experience! The guides weee so friendly and it’s really a bucket list experience not to miss- up close and personal with turtles and sting rays. Be wary of hidden costs such as 415 mxps to get into the actual park where…”

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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

“We had an amazing and fabulous time Sailing on this private tour. We skipped the snorkeling because we had a 3 yr old and a 72 yr old. The whole tour with our guide Azul was so amazing and special. The price is very good…”

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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

“We had a wonderful experience with the Turtles, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The Cenote was an incredible experience that my wife and I will 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

“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

“We did this on my birthday- our two guides were amazing! So friendly and gave my boyfriend and I a very memorable trip! We actually got to see a nurse shark when snorkeling. 10/10 recommend booking this experience!”

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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