2 Observation Decks Tours in Mexico to Build a Day Around

1.Night Snorkeling – Observation of octopus and other species

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $77Our pick

Meet at Money Bar Beach Club at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute night snorkel in shallow water with a maximum of four people. Guides such as Lalo, Dany, Eduardo, and Miranda lead you by flashlight to spot octopus, squid, rays, eels, lobsters, crabs, and other nocturnal species. Equipment and experience videos are included.

“This was an amazing experience. Activity is fun and safe. Lalo was a great guide! He gave specific instruction and also has a great knowledge of local sea life. We never felt uncomfortable once for our first time in the ocean at night. We observed Octopus,Eels, Squid, and many more species on our trip. Would recommend this to anyone, you won't be disappointed.”

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2.Marine Turtle Observation in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

This five-hour EcoColors Tours outing pairs guided sea turtle snorkeling in protected Akumal with a cenote swim. A biologist or naturalist guide explains the turtles, then leads you through clear freshwater. Pickup is offered from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, and Mayan Palace. Bring a towel, change of clothes, and water shoes.

“The activity itself was a great experience. Roldolfo was very patient with us as not all of us were strong swimmers. He ensured the safety of my sisters, which we very much appreciated. He was informative and personable, told us about his experience living in Playa de Carmen. The ticket was advertised for all ages but when we arrived Rodolfo informed us that my kid needed to be at least 3 to participate so I had to stay on shore when the rest of the family swam with the turtles. He was extremely apologetic for the error in advertisement. Nonetheless, they had a memorable experience. Me & my kid still…”

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