5 Turtle Snorkeling in Tulum Worth Booking

1.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Spend a full day combining Tulum’s seaside Maya ruins, a guided boat-and-snorkel outing in Akumal Bay, and a freshwater cenote swim at Yax-Muul. Ocean Tours Mexico provides transport, equipment, life jackets, tacos, water, and bilingual guides such as Alejandro, Yul, Mimi, and Arturo. Expect an active day with early pickup, wet clothes, and plenty of driving.

“Our guide for the day was Mark. Overall, it was an enjoyable day. It would be helpful to have more logistical details in advance of the excursion such as ability to change clothes, how we would only ride the boat out to snorkel but walk back in so nothing could be left on the boat. Regardless, Mark did a great job guiding us to all three stops. It would have been nice to have a bit more time on our own in Tulum but the snorkeling was good (a bit crowded but that can't be helped) and the cenote was amazing. The food served at the cenote location after the…”

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2.Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Spend about six and a half hours visiting Tulum’s Maya ruins, swimming in Cenote el Sueño, snorkeling near Akumal’s sea turtles, and eating at Punta Venado Beach Club. Pickup, gear, snacks, a bilingual guide, and lunch are included. Bring water, towels, dry clothes, and extra snacks because lunch comes late.

“We went with family and had a great time, Mario and Javier were really nice & took care of us the whole time.”

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3.Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

Start early from Cancun or Puerto Morelos for Tulum’s sea views, a swim at Canamayte’s Mariposa Cenote, and a guided turtle swim in Akumal. Guides such as Mildred, Jorge, Alfredo, Moises, and Ricky bring Mayan culture and humor to the day. Lunch, transport, vests, and lockers are included, but Tulum admission and drinks cost extra.

“Loved the tour and Alfredo and Moises were great. Swimming with the Alumal turtles was on my bucket list and Tulum was amazing.”

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4.Akumal: Snorkel with Marine Fauna and an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $45Best value

Meet at Oxxo Mar Azul for a 1.5-hour guided snorkel in Tsúuk Akumal Natural Park. Guides such as Ana, Armando, and Ruben help you spot turtles, rays, tropical fish, and coral while keeping a respectful distance. Equipment, life jackets, lockers, showers, and changing rooms are included.

“Ana is a kindly guide and person! Thank you so much for your patience. Isabella & Luca”

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5.Akumal: Dolphin Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 56 reviews · from $99

Meet dolphins in Akumal during a 55-minute program with a 15-minute introduction and 40-minute water encounter. You’ll learn about dolphin diets, behavior, and conservation, then play games and receive a fin shake in the turquoise habitat. English and Spanish instruction is available, with guide Frida praised for her warm, clear help.

“After you enter, they try to scam you by charging 200€ for 12 digital photos, and don't sneeze or you'll get charged”

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