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15 Best Akumal Sea Turtle Tours

I put together the Akumal tours that treat the turtles properly, because the bay runs on real rules now. Green turtles graze the seagrass year round, and swims happen in small guided groups with life vests on and hands off. Go at opening; the water is calmer and the turtles feed in the shallows.

1.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour From Cancun & Riviera Maya

Experience the beauty of the sea turtles and cenotes with our half-day snorkeling tour in Cancun & Riviera Maya. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We truly relished snorkeling with the turtles and swimming through the cenote caverns. The cenote cavern was one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. Our guide, Maryna, did an excellent job managing the activities and making sure everyone was safe and enjoying…”

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2.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming With Turtles

Embark on a full day Tulum ruins tour and experience the beauty of the cenotes and swimming with turtles. Don't miss out on this amazing adventure in Tulum!

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour with an excellent guide. Jar was very helpful and had a great personality. We really enjoyed swimming in the cenote cave and walking around the Tullum ruins.”

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3.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

Experience the beauty of Tulum Ruins, swimming with turtles in Akumal, and exploring cenotes on a private adventure. Discover the wonders of the Riviera Maya!

★ 5.0

“Claudia at Ocean tours was amazing. She was an amazing guide and thought of all the details. Would highly recommend her for this tour!”

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4.Private Snorkeling Tour With Sea Turtles at Akumal Beach – Playa Del Carmen

Experience the beauty of Akumal Beach in Playa Del Carmen with a private snorkeling tour that includes swimming alongside sea turtles. Book your tour for 2024 now!

★ 4.5

“I had done one of the larger tours the last time I was in the area, and this time was MUCH better. Having individual attention from a guide for just me and my friend was great. We saw SO many turtles, a stingray, and a…”

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5.Turtle and Cenote Private Adventure From Riviera Maya – Playa Del Carmen

Experience a private adventure in Riviera Maya in 2024! Explore the turtle and cenote ecosystem in Playa del Carmen with this unforgettable tour. Book now!

★ 5.0

“Our entire team was great, Juan Paplo was our guide. Explained everything well and it wasn’t rushed. Highly recommended.”

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6.Private Snorkeling With Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

Experience the ultimate adventure of private snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Beach. Swim alongside these majestic creatures in their natural habitat for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Darwin, was excellent! He was patient, kind, and knowledgeable! He took photos with his Go Pro for us. We saw a lot of turtles, rays, and fish, and a pirate canon too! It was amazing!”

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7.Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour With Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

Experience the best of Tulum with a private tour that includes snorkeling with turtles and exploring cenotes. Don't miss out on this bestselling adventure!

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time with our guide Arturro and driver Carlos. They thought of everything and each part of the day had special moments. Tulum ruins were beautiful, the denote was so interesting, and fun, and we saw turtles in their habitat. Arturro was…”

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9.Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos With Turtles

Experience the beauty of Akumal with its incredible snorkeling opportunities and the chance to swim alongside majestic turtles. Capture unforgettable moments with stunning photos.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic snorkeling trip and it is amazing value with the inclusion of photos. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, we saw several turtles and some stingray and loved the included photos.”

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10.Playa Del Carmen: Tulum, Cenote, and Turtle Tour With Lunch

Adventurous travelers seeking an immersive experience in Mexico's Caribbean wonder can embark on a captivating journey through Tulum's ruins, Akumal's serenity, and a cenote's enchanting depths.

★ 4.8

“Pablo was an incredible tour guide, attentive, entertaining, knowledgeable and passionate. Our driver "Tom Cruise" was also great. the highlight was the cenote, truly amazing - Pablo was an excellent water guide. If you are really interested in Tulum you might need more time than…”

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11.Exotik Half a Day Tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming With Turtles

Hang on to your sense of wonder as you embark on the Exotik Half a Day Tour, where you'll explore a mystical cenote cave and swim alongside majestic turtles.

★ 5.0

“I had a really good time swimming and snorkeling with the turtles in Akumal and visiting the Cenote. The organization and guides were good but could have given us more details and depth at both sites. Akumal beach is super crowded on the water and…”

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12.Quintana Roo Akumal Monkey Sanctuary Admission – Playa Del Carmen

Experience the beauty of Quintana Roo and the playful monkeys at Akumal Monkey Sanctuary in 2024. Book your admission now and make unforgettable memories in Playa Del Carmen.

★ 4.5

“Such a fun time!! Everything was amazing. Definitely recommend going if you’re nearby. It is outdoors so wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen!!”

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14.Akumal Off-The-Beaten Path ATV Adventure – Playa Del Carmen

Experience an off-the-beaten path ATV adventure in Akumal, Mexico. Explore the beautiful landscapes of Playa Del Carmen on this thrilling and unforgettable excursion in 2024.

★ 4.5

“Definitely not a half day experience. You pick up from a bunch of other hotels. Atv ride was a blast, cenote was short but sweet and the sanctuary was interesting. Our English speaking guide was awesome.”

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15.Swim With Akumal Turtles

Take the plunge and join us on a thrilling expedition, where you'll encounter incredible sea turtles and uncover the secrets of Akumal's underwater world.

★ 5.0

“Great experience 🐢✨ We saw around 6 turtles (2 of them babies 🥺) and one stingray. Our guide Angelo was very friendly and helpful. Lockers are available at the beach 🏝️”

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4.5Half Day Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel With Turtles Experience4 hours (approx.)$89.61 4.5Sea Turtle and Cenotes Tour Snorkeling From Riviera Maya4 to 5 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Private Tour Turtle Experience and Cenote Swim5 to 6 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0VIP Cenotes & Turtles Private Tour5 hours (approx.)$215.00 5.0VIP Tulum & Turtles Private Tour4 hours (approx.)$205.00 5.0Departure From Akumal to Cancun International Airport. Private Service2 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0One Way Transportation Cancun- Akumal/Tulum/Hilton 1-6 PAX1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$144.00 5.0Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal3 hours (approx.)$245.00 5.0Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim With Turtles and Cenote Cave9 to 10 hours (approx.)$746.71 5.0Turtle Bay Express Private Tour From Riviera Maya – Playa Del Carmen1 hour (approx.)$295.00 5.0Akumal, Cenote Taak Bi Ha Private Tour From Playa Del Carmen6 to 7 hours (approx.)$242.00 5.0Snorkeling Akumal1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$40.00 5.0TULUM, CENOTE, MYSTIKA MUSEUM, TURTLES SNORKELING (Private)5 to 6 hours (approx.)$260.00 4.0Akumal Private Transportation From-To Cancun Airport2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$66.85 5.0Departures in Luxury Sedan From Akumal to Cancun Airport2 hours (approx.)$152.00 4.5Snorkeling With Turtles and Cenote Tour From Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$119.00 5.0Private Half Day Tour in Cenote Cave and Swimming With Turtles5 to 6 hours (approx.)$746.32 5.0Snorkel With Turtles and Cenotes7 to 10 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Departures in High Country From Akumal to Cancun Airport2 hours (approx.)$217.00 5.0Departures in Luxury SUV From Akumal to Cancun Airport2 hours (approx.)$217.00 5.0Private Snorkeling Tour to Akumal Bay and Yal-Kú Cenote – Playa Del Carmen4 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0Tulum Ruins Swim With Turtles in Akumal and Cenote10 hours (approx.)$125.00 4.5Tour to Swim With Turtles1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$36.21 3.7From Playa Del Carmen: Turtles Encounter at Akumal Beach$82