Playa del Carmen

15 Best Playa del Carmen Snorkeling Tours

I chose snorkel tours that get you past Playa’s shore break and its summer sargassum line. A short boat ride reaches clearer reef, and the reef plus cenote combos are what I book for first timers. Mornings win; afternoon wind chops the surface and clouds the view.

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

“Marina was an excellent tour guide! She pivoted a few times with our excursion plans to make sure we weren’t overwhelmed with large crowds so we had a very personal experience. It was great to be in a small group (only 10 of us) and…”

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2.Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres With Snorkeling, Breakfast and Lunch

Escape to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres for a beach getaway with snorkeling, breakfast, and lunch included. Relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters.

★ 5.0

“We had a perfect day with Pepe and Diego as guides! With a guided walk, lots of free time, and a very delicious lunch at Isla Contoy, a fantastic snorkelling and also free time at Isla Mujeres, and a perfect fun and tequila drinking on…”

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3.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

“William from Akumal ecological guides was in touch with us the morning of and the people at the check-in had my name on hand. Our guide was Santiago and he was fabulous. He guided us through every step of the way patiently and calmly. He…”

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4.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

“Darwin was an incredible tour guide! I went snorkeling with my seven-year-old daughter and it was her first time and he made us both feel so comfortable and prepared! He was able to find at least seven or eight turtles for us and explained everything…”

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5.Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour From Playa Del Carmen or Riviera Maya

Experience the ultimate Mayan adventure with a snorkeling tour from Playa Del Carmen or Riviera Maya. Explore the stunning underwater world and discover the ancient Mayan culture. Book your tour now!

★ 4.5

“Every place we snorkeled was full of interesting things to see and fun to do. The three places were each unique, memorable, and beautiful. Our guide Miguel was absolutely outstanding - far above and beyond in accommodating our groups needs!”

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6.4-Hour Private 38 Catamaran Tour to Paamul Beach With Food, Open Bar & Snorkel

Experience the ultimate beach adventure with a 4-hour private catamaran tour to Paamul Beach. Enjoy food, an open bar, and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. Book now for an unforgettable day!

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing experience best experience ever! Renata, Eddie, Capi Pollo y Angel was the best crew and believe me I have been in plenty of catamaran all over the world. Highly recommend!”

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7.Cenote VIP Day Trip With Snorkel Guide – Playa Del Carmen

Experience the beauty of Cenote with a VIP Day Trip in 2024. Enjoy snorkeling and explore the stunning underwater world of Playa Del Carmen with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“We wanted a day trip and after seeing mixed reviews about other trips we opted for the Cenote tour after seeing all the feedback was 5 star. Our guide was Heber and he was professional, courteous, helpful and friendly from the moment he picked us…”

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8.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

“Arturo our tour guide and Enrique our Driver were great!! Very informative, helped to guide us along our day, and everything was smooth and very well structured!! It Was a fabulous day with the family.”

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9.Playa Del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

Experience the ultimate adventure in Playa Del Carmen with a jungle tour that includes Tulum, cenote snorkeling, ziplining, and a delicious lunch. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

★ 4.5

“Amazing experience our tour guide was phenomenal definitely recommend doing this tour! It was so fun”

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10.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling With Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

Experience luxury sailing and snorkeling in Cozumel with a delicious lunch and open bar onboard. Book now for an unforgettable adventure in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean!

★ 4.5

“The crew were great, (Hugo, Jonathan and Danny) fantastic snorkling and water activities. The crew really look after you with drinks and checking in, also great with the kids. It's a long day with bus transfers and ferry crossing etc, so would be good to…”

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11.4-Hour Private 50 Azimut Yacht Tour With Food, Open Bar & Snorkeling

Experience the ultimate luxury on a 4-hour private yacht tour. Enjoy food, an open bar, and snorkeling on a 50 Azimut yacht. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

★ 5.0

“The crew was awesome. Quick to make drinks and very accommodating. The pico and ceviche were delicious and perfect for the trip. We couldn't make it out to snorkeling because the sea was too choppy, but the sand bar was loads of fun. Highly recommend…”

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12.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

“It was a great experience and I liked the option that photos were free since everyone else is charging ridiculous amounts of money.”

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13.4-Hour Private 40 Sea Ray Yacht Tour to Inha Reef With Open Bar, Food & Snorkel

Experience luxury and adventure on a private 4-hour yacht tour to Inha Reef. Enjoy an open bar, delicious food, and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

★ 5.0

“The boat was nice, the people were friendly, but the drinks were really poor quality, for the amount of money we paid, there was really bad alcohol and hardly any food. At the end we were asked to pay a US$260 tip. We prepared to…”

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14.Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food Aboard Premium Drinks Snorkel Free Time

Experience the best of Isla Mujeres with our full experience package! Enjoy delicious food, premium drinks, snorkeling, and plenty of free time to explore this beautiful island.

★ 4.5

“This was an amazing tour we did, we drove from tulum (so about 2 hours) to go on this tour. It was easy to find and for everything you get to do for the day, the price is very good. The tour guides were very…”

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5.05-Hour 2-Stop Private 50 Azimut Yacht Tour With Food, Open Bar & Snorkeling5 hours (approx.)$1,928.38 5.0Private Beach Escape! Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres With Snorkeling8 hours (approx.)$800.00 5.04-Hour Private 44 Leopard Luxury Catamaran Tour W/ Food, Open Bar & Snorkeling4 hours (approx.)$2,148.77 5.05-Hour Private 38 Luxury Catamaran 2-Stop Tour W/ Food, Open Bar & Snorkeling5 hours (approx.)$2,258.96 5.03 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the Reef8 hours (approx.)$210.00 5.0VIP Tulum Private Tour With Snorkeling in Breathtaking Cenote5 to 6 hours (approx.)$223.00 5.05-Hour Private 40 Luxury Catamaran 2-Stop Tour W/ Food, Open Bar & Snorkeling5 hours (approx.)$1,931.04 5.05-Hour Private 42 Azimut Yacht 2-Stop Tour W/ Food, Open Bar & Snorkeling5 hours (approx.)$1,818.19 5.05-Hour Private 40 Yacht 2-Stop Tour to In-Ha Reef With Food, Drinks & Snorkel5 hours (approx.)$1,631.58 4.5Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour From Cancun7 hours (approx.)$139.00 4.5Half Day Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel With Turtles Experience4 hours (approx.)$89.61 5.05-Hour Private 44 Leopard Luxury Catamaran 2-Stop Tour W/Food,Open Bar&Snorkel5 hours (approx.)$2,479.34 5.0Tulum Private Archaeology and Snorkeling Tour – Playa Del Carmen6 hours (approx.)$337.50 4.5Sea Turtle and Cenotes Tour Snorkeling From Riviera Maya4 to 5 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.5ATV Extreme and Snorkel Adventure From the Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$139.00 5.05-Hour Private 40 Yacht Tour to In-Ha Reef With Open Bar, Food & Snorkel5 hours (approx.)$1,707.99 4.5Full-Day Snorkel Extreme Adventure Tour From Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0Private Snorkeling Tour in 2 Cenotes With Mayan Lunch4 to 5 hours (approx.)$179.00 5.08-Hour Private 38 Catamaran 2-Stop Tour to Cozumel With Food,Open Bar & Snorkel4 hours (approx.)$2,920.12 5.0Snorkeling Akumal1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$40.00 5.0TULUM, CENOTE, MYSTIKA MUSEUM, TURTLES SNORKELING (Private)5 to 6 hours (approx.)$260.00 4.0Cozumel Snorkeling Tour From Playa Del Carmen10 hours (approx.)$135.00 4.8Whale Shark Safari Snorkeling Tour$235 4.5Snorkel Xtreme Cancun8 hours (approx.)$149.00