Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Description
This incredible tour offers the experience of snorkelling with sea turtles in their natural habitat, with opportunities to see rays and brightly coloured tropical fish at the coral reef. Take a guided trail into the sub-tropical forest and visit amazing underground worlds with mysterious cenotes, marvel, snorkel and swim at the thousands of spectacular stalagmites and stalactites that surround you at every turn.
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Itinerary
Explore the fascinating underwater world of the Mexican Caribbean on a leisurely snorkel tour in search of three of the world´s seven sea turtle species. Unbelievable visibility makes this an unforgettable experience while you view: • brightly colored tropical fish • rays • Every day we get the chance to see different species of sea turtles. Turtle sighting is guaranteed
Then journey deep into the subtropical rainforest of the Yucatan to an exclusive nature park that is home to an extensive underground river system. Explore this unforgettable place on an easy, guided walk through huge caves and caverns. Relax, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear fresh waters of a massive cenote, and marvel at the thousands of spectacular stalagmites and stalactites that surround you at every turn.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is included for this tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we will arrange the exact pickup details and notify you accordingly. Estimated Pickup Times by Area: Costa Mujeres / Playa Mujeres: Starting from 5:30 AM Cancun: Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya: Between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM Tulum: Between 8:30 AM and 8:50 AM Estimated Drop Off by Area: Cancun area between 05:00 PM And 06:00 PM Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen between 04:30 PM and 05:30 PM Tulum between 03:30 PM and 04:30 PM These are average times and can vary due to traffic or extraordinary circumstances. If you are staying at a private residence, hostel, or B&B, we will do our best to arrange pickup at your location or suggest the nearest accessible meeting point.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- WHAT TO BRING:
- Towel
- Comfortable, fresh clothing
- Swimsuit and Change of clothing
- Hat or cap, sunglasses, sandals or water shoes
- Money for photos, souvenirs and tips
- RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The use of sunscreen is not allowed before water activities, you can use long sleeves water shirts
- Not recommended for participants who do not have basic swimming skills (for aquatic activities)
- The given times are START TIMES for the activity. You will get a personal pick up time from your hotel.
- $20 USD Marine Park Fee
Reviews(2,489)
Andreas and Omar were excellent tour guide and driver. Thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling with the sea turtles.
This was a fantastic adventure. I would have never dared but Henri and Angel made me believe and set me at ease. Angel, was my guide in the snorkeling - turtle watching adventure, I can’t thank him enough. Henri was my guide in the Cenote adventure. Thank you SO much Henri. Yes you can! Lunch was excellent. Our driver, Cesar, helps you make connections, so kind. Henri’s information throughout the tour: priceless. Doing this with my entire family, 3 generations, beyond words.
We booked this trip through our hotel. The hotel didn’t give us much information such as what we need to take. Would’ve been helpful to know we needed a rash vest and to not wear sun cream before going in the sea. However the lady who did the tour - Arely was amazing! She made the trip! She was friendly from start to finish and very professional, kind and knowledgeable. If only all trips had Arely! Thank you for a great day out.
Great excursion for our kids ages 9-15. The guide, santi was so accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. We also had a talented photographer named Fabian! The cenote was breathtaking and quite large! The turtle swim was very special. We saw over 5 turtles. Sadly the water isn’t as clear as you might expect due to the sargassum. But it was still beautiful and special! Would highly recommend :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💙 We'll be delighted to share your kind words with Santi and Fabian. They’ll be so happy to know they helped make your family's experience so enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you all back for another amazing adventure soon! Warm regards, Valentina | Ocean Tours
Had a great time! Our guide Diego was super - he kept things moving but at no time did we feel rushed. He was very informative and made sure we enjoyed the trip. The snorkeling with the turtles was amazing and we had a great time in the cenote!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💙 We'll be delighted to share your kind words with Diego. He’ll be thrilled to know he helped make your experience enjoyable while keeping the day fun and well organized. Thank you for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon! Warm regards, Valentina | Ocean Tours
Santi was so great! Entertaining and made us feel comfortable!
Hola Tiffany, Thank you so much for your kind review! 💙 We'll be happy to share your kind words with Santi. He’ll be delighted to know he helped make your experience so enjoyable and comfortable. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon! Warm regards, Valentina | Ocean Tours
The experience was special, beautiful coral, beautiful fish, a little nurse shark and 5 sea turtles 🫶🏻🫶🏻🏻🫶🏻 Much more than to our driver “Super Mario” and our super enthusiastic Dutch guide Marc
Hartelijk dank voor uw geweldige review! 💙 Wat fijn om te horen dat u zo van de ervaring heeft genoten. We zullen uw mooie woorden met veel plezier doorgeven aan Super Mario en Marc. Zij zullen erg blij zijn te horen dat ze uw dag zo bijzonder hebben gemaakt. Bedankt voor uw aanbeveling en we hopen u snel weer te mogen verwelkomen voor een nieuw avontuur! Met vriendelijke groet, Valentina | Ocean Tours
What a great excursion combo this is! From swimming with the turtles to exploring the wonders of a cenote, everything was fantastic for our family. We were 2 adults with teens, and everyone loved it. Our guides Kevin & Solene were wonderful, knowledgeable and so generous of their time. Pamela took beautiful pictures and Sergio drove us safely with always a smile on! I recommend this activity to all without a doubt, especially with the crew we had! Thanks again for a memorable time!!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that this was the best excursion of your Cancun trip! It means so much to us that your whole family—from the adults to the teens—had such a memorable experience swimming with the sea turtles and exploring the cenote. A special thank you for recognizing Kevin, Solène, Pamela, and Sergio. We'll be delighted to share your kind words with them. They work hard to create safe, fun, and unforgettable experiences, and we're so happy they made such a positive impact on your day. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Ocean Tours. We hope to welcome your family back for another incredible adventure in the Riviera Maya! Laura OCEAN TOURS
Great time - Amber our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and kept our group informed of what was going on at all times. Despite the seaweed we saw about 6 turtles. The trip to cenote was great and we enjoyed our empanadas in the jungle!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great day exploring the Riviera Maya. Even with the seaweed conditions, we're glad you were able to see several sea turtles and enjoy the magical experience of swimming in the cenote. A special thank you for recognizing Amber! We're happy to know that her friendly personality, knowledge, and constant communication helped make your experience smooth and enjoyable. And we're thrilled you enjoyed the empanadas in the jungle—it's one of our guests' favorite parts of the day! Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon! Laura OCEAN TOURS
The expérience was amazing and Luis our guide was excellent. We saw à lot of turtles and the cenote was impressive.
Thank you so much for your kind review! 💙 We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and that Luis made your day even more special. Seeing so many sea turtles and exploring the beauty of the cenote are truly unforgettable moments, and we're so happy you enjoyed both. We appreciate you choosing Ocean Tours and hope to welcome you back for another incredible adventure in the Riviera Maya- Laura OCEAN TOURS
