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Tours/Playa del Carmen/Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles

Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles

4.9(216)Playa del Carmen1h 10min
VIATOR4.8(57)TRIPADVISOR4.9(159)
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
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Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles

At a glance

Duration
1h 10min
Price from
$36 / person
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 216 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 6
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
"The 7 eleven store."
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Playa del Carmen

Description

Discover the world of green sea turtles in their protected natural habitat. We will go on an exciting snorkeling to watch these amazing animals. You will learn about their behavior, diet, age, size and unique characteristics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to see other marine species such as rays, fish, squid, barracudas and coral reef.

Tour Options

Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles

Highlights

Access : To the protected natural area of turtles.
GoPro : Photo album.
Snorkeling equipment: Viewfinder, vest, snorkel tube.
Services: Bathrooms, showers and changing tables.

What's included

Included
Access : To the protected natural area of turtles.
GoPro : Photo album.
Snorkeling equipment: Viewfinder, vest, snorkel tube.
Services: Bathrooms, showers and changing tables.
Not included
Parking
Private beach access: Additional bracelet of $140 pesos or $9 USD per person. Need to pay.
Digital lockers: Additional rent of $100 MXN, payment by card only.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles take?

Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles lasts about 1h 10min.

How much does Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles cost?

Prices start at $36 per person for this Playa del Carmen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is "The 7 eleven store." . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 216 verified reviews; it is run by We Love Akumal - Experiencias Locales. Most-mentioned highlights: Access : To the protected natural area of turtles.; GoPro : Photo album.; Snorkeling equipment: Viewfinder, vest, snorkel tube..

Reviews(216)

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bryanpU5261LN
August 18, 2026
swimming with turtles

our guide was amazing and we got see several turtles during the hour and a half we were out there for.

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brandon c
August 8, 2026
A must do in akumal

Great experience, what makes this company special is that they focus on smaller groups opposed to the other companies which had huge groups so the attention you recieve is great especially if its your first time doing such activity

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Tammy_B
July 20, 2026
We were fortunate to...

We were fortunate to snorkel at 8:30, just two of us. We saw many turtles and had a great experience! Highly recommend!

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Javier_A
July 11, 2026
A 10 for Martín, who...

A 10 for Martín, who got in touch via WhatsApp the day before and was attentive at all times, looking for turtles and other animals in the area. Unfortunately, there was sargassum, despite what they had removed to be able to access without much trouble, and the water was not entirely clear. I expected to see more turtles, even so we saw 4 or 5, a barracuda, two stingrays, several squid, some French angelfish, a couple of parrotfish, sergeant major fish... It was worth it. At the end of the day, Martín shared a link with the photos and videos.

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I6546GFemmanuelc
April 16, 2026
Nice, but ask about it because everything that's too beautiful is misleading.

We took the a guide for us to go to the coral reef and turtles. We were sold the tickets, of course... We had a 4-year-old child it's impossible, running hard, you have to be autonomous in my opinion 8/10 years not before. So my son-in-law got back on the boat with his child, he stayed in the water for 1min while to get back on board. The refund was impossible except for the child either refund of 2 people or nothing must be logical. I strongly advise against anarchy because no warning from them and on the barrier we saw little. The turtles were 80 meters from the edge in the herbariums.

Operator response

Bonjour ! Mon ami, je suis vraiment désolé pour la mauvaise expérience que tu as eue avec ce tour. Mais malheureusement, nous ne sommes pas la compagnie qui t'a fourni ce service, car nous ne possédons ni bateaux ni embarcations, nous ne réalisons pas de tours ou de sorties snorkeling avec des embarcations. Par conséquent, ton commentaire se trouve au mauvais endroit, et cela affecte considérablement ma compagnie et son profil commercial. Je te demande s'il te plaît de lire nos expériences, et de vérifier par toi-même que nous n'offrons pas de tours avec embarcations, et ensuite de bien vouloir supprimer ce commentaire. Merci

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Eva W
March 29, 2026
Wonderful experience

A very great experience, several turtles & many fish seen, great guide. Relaxed, relaxed. A restaurant next door overlooking the water. Beautiful! Guide takes FREE pictures!!!

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mattwY504ZJ
March 28, 2026
Visit to Akumal Beach Snorkelling.

We spent 1.5 hours snorkelling with our guide who was very knowledgeable about the turtles, string rays and fish that we saw in their natural habitat. This trip was well worth doing and we were sent photos as a memento of our visit.

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Yuanyuan_Y
March 24, 2026
We had an amazing experience swimming with turtles!

We were a group of 5, and one of our friends arrived almost an hour late due to heavy traffic caused by an accident on the road. Our guides, Martin and Melqui, were incredibly accommodating and communicative on WhatsApp—they kindly pushed our tour back by an hour so we wouldn’t miss out. Once we got into the ocean, they were fantastic at spotting and pointing out turtles—we saw 5–6 turtles, a stingray, and lots of beautiful fish! One of the highlights was how caring they were: my husband doesn’t know how to swim, and Martin personally guided him the entire time with a life ring so he could safely enjoy the experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to swim with turtles. They only take up to 6 people, so if you’re a group of 5–6, it feels like a private tour at a very reasonable price. Such a memorable experience!

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Linda R
March 15, 2026
Beautiful diving experience

It was a beautiful experience, we saw many turtles, a ray and countless fish. The guide was super nice and there were only two of us. This had made the whole thing even more pleasant. We would make this trip again and again!

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Kw_K
February 27, 2026
Incredible GoPro photos as well as Turtles

Our guide, Martin, was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about marine life. We met him right on time, and he took great care of me and my 9-year-old. On top of swimming with the turtles, he took over 50 GoPro photos of us for free with his own and shared them with us! My child got some fantastic pictures right next to the turtles. It's an excellent souvenir!

$36/ person
4.9(216)
Duration1h 10min
LanguagesEN, ES
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–6 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorWe Love Akumal - Experiencias Locales
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