The 8 Best Playa del Carmen Snorkeling Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal and swim through a Yucatan cenote on this family-friendly half-day tour from Cancun.

“Tour was excellent! We saw fish, a few sea turtles, a stingray, and some squid while snorkeling at Akumal. The cenote was absolutely amazing and so cool to see! We had 12 people in our group which felt a little snug at times in the cenote but I didn’t mind because we still got to see everything. They also provided us with 2 empanadas and a snack (banana and granola bar) which was enough to keep me full during the whole trip (I did eat breakfast before). The drive was long from Cancun but also didn’t bother me because it was definitely worth it! Cenote was a must see and…”

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2.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Review of Playa del Carmen’s cenote and Akumal turtle tour, with practical advice on swimming, transport, lunch, costs, and what to expect.

“Not good,tried to get refund didn’t get one really unhappy and upset as I wasted £80 per person so over £100”

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3.Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 717 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres from Playa del Carmen: snorkeling, lunch, wildlife, beach time, transport, costs, and practical booking advice.

“Very nice relaxing boat trip to two of the most beautiful islands, our guide Max was very fun and enthusiastic, the tour was very informative! We had a great time!”

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4.Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Review of Riviera Maya’s Maroma catamaran cruise, with guided snorkeling, drinks, hotel pickup, beach access, costs, and practical tips.

“The beach was clean and not crowded. I would have liked other beer options. But, snorkeling and the staff were good.”

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5.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Best value

Swim with protected green turtles in Akumal Bay on a private, guide-led snorkel tour with gear, lockers, and park fees included.

“We had an excellent experience and would highly recommend if you are interested in snorkeling at Akumal! Darwin was very knowledgeable as well as patient with us as we were new to snorkeling. We were able to take our time and really enjoy the turtles and fish, which we wouldn't have gotten in a larger group. Darwin went above expectations by taking photos of us during the experience and making sure our ride was there when we were done.”

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6.Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $279

Review of a private Tulum tour with early ruins access, cenote snorkeling, lunch, and shore snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal.

“It was an amazing day and our guide Joshua was excellent! He was friendly and knowledgable and really made the day! The trip to the ruins was a learning experience. The cenote was super cool (we did the cave one). Lunch at the local restaurant was delicious. Of course my favorite part was swimming with sea turtles at Akumal! We saw 4 different turtles, a stingray and lots of fish. The transportation was comfortable and super convenient picking us up right at our hotel. Overall it was a five star day, and I would highly recommend it!”

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7.4 hours snorkel & beach tour – Private Yacht 47 ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of a private 47-foot yacht from Playa del Carmen, with snorkeling, beach stops, lunch, open bar, and room for 15.

“We had an incredible time on the boat and can’t say enough good things about the crew. Daniel, Victor, and Alex took such great care of us from start to finish and made the entire day feel relaxed, fun, and effortless.”

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8.Private Escape: Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $800

Review of a private Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres tour from Playa del Carmen, with reef snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Awesome. No complaints. Weather was not for snorkeling which sucked, but tour was great, guided great, food amazing. Islands awesome.”

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