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A one-hour-and-fifteen-minute guided swim with sea turtles in Akumal Bay.
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Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling: Tours, Prices And Bay Rules
Compare 22 tours for snorkeling with green sea turtles in Akumal Bay.
- $32lowest per-person from-price across these tours
- US$7Park Wristband · Tsuuk Akumal Natural Park entry for foreign visitors, MXN 130 for Mexican nationals; beach and facilities only, no tour
Akumal Beach: VIP swim with turtles, guided snorkeling + GoPro photos
from $34 per person
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- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
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- Akumal Mayan Trips
Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling By The Numbers
1,653 ha
Refuge Area · the Bahia de Akumal marine refuge, 1,653 hectares in the 2016 decree, about 37 km south of Playa del Carmen
2016
Refuge Decreed · published in the Diario Oficial de la Federacion on 7 March 2016
6 + guide
Max Swim Group · both swim circuits: a maximum of 6 people plus the tour guide
9:00 to 17:00
Swim Circuit Hours · the permitted hours for tourist activity in circuits 1 and 2
256 people
Circuit 1 Daily Cap · about 36 groups a day, up to 55 minutes each
300 people
Circuit 2 Daily Cap · about 42 groups a day, up to 65 minutes each
1,121 m / 1,549 m
Circuit Lengths · circuit 1 is 1,121.41 m and circuit 2 is 1,548.72 m, marked with buoys
3 m
Turtle Distance · stay at least 3 metres from a turtle and watch one for no more than 2 minutes (CEA guideline, updated 9 February 2021)
922 nests
2026 Nesting · 747 green and 175 loggerhead nests on Akumal beaches through September 2026; the historic record is 1,350
22
Tours Compared · tours on this site that include Akumal turtle snorkeling, from US$32 to US$260 as listed
3,345
Combined Reviews · guest reviews across those 22 tours
Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours By Trip Type
Akumal Bay Turtle Snorkeling
VIP Snorkel, GoPro Photos
VIP guided snorkel with green sea turtles in Akumal Bay, with GoPro photos, 1.5 hours.
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Small Group, Photos Included
This small-group outing run by We Love Akumal - Experiencias Locales packs turtle snorkeling, a guide and photos into an hour and ten minutes on Akumal Bay, and it is rated 4.9 across 216 reviews.
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Half Day Snorkel, 4 Hours
This half day trip from Playa del Carmen pairs a guided snorkel over Akumal's turtle grounds with unstructured beach time.
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Tulum Ruins, Cenote, Turtle Swim
This ten-hour day from Cancun combines a visit to the Tulum archaeological site, a swim in a cenote, and guided snorkeling with the turtles of Akumal Bay, run by Ekinox Tours with an extra fee of about 40 USD per person payable separately.
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Tulum, Cenote, Turtle Swim, Meal
Run by Ekinox Tours, this eight-to-ten-hour trip from the Riviera Maya pairs a guided visit to the Tulum ruins and a cenote swim with snorkeling among sea turtles in Akumal, with an extra fee of about 40 USD per person payable separately.
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Cave Cenote Combo, 5 Hours
This five-hour small-group adventure from Cancun pairs turtle snorkeling in Akumal with a swim in a cave cenote, with an extra fee of about 20 USD per person payable separately.
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Turtles, Puerto Aventuras, Lunch
This trip from Playa del Carmen pairs a snorkel session with sea turtles in Akumal Bay with a stop in Puerto Aventuras, then finishes with a full restaurant meal back in town.
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Private Snorkel, 1 Hour
One hour in the water with just your group and your guide.
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Private Swim, GoPro Photos
A private one-hour swim with turtles plus a GoPro photo session, run by Akumal Mayan Vip Tours.
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Private Swim, 1 Hour 15 Minutes
A private turtle swim in Akumal Bay run by local guides, lasting an hour and fifteen minutes.
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Private Tour, Photos Included
Your group meets a host at the 7-Eleven on Akumal Beach and walks to the beach access together.
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | From | Rating | Book |
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| Fees And Taxes IncludedAkumal Ecological Guides | Akumal Bay Turtle Snorkeling | Lunch not stated | 1 hour 15 minutes | $45 | ★ 4.6454 reviews | Check availability |
| VIP Snorkel, GoPro PhotosAkumal Mayan Trips | Akumal Bay Turtle Snorkeling | Lunch not stated | 1.5 hours | $34 | ★ 4.6410 reviews | Check availability |
| Tulum Ruins, Cenote, Turtle SwimEkinox Tours | Cenote And Tulum Day Trips | Meal included in the fare | 10 hours | $109 | ★ 4.5377 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Snorkel, 1 HourMarine Life Akumal MX | Private Turtle Tours | Lunch not stated | 1 hour | $61 | ★ 5.0374 reviews | Check availability |
| Tulum, Cenote, Turtle Swim, MealEkinox Tours | Cenote And Tulum Day Trips | Meal included in the fare | 8 - 10 hours | $109 | ★ 4.6332 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Swim, GoPro PhotosAkumal Mayan Vip Tours | Private Turtle Tours | Lunch not stated | 1 hour | $50 | ★ 5.0303 reviews | Check availability |
| Cave Cenote Combo, 5 HoursBlue Caribe | Cenote And Tulum Day Trips | Lunch not stated | 5 hours | $80 | ★ 4.8233 reviews | Check availability |
| Small Group, Photos IncludedWe Love Akumal - Experiencias Locales | Akumal Bay Turtle Snorkeling | Lunch not stated | 1 hour 10 minutes | $33 | ★ 4.9216 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Swim, 1 Hour 15 MinutesNado con Tortugas Akumal Guías Locales | Private Turtle Tours | Lunch not stated | 1 hour 15 minutes | $43 | ★ 4.7125 reviews | Check availability |
| Half Day Snorkel, 4 HoursNS Vacations Tours | Akumal Bay Turtle Snorkeling | Lunch not stated | 4 hours | $83 | ★ 4.599 reviews | Check availability |
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Best Months For Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling: Month By Month
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January
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Avg High (C): 27.6 Rain Days: 6 Sea (C): 26
February
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Avg High (C): 28.4 Rain Days: 5 Sea (C): 26
March
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Avg High (C): 29.1 Rain Days: 3 Sea (C): 26
April
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Avg High (C): 30.4 Rain Days: 3 Sea (C): 26.5
May
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Avg High (C): 31.6 Rain Days: 7 Sea (C): 27.5
June
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Avg High (C): 31.8 Rain Days: 12 Sea (C): 28
July
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Avg High (C): 32.5 Rain Days: 12 Sea (C): 28.5
August
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Avg High (C): 32.8 Rain Days: 13 Sea (C): 29
September
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Avg High (C): 32.0 Rain Days: 15 Sea (C): 29
October
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Avg High (C): 30.9 Rain Days: 13 Sea (C): 28.5
November
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Avg High (C): 29.1 Rain Days: 7 Sea (C): 27.5
December
Typical figures for December
Avg High (C): 28.1 Rain Days: 7 Sea (C): 27
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| January | 27.6 | 75 | 6 | 26 | Out of season | dry, 75 mm over 6 rain days, highs of 27.6 C, sea at 26 C, a cool Norte wind can blow in between December and mid-March |
| February | 28.4 | 55 | 5 | 26 | Out of season | dry, 55 mm over 5 rain days, highs of 28.4 C, sea at 26 C, a cool Norte wind can blow in between December and mid-March |
| March | 29.1 | 40 | 3 | 26 | Out of season | dry, 40 mm over 3 rain days, highs of 29.1 C, sea at 26 C, a cool Norte wind can blow in between December and mid-March |
| April | 30.4 | 45 | 3 | 26.5 | Out of season | dry, 45 mm over 3 rain days, highs of 30.4 C, sea at 26.5 C |
| May | 31.6 | 110 | 7 | 27.5 | Out of season | showery, 110 mm over 7 rain days, highs of 31.6 C, sea at 27.5 C, turtle nesting season on the beaches (1 May to 30 November) |
| June | 31.8 | 190 | 12 | 28 | Season | wet, 190 mm over 12 rain days, highs of 31.8 C, sea at 28 C, turtle nesting season on the beaches (1 May to 30 November) |
| July | 32.5 | 120 | 12 | 28.5 | Season | showery, 120 mm over 12 rain days, highs of 32.5 C, sea at 28.5 C, turtle nesting season on the beaches (1 May to 30 November) |
| August | 32.8 | 145 | 13 | 29 | Peak window | showery, 145 mm over 13 rain days, highs of 32.8 C, sea at 29 C, turtle nesting season on the beaches (1 May to 30 November) |
| September | 32.0 | 235 | 15 | 29 | Peak window | wet, 235 mm over 15 rain days, highs of 32.0 C, sea at 29 C, turtle nesting season on the beaches (1 May to 30 November) |
| October | 30.9 | 215 | 13 | 28.5 | Peak window | wet, 215 mm over 13 rain days, highs of 30.9 C, sea at 28.5 C, turtle nesting season on the beaches (1 May to 30 November) |
| November | 29.1 | 105 | 7 | 27.5 | Season | showery, 105 mm over 7 rain days, highs of 29.1 C, sea at 27.5 C, turtle nesting season on the beaches (1 May to 30 November) |
| December | 28.1 | 95 | 7 | 27 | Out of season | dry, 95 mm over 7 rain days, highs of 28.1 C, sea at 27 C, a cool Norte wind can blow in between December and mid-March |
Akumal Bay, Yal-Ku Or A Cenote Combo: Pick Your Water
| Akumal Bay Turtle Snorkeling | Cenote And Tulum Turtle Day Trips | Private Turtle Tours | |
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| Departs from | Meet at Akumal beach or Playa del Carmen | Hotel pickup or a Playa del Carmen, Cancun or Tulum meeting point | Meet at Akumal, one with transport |
| Length | 1 to 1.5 hours in the water (one 4-hour option) | Half to full day with cenotes and sometimes Tulum (up to 10 hours) | 1 to 1.25 hours (one 4-hour option) |
| From price (listing) | US$32 to US$83 | US$80 to US$249 | US$43 to US$260 |
| Hotel pickup included | 0 of 10 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Lunch included | 0 of 10 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 6 |
| Free cancellation | 10 of 10 | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Park or conservation fee | Wristband usually included; some list it as extra | Often paid in cash on the day (US$25 to US$40 per person where stated) | Mostly included; check each listing |
Where Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours Start And Go
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Bay
- Fees And Taxes Includedfrom $45
- VIP Snorkel, GoPro Photosfrom $34
Cenotes
- Private Cenote And Turtle Swimfrom $260
Tulum
- Tulum Ruins, Cenote, Turtle Swimfrom $109
- Tulum, Cenote, Turtle Swim, Mealfrom $109
- Akumal Bay (Bahia de Akumal)Bay
- Half Moon Bay (Bahia Media Luna)Bay · 1.2 km from Akumal Bay
- Yal-Ku LagoonBay · 1.9 km from Akumal Bay
- Akumal VillageBay · 560 m from Akumal Bay
- Xcacel Turtle SanctuaryBay · 7.5 km from Akumal Bay
- Gran CenoteCenotes · 23 km from Akumal Bay
- Cenote Dos OjosCenotes · 11 km from Akumal Bay
- Cenote Taak Bi HaCenotes · 11 km from Akumal Bay
- Casa CenoteCenotes · 16 km from Akumal Bay
- Cenote CristalinoCenotes · 12 km from Akumal Bay
- Tulum Archaeological ZoneTulum · 23 km from Akumal Bay
- Puerto AventurasDepartures · 15 km from Akumal Bay
What Visitors Say After A Turtle Swim In Akumal
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“Our guide Fernanda was a delight! She was knowledgeable and helped us spot 4 sea turtles, a yellow spotted sting ray, and a shark!”
“The tour guide, Mary, was absolutely fantastic. She was so enthusiastic and spoke both English and Spanish fluently.”
“Pasqual was extremely knowledgeable, patient and helpful. The Mayan ruins were fantastic, the cenotes were stunning and we even got to see how traditional chocolate was made.”
“The excursion met all our expectations and even exceeded them.”
Where To Stay Before Your Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Day
Hotel Akumal
Akumal
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Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
Akumal Bay
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Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Akumal
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How Much Does A Turtle Swim Cost?
Prices depend on the style of trip. Group turtle swims in Akumal Bay start at $32 per person, private tours from $43, and cenote or Tulum combination days run from $80 (a 5-hour cave cenote trip) to $109 for full days.
Which Tours Add Cenotes Or Tulum?
Most of the longer tours pair Akumal with other stops. The Tulum, Cenote and Akumal trips from Ekinox Tours visit the ruins and a cenote on the same day, and the Blue Caribe outing adds a cave cenote to the turtle swim.
Can Tours Be Cancelled Free Of Charge?
Yes, on nearly every tour listed here. 21 of the 22 carry free cancellation, from one-hour private swims to ten-hour day trips from Cancun.
Where Does The Turtle Swim Happen?
Tours run out of Akumal Bay itself; six of the 22 listed add hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen, Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels. The Ekinox Tours day trips collect from Cancun and the Riviera Maya before the drive south.
Where Do The Tours Depart From?
Bay snorkeling tours meet on the beach at Akumal, while the longer combinations collect from hotels. Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya pickups cover five of the six cenote and Tulum day trips; the Blue Caribe cave cenote trip lists no pickup.
Can You Join From Playa Del Carmen?
Yes. Ekinox Tours runs an eight-to-ten-hour Tulum, cenote and turtle swim trip from the Riviera Maya at $109, and its six-hour reef option departs from the same area.
Plan Your Akumal Trip: Guides And Answers
Guides
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Akumal Snorkeling
Free And Budget Akumal
From Playa del Carmen
Gran Cenote Day
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Is Akumal Safe
Puerto Morelos Or Akumal
Snorkeling Costs
Swim With Turtles
Things To Do In Akumal
Tours Compared
Tours From Tulum
Tulum Snorkeling
Turtle Rules
Turtles Plus Cenote
What To Bring
Where To Stay
Xel-Ha Or Akumal
Yal-Ku Or Akumal Bay