Category Swimming with Sea Turtles

Mexico · SWIMMING WITH SEA TURTLES

14 Sea Turtle Snorkeling Trips in Mexico That Earn the Early Start

14 tours

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

Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Stop 1 at Akumal: Snorkeling for Turtles and Reef Life

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

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

Half-day Akumal snorkeling with sea turtles and a freshwater cenote swim at Yax-Muul, with pickup and snacks included.

“The experience was exactly what we needed. Perfect weather, crystal clear water. We saw everything we wanted without obstacles or murky water. The tour guide Ruben and our photographer Max were splendid. The Cenote was beautiful and clear water, the empanadas were delicious and the tequila shot with a cricket was a new cultural experience but we did it. Best humored tour guides we ever had. Definitely coming back to do this again.”

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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Tulum Ruins on the Caribbean: guided story time plus photo time

2.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Tour Tulum ruins, snorkel Akumal sea turtles, and swim a freshwater cenote cave with hotel pickup and tacos, plus snorkeling gear.

“You need to be able to swim and traverse the uneven paths. The ruins have many steps, some of it is ok for a scooter, but walking is involved. At the beach a boat will take you out to a destination and drop you off. A person SHOULD know how to swim even though life jackets are provided. You are not allowed to use fins/flippers. The swimming portion is a smaller group than other companies so you are able to enjoy seeing the turtles w/o fear of being kicked by others. The lunch is very good. It was fresh and delicious for our taste. Sophia and Edgar were excellent hosts.”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - Sea Turtles and Possible Rays: The Part Everyone Remembers

3.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Cancun 5-in-1 snorkeling tour with sea turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck, and a cenote, plus hotel pickup and easy shallow water.

“You need to know how to swim well. It was absolutely amazing and worth every minute! Pick the morning tour to go with the smaller group. They have a photographer with you if you don't have an underwater camera and you can purchase the photos and/or video as well. The entire experience and crew is amazing! Gracias!”

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Cenote Swim Near Tulum: Cold Water, Caverns, and Cave-Like Light

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

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

Swim in a limestone cenote near Tulum, snorkel Akumal Beach with sea turtles, then enjoy lunch at Punta Venado, pickup included.

“Great experience! Just enough time at each place. Our tour guide Iker and our driver Luis were fantastic! Very informative and we knew what to expect every step of the way. You have to shower at the cenote site before going in- the water is COLD. Be ready! The snorkeling part you are driven out to the starting spot, jump off the boat and you swim back to the beach. We saw plenty of turtles along the way. Just know there is swimming involved. It’s not jump out, snorkel and get back in the boat. We saw a HUGE stingray and many turtles. Again - great tour, great guides/driver Iker…”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - Tulum ruins with an archaeological guide: what you get beyond the postcard

5.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Tulum ruins, a cenote swim, and sea turtle snorkeling from Playa del Carmen, with lunch and transfers, in about 9 hours.

“Our guide Juan and driver Cesar were the best. They were passionate , kind and very knowledgeable of the days activities. Kept everyone safe and gave us an exceptional experience that would be a great memory for years to come.”

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With Turtles, Shipwreck, Cenote, and Reef and Transport Included

With Turtles, Shipwreck, Cenote, and Reef and Transport Included - Getting There: Hotel Pickup, Van Ride, and a Quick Gear-Ready Process

6.With Turtles, Shipwreck, Cenote, and Reef and Transport Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,102 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Small-group Cancun snorkeling with a reef, shipwreck, turtles, and more, plus hotel pickup, gear, and multiple time-saving stops.

“We had great time with total snorkel. On time pickup and an almost semi private tour of 5 locations. Daisy made sure we had an amazing time and took time helping us explore the sites.”

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The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour - Boat ride reality: crowded transport, but not long

7.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Snorkel with green turtles, float El Cielo starfish sands, then relax at Cielito with ceviche, drinks, and sunset sailing in Cozumel.

“Not a turtle sanctuary! We didn’t see any turtles but a great snorkeling experience. We loved the dock pickup option. Times are loose guidelines but they provided text communications when they were close. We had a 9 month old baby with us so they were great for allowing us to bring her with us and very nice about her joining us on the boat. Very nice staff and all in a great experience! Photos available for purchase and the docking fee and the marine fee mean lots of expenses outside of the original price. We saw a nurse shark and the video of it was very cool!”

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4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán - Getting to the meeting point without stress

8.4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

A 4-hour luxury catamaran snorkeling trip in Cozumel with turtle sanctuary swims, El Cielo starfish sands, snacks, drinks, and sunset views.

“We arrived at the check-in early. Once our full group was there, we proceeded down to the dock. We were told that we had about a 10 minute wait before the catamaran would show up. It was roughly a half an hour before it showed up and they had us lineup to get on the boat. After a few minutes, they asked us all to sit back down because there was a problem with the motor. The gentleman drove away in the boat and we were told a “faster boat” would come and take us to the turtle sanctuary. Once again we were told it would be a 10 minute…”

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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure - Price, value, and the part that gets added later

From Cozumel: Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary

From Cozumel: Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary - Marina Asipona, taxis, and how the day actually flows

Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch - Tulum Archaeological Site: stunning views, big heat, and that $25 fee

11.Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Tulum Ruins, a cenote swim, and snorkeling with sea turtles, plus lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club. Pickup and gear included.

“This was an amazing trip; well organized with an excellent tour guide who did all the activities with us. We loved covering all 3 experiences in one day. Only downside is that we were very hungry after 6 hours and felt that a snack after the 1st excursion (that we didn't like) wasn't enough; we would have preferred a sandwich and fruit after the 2nd excursion. Having lunch at the end of the day on the beach was welcomed and delicious!”

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Swim with sea turtles

Swim with sea turtles - Private tour, departure times, and the comfort of not rushing

12.Swim with sea turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best price here

Private sea turtle snorkeling in Akumal near Playa del Carmen. Gear and Akumal entrance fees included. Multiple departure times.

“I had to leave the resort and go on the main road to get picked up. They don’t come to the resort. So keep that in mind that you might have to walk a fair bit. Otherwise it was great and I was super close to giant turtles.”

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Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure - Snorkeling comfort: gear is included, and help is part of the deal

13.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $310

Private turtles and cenotes from Playa del Carmen with guaranteed turtle sightings, snorkel in Turtle Bay, and a fresh-water cenote swim.

“Our entire team was great, Juan Paplo was our guide. Explained everything well and it wasn’t rushed. Highly recommended.”

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Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach - Price and value for a private turtle swim at Playa Akumal

14.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

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

Private snorkeling in Akumal Bay with green sea turtles in the CONANP circuit, safety with life jackets, and optional photo package.

“We had a brilliant swim with Darwin. We travelled from Valladolid and didn’t realise there was a one hour time difference so we were late but Darwin couldn't have been more accommodating and kind. We saw about 7 turtles - they were so beautiful and lots of fish and a stingray. Thank you for a great trip!”

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