Swim with akumal turtles: A Unique Snorkeling Experience in the Riviera Maya

Swim with Akumal turtles in the Riviera Maya. Snorkel, guided by local experts, and enjoy a private and eco-friendly experience in a natural setting.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Manzano: Akumal Snorkeling Tours - Initially, participants will gather at the information module to test the equipment that will be used during the activity.
    Before beginning the activity, a brief explanation will be provided about the significance of the Akumal protected area and the designated swimming zones to ensure conservation efforts.
    The…
What's Included
  • Expert guide included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Access to bathrooms and showers
  • Secure lockers available
What's Not Included
  • car parking
Additional Information

Have a memorable time at one of the finest beaches in Riviera Maya. A local and certified guide will accompany you throughout your snorkeling session with turtles, providing a charming experience.
This activity, conducted in a natural area, requires a brief portion of your vacation, enabling you to relish your Mexican getaway to its utmost.

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Location
Manzano: akumal snorkeling tours
Avenida Gonzalo Guerrero
David Manzano module
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julie_e
Apr 17, 2025
Amazing turtle swim - Quick tip - either bring a sun shirt you can wear while swimming or biodegradable sunscreen! Our guide Carlos was fantastic! It was a little chaotic in the main building with the changing rooms and lockers because there were a lot of people but Carlos was great in helping us get situated and then the crowds thin out significantly when you get out in the water.
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Janeller619
Apr 16, 2025
Exceeded our expectations - Our child was very timid, but Luis was wonderful. We saw over 10 turtles, two sting rays and schools of fish. Finding Luis in the morning was a TINY challenge. We recommend making sure you have the number in your WhatsApp. Viator has two addresses. We met by the 7/11 in Akumal, but maybe check with the company first. Over all, fantastic and we plan to use them again.
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Ameliarmci
Apr 11, 2025
Highly recommend! - We had a fantastic time snorkeling with our guide! This stand is located up the road, a short walk before the main entrance to the beach. The guide will get your wristbands for all-day beach access and show you where to get your locker. You will need to bring 100 MXN or $5 as a deposit for the locker (you get it back when you return the key). The guide provides your life jacket and a brand new snorkel. He will explain a bit about the area and the rules for observing the wildlife, and then it’s off to the races! You will follow the guide around a snorkel circuit, getting to see beautiful creatures like turtles, rays, squid, and fish. We brought our GoPro camera with us, and the guide was kind enough to take photos and videos of us as we swam around. After about an hour of snorkeling, the guide led us back to the entrance where we showered and dried off in the sun. If you want to take a taxi, there is a taxi station across the street from the beach entrance. It’s 400 MXN to area hotels. We would highly recommend this tour experience!
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H9323vxchristyg
Mar 22, 2025
Amazing tortugas! - Amazing tour—we saw 12-13 turtles, stingrays, fish and a cool snake! Erick was a great guide. It’s worth the extra pesos to have him take pictures and videos for you so you don’t have to fuss with your phone (you can arrange that when you arrive). We went early, lots of parking if you drive. Lockers to keep your belongings safe. Definitely recommend— a great price for private tour. Thank you David and Erick!
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E3739spcrystalp
Mar 12, 2025
Excellent! - The whole experience was amazing! Staff were helpful and the guide was lovely! Go early in the morning for best time!! Lots of turtles, fish and baby squid!
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Aliciajur19
Feb 27, 2025
A wonderful experience - Great tour-our guide was amazing and made our tour a wonderful experience. We got to swim with fish, turtles and manta rays. Turtles were right next us!!
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Henningj465
Feb 8, 2025
Beautiful snorkel tour - Wonderful experience! Had a private tour for 2. Our guide Pepe was very kind, showed us all fish and turtles equal! You have more than enough time to observe, no stress! A turtle swam straight to my wife, which was very sweet) So - can only recommend!
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84alyseh
Jan 23, 2025
Amazing experience! - Pepe was an amazing guide! He matched the pace we were comfortable with and gave us lots of time to look at and enjoy the sights. He also had a great sense of humor and made our experience so special! We lost track of how many turtles we saw, big and small, they were so cute! We also saw sea urchins, lots of yellow blue and red tropical fish, puffer fish, and a beautiful coral reef! Also It was raining pretty hard but that didn’t put a damper on our experience. Our guide had a great attitude and the water was still warm enough that we were comfortable! The snorkels were new, right out of the plastic, and our guide gave us anti fog gel that made it really easy to see! 10/10 Highly recommend!
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Alexbk2149oi
Jan 19, 2025
Best snorkeling experience - It was a magical time! We were able to see turtles, stingrays, school of fish, a barracuda, and octopus! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone! Thanks Luis!
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Stephanie
Jan 6, 2025
FUYEZ - Unfortunately, I can't set 0. a shame!!!!!!!! access to the beach.....paid parking.... snorkelling paying beyond 20 m.... for the so-called turtles....... I've never seen this ..... groups of hundreds of tourists on equipped...... to preserve the tranquility of turtles? do not condone...!!!!!!! public opinion criticizes water parks. As far as we're concerned, we just wanted to go to a beach that was supposedly public and snorkel... avoid the surroundings of TULUM.....
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).