The 15 Best Sea Turtle Snorkelling Trips in Mexico

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

/ August 10, 2026

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

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

Half-day snorkeling at Akumal for sea turtles plus a Yax-Muul cenote swim, with pickup, gear, and empanadas.

“If you have never been snorkeling before, or if you are snorkeling with children, this is a great tour. The guides are wonderful, professional, and make sure that everyone can use their snorkel and sees the same amount of turtles. Life jackets are also required, so no need to be an excellent swimmer. That said, the tour wasn't at all what I was looking for. Once you get to alkumal bay, there are TONS of people there, and each group takes a small boat out a few hundred yards, you hop in the water, and swim back to shore with your guide. If anyone happens to see a turtle, it…”

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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

/ August 12, 2026

2.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

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

Tulum ruins by the Caribbean, sea turtles in Akumal, then a cenote swim. Hotel pickup, lunch tacos, and snorkeling gear included.

“My wife and I just had the most incredible experience on this excursion, and we owe so much of it to our amazing tour guide, Alejandro. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make sure we had the trip of a lifetime. Swimming with the sea turtles in Akumal Bay was absolutely breathtaking. Alejandro knew exactly where to take us, and within minutes we were gliding alongside these gentle, majestic creatures in crystal-clear water. It was one of those pinch-me moments you never forget. He was also very mindful about respecting the turtles and the environment, which we really appreciated. The cenote visit was pure magic. Stepping…”

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

/ August 12, 2026

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 with sea turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck, and cenote snorkeling, with hotel pickup, gear, and showers.

“Cenotes not worth it. Not enough time at Musa. Very rushed. Did see turtle and a Sting Ray. Nice operators.”

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

/ August 10, 2026

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

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

Swim in an ancient cenote near Tulum, then snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach, ending with lunch at a beach club.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Our guide Henry was amazing and our driver Victor was also amazing. Incredible experience definitely rememberable.”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

/ August 10, 2026

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

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

Full-day Tulum ruins, cenote swim at Nohoch Nah Chich, and sea turtle snorkeling at Akumal with lunch and transfers.

“Super fun filled day, all of the excursions were beautiful! Saw turtles and a stingray during that part. Our guide for the day Israel was perfect, did a great job of explaining what we were doing and what was next!”

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

/ August 14, 2026

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 reef, shipwreck, cenote and turtles, plus gear, pickup, and a pro guide. Dock fees extra.

“Overpriced and overly rushed and hustled , nickeled and diced Our guides and captain were very friendly- it isn't their fault. But at almost 400 dollars for 2 adults and 2 young kids....not worth it. And if you want the photos and videos, extra 80 US dollars”

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The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

/ August 14, 2026

7.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

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

Snorkel Cozumel with turtles, El Cielo starfish, and a relaxing sandbank stop. Small group, gear, snacks, and sunset sail included.

“Emilio and Roy was a great crew, the beginning of the trip was great. We did hit choppy water on the way back and Emilio did the best he could and made sure our safety was his top priority. Also elizabeth and tori said Emilio was a cutie patootie.”

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4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

/ August 19, 2026

8.4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

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

4-hour Cozumel turtle and starfish snorkel on a luxury catamaran, with ceviche, rum punch, and a sunset sandbank stop.

“Friendly crew who showed us the western side of the island. Our weather and conditions for seeing sea turtles wasn’t in our favor but that wasn’t their fault. The lunch was really good but the drinks were watered down. Considering we are in the land of great Tequila they could pour better tequila for The after snorkeling shots. All in all, it was an enjoyable day”

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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

/ August 20, 2026

9.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

Private Tulum, turtle snorkeling in Akumal, and cenote swimming with included lunch, gear, and round-trip hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen.

“Such a great tour! This tour is well thought out and amazing even down to the photographer. Our tour guide, Alma, was great. The kids adored her and talked about her the rest of the trip. I would highly recommend the private tour to anybody!”

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From Cozumel: Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary

/ August 10, 2026

10.Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 455 reviews · from $52

Half-day Cozumel snorkeling to El Cielo, El Cielito, and Turtle Bay, with turtles, rays, starfish, plus ceviche and drinks.

“Absolutely loved this excursion. The guides are so very welcoming and made the trip amazing. We had some amazing food and beer provided. The boat ride there and back is so relaxing and just a great experience.”

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Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

/ August 23, 2026

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

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

Tulum in one day: ruins, underground cenote swim, Akumal snorkeling with sea turtles, plus beachside lunch and round-trip transport.

“It’s a bit bumpy to get to the Cenote and the Diner but off the path is where it’s at! Cenote are not that cold and no sulphur smell at all! It was great”

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Swim with sea turtles

/ August 23, 2026

12.Swim with sea turtles

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

Private Akumal sea turtle snorkeling for $45.00 per person. 1h15, gear included, entrance fees covered, watch turtles without touching.

“William from Akumal ecological guides was in touch with us the morning of and the people at the check-in had my name on hand. Our guide was Santiago and he was fabulous. He guided us through every step of the way patiently and calmly. He even helped us get some prescription googles for family members who needed them. We saw 1/6 dozen turtles, 2 sting rays, beautiful fish and a baracuda! The coral is dead due to a hurricane our guide told us. Despite this, it was totally incredible!”

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Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

/ August 24, 2026

13.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

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

Guaranteed turtle snorkel plus a private cenote swim near Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and a bilingual guide.

“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

/ August 26, 2026

14.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

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

Private snorkeling in Akumal Bay to see guaranteed green turtles in the CONANP circuit. One hour, lockers, showers, equipment included.

“The tour was very well organised. Marlene gave us all necessary information in advance and Darwin, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the marine life we encountered. Darwin also ensured we had ample opportunities to view the turtles and other marine life without disturbing their natural habitat. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a magical encounter with nature in Akumal. Thank you, Marlene and Darwin!”

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From Cancun: Tulum and Akumal Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour

/ August 10, 2026

15.Tulum and Akumal Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 289 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

From Cancun, tour Tulum ruins, swim at Mariposa (Canamayte) cenote, then snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal on a 10-hour trip.

“This tour was a 100% worth it! Our guide, Mildred, was really nice and made a great effort to make us comfortable and involved at all times. She gave us interesting facts about the Mayan civilization and the natural reserves we visited that day. Swimming with turtles was magical, I was relieved to see that the beach where the coral reef is located is a protected area. Our guides made sure we approached wildlife in a respectfully. Tulum archeological site was magnificent with amazing views and history. Finally, the cenotes at the Mayan village were breathtaking and the food at the buffet was delicious. I truly recommend buying the PLUS…”

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