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Snorkelling with Turtles and Cenote Swim in Riviera Maya

4.4/5
969 reviews

An underwater adventure – in two very different settings. This half-day tour ventures into the heart of the Yucatan jungle and the reefs of the Caribbean for contrasting experiences. You'll swim in the mystical surroundings of a cenote and snorkel with turtles in a protected bay.

Kick off by heading inland to a sacred cenote. Here, you'll get to swim in one of the most beautiful cenotes in the region. This underground pool opens up to reveal a cavern of stalactites and stalagmites, where you can swim in cool, fresh water. It's easy to see why these natural cathedrals were so revered by the ancient Maya.

We'll then travel to Akumal Bay to spot turtles near the protected reef. Three species call this bay home – green, hawksbill and loggerhead. You'll be joined by an expert guide and a small group of snorkellers – a maximum of 16 – so that you can make the most of this experience. There'll also be time to explore the reef even further, admiring fish and rainbow-coloured coral, before returning to your hotel in the early afternoon.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Language:German, Spanish, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance Fees Included
Fast track
Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
Smaller Group Size
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Snorkel with sea turtles in the protected Riviera Maya reserve of Akumal Bay
  • Enjoy a cool swim in the fresh water of a sacred Maya cenote underground pool
  • Be part of a group of maximum 16 people when snorkelling near the sea turtles
  • Exclusive small group access to an eco-system restricted to 300 visitors per day

Important to know

  • Please ensure any biodegradable sunblock is applied prior to the tour, in order to protect the reef and environment
  • Bring biodegradable insect repellent
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • Bring a towel

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Entrance fees and taxes
  • Snorkelling equipment and, if needed, wetsuit for the cenote
  • Locker

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV


What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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Based on 969 reviews


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Value for money

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  • D

    Die Urlauber

    Traveled as a couple


    August 26, 2026
    5

    Germany

    Sehr Schöner Ausflug mit Sicht auf die zahlreichen Schildkröten .Wasser etwas trübe Guide Otto! sehr auf Sicherheit bedacht und zuvorkommend ,hat alles erklärt und auf jeden aufgepasst

  • J

    Jen Townsend

    Traveled with family


    August 14, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Emmy was our guide and was so passionate about cenotes and turtles. It was a magical experience x

  • C

    CM

    Traveled with family


    August 24, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Everything on time, easy and a great guide

  • C

    Chris

    Traveled with family


    August 31, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Nikolai was an amazing tour guide

  • W

    Will

    Traveled as a couple


    August 5, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Lots of fun, really different cenote experience and the coastal swim was magical

  • R

    Rossy

    Traveled with family


    August 1, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    I know you can't always see hundreds of turtles, but we only saw 3! So £100 almost to see 3 turtles was disappointing. However, that's obviously not Tui's fault.