Akumal Snorkeling: An Intimate Encounter with Sea Turtles in Their Natural Habitat

Experience an intimate encounter with sea turtles in their natural habitat during an Akumal snorkeling adventure. Discover their behavior, diet, and more while exploring a protected marine area.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Centro Ecológico Akumal - Enjoy snorkeling in a protected natural area to observe green turtles and other marine life.
    This experience includes:
  • Access to the protected turtle area for snorkeling.
  • Local guide.
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes duration.
  • Small, personalized group.
  • Vest, mask, and snorkel tube.
  • Photo album with GoPro camera….
What's Included
  • Access to bathrooms, showers, changing rooms, and lockers.
  • Private bracelet for beach and turtle protected area access.
  • Unlimited GoPro photos.
  • Snorkeling gear provided, including visor, vest, and snorkel tube.
What's Not Included
  • Parking
  • Private beach access, additional cost of $140 pesos or $7 USD per person. Need to pay.
Additional Information

Explore the realm of green sea turtles within their safeguarded natural environment. Embark on an exhilarating snorkeling adventure to observe these incredible creatures. Gain insights into their behavior, diet, lifespan, size, and distinctive traits. Additionally, enjoy the chance to encounter other marine life, including rays, fish, squid, barracudas, and vibrant coral reefs.

Location
C. 16 100, Lote 001
Calle 16
"The 7 eleven store."
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shaz_w
Aug 11, 2025
Fantastic experience - Such an amazing experience- knowledgable, friendly guide and we saw lots of turtles and tropical fish. So much better than some of the package excursions. Good communication and really easy to find. Highly recommend.
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Joshua1901
Aug 7, 2025
Great experience - All very easy. When we arrived at the meeting point our guide was waiting for us. A few minutes later we were in the water swimming with turtles. We saw 7 different turtles, a couple of Stingray and loads of colorful fish. Great experience
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Neb_z
Jul 13, 2025
It was a great experience... - It was a great experience and I liked the option that photos were free since everyone else is charging ridiculous amounts of money.
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463alistairi
Jul 5, 2025
Turtle spotting in July 2025 - Patel and Ireland families had a great time snorkelling. Our two guides were great. We received good quality equipment (snorkels and life jackets) and saw many turtles, fish and sting rays. Afterwards the guides sent us the links to download the pictures they took of our families. Tip: go at 8.30am before the rush.
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688darrenf
Jul 3, 2025
Happy snorkeling - We had an overall great experience snorkeling and saw more than six turtles and a few other featured fish. Martin Silva was a caring guide and able to accommodate our pace; my teen kid was a first-time snorkeler. I suggest following your guide's instructions for protecting the environment and animals.
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Daytrip09451513580
Jun 22, 2025
Recommended! - A great expierence, Martin was a real nice Guide and he gave us a lot of informations and showed us great animals. Really good tour!
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Uwe_s
Jun 6, 2025
Recommended! - Although tourist hotspot very nice experience, unlike other groups we were alone with our nice guide. We saw several turtles (including large ones), rays, squid and a flock of fish right within reach.
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Jennie
May 25, 2025
Loved it - Really well done. Guide took great pictures for us which were free. Would reccomend this tour. Best to go early though. Great experience
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David_p
Apr 28, 2025
Turtley cool activity in Akumal! - We had a great time snorkelling with the turtles. Melky was our guide and met us promptly at the pick up point. He was very friendly and clear with the instructions. We were lucky enough to see loads of turtles, different fish, a stingray and even an old cannon wheel that had sunk to the bottom of the sea. We felt that it was the perfect amount of time. Not rushed, but also not too long. You have to be at least a semi-competent swimmer as at times the current from other boats would push you towards the turtles and you’d have to move away to make sure you don’t touch them. I thought the activity was great value for money, especially given that you receive photos digitally at the end of your swim.
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Justine_s
Jun 12, 2025
Turtle watching in Akumal - Saw several turtles. Had to pay the park fee. Lackluster attitude from tour guide. Could’ve used more information about the turtles themselves.
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From $33
up to 6 guests
1 - Senior
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).