Private Akumal Turtle Discovery Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Swim with sea turtles in Akumal Bay
- Explore vibrant coral reefs
- Enjoy personalized attention from expert guides
- Discover diverse marine life
- Experience a private, hassle-free excursion
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen
- Guided snorkeling session with sea turtles
- Snorkel gear and life jackets
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum booking of two people required for private tour.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to severe weather.
- Participants should be comfortable in water and able to swim.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel.
- Apply biodegradable sunscreen to protect marine life.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture underwater moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Incredible experience
A spectacular experience, impressive to be able to see the turtles so close, wonderful. The guides Andreas, Joel, and Angel, super kind, attentive, and helpful, a 10 for them.
Swimming with turtles is amazing
Swimming with sea turtles was amazing. There weren't many, but we saw at least 4 and swam with them. My 13-year-old son was amazed. We were delighted
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Amazing experience with Andreas and Eduardo!**
We had such a wonderful time on our turtle snorkeling and cave tour! Andreas was an amazing guide. He was incredibly thorough in explaining everything to us and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire experienc. We were provided with life jackets, goggles, and snorkels, and he took the time to make sure everyone was comfortable before we got started. Seeing the turtles was such an incredible experience! Afterwards, we visited the caves, where Andreas was just as knowledgeable. He gave us so much interesting information about the cave systems, how they were formed, and how everything works. You could tell he really knew his stuff and genuinely enjoyed sharing it with us. He was also really funny and joked around with the kids, which made them feel comfortable and added to the experience. Eduardo, our driver, was wonderful as well. He drove us around throughout the tour and was a great, safe driver. We were able to leave our belongings in the vehicle while we were doing the activities and felt completely confident that everything would be safe with him. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Andreas and Eduardo made the day fun, comfortable, informative, and memorable. We would absolutely recommend this tour especially with these two!
Awesome time snorkeling with sea turtles
We had an awesome time on our private swim with the sea turtles. Nicholas was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional as our guide. Highly recommended to all.
Great day out - well worth it! Gracias Andreas and Maxell
We had a really great day - sadly didn’t see that many turtles, but no one can control nature! The Cenote and Tellum ruins were really awesome Our guide Andreas was brilliant - very engaging and knowledgeable about the culture and nature of Mexico - he’s also a top chap to hang with for the day - Danke Herr Fledermaus 🦇 Maxwell was an excellent driver and was very helpful - gracias Maxwell!