Sea Turtle & Cenote Snorkeling Adventure

From$99
5 hours
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

About this activity

Dive into an unforgettable half-day adventure exploring the Caribbean's rich marine life, including swimming with sea turtles and snorkeling in a pristine cenote.

Highlights

  • Swim with majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat
  • Explore the crystal-clear waters of a secluded cenote
  • Experience the vibrant marine life of the Caribbean Sea
  • Enjoy a guided tour with expert instructors
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included

Full description

Dive into an unforgettable half-day adventure exploring the Caribbean's rich marine life. Swim alongside majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat and snorkel in a secluded cenote, experiencing the vibrant underwater world of the Caribbean Sea. This guided tour includes all necessary snorkeling equipment and convenient round-trip transportation from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, ensuring a hassle-free and memorable experience. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, this tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural beauty of Mexico's coastline.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided snorkeling tour with professional instructors
  • All necessary snorkeling equipment provided
  • Round-trip transportation from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels
  • Meals and beverages

Important information

Know before you book

  • Minimum age for participation is 6 years old
  • Not recommended for non-swimmers or those with limited mobility
  • Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare

Know before you go

  • Bring a swimsuit, towel, and biodegradable sunscreen
  • Wear comfortable water shoes or sandals
  • Consider bringing a waterproof camera to capture memories

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Good to know

  • WHAT TO BRING:
  • Towel
  • Comfortable, fresh clothing
  • Swimsuit and Change of clothing
  • Hat or cap, sunglasses, sandals or water shoes
  • Money for photos, souvenirs and tips
  • RECOMMENDATIONS:
  • The use of sunscreen is not allowed before water activities, you can use long sleeves water shirts
  • Not recommended for participants who do not have basic swimming skills (for aquatic activities)
  • The given times are START TIMES for the activity. You will get a personal pick up time from your hotel.
  • $20 USD Marine Park Fee

Traveler reviews

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Ocean Tours are excellent - well worth the money

This was a brilliant day - swimming with the turtles was magnificent, with Emmanuel and his crew making sure we all got a chance to see the animals, ensured we were safe and protected their habitat. This was something I've always wanted to do and we couldn't have had a better guide. The cenote was different to another I'd seen, and was simply astonishing. Very refreshing on a hot day, but the explanation of the history, significance and importance of the cenotes to the Mayan people was really interesting, hugely insightful and I'm so glad we did it. You won't find a better bunch of guides for this. This was our second Ocean Tour trip on our trip to Mexico, and both were excellent in terms of value for money and quality of experience.

fergslayedSep 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great experience

We had an amazing experience snorkeling. We saw sea turtles , fish and coral. Then a short ride to check out cenodes it was a awesome experience. Our guide was Nics he was informative friendly and spoke 3 languages German English and Spanish clearly and fluently.

Trek07366297377Sep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A great day out with turtles and an amazing underground cenote

The morning started off on Akumal beach, we got to see several turtles up close in the marine reserve, everything you needed was provided. This was then followed by an amazing tour in the underground's cenote, which for me was the star of the trip. A fantastic trip, with Nils as a great guide. Would highly recommend this tour.

BunnychicSep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Lots of turtles!

Amazing trip! Carlos was very knowledgeable. Photos done by tony turned out amazing! Great trip

I8201SOjessicawSep 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fabby day.

Fantastic tour, Emanuel was fantastic and was a fabulous day. Cannot recommend this company highly enough, felt safe, a few laughs, a few turtles and a cold dip in the Cenote which was the highlight for me. Eman, you're an asset to your company and a wonderful guide for the guests, well done.

WuulgySep 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

WHAT TO BRING: Towel Comfortable, fresh clothing Change of clothing Swimsuit Hat or cap Sunglasses Sandals Money for photos, souvenirs and tips RECOMMENDATIONS: The use of sunblock is not allowed before water activities. Not recommended for participants who do not have basic swimming skills (for aquatic activities) The given times are START TIMES for the activity. You will get a personal pick up time from your hotel. $20 USD Marine Park Fee