Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach PRIVATE TOUR

Experience the thrill of snorkeling in Akumal Bay and observe sea turtles in their natural habitat. Dive with a certified professional guide and enjoy a safe and educational family day.

Duration: 55 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Akumal - TO BOOK A GROUP OF LESS THAN 4 PEOPLE, PLEASE CONTACT MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX DIRECTLY VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.
    THE ENTIRE TOUR INVOLVES SWIMMING.
    Swimming skills are necessary as the tour takes place in the open ocean.
    The guide will lead participants to the beach to enter the sea with SNORKEL equipment, including a mask, snorkel tube,…
What's Included
  • Lockers
  • Lifejacket
  • Akumal National Park Access Fee
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • High quality photo and video package available for an extra cost
  • Showers and restrooms
  • CONANP official circuit
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Parking fee
  • Gratuities
  • Rental of chairs or beds
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Private Tour: Groups are not mixed. When a booking is made, it is exclusively for your family.
Guide Credentials: The guide is a certified professional in diving (Divemaster) and holds a degree in Biology from the Autonomous University of Campeche.
Passion for the Sea: The team is dedicated to the ocean. The service is personalized,…

Location
Playa Akumal
Carretera Tulum
From the Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway head to Calle Reforma Agraria until crossing the WHITE ARCH that says: "Las Casitas Akumal" and advance 200 m. to the main entrance of Tsuuk-Akumal National Park, there your guide will wait for you. We do NOT meet anyone at the 7eleven store.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Truthonfood
Apr 25, 2025
Recommend! - Great tour, great guides, great price. My son and I caught a taxi to Akumal to meet our guide since transportation is not included. A woman met us and explained everything. We got our wristbands, a locker for the day, and made our way to the beach. The locker just requires a $100 pesos deposit that you get back once you return the lock, key, and ticket. They have outdoor showers, changing rooms, bathrooms, and a place to buy food and drinks. We were introduced to our guide Darwin who helped us feel safe and calm while in the water. We were given life jackets and snorkels. Darwin led us around while we held onto a life ring. Neither of us are strong swimmers so this was very helpful. He took pics and videos for us with a GoPro. They just ask for a fair tip in exchange for the pics and videos. We saw fish, turtles and sting rays. We went around 11:30am on a Sunday. Not too crowded. You are also not allowed to apply sunscreen before going into the water. Wear a rashguard if you need protection from the sun. We were also given helpful info to take a colectivo back to our hotel. It’s like a local shuttle that stops along the highway. Way cheaper than a taxi. I would definitely recommend taking this tour.
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Leannea984
Apr 24, 2025
Can’t recommend enough! Memories for life, thanks to Darwin! - Myself and my partner had an amazing morning with Darwin showing us the breathtaking wildlife and scenery akumal has to offer! He is extremely knowledgable and so friendly! We can’t recommend Darwin highly enough and are so glad we chose to take a private tour with him, rather than join the large tour groups! Darwin took over 250 pictures/videos that will make some amazing memories last a lifetime for us! (All sent to us within 6 hours of our tour!) Anyone thinking of booking a tour should not look anywhere else than with Darwin!
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Sharon_h
Apr 24, 2025
Amazing experience! - Darwin was an amazing guide! He was so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly you couldn’t ask for more in a guide!! We saw over 15 turtles and had the best time I would recommend it to anyone.
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Fiona
Apr 23, 2025
Fun experience! - Fun experience! Darwin was a great guide, who clearly cares about protecting the turtles and educating others about them. Would recommend the group, very well run and easy to communicate with.
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Bev
Apr 22, 2025
Awwwwwwwwwesome! - Darwin was very knowledgeable and patient with us having younger kids and a non swimmer. This experience was absolutely the best,saw at least 10 sea turtles. Highly highly recommend Darwin!!
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819hilarym
Apr 21, 2025
1000 stars- Use Darwin if you want to see the turtles - If I could give Darwin 100 stars, I would. This is hands down the way to see the turtles. Darwin is very knowledgeable and caring for the turtles and the other fish. We also got to see a couple of stingrays. He also took tons of high quality photos and videos and sent them via email before the end of the day. He doesn't charge extra for this but it is worth a hefty tip. Highlight of my trip, amazing experience. Only piece of advice I have is to wear a long short or something to cover the back of your legs to avoid a sunburn on your backside!
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T4424yumeaganm
Apr 19, 2025
Honeymoon turtle tour!!! - Darwin was amazing!! My husband and I had just gotten married the day before, we booked a private tour, his wife met us and was wonderful explaining process and met us at meeting spot! I would recommend Darwin and his wife marlene to anyone planning on visiting! It was an experience of a life time and I would definitely go again if I return to the area. Thank you so so much!!
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Claire
Apr 18, 2025
Family turtle experience - Amazing morning. Darwin knows everything about the sealife and turtles Very personal experience, just 4 people instead of large crowds. Love every minute of it Will definitely do again when l next visit 😁
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Paulwq9632ed
Apr 14, 2025
April 2025...what a morning! - We had a great time with Darwin. He was prompt, friendly and courteous. We saw 11 turtles, up close, with no real rush at all. We had a tremendous experience, and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. A top class experience
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Laurenmv9163pe
Apr 11, 2025
Go to Darwin - Darwin was absolutely amazing! He explained everything really well and was so nice. We saw so many turtles and he knew exactly where to take us, he took so many amazing photos for us and the experience was one of a kind!
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From $50
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).