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15 Snorkeling Trips in Playa del Carmen to Build a Day Around

23 tours  ·  from $66

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 snorkeling trips in Playa del Carmen justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - What Akumal is really like
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

1.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Start early with a guided snorkel at Akumal Beach, where sea turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish may appear. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul and swim beneath stalactites. Guides such as Max, Marina, Daniel, and Alma lead the bilingual tour.

“Great customer service. Our flight was stuck for two days in Toronto Canada. Our excursion was the next day. Without issue we were able to switch and enjoy our excursion the following day. We loved our pictures.”

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club
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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

2.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Travel in a small group from Cancun or Riviera Maya to a Maya cenote for a guided cave swim, then boat out near Akumal Beach to snorkel back toward shore with sea turtles. Guides such as Omar, Iker, and Paulina are praised for clear instruction. Lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club follows.

“Swimming with the turtles was amazing! This was also outr 3rd cenote and this was likely our favorite one. Beautiful, mysterious space with lots of interesting passages, including a few tight squeezes. Very clean water and incredible history. Our guide, Omar, even had us sit in the dark for one minute and listen to the space around us - a very surreal experience. The lunch at the end was a nice cap to an amazing day. About Omar (and our driver, Julio) - they are the best! We have had MANY guides over the years and Omar is knowledgeable, fun, and very personable. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling. - The snack is useful, not breakfast
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Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

3.Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 717 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Visit quiet Isla Contoy for a guided reef snorkel, bird sanctuary walk, beach time, and Mexican lunch, then spend an hour exploring lively Isla Mujeres. Ocean Tours Mexico provides hotel pickup, bilingual guides, gear, drinks, and return transport. Expect an early start and a full day on the road and water.

“Great tour and staff were very attentive. Everything was well explained and the day was packed with fun and enjoyment. As others have said Isla Contoy is remarkable and a must visit!”

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Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club - What the catamaran time is really like
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Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

4.Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

From Maroma Beach, you sail by catamaran to two snorkeling sites with an English or Spanish-speaking crew. Guides such as Carlos, Nato, Juan Carlos, and Luciano have helped guests spot marine life. Gear, water, soft drinks, and beer after snorkeling are included, but bring cash for the $15 marina fee.

“The beach was clean and not crowded. I would have liked other beer options. But, snorkeling and the staff were good.”

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Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach - The one-kilometer swim through the protected circuit
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Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

5.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Best value

Join Darwin and Marlene of Marine Life Akumal MX for a private, one-hour swim in Akumal Bay’s protected turtle circuit. You’ll use provided gear, spend about 50 minutes in the water, and may see green turtles, rays, tropical fish, coral, and more.

“This is hands down one of the best tours that I have ever been on. It is worth every penny. Our guide Darwin did a great job. We saw several turtles, star fish, squid, stingray and a whole bunch of our marine life.”

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Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya - Yal Ku Lagoon and the saltwater stop
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Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya

6.Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours exploring Yal Ku Lagoon, a jungle cenote, and an underground river near Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Luis, Pedro, Miguel, and Ignacio help beginners feel safe, while experienced snorkelers get three very different water settings, lunch, gear, and transport.

“It was awesome! As a scuba diver who isn’t diving this trip I needed some snorkel in my system and this was perfect. Three totally different atmospheres ! My guide Pedro was extra awesome and made sure everyone had a great time! I would definitely recommend him as a guide”

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Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling - Pick the cenote that matches your style
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Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

7.Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $279

Visit Tulum before the crowds, choose an open-air or cave cenote, eat an à la carte Mexican lunch, and snorkel from shore with turtles at Akumal. A private guide such as Alex, Arturo, or Joshua sets the pace, while a private air-conditioned van handles hotel pickup and return.

“We had a wonderful time with our guide Arturro and driver Carlos. They thought of everything and each part of the day had special moments. Tulum ruins were beautiful, the denote was so interesting, and fun, and we saw turtles in their habitat. Arturro was a knowledgeable and easy going but had a great way of informing us about our stops. He made sure tailor the stops to our needs. We felt like we were with friends.”

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Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard - Snorkeling at Cozumel’s reef stops
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Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

8.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

You’ll cross from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, board a luxury catamaran, snorkel with guides such as Diego, swim, paddleboard, and enjoy lunch with an open bar. Hotel transfers are included from many Cancun and Riviera Maya resorts, but allow extra time for the ferry and a $30 ferry fee.

“Our group of 10 had the best day! Russell and his crew did an outstanding job; they kept the drinks flowing, the food was delicious, and the snorkeling views were beautiful!”

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Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch - Zip lines above the Chemuyil jungle
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Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

9.Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $148

Start with pickup near Playa del Carmen, then explore Tulum with a guide before or after jungle zip lines, rappelling, and cenote snorkeling at Chemuyil. Guides such as Alan, José Alfredo, Christian, and Marcos are praised for warm, lively service. Lunch and equipment are included.

“Amazing experience our tour guide was phenomenal definitely recommend doing this tour! It was so fun”

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Private Escape: Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling - The early start from Playa del Carmen
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Private Escape: Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling

10.Private Escape: Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $800

Leave early from Playa del Carmen with a private bilingual guide and speedboat. Snorkel for 40 minutes at the Mesoamerican Reef, tour protected Isla Contoy, eat a Caribbean fish or chicken lunch, then enjoy an hour on Isla Mujeres. Guides may include Fernando, Susana, Stefy, or Diego.

“Awesome. No complaints. Weather was not for snorkeling which sucked, but tour was great, guided great, food amazing. Islands awesome.”

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Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch - Inside the cenotes with your private guide
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Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

11.Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $184

Swim and snorkel through Dos Ojos with a private guide such as Joshua, Arturo, Alex, or Juan. Your guide leads you through the two cenotes and bat cave, supplies wetsuits, lights, and gear, then takes you to a local Mexican restaurant for an à la carte lunch.

“Fantastic trip to the Dos Ojos cenote. Juan was a phenomenal guide - not only for the cenote dive but also providing history and perspective on the area. The second cenote at Dos Ojos is incredible - the early start was worth it as we had the Bat Cave to ourselves. Strongly recommend this company and Juan!”

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3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef - Tulum ruins and Caribbean views
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3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef

12.3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting Tulum, snorkeling in the national park, and swimming at Cenote Xunaan-Ha. Carey Tours Riviera Maya provides transport, lunch, snacks, water, and equipment. Guides Limbert and Ulises are praised for clear explanations, while Carlos helped one nervous swimmer feel secure.

“This private 3-in-1 tour was everything we wanted and more. Our guide (Limbert) exceeded every expectation. He is professionally educated in Mayan history. Which offered us very in-depth and informative transportation ride conversations; highly detailed tour of the Tullum Ruins; and the best local cuisine (absolutely listen to his recommendations for what to order from the lunch menu). Limbert was extremely understanding, compassionate, and supportive regarding my extreme anxiety of open water. He offered very thorough verbal and visual instructions and pointers for a smooth and successful coral reef snorkeling experience, while also going above and beyond with assistive measures to help me ...”

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VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote - Choosing your cenote at Parque Dos Ojos
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VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote

13.VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Visit Tulum with a private guide such as Chris, JJ, or Claire, then choose a cenote at Parque Dos Ojos for swimming and snorkeling. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, gear, drinks, lunch, and private transport are included. Early starts help you beat the heat and crowds.

“Claire was amazing. Very informative, kind, and well-spoken. The driver was excellent as well. The private tour of the Tulum ruins and cenote was the highlight of my trip.”

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Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles Snorkeling - A cool hour at Cenote Tak Be Lum
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Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles Snorkeling

14.Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend a full day with a guide such as Ezekiel, visiting Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, swimming in Cenote Tak Be Lum, and snorkeling near sea turtles in Akumal. Lunch, water, transport, and snorkeling gear are included, while two cash taxes cost MX$800 per person.

“This was a good time to three different places. Ezekiel The tour guide did a great job. Do be careful of mosquitoes at the cenote”

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Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Cancun - The cenote: freshwater in the jungle
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Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Cancun

15.Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours snorkeling near Playa del Carmen in three very different settings: a jungle cenote, an underground river, and Yal Ku Lagoon. Guides such as Victor lead small groups of up to 14, with equipment, buffet lunch, drinks, and resort transport included. Basic swimming skills are required.

“This was a fun trip. Be aware that if you are departing from Cancun, you will have a long ride ahead of you while the van picks up other vacationers and then heads over an hour south for the activity. We started at the open cenote that has a zip line and high platform for jumping. There is a wooden ladder, if you're not quite so adventurous. All 3 snorkel locations are very cold, 72 degrees. We walked about 3 blocks to snorkel the cave, and it was really neat! This is where they take some awesome pics of your group inside. You'll probably see a few bats. Wear mosquito…”

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