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Swim with Sea Turtles: Unique and Sustainable Wildlife Experience
4.6
379 Ratings
Akumal
Observing the sea turtle represents a distinctive global experience. Equipped with the required gear mandated by officials, and backed by my expertise, I assure an exceptional encounter rooted in nature and sustainability.
Observing the sea turtle represents a distinctive global experience. Equipped with the required gear mandated by officials, and backed by my expertise, I assure an exceptional encounter rooted in nature and sustainability.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 9MXM+87 Akumal - We are going to swim with the sea turtles at Akumal beach. This experience is private and we will take a tour inside the bay with snorkeling equipment at a depth of approximately 2 meters, the turtles are in their natural habitat and we can observe without touching.
- 9MXM+87 Akumal - We are going to swim with the sea turtles at Akumal beach. This experience is private and we will take a tour inside the bay with snorkeling equipment at a depth of approximately 2 meters, the turtles are in their natural habitat and we can observe without touching.
What's Included
- bathrooms and showers
- Entrance to the beach
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- snorkeling activity insurance
- All fees and/or taxes
- lockers
- bathrooms and showers
- Entrance to the beach
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- snorkeling activity insurance
- All fees and/or taxes
- lockers
What's Not Included
- Photography
- Photography
Location
9MXM+94 Akumal
Reception at the entrance of Akumal and together with the guide we go to the parking lot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(379 Ratings)
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Rose
Nov 29, 2024
Smooth and enjoyable experience. - William contacted us shortly after we booked online. He was ready for us when we arrived to guide us through the process of parking and meeting up with Manuel the snorkel guide. We are a couple of typical 70 year olds. It was surprising how much energy you have to use to get out to where the turtles were. But we made it with Manuel’s assistance. We saw about 1/2 dozen turtles and a couple stingrays and small coral reef in an hours time. We were satisfied with our experience.
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F5501altamarak
Nov 29, 2024
Turtles and Dory - This was a wonderful experience. We booked through TripAdvisor for 4 adults one child (6). Once the booking was confirmed our guide was in continuous contact with us providing address (even though our cab driver knew). William met us at the entrance and led us back to where the beach was. He insured we all had bracelets and sized us up for life jackets and snorkels. We had our own private guide foe the swim. The waster was still pretty warm. Our 6 year old held on to the life ring and was able to look through her mask and see the turtles. I think we saw about 6 turtles plus a stingray and apparently Dory and her family according to our 6 year old. The swim itself lasted a little over an hour. This tour was not only a good value but a great family activity.
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Shannon
Nov 15, 2024
Great experience! - Wonderful experience. Guides were very professional, we were able to move our trip a day earlier to better accommodate our schedule, and we saw 11 turtles! Would definitely recommend!
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Ceciliavicente
Nov 14, 2024
Akumal: An unforgettable destination, swimming with turtles and the exceptional treatment of David - My stay in Akumal was amazing. From the first moment, the place won us over for its natural beauty and the tranquility it offers. However, what really made this experience unforgettable was David’s kindness. Their attention and disposition were exceptional, always pending that everything was perfect and giving us the best recommendations to enjoy the most swimming with turtles. We saw about 7 turtles and a lot more marine fauna.
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632bradj
Nov 11, 2024
Amazing experience and activity!!! - Awesome experience and easy to navigate! Saw 6 or 7 sea turtles close up, a few stingrays and tons of beautiful tropical fish. Definitely recommend this excursion for and level couples and families.
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J5277ufmartinm
Nov 9, 2024
Swimming with turtles - Amazing swimming within a few feet of giant turtles. Guide was great and informative on this tour for the two of us. We a add Los saw stingrays and barracudas
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Darren_brooks
Oct 31, 2024
David is an excellent guide. - My wife and I swam with the turtles with guide David. It was just the two of us, at the earliest time (0900) in the morning. We saw lots of turtles, a couple of rays and some squid. David was very knowledgeable and easy to follow. We had a great time.
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205roxannr
Oct 30, 2024
Trained for Emergency Events - The snorkeling was amazing. We witnessed an unfortunate event requiring emergency response and the professionalism of the guides was impressive. They all worked together to get the patient to shore while maintaining the safety of everyone in the water when the emergency boat came out for the rescue. Reassuring to know they are so well practiced to handle such events. Best regards and condolences to the family
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Vladimiros_d
Oct 12, 2024
Excellent experience - Excellent boat ride and snorkelling experience, professional guides, we were able to see several fish and the giant turtles
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John_f
Sep 13, 2024
Family fun - Great excursion loved seeing the turtles stingrays and fish
Guide was good would certainly do this again. Be prepared to swim for an hour and a half
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