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 - PRIVATE TOUR.
    “For groups of fewer than 4 people, please contact Marine Life Akumal MX directly via email or phone.”
    The guide will lead participants to the beach where they will enter the sea equipped with SNORKEL gear (mask, snorkel tube, and life jacket).
    THE TOUR BEGINS WITH SWIMMING.
    Participants will explore the official CONANP…
What's Included
  • Lockers
  • Lifejacket
  • Access to Akumal National Park
  • Personal guide
  • Palapa (subject to availability)
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Showers and restrooms
  • High-quality photos and videos package available for an extra cost
  • CONANP official circuit
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Chaise longue rental
  • Towels
  • Parking Fee.
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Private Tour
The guide is a certified expert in diving (Divemaster and Guide) and Biology. This activity ensures the opportunity to observe green turtles in their natural environment. Please remember that these are wild, free animals.
Guidance on snorkeling techniques and usage will always be provided.
Akumal is a sanctuary, a one-of-a-kind location…

Location
Playa Akumal
Carretera Tulum
From the Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway head to Reforma Agraria Street and continue straight ahead. Get to the white arc that says: "Las Casitas, Akumal" and cross. Continue 50 m. to the entrance of the Tsuuk-Akumal National Park, there our guide will wait for you to give you access to the beach.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Melitaylor25
Dec 6, 2024
Amazing snorkelling experience with Darwin! - We had the best experience! Darwin and Marlene were amazing, so helpful and were quick to respond to any queries. The snorkelling itself was so good, and I'm really pleased we booked a private session with Darwin rather than joining one of the big (loud) groups. He was so knowledgable about the turtles, and clearly really cares about their wellbeing and the natural world around them. We saw lots of turtles, and a stingray too! He took some fab photos which are lovely memories to look back on
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Toughke
Dec 6, 2024
Excellent snorkeling with sea turtles trip - This year was our second time snorkeling with turtles with Darwin. We had such a good time last year, as he is such a friendly, informative guy, that we arranged for another trip this year with friends. One of our party was a weak swimmer & had never snorkelled before. Darwin was amazing, he totally put her at ease, taught her how to breathe & gave her the confidence to have a go. She was totally overwhelmed by the experience & said it had made her holiday. Would highly recommend booking this experience 👌
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Wacifn
Dec 6, 2024
Caring and accommodating experience with amazing wildlife - This company is incredibly accommodating, caring and responsive. I've had the pleasure of snorkeling with Darwin. Due to cancellations, I ended up snorkeling solo with him. He gave a rundown about the plan, explained reasoning behind the barriers and was even prepared with prescription snorkeling masks so that the visually impaired can actually see underwater. Very friendly, very honest and open to questions. He got some amazing shots with his GoPro underwater. It was truly a pleasure meeting him and a life changing experience. Definitely the best of the tours I've had in Mexico.
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S7056opjamesh
Dec 1, 2024
If you do one thing in Mexico do this!!! - My partner and I have spent the last 3 weeks driving around Mexico and have seen some incredible sights. This was by far the highlight of our trip though! Marlene and Darwin are absolutely fantastic. Marlene met us at the entrance to the car park, and showed us where to park and pay. We then met Darwin who was our guide in the water, and were fitted out with our snorkel, mask and life jacket. Once in the water it was a short 2 minute swim before we watching the sea turtles. Note, this is within a segregated part of the beach, which you cannot enter without a guide. Darwin was a fantastic guide and was incredibly supportive with my partner as it was her first time snorkelling and so was getting used to breathing through the snorkel. He also had a ring that she could hold onto, whilst he pulled her along, so she could focus on watching the turtles. There were a few tour groups in the water with us, and some were up to 10-15 people, however our group was just me, my partner and Darwin, and so it felt much more personal and relaxed while observing the turtles. Beyond being very well organised and run, it was also clear that both Marlene and Darwin care about the protection and preservation of the turtles and the rest of the marine life at the beach. Again, we could not recommend them highly enough!!
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Eric_s
Nov 25, 2024
Highly Recommend!!! - It was SO COOL to see the underwater world! Its hard to even put it into words. Darwin was great, and we saw a bunch of turtles, fish, and even a cannon! Highly recommend!
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Matthew_h
Nov 23, 2024
Special small group turtle smorkeling - Highlight of the holiday, Darwin and Marlene were great, being a small group of 2 made it very special. We were offered photos and videos of our trip for a tip of our choosing, no hard sell which is common in our experience with these type of trips.
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Matthiashk9944ik
Nov 22, 2024
Snorkeling with turtles - It was great.Already in advance we were told via WhatsApp the journey to the meeting place. Arrived there was whom we greeted very friendly and committed. The tour was great and Darwin was able to explain everything to us very precisely. Can only recommend it to anyone.
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F6343qgdanielles
Nov 17, 2024
Snorkelling with the Turtles in Akumal - Darwin was excellent! Very knowledgeable guide with respect for the sea turtles. My partner and I had never been snorkelling prior to this experience and Darwin made sure to explain everything in detail and ensure both the safety of us and the turtles. As mentioned in other reviews, communication was clear and prompt which made the booking and meet up go very smoothly. We saw many turtles on this tour and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Mexico. Highly recommend!
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Willis081083
Nov 12, 2024
Darwin was great! - My wife and I visited Mexico for the 2nd year in a row. We swam with turtles in 2023 with Darwin and had such a great time that we chose to come back in 2024. The water is of course warm and not at all rough but my wife sometimes struggles to snorkel in the open water. With Darwin she just has to hold onto the floating ring and he pulls her along. We saw 3 sting rays, dozens of different fish and 9 turtles! It is an amazing time and Darwin makes sure to show you as much as possible. Also, he takes video and pics of the entire underwater adventure. Definitely recommend!
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Deshnaam
Nov 4, 2024
Memorable experience - We were provided with all the equipment needed and information prior to the tour. The guide was super nice and showed us a couple turtles and fish. We chose to get photos captured by the tour guide using a gopro and while the photos weren’t super clear, it made the experience more memorable. Definitely recommend doing this tour.
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