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title: Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 71
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 227
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Three cenotes and turtles
rank_in_category: 19 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/cancun-small-group-akumal-turtle-snorkel-cave-cenote-adventure/
---

# Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure

**Guidekin's take:** A morning snorkel with wild turtles in the Akumal Bay reserve, then three cenotes at Yax Muul, an open one, a cave and limestone formations, in a group capped at sixteen with snacks and van transport. The marine tax and an operation fee are paid on the day. 4.82 from 227 reviews at €71 per person.

## Overview

Intimate Small-Group Experience: Max 16 travelers ensures personalized attention, safety, and a seamless pace.
First Stop – Swim with Wild Sea Turtles: Snorkel guided through Akumal Bay’s protected marine reserve to observe turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
Second Stop – Explore 3 Unique Cenotes: Discover Yax-Muul Park’s subterranean cavern, open-air cenote, and sacred limestone formations.
Beat the Crowds: Optimized morning schedule gets you to Akumal Bay when marine life is active and water conditions are calm.
Hassle-Free Hotel Transfers: Roundtrip door-to-door transport from Cancun accommodations included.
All-Inclusive Comfort: Professional snorkel gear, life vests, cold bottled water, and fresh snacks provided.

## Key facts

- Price: from €71 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Blue Caribe

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea turtles Riviera and Tulum | €71 / person | Spanish, English, German, French, Italian | pick up Riviera Maya , Tulum: reserve this option if your hotel is located in Riviera Maya , Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum . Pickup included |
| Sea Turtles tour from Cancun | €75 / person | Spanish, English, German, French, Italian | Sea Turtles tour from Cancun: Pick up available from hotel in Cancun hotel zone , Costa mujeres, Cancun Downtown , Puerto Morelos . Pickup included |

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Gov marine tax 20 usd per person
- OPERATION FEE 15 usd per person

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#19 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

Alternatives worth comparing:

1. [chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) — 4.99 (340)
2. [private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) — 5.0 (239)
3. [private-turtles-cenotes-adventure](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) — 4.94 (489)

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