24 tours · €35–€763 per person · ★ 4.9
For snorkeling in Playa del Carmen, we read every listing and picked 24 tours by hand, keeping only those rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €35 per person for a sunrise paddleboard outing to €763 per boat for a private catamaran trip to Cozumel. Trips combining reef snorkeling on the Riviera Maya with Tulum and a cenote bundle transport, gear and lunch, so you can visit the ruins and get in the water on the same day.
A quick way to choose: the cheapest paddleboard outing lists a lesson and photos but no snorkeling gear. If you want snorkeling from Playa del Carmen by boat, budget for the extras: the Cozumel powerboat trip excludes the ferry fare, while the private catamaran to Cozumel charges a dock fee separately. The best reviewed snorkeling tours come first below.
Enjoy a fully personalized experience as you explore the stunning seaside ruins of Tulum, overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea with your private gu...
Winner of the LuxLife Luxury Awards and featured on today.com and Fodor's Travel as a must-do activity in Playa del Carmen, our daily sunrise paddlebo...
The best way to enjoy this tour is in private, starting very early to avoid the crowds, with a local guide expert on the subject, you will have a uniq...
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure as you set sail in the sun-kissed Caribbean paradise with our captivating 4-hour Coast & Fun experie...
Experience the awe-inspiring Tulum Mayan ruins during the optimal times to ensure a more peaceful visit. This exceptional tour not only grants you ac...
Conducted is a safe and responsible manner, our PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience is a fantastic way for you to experience underwater world despit...
Experience the ultimate adventure with our exclusive private snorkeling tour to the renowned Dos Ojos cenote. Embark on an early departure to beat th...
Experience a one-of-a-kind and exclusive private snorkeling tour in cenotes, led by an experienced and certified snorkeling guide. Select two cenotes...
See the sun set over Playa del Carmen the best way possible: on a paddleboard on the Caribbean Sea. We'll show how to do it if it's your frist time. I...
Our paddleboard mixed groups are an amazing way to enjoy the exciting activity of paddleboarding, under the supervision of a guide and together with o...
Discover the aquatic wonders still preserved from mass tourism. You will visit a huge lagoon near Tulum, lost in the jungle, a cenote and the center o...
Witness the fascinating world of the Mayan cenotes and vibrant underwater landscapes of Yal-Ku Lagoon. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of ...
You'll be greeted with a Welcome drink and have this whole tour for your private group and it's customizable to you! See the Riviera Maya coast from t...
Get ready to enjoy a day full of history, culture and adventure. Walk through the ruins of Tulum - one of the last cities inhabited by the the Mayan p...
Discover the untouched beauty of Contoy National Park, snorkel among vibrant reefs and colorful marine life, and enjoy a delicious Caribbean-style lun...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by Question fit, duration, inclusions, price, fees, restrictions, rating and review count.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 24 listings in the Playa del Carmen snorkeling category, from reef, lagoon and cenote trips to paddleboarding and scuba.
Choose morning Reef Snorkel for two reefs, gear and Maroma Beach at €77 per person; selected hotel transport included, marina fee payable in cash.
Book the Riviera Maya option for a cenote cavern and lagoon: 3h 30m at €72 per person, 4.88 from 886 reviews; swimming required, conservation fee extra.
Choose Family Friendly for reef snorkeling, gear, light lunch and open bar: 4h at €81 per person, 4.65 from 667 reviews; dock fee extra.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran Reef Snorkel and Beach Club | Two reefs and beach access | €77 per person | 4.83★ (558) | 3h | Marina fee payable in cash on arrival |
| Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling | Cenote cavern and lagoon | €72 per person | 4.88★ (886) | 3h 30m | Swimming required; conservation fee extra |
| Riviera Maya Snorkeling Cruise | Gear, light lunch and open bar | €81 per person | 4.65★ (667) | 4h | Dock fee extra |
| Tulum Sail and Snorkel | Private reef cruise with chef | €750 per person | 4.97★ (174) | 4h | Per person, min two; transport, service and dock fees extra |
| Mayan Adventure from Playa del Carmen | Ocean, river and cenote | €117 per person | 4.71★ (326) | 7h | Moderate fitness required |
| Private Tulum, Cenote and Reef Snorkeling | Private ruins, reef and cenote | €191 per person | 5★ (120) | 8h | Per person, minimum two; Jaguar Park fee extra |
| Sunrise Session Paddleboard Tour | Paddleboarding at sunrise | €50 per person | 4.97★ (231) | 2h | Snorkel gear only if conditions allow |
| Private Catamaran to Cozumel | Private boat, priced per group | €2877 per group/vehicle | 4.9★ (52) | 8h | Dock fee extra |
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The best way to enjoy this tour is in private, starting very early to avoid the crowds, with a local guide expert on the subject, you will have a uniq...
Experience the awe-inspiring Tulum Mayan ruins during the optimal times to ensure a more peaceful visit. This exceptional tour not only grants you ac...
Conducted is a safe and responsible manner, our PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience is a fantastic way for you to experience underwater world despit...
Enjoy a fully personalized experience as you explore the stunning seaside ruins of Tulum, overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea with your private gu...
Winner of the LuxLife Luxury Awards and featured on today.com and Fodor's Travel as a must-do activity in Playa del Carmen, our daily sunrise paddlebo...
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure as you set sail in the sun-kissed Caribbean paradise with our captivating 4-hour Coast & Fun experie...
Experience the ultimate adventure with our exclusive private snorkeling tour to the renowned Dos Ojos cenote. Embark on an early departure to beat th...
Discover the aquatic wonders still preserved from mass tourism. You will visit a huge lagoon near Tulum, lost in the jungle, a cenote and the center o...
Witness the fascinating world of the Mayan cenotes and vibrant underwater landscapes of Yal-Ku Lagoon. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of ...
Get ready to enjoy a day full of history, culture and adventure. Walk through the ruins of Tulum - one of the last cities inhabited by the the Mayan p...
Choose Private Dos Ojos for freshwater snorkelling, or the morning Catamaran Reef Snorkel for sea snorkelling and beach time. The cavern and lagoon combination suits swimmers who want both settings. Cenotes are freshwater sinkholes. For example, Private Dos Ojos costs €139 per person, rated 4.96 from 132 reviews. Catamaran Reef Snorkel and Beach Club, morning option, costs €77 per person, rated 4.83 from 558 reviews. The lagoon combination's Riviera Maya option also visits a cavern and requires swimming.
Budget €75 to €163 per person for the middle half of this page's listed fares; give Private Tulum, Cenote and Reef a day of its own. This page mixes snorkelling, paddleboarding and scuba listings. The median price per person is €117 and the median duration is 5.5 hours. The duration median is 2 hours for trips within town and 6.5 hours for trips out of town. Private Tulum, Cenote and Reef costs €191 per person, rated 5 from 120 reviews.
Choose Private Catamaran to Cozumel for a price per boat and divide it by your party size. Tulum Sail and Snorkel charges per person, even though it is private. For tours priced per person, the private median is €200 and the shared median is €95: a spread between different products, not a premium. Private Catamaran to Cozumel, per boat: €2,877, rated 4.9 from 52 reviews. Tulum Sail and Snorkel: €750 per person, rated 4.97 from 174 reviews.
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For families, choose Riviera Maya Snorkeling Cruise's Family Friendly option only if children meet its activity age limit. For mobility needs, start with operator-marked accessible listings. 2 of 24 tours are operator-marked wheelchair accessible; filter first, then confirm with the operator. The kids filter checks "strollers and infants accepted": 11 of 24, without proving suitability for swimming. Riviera Maya Snorkeling Cruise costs €81 per person, rated 4.65 from 667 reviews; its Family Friendly option has a separate water activity age limit.
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Choose a dedicated snorkelling outing if snorkelling is the priority; Sunrise Session is a paddleboard trip, with snorkel gear available only if conditions allow. Sunrise Session Paddleboard Tour costs €50 per person, rated 4.97 from 231 reviews. The listed activity is paddleboarding at sunrise; snorkel gear is offered only if conditions allow.
Budget beyond the headline fare even when gear or meals are included: Riviera Maya Snorkeling Cruise adds a dock fee, and Catamaran Reef Snorkel adds a marina fee payable in cash. Riviera Maya Snorkeling Cruise, Family Friendly: gear, light lunch and open bar, €81 per person, rated 4.65 from 667 reviews. Catamaran Reef Snorkel and Beach Club, morning option: gear and beach access, €77 per person, rated 4.83 from 558 reviews.
Choose Private Dos Ojos for a cenote outing with hotel pickup. Plan transport separately for the yacht charters on this page. Hotel pickup is listed on 18 of 24 tours here. Among this page's yacht charter listings, none of 2 include it. Private Dos Ojos costs €139 per person, rated 4.96 from 132 reviews.
Figures in these answers come from the 24 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.