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title: Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 29
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 216
duration_minutes: 70
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Shared snorkel with photos
rank_in_category: 25 of 39 (Swim with Turtles in Akumal)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/akumal-snorkeling-and-photos-with-turtles/
---

# Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles

**Guidekin's take:** Snorkel in Akumal's protected turtle habitat and learn about the animals' behavior, with a photo album included. Protected-area access, snorkeling equipment, bathrooms and showers are covered; the required private beach bracelet costs extra, as do lockers. 4.86 from 216 reviews at €29 per person for 1h 10m.

In our comparison: #25 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the world of green sea turtles in their protected natural habitat. We will go on an exciting snorkeling to watch these amazing animals. You will learn about their behavior, diet, age, size and unique characteristics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to see other marine species such as rays, fish, squid, barracudas and coral reef.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €29 per person
- Duration: 1h 10m
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 216 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: We Love Akumal - Experiencias Locales
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.86 from 216 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 210 of 216.

- 5 stars: 197 (91%)
- 4 stars: 13 (6%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Access : To the protected natural area of turtles.
- GoPro : Photo album.
- Snorkeling equipment: Viewfinder, vest, snorkel tube.
- Services: Bathrooms, showers and changing tables.

## Not included

- Parking
- Private beach access: Additional bracelet of $140 pesos or $9 USD per person. Need to pay.
- Digital lockers: Additional rent of $100 MXN, payment by card only.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- 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.

## Meeting point

"The 7 eleven store."


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Swim with Turtles in Akumal

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #25 of 39** | €29 | 1h 10m | 4.86 (216) | shared |
| [Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/bestseller-tulum-private-tour-with-turtles-and-cenote-snorkeling/?format=md) | €249 | 6h | 5.0 (289) | private |
| [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private |
| [Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-snorkeling-with-sea-turtles-in-akumal-beach/?format=md) | €56 | 1h | 4.97 (374) | private |

Ranked #25 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €341, median €116; typical length 5h. 22 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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