---
title: Half Day Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel with Turtles Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 75
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.52
reviews: 96
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Pickup and beach free time
rank_in_category: 37 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/half-day-akumal-beach-swim-and-snorkel-with-turtles-experience/
---

# Half Day Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel with Turtles Experience

**Guidekin's take:** Combine guided turtle snorkelling at Akumal Beach with free time on the sand. Snorkelling equipment, snacks, water and air-conditioned transport are included; the turtle protection fee is payable on the day, and sunscreen is prohibited during the swim. 4.52 from 96 reviews at €75 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #37 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Set off on a half-day tour to experience Akumal Beach at its best. Swim and snorkel with turtles alongside a guide and then enjoy two hours of free time on the beach to relax and take in the views.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:00, 09:20: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €75 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.52/5 from 96 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: NS Vacations Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 07:00, 09:20
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.52 from 96 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 96.

- 5 stars: 71 (74%)
- 4 stars: 12 (13%)
- 3 stars: 8 (8%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 3 (3%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen Pick up | €76 / person | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| Tulum Meeting Point | €76 / person | English, Spanish | - |

## What's included

- Bottled water on board
- Snacks
- Free time on the beach for 2 hours
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Turtle protection program.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 09:20
- 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

08:10 am

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
- Not Included: Turtle protection program. 15 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date
- The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,

## Compared with other Swim with Turtles in Akumal

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #37 of 39** | €75 | 4h | 4.52 (96) | 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 #37 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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