--- title: Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 2674 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [de, ru, pt, en, it, fr, es, nl] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Cenote and pickup rank_in_category: 50 of 60 (Cenote Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/half-day-sea-turtle-and-cenote-snorkeling-tour-from-cancun-riviera-maya/ --- # Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya **Guidekin's take:** Pair sea turtle snorkeling in their natural habitat with a forest trail and an underground cenote swim. Round-trip transport, snorkel gear, life vests and empanadas are included; the marine conservation fee is extra. 4.85 from 2674 reviews at €90 per person for 5h. **Cenote and pickup:** Book shared Half Day Turtles & Cenotes with a guide, gear and transport; marine conservation fee extra: 4.85 from 2674 reviews at €90 per person. Trade-off: Marine conservation fee extra. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #50 of 60 in Cenote Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This incredible tour offers the experience of snorkelling with sea turtles in their natural habitat, with opportunities to see rays and brightly coloured tropical fish at the coral reef. Take a guided trail into the sub-tropical forest and visit amazing underground worlds with mysterious cenotes, marvel, snorkel and swim at the thousands of spectacular stalagmites and stalactites that surround you at every turn. **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person for the Half Day Turtles & Cenotes option; other options up to €286 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 2674 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ocean Tours Mexico - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.85 from 2674 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2571 of 2674. - 5 stars: 2433 (91%) - 4 stars: 138 (5%) - 3 stars: 55 (2%) - 2 stars: 29 (1%) - 1 star: 19 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Half Day Turtles & Cenotes | €90 / person | French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, English, Russian | Pick up included: Depending your location the pick up will be scheduled up to 2 hours before the activity starts Pickup included | | Private Tour | €286 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, English, Russian | Private Tour Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - Bilingual guide - 2 empanadas at the cenote - Round-Trip Transportation - Snorkel Gear and life vest in all the water activities ## Not included - Conservation of the Marine Fauna - USD $20 per person ## Itinerary 1. **Akumal Beach** (1h 30m; admission included) - Explore the fascinating underwater world of the Mexican Caribbean on a leisurely snorkel tour in search of three of the world´s seven sea turtle species. Unbelievable visibility makes this an unforgettable experience while you view: • brightly colored tropical fish • rays •... 2. **Parque De Cenotes Yax-Muul** (1h 30m; admission included) - Then journey deep into the subtropical rainforest of the Yucatan to an exclusive nature park that is home to an extensive underground river system. Explore this unforgettable place on an easy, guided walk through huge caves and caverns. Relax, swim and snorkel in the crystal... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - WHAT TO BRING: - Towel - Comfortable, fresh clothing - Swimsuit and Change of clothing - Hat or cap, sunglasses, sandals or water shoes - Money for photos, souvenirs and tips - RECOMMENDATIONS: - The use of sunscreen is not allowed before water activities, you can use long sleeves water shirts - Not recommended for participants who do not have basic swimming skills (for aquatic activities) - The given times are START TIMES for the activity. You will get a personal pick up time from your hotel. - $20 USD Marine Park Fee ## Compared with other Cenote Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #50 of 60** | €90 | 5h | 4.85 (2674) | shared | | [Ride to a life changing cenotes tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/ride-to-a-life-changing-cenotes-tour/?format=md) | €42 | 4h | 5.0 (431) | shared | | [Private Tour The Best Cenotes in Tulum Riviera Maya](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-tour-the-best-cenotes-in-tulum-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €181 | 6h | 5.0 (406) | private | | [VIP Cenotes Private Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/vip-cenotes-private-tour/?format=md) | €204 | 6h | 5.0 (310) | private | Ranked #50 of 60 in Cenote Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €282, median €142; typical length 5h. 29 of 60 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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