--- title: Private Marine Biologist–Led Turtle Snorkel Ethical & Educational lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 145 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 72 duration_minutes: 165 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Marine biologist rank_in_category: 11 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/private-marine-biologist-led-turtle-snorkel-ethical-educational/ --- # Private Marine Biologist–Led Turtle Snorkel Ethical & Educational **Guidekin's take:** Snorkel with turtles alongside a marine biologist on a private tour for your party, followed by an educational session. Gear, fruit, refreshments and fees are included; you must be comfortable in the water and neither chase nor touch wildlife. 4.99 from 72 reviews at €145 per person for 2h 45m. **Marine biologist:** Choose a private marine biologist snorkel with an educational session; no touching or chasing wildlife: 4.99 from 72 reviews at €145 per person. Trade-off: Must be comfortable in the water. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #11 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview What’s Included: Marine biologist guide Snorkeling equipment Fresh local fruits and refreshments Post-snorkel educational session Optional children’s ocean activity (for families) Important Information: This experience is designed for guests who: Respect wildlife and follow ethical guidelines Are comfortable in the water Value education and conservation over mass tourism We do not chase or touch wildlife. All interactions are passive and respectful. Best value when booking direct ## Before you book - Meeting point: Angela will contact clients once they… - 8 start times: between 08:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: Healthy snacks will be provided after the… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €145 per person - Duration: 2h 45m - Rating: 4.99/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: We Love the Sea - Angela Francess Warrior - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.99 from 72 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 72 of 72. - 5 stars: 71 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Healthy snacks will be provided after the snorkel. Guests are allowed to bring any extra food or drinks along and there are a number of restaurants around Akumal they can visit after the experience. ## Schedule - Runs: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30 - 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 Angela will contact clients once they book to send them the meeting point. The meeting point is at the main entrance to Akumal Marine Park. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Swim with Turtles in Akumal | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 39** | €145 | 2h 45m | 4.99 (72) | private | | [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 #11 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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