--- title: Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 56 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 374 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Family of four rank_in_category: 3 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-snorkeling-with-sea-turtles-in-akumal-beach/ --- # Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach **Guidekin's take:** Follow the official turtle snorkeling circuit at Akumal Beach on a private tour for your party. Park access, snorkeling gear, a lifejacket, lockers and showers are included; transport and drinking water are excluded, and moderate fitness is required. 4.97 from 374 reviews at €56 per person for 1h. **Family of four:** Choose private Akumal snorkeling for four: entry and gear at €56 per person for 1h; minimum four, no transport. 4.97 from 374 reviews. Trade-off: Transport, parking and drinking water excluded. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview PRIVATE TOUR: We do NOT mix groups. When you book a place, it will be solely for your family. THE GUIDE IS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED IN DIVING (DIVEMASTER) AND GRADUATED IN BIOLOGY FROM THE AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF CAMPECHE. We are passionate about the sea. The service is personalized. It is as important to ensure the safety of you as it is to ensure the safety of the turtles. For us it is serious work to conserve species and abide by the regulations. This is an activity that guarantees you to observe green turtles within their natural habitat, remember that they are free animals and therefore wild. You will be advised in the use of snorkeling equipment, swimming skills are required. Akumal is a small community that gratefully welcomes its visitors. Akumal Bay is a SHRINE, a unique place in the world and is HOME to Turtles. This is a safe space for everyone. TO BOOK A GROUP UNDER 4 PEOPLE CONTACT MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX DIRECTLY. ## Before you book - Meeting point: From the Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway… - Min. 4 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 08:00 and 11:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €56 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 374 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Marine Life Akumal MX - Minimum booking: 4 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00, 08:45, 10:30, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.97 from 374 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 372 of 374. - 5 stars: 366 (98%) - 4 stars: 6 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Lifejacket - Akumal National Park Access Fee - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Showers and restrooms - HIGH QUALITY PHOTO AND VIDEO PACKAGE AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA COST - CONANP official circuit - lockers ## Not included - Transportation - Parking fee - Gratuities - Rental of chairs or beds - Bottled water - Snacks ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:45, 10:30, 11:30 - 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 From the Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway head to Calle Reforma Agraria until crossing the WHITE ARCH that says: "Las Casitas Akumal" and advance 200 m. to the main entrance of Tsuuk-Akumal National Park, there your guide will wait for you. We do NOT meet anyone at the 7eleven store. 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 - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - If the traveler has a disability you should inform the Guide in advance - If the traveler is autistic you should inform the Guide in advance - If the traveler does NOT know how to swim you must inform the Guide in advance - If the traveler informs the guide in advance, we can provide personalized attention for each case - To book a group of less than 4 people contact MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX (marinelifeakumal.mx@gmail.com) ## Compared with other Swim with Turtles in Akumal | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 39** | €56 | 1h | 4.97 (374) | 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 Turtles & Cenotes Adventure](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) | €282 | 5h | 4.94 (489) | private | Ranked #3 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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