---
title: Swim with akumal turtles
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 39
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.7
reviews: 125
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [en, it, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 35 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/swim-with-akumal-turtles/
---

# Swim with akumal turtles

**Guidekin's take:** Turtle snorkeling at akumal is a private tour for your party with a guide throughout the water activity. Snorkel equipment, beach access and environmental taxes, bathrooms and showers are included; hotel transport, parking and lockers are extra. 4.7 from 125 reviews at €39 per person for 1h 15m.

In our comparison: #35 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

You will enjoy a unique experience in one of the best beaches in the Riviera Maya. During your entire snorkeling activity with turtles, you will be accompanied by one of our local and certified guides.

This is an activity in a natural area and it will take little time from your vacation so you can enjoy your stay in Mexico to the fullest.

* entrance fees to the beach

* private activity for you and your group.

* Snorkel activity insurance

*snorkel equipment included.

* different schedules for you to choose the one of your comfort.

*locker included

You only need towels and your swimsuit to enjoy this activity to the fullest.

Come and enjoy this experience.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: David Manzano module
- 14 start times: between 08:30 and 15:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €39 per person
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.7/5 from 125 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Nado con tortugas akumal guías locales
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish
- Start times: 14 start times between 08:30 and 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.7 from 125 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 116 of 125.

- 5 stars: 105 (84%)
- 4 stars: 11 (9%)
- 3 stars: 4 (3%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

## What's included

- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Beach access tax
- Bathrooms and showers
- Guide
- Environmental tax

## Not included

- car parking
- Does not include transportation from your hotel (but if you wish you can be quoted )
- Use of locker (if customer wishes)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14 start times between 08:30 and 15:00
- 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

David Manzano module

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 pregnant travelers
- 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 · #35 of 39** | €39 | 1h 15m | 4.7 (125) | 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 #35 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.

Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/akumal-turtle-snorkeling/?format=md

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