---
title: Swim with sea turtles
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 41
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.63
reviews: 453
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [en, it, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 38 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-sea-turtles/
---

# Swim with sea turtles

**Guidekin's take:** Focus on sea turtle snorkeling on a private tour for your party, with beach access and equipment included. Lockers, showers, activity insurance and all fees are covered; photography is excluded. 4.63 from 453 reviews at €41 per person for 1h 15m.

In our comparison: #38 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The sighting of the sea turtle is a unique activity in the world and with the mandatory equipment by the authorities and with my experience I guarantee you an extraordinary visit of a natural and sustainable activity.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Reception at the entrance of Akumal and…
- 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00
- 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 €41 per person
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 453 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Akumal Ecological Guides
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.63 from 453 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 411 of 453.

- 5 stars: 366 (81%)
- 4 stars: 45 (10%)
- 3 stars: 16 (4%)
- 2 stars: 12 (3%)
- 1 star: 14 (3%)

## What's included

- bathrooms and showers
- Entrance to the beach
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- snorkeling activity insurance
- lockers

## Not included

- Photography

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 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

Reception at the entrance of Akumal and together with the guide we go to the parking lot

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 · #38 of 39** | €41 | 1h 15m | 4.63 (453) | 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 #38 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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