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title: Swim with Turtles in Akumal + GoPro Photo Session
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 303
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: GoPro photo session
rank_in_category: 5 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-turtles-in-akumal-gopro-photo-session/
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# Swim with Turtles in Akumal + GoPro Photo Session

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Akumal Bay on a private tour for your party focused on turtle snorkeling, with an underwater photo session. Park access, snorkeling equipment, insurance and changing facilities are included; transport is excluded and moderate fitness is required. 4.95 from 303 reviews at €45 per person for 1h.

**GoPro photo session:** Book the private GoPro snorkel with guide, gear and park entry; transport is excluded: 4.95 from 303 reviews at €45 per person. Trade-off: Transport excluded. (last checked October 9, 2026)

In our comparison: #5 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This is a unique experience that takes you swimming alongside sea turtles in the stunning Akumal Bay. Guided by certified professionals, you'll dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, where you can closely observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. In addition to the turtles, the tour allows you to enjoy the area's marine biodiversity, including rays, colorful tropical fish, and coral reefs.

This tour not only offers an exciting adventure but also an opportunity to learn about turtle conservation and the marine ecosystem. It’s perfect for nature lovers and those seeking an unforgettable experience in direct contact with marine wildlife.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: To get to the activity just head to…
- 10 start times: between 08:30 and 13:30
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 303 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Akumal Mayan Vip Tours
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 10 start times between 08:30 and 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.95 from 303 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 300 of 303.

- 5 stars: 294 (97%)
- 4 stars: 6 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- Personal Certified Guide
- GoPro Photo Session
- Access to Akumal National Park
- Use of snorkeling equipment (lifejacket, new snorkel, mask)
- Traveler's insurance
- Showers, Toilets and dressing rooms

## Not included

- Transport
- Tips

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10 start times between 08:30 and 13:30
- 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

To get to the activity just head to Akumal Beach , the meeting point is outside the shop of 7/eleven

Schedule transportation plus extra cost by speaking directly to the agency

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

## Compared with other Swim with Turtles in Akumal

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 39** | €45 | 1h | 4.95 (303) | 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 #5 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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