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title: Swim with Turtles in Akumal
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Tulum
country: Mexico
tours: 13
price_from_eur: 31
reviews_total: 5868
as_of: 2026-10-16
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/
---

# Swim with Turtles in Akumal

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared 13 Akumal listings by route, gear and fees; no turtle sighting guarantee is stated on the selected tour pages.

- **Ruins too?:** [Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-ruins-turtles-in-akumal-and-cenote-tour/?format=md). Book Small Group Tour for ruins, Akumal, cenote and tacos at €117 per person (4.87 from 2300 reviews); marine and Tulum National Park fees are extra. Ruins guide and gear included. Trade-off: Marine conservation and Tulum National Park fees are extra. — now €117 per person, 4.87 (2300)
- **Fees included?:** [Cenote & Swimming with Turtles Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles-private-tour-in-akumal/?format=md). Book Private Tour: Cenote & Swimming with Turtles at €213 per person (5 from 79 reviews); fees and gear included, minimum two guests. Optional lunch costs extra. Trade-off: Minimum two guests; optional lunch costs extra. — now €213 per person, 5.0 (79)
- **Just snorkelling?:** [Private Turtle Snorkel Adventure in Akumal](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/private-turtle-snorkel-adventure-in-akumal/?format=md). Book Private Turtle Snorkel Adventure in Akumal at €268 per person (4.96 from 50 reviews); transport and gear included, minimum two guests. Moderate fitness required. Trade-off: Minimum two guests; photos cost extra. — now €268 per person, 4.96 (50)

Also compared:

- [Private Tulum, Cenote & Swimming with Turtles](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md): Private ruins, cenote, Akumal. Trade-off: Minimum two guests; optional lunch costs extra. — now €270 per person, 5.0 (239)
- [Private Cenote & Turtles in Akumal](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/private-cenote-snorkeling-tour-with-turtles-in-akumal/?format=md): Private cenote with lunch. Trade-off: Minimum two guests; moderate fitness required. — now €182 per person, 4.99 (130)
- [Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/cancun-small-group-akumal-turtle-snorkel-cave-cenote-adventure/?format=md): Shared, max sixteen guests. Trade-off: Marine tax and operation fee are extra. — now €73 per person, 4.83 (232)
- [Tulum, Sea Turtles, Cenote & Beachside Lunch](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-snorkeling-with-sea-turtles-cenote-and-beachside-lunch/?format=md): Ruins and beach club lunch. Trade-off: Tulum ticket and photos cost extra. — now €135 per person, 4.85 (517)
- [Hidden Cenote Swim, Turtles & Beachside Lunch](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/hidden-cenote-swim-snorkeling-sea-turtles-and-beachside-lunch/?format=md): Cenote and beach club lunch. Trade-off: Mandatory life jackets; Akumal entry and conservation extra. — now €108 per person, 4.82 (1400)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 13 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | Tulum Ruins Tours, Cenote Tours, Private Tours | €270 per person | 5.0 (239) | 5h–7h | daily 07:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 2 | [Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/private-cenote-snorkeling-tour-with-turtles-in-akumal/?format=md) | Private Tours | €182 per person | 4.99 (130) | 5h | daily exc Sun 07:00–08:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 3 | [Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles-private-tour-in-akumal/?format=md) | Private Tours | €213 per person | 5.0 (79) | 3h–5h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 4 | [Private Turtle Snorkel Adventure in Akumal](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/private-turtle-snorkel-adventure-in-akumal/?format=md) | Private Tours | €268 per person | 4.96 (50) | 1h | daily | private · up to 12 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 5 | [Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tour-to-tulum-and-cenote-swimming-with-turtles-from-tulum/?format=md) | Tulum Ruins Tours, Cenote Tours | €81 per person | 4.92 (100) | 6h 30m | daily 07:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 6 | [Half Day Semiprivate Snorkeling with Turtles and Majestic Cenote](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/half-day-semiprivate-snorkeling-with-turtles-and-majestic-cenote/?format=md) | Cenote Tours | €123 per person | 4.94 (36) | 4h 15m | daily 08:00–12:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 7 | [Tulum Ruins, Cenote Cave, and Turtle Swimming Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-ruins-cenote-cave-and-turtle-swimming-tour/?format=md) | Tulum Ruins Tours | €109 per person | 4.88 (32) | 8h | daily 09:30 | up to 18 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de |
| 8 | [Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/day-tour-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles-from-cancun/?format=md) | Cenote Tours | €81 per person | 4.87 (403) | 10h | daily 07:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 9 | [Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-ruins-turtles-in-akumal-and-cenote-tour/?format=md) | Tulum Ruins Tours | €117 per person | 4.87 (2300) | 8h | daily | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de |
| 10 | [Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-snorkeling-with-sea-turtles-cenote-and-beachside-lunch/?format=md) | Tulum Ruins Tours, Cenote Tours | €135 per person | 4.85 (517) | 6h 30m | daily exc Sat 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 11 | [Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/cancun-small-group-akumal-turtle-snorkel-cave-cenote-adventure/?format=md) |  | €73 per person | 4.83 (232) | 5h | daily 07:30 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 12 | [Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/hidden-cenote-swim-snorkeling-sea-turtles-and-beachside-lunch/?format=md) | Cenote Tours | €108 per person | 4.82 (1400) | 4h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 13 | [2-Hour Tulum Snorkel: Sea Turtles, Stingrays & Ruins from the Sea](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/2-hour-tulum-snorkel-sea-turtles-stingrays-ruins-from-the-sea/?format=md) | Tulum Ruins Tours | €31 per person | 4.63 (350) | 2h | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles** — A private half day that starts at the Tulum ruins when they open, then Akumal to snorkel with turtles and a cenote swim, with entries, snorkel gear and your own air conditioned van. The pace and order are yours to change; lunch is an optional taco stop paid on the day. 5 from 239 reviews at €270 per person.
- **Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal** — Combine a cenote visit with snorkelling to look for turtles in Akumal on a private tour for your party. Private transportation, lunch and snorkelling equipment are included; a moderate level of fitness is required. 4.99 from 130 reviews at €182 per person for 5h.
- **Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal** — Combine cenote swimming with turtle snorkeling in Akumal on a private tour for your party with an adjustable itinerary. Lobby pickup, private transport, snorkel gear, water and fees are included; an optional lunch stop costs extra. 5 from 79 reviews at €213 per person for 3h–5h.
- **Private Turtle Snorkel Adventure in Akumal** — Snorkel in Akumal to look for turtles on a private tour for your party. Private roundtrip transport, snorkel equipment, snacks and water are included; moderate fitness is required and photos cost extra. 4.96 from 50 reviews at €268 per person for 1h.
- **Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum** — Tulum's walled city, Mariposa cenote and turtle swimming in Akumal combine ruins with time in the water. Air-conditioned transport, a guide, vests and lockers are included; admission fees and taxes cost extra. 4.92 from 100 reviews at €81 per person for 6h 30m.
- **Half Day Semiprivate Snorkeling with Turtles and Majestic Cenote** — Take a semiprivate boat into Akumal Bay to look for turtles, then visit a cenote in Tulum. Snorkeling equipment, air-conditioned transport and a meal of flautas, rice and beans are included; the turtle conservation fee is extra. 4.94 from 36 reviews at €123 per person for 4h 15m.
- **Tulum Ruins, Cenote Cave, and Turtle Swimming Tour** — Combine Tulum ruins with a cenote cavern swim and a sea turtle outing in Akumal. Guides, snorkeling equipment, transport and buffet lunch are included; turtle protection and Tulum Reserve taxes must be paid on the day. 4.88 from 32 reviews at €109 per person for 8h.
- **Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun** — A full day from Cancún with the walled city of Tulum, a swim in a cenote and lunch of local dishes, led by a certified guide with vests and lockers included. Admissions and taxes are paid on the day, and drinks are not included. 4.87 from 403 reviews at €81 per person for 10h.
- **Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour** — Combine Tulum ruins with turtle snorkeling in Akumal and a cenote swim with underground cave snorkeling. Tacos, water activity gear, ruin and cenote entry, and round-trip transport are included; marine conservation and Tulum National Park fees are extra. 4.87 from 2300 reviews at €117 per person for 8h.
- **Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch** — Tulum's clifftop ruins, a turtle snorkel in Akumal Bay and a cenote swim in one day, finished with lunch at a beach club, with pickup from most Cancún and Riviera Maya hotels. The Tulum site ticket is not included and a minimum height applies. 4.85 from 517 reviews at €135 per person for 6h 30m.
- **Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure** — A morning snorkel with wild turtles in the Akumal Bay reserve, then three cenotes at Yax Muul, an open one, a cave and limestone formations, in a group capped at sixteen with snacks and van transport. The marine tax and an operation fee are paid on the day. 4.83 from 232 reviews at €73 per person.
- **Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch** — A cenote swim, then snorkeling with sea turtles off Akumal and lunch at a beach club, with transport from most hotels in Cancún and the Riviera Maya, gear and van snacks included. The Akumal entrance and conservation fee is paid on site, minimum age six. 4.82 from 1400 reviews at €108 per person.
- **2-Hour Tulum Snorkel: Sea Turtles, Stingrays & Ruins from the Sea** — Snorkel a wild turtle and stingray habitat and a reef in front of the Tulum ruins, with views from the sea. A guide joins you in the water, and snorkel gear and life jackets are included; children must be at least five, and private transport is excluded. 4.63 from 350 reviews at €31 per person for 2h.

## Other collections in Tulum

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/private-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 34 tours
- [Chichén Itzá Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/chichen-itza-from-tulum/?format=md) — 31 tours
- [Tulum Ruins Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tulum-ruins-tours/?format=md) — 27 tours
- [Cenote Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/cenote-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 26 tours
- [Sian Ka'an Biosphere Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/sian-kaan-tours/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [ATV, Zipline & Jungle Adventures](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/atv-zipline-adventure-tulum/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Cobá Ruins Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/coba-ruins-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Day Trips from Tulum](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/day-trips-from-tulum/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Cenote & Reef Diving](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Boat Tours & Private Charters](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/boat-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/snorkeling-tulum/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Food Tours & Cooking](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/food-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 7 tours

## FAQ

**Should I add Tulum ruins to an Akumal turtle and cenote tour?**

Leave the ruins out when swimming is the priority: take shared Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote. Add archaeology with Private Tulum, Cenote & Swimming with Turtles. For example, Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote is €73 per person, rated 4.83 from 232 reviews; marine tax and operation fees are extra. Private Tulum, Cenote & Swimming with Turtles is €270 per person, rated 5 from 239 reviews; optional lunch costs extra. Turtle sightings are not guaranteed. Explore cenote tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/cenote-tours-tulum/ · Explore Tulum ruins tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tulum-ruins-tours/

**How much do shared and private Akumal turtle tours cost per person?**

Treat the listed private Akumal price as a per-person fare when budgeting for your party; do not divide it among your companions as though it were a group fare. The median is €108 per person for shared tours and €241 for private tours. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. For example, Private Cenote & Turtles in Akumal is €182 per person, rated 4.99 from 130 reviews; lunch is included and moderate fitness is required. See private Akumal prices: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?tour_type=private

**Can I fit an Akumal turtle and cenote tour into half a day?**

Start with Cenote & Swimming with Turtles Private Tour for a half day outing, and use the duration filter to keep the visit compact. The median listed duration is 5 hours. The filter for tours lasting up to three hours covers 3 of the 13 tours with stated durations. For example, Cenote & Swimming with Turtles Private Tour is €213 per person, rated 5 from 79 reviews; fees and gear are included, with optional lunch extra. Find tours up to three hours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?duration_max=3

**Can I bring a stroller or infant on an Akumal turtle tour?**

Use the family filter for stroller and infant acceptance: it covers 6 of 13 tours. That acceptance does not establish whether a child can join the snorkelling. The filter checks "strollers and infants accepted". It covers 3 of 4 private tours and 3 of 9 shared tours. Fitness is a separate consideration: Private Turtle Snorkel Adventure in Akumal is €268 per person, rated 4.96 from 50 reviews, and requires moderate fitness. Find stroller and infant acceptance: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?kids=true

**Can I take an Akumal turtle tour if I use a wheelchair?**

Operator-marked wheelchair access appears on 1 of 13 tours. Filter first, then confirm access to transport and the water with the operator. Among 4 private tours, operator-marked wheelchair access is listed for 1. Private Cenote & Turtles in Akumal is €182 per person, rated 4.99 from 130 reviews; it requires moderate fitness. Its private format does not establish wheelchair access. Find operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?wheelchair=true

**Do included entry tickets cover all the fees on an Akumal turtle tour?**

Allow a separate fee budget for Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote: its entry inclusion does not cover marine conservation or Tulum National Park fees. For example, Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote is €117 per person, rated 4.87 from 2,300 reviews; a ruins guide and gear are included. Cenote & Swimming with Turtles Private Tour is €213 per person, rated 5 from 79 reviews; fees and gear are included, while optional lunch costs extra. Browse tours listing entry inclusion: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?tickets=included · Explore private Akumal tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?tour_type=private

**Which Akumal turtle tours include hotel pickup?**

For a shared Akumal outing with hotel pickup, start with Tulum, Sea Turtles, Cenote & Beachside Lunch; keep a separate budget for its Tulum ticket and photos. Hotel pickup is listed for 10 of 13 tours, including 4 of 4 private tours and 6 of 9 shared tours. For example, Tulum, Sea Turtles, Cenote & Beachside Lunch is €135 per person, rated 4.85 from 517 reviews. The pickup flag does not establish collection from every Tulum hotel or a cruise pier. Find tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?pickup=hotel


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?date=2026-10-30&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/filters/

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