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Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure

4.8 · 232 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by Blue Caribe Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
5h
Group
Shared, up to 16 travellers
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #11 of 13 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Sea turtles Riviera and Tulum The page pricepick up Riviera Maya , Tulum: reserve this option if your hotel is located in Riviera Maya south , Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum . Pickup included€73
Sea Turtles tour from CancunSea Turtles tour from Cancun: Pick up available from hotel in Cancun hotel zone , Costa mujeres, Cancun Downtown , Puerto Morelos . Riviera MAYA North Pickup included€77

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gov marine tax 20 usd per person
  • OPERATION FEE 15 usd per person

Reviews

4.8
232 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 223 of 232

Star breakdown of all 232 ratings

5 stars
210 · 91%
4 stars
13 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides, turtle encounters and cave swims, but hotel transfers can be lengthy

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explaining wildlife, Maya history and the cenotes
  • Patient support for children and less confident swimmers
  • Turtle sightings alongside fish, rays and other marine life
  • Cave cenote swims in clear, refreshing water

Complaints

  • Long transfers and multiple hotel pickups can extend the outing beyond expectations
  • Crowds, seaweed and poor visibility can detract from the turtle snorkeling
  • Small snack portions leave some guests wanting more food
  • Additional fees came as a surprise to some guests

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 February 2026 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
07:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Blue Caribe; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Swim with Turtles in Akumal

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 13€735h4.83 (232)shared, max 16
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles€2705h5.0 (239)private
Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal€1825h4.99 (130)private
Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal€2133h5.0 (79)private

Ranked #11 of 13 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €270, median €117; typical length 5h. 4 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Swim with Turtles in Akumal

From €73 per adult · Sea turtles Riviera and Tulum