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title: "Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 73
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 232
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Shared, max sixteen guests
rank_in_category: 11 of 13 (Swim with Turtles in Akumal)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/cancun-small-group-akumal-turtle-snorkel-cave-cenote-adventure/
---

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

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Intimate Small-Group Experience: Max 16 travelers ensures personalized attention, safety, and a seamless pace.
First Stop – Swim with Wild Sea Turtles: Snorkel guided through Akumal Bay’s protected marine reserve to observe turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
Second Stop – Explore 3 Unique Cenotes: Discover Yax-Muul Park’s subterranean cavern, open-air cenote, and sacred limestone formations.
Beat the Crowds: Optimized morning schedule gets you to Akumal Bay when marine life is active and water conditions are calm.
Hassle-Free Hotel Transfers: Roundtrip door-to-door transport from Cancun accommodations included.
All-Inclusive Comfort: Professional snorkel gear, life vests, cold bottled water, and fresh snacks provided.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Max 16 people: shared group
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €73 per person for the Sea turtles Riviera and Tulum option; other options up to €77
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 232 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Blue Caribe
- Group: Shared, up to 16 travellers
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19

## Reviews

4.83 from 232 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 223 of 232.

- 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 (2026-02-03 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-03.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea turtles Riviera and Tulum | €73 / person | French, German, Italian, English, Spanish | pick 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 |
| Sea Turtles tour from Cancun | €77 / person | French, German, Italian, English, Spanish | Sea Turtles tour from Cancun: Pick up available from hotel in Cancun hotel zone , Costa mujeres, Cancun Downtown , Puerto Morelos . Riviera MAYA North Pickup included |

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Gov marine tax 20 usd per person
- OPERATION FEE 15 usd per person

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19
- 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.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 · #11 of 13** | €73 | 5h | 4.83 (232) | shared, max 16 |
| [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/tulum/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private |
| [Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal](/mexico/tulum/tours/private-cenote-snorkeling-tour-with-turtles-in-akumal/?format=md) | €182 | 5h | 4.99 (130) | private |
| [Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal](/mexico/tulum/tours/cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles-private-tour-in-akumal/?format=md) | €213 | 3h | 5.0 (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.

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