SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 most popular cenote snorkeling tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
One day in Tulum and the Riviera Maya with Mayan ruins, reef snorkeling, and cenote caves plus tacos and round-trip transport.
Most Popular“This excursion was well worth the price and the guide was fantastic. The packed in just the right amount of activity.”
Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal and swim in a crystal cenote cave. Pickup, snorkel gear, snacks, and a small-group feel from Cancun.
“Take a waterproof camera. I’d do it again. Sea turtles and the cenote all in one trip ! Hope that’s how you spell it. Lol”
Tulum ruins, a cenote swim, and Yal Ku Lagoon snorkeling plus beachside lunch, all with pickup from Playa del Carmen for a full day out.
“Apparently late at a pickup point. But left with her phone, wall t camera and possessions. Alone, terrified. No way to join the shuttle at the remote. No way to get back to the hotel.8m Had to bribe a stranger to take her to the hotel and come to her room to be reimbursed at…”
Cancun 5-in-1 snorkeling: sea turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck and cenote swim, with AC pickup and gear for $79.
“Absolutely incredible experience. Our guide, Kiko, was informative and kept us moving at the perfect speed. It was very well worth the price. The pick up and drop off to the venue was amazing as well! Air conditioned van and friendly drivers.”
Tulum and Cobá ruins plus Nohoch Nah Chich cenote swim, guided cave exploration, lunch, and chocolate and tequila tastings from Cancun.
“Omar and Daniel are great knowledgeable guides! The locations are amazing to see and the food was great too. The trip starts quite early so you can beat the crowds and really enjoy yourself. The travel time between locations is a little long so anyone intending to do this with kids please spare the other…”
Swim an ancient cenote near Tulum, snorkel Akumal’s sea turtles, then relax at Punta Venado beach club with lunch and pickup.
“An unforgettable cenote swim experience! AK was fun, knowledgeable, and professional as he guided us safely through the underground cave around stalactites and stalagmites. Snacks and water were much appreciated. Snorkeling off shore from a boat to the beach was a guided adventure looking for sea turtles and other ocean life. Our group lunch at…”
Swim Mayan cenotes and snorkel Yal-Ku Lagoon on a small-group half-day tour from Playa del Carmen, with transport, gear, and snacks.
“I highly recommend this excursion! It was incredible and exceeded our expectations. Individually beautiful our knowledgeable and entertaining guide made it that much better…a must do!”
One day in Tulum: Mayan ruins, Cenote el Sueño swim, Akumal sea turtle snorkeling, and lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club.
“It was a good tour. The transportation was cramped and uncomfortable. The snacks they said they would provide were not provided either.”
Private Tulum ruins, Caribbean reef snorkeling, and cenote swims with hotel pickup and lunch in about 7 hours.
“A lot of activities . Our tour guide took great care of us. Tulum beautiful. Caves wonderful. Snorkeling great we saw turtles, stingrays and fish .”
Private Tulum, cenotes, and shore snorkeling with sea turtles from Playa del Carmen. Early entry, air-con van, à la carte lunch.
“We were absolutely amazed by this tour. From start to finish they thought of everything. Our tour guide Alex was incredibly knowledgeable and was great at moving through the various activities while avoiding the crowds so we could truly enjoy the experiences.”
A full 7-hour Playa del Carmen jungle day with a guided Tulum stop, cenote snorkeling, ziplining and rappel, plus buffet lunch and pickup.
“Cenota snorkeling was amazing and the best part of the tour! Transportation was a bit late and not what I expected.”
Snorkel calm Tankah waters for Caribbean fish, then explore an exclusive private cenote cave walk with lunch in Tulum.
“This is a can’t miss experience. Access to this cenote is limited so it’s never crowded and truly a unique experience.”
Pack reef snorkeling, five zip lines, an ATV jungle run, and cenote swimming in one Puerto Morelos combo with Cancun pickup.
“Everything was super fun. My friend and I had a blast. Snorkeling was the best part for me. Victor, Julio, Jose, and Joe were great. For the zip line and atv Moma( I think her name was) was nice as well. It was just a great time overall! Highly recommend it! Will definitely go back…”
Small-group jungle walk in Cotubanamá and snorkeling in sacred Cenote Chicho, with warm 25°C water, stalactites, and standout guides.
“very nice tour. it was a small group which was very nice. Beautiful place and cave”
Private Dos Ojos cenote snorkeling with wetsuits, flashlights, bat cave access, and a real Mexican lunch, plus hotel pickup.
“Our guide Alex from absolute adventure is wonderful! Very knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommended.”
