SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 13 most popular playa del carmen 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.
Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal and swim in a crystal cenote cave. Pickup, snorkel gear, snacks, and a small-group feel from Cancun.
Most Popular“Vanessa was lovely and very passionate and knowledgeable. We saw 4 separate turtles and even some bats in the cenote! It was a great experience and I highly recommend this company!”
Swim an ancient cenote near Tulum, snorkel Akumal’s sea turtles, then relax at Punta Venado beach club with lunch and pickup.
“Great experience, not too physically demanding. Cenote and the turtles were great. The lunch was average.”
Early boat day from Playa del Carmen to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with reef snorkeling, birdwatching, tasty lunch, and drinks.
“This was so much fun! We enjoyed every part of the excursion. Susana and her team were very attentive and welcoming. Susana transmitted her passion for her job to all of us and made it a great experience. Would higy recommend this excursion.”
Catamaran to Maroma Beach for guided coral-reef snorkeling from Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup, gear, drinks, and beach access.
“Great trip! Staff was amazing! Boat was great. They served beer, water and soda during the entire trip. Great service.”
Private snorkeling with green sea turtles in Akumal’s protected circuit. Open-ocean swim with gear, life jacket, lockers, and optional photos.
“The tour was very well organised. Marlene gave us all necessary information in advance and Darwin, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the marine life we encountered. Darwin also ensured we had ample opportunities to view the turtles and other marine life without disturbing their natural habitat. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for…”
7-hour Mayan snorkeling from Playa del Carmen: Yal Ku Lagoon, jungle cenote, underground river, lunch, gear, and hotel pickup.
“Ruben was a fantastic tour guide. I will definitely recommend this excursion to many of my friends who frequent this area.”
Private Tulum, cenotes, and shore snorkeling with sea turtles from Playa del Carmen. Early entry, air-con van, à la carte lunch.
“Best thing about the excursion was the company, our guides Artor and Carlos. Super knowledgeable and good with my kiddo, explaining things about the Maya with humor or a way he could understand.”
Private 47-ft yacht snorkel and beach tour from Puerto Aventuras with reef or calm cove time, open bar, ceviche or fajitas, paddleboards.
“We had an incredible time on the boat and can’t say enough good things about the crew. Daniel, Victor, and Alex took such great care of us from start to finish and made the entire day feel relaxed, fun, and effortless.”
A full 7-hour Playa del Carmen jungle day with a guided Tulum stop, cenote snorkeling, ziplining and rappel, plus buffet lunch and pickup.
“Swimming in the cenote was awesome! Zip Lines were great too. Bring extra cash or a credit card to buy pictures at the end, as cameras and valuables are all locked up prior to the west excursion.”
Cozumel luxury catamaran with guided snorkeling, paddleboards, open bar, and light lunch. Hotel pickup; ferry fee paid at pier.
“We recently participated in this tour and unfortunately had several disappointing experiences that I believe future travelers should be aware of: 1. Pickup Logistics: Be aware that the transportation for excursions is not as expected. In our case, the driver arrived about five minutes early and left after 8 minutes. We arrived 4 minutes after…”
Isla Mujeres catamaran day trip from Playa del Carmen with snorkeling at El Meco, premium drinks, lunch onboard, and hours on the island.
“They sent me to the wrong pick up point so therefore miss my van pickup.They would not found or even book another time. They called it a no show. So I lost $415 Canadian dollars”
Private speedboat to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with a guided reef snorkel, eco-walk, beach lunch, and plenty of time to roam.
“Contoy Island is amazing!!!! In addition, the guides Fernando and Susana did an incredible job with us. Undoubtedly, you need to book with them!!!”
Private Dos Ojos cenote snorkeling with wetsuits, flashlights, bat cave access, and a real Mexican lunch, plus hotel pickup.
“Arturo was absolutely the best tour guide, so knowledgeable about our Cenote tour. He was very patient with our group and even helped take group photos of us. We ended the day with a great lunch and awesome stories. If we visit again, we will request Arturo! This was such a beautiful tour!”
