Swim with Wild Sea Turtles in Akumal Bay: Small-Group Snorkel
Overview
No boat, no engine, no rush. This tour is 100% engine-free: you walk in from the beach and meet the turtles in calm, quiet water where they feel safe. Small groups, a certified local guide who speaks English, Spanish or French, and everything included: snorkel gear, mandatory life jacket, all bay fees, bathrooms, showers and changing rooms. Just show up, gear up and swim with the turtles.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Life jacket (mandatory in Akumal Bay)
- Bathrooms, showers and changing rooms
- Certified local snorkel guide (English, Spanish or French)
- Private transportation
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
Meeting Location
Yodzonot
77776 Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Float face-to-face with wild green sea turtles in Akumal Bay, the Riviera Maya's most famous turtle sanctuary between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. No boat, no engine noise: you simply walk in from the beach into calm, shallow, crystal-clear water.
Your certified local guide fits you with a life jacket and snorkel gear, then leads your small group to the seagrass beds where the turtles come to feed. In about 45 minutes in the water you can watch them graze and glide up for air, spot stingrays resting on the sandy bottom and swim among colorful reef fish.
Akumal means "Place of the Turtles" in Mayan, and we keep it that way: no touching, chasing or feeding, always at a respectful distance.
All local fees are included, plus bathrooms, showers and changing rooms. No experience needed: life jackets are mandatory and your guide stays with you the whole time. Guides speak English, Spanish and French. Perfect for families (ages 5+), couples and first-time snorkelers.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- What to bring: swimwear, towel, change of clothes and biodegradable reef-safe sunscreen
- Please arrive 15 minutes early. Do not touch, chase or feed the turtles
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-314978P6
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