Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach
Overview
PRIVATE TOUR: We do NOT mix groups. When you book a place, it will be solely for your family.
THE GUIDE IS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED IN DIVING (DIVEMASTER) AND GRADUATED IN BIOLOGY FROM THE AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF CAMPECHE.
We are passionate about the sea.
The service is personalized. It is as important to ensure the safety of you as it is to ensure the safety of the turtles. For us it is serious work to conserve species and abide by the regulations.
This is an activity that guarantees you to observe green turtles within their natural habitat, remember that they are free animals and therefore wild.
You will be advised in the use of snorkeling equipment, swimming skills are required.
Akumal is a small community that gratefully welcomes its visitors.
Akumal Bay is a SHRINE, a unique place in the world and is HOME to Turtles.
This is a safe space for everyone.
TO BOOK A GROUP UNDER 4 PEOPLE CONTACT MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX DIRECTLY.
What's Included
- Lifejacket
- Akumal National Park Access Fee
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Showers and restrooms
- HIGH QUALITY PHOTO AND VIDEO PACKAGE AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA COST
- CONANP official circuit
- Lockers
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Transportation
- Parking fee
- Gratuities
- Rental of chairs or beds
Meeting Location
Playa Akumal
Carretera Tulum, Yodzonot, 77776 Cancún, Q.R., 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
TO BOOK A GROUP UNDER 4 PEOPLE CONTACT MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX DIRECTLY BY PHONE OR EMAIL.
THE WHOLE TOUR IS SWIMMING.
It requires swimming skills because it is performed in the open ocean.
Our guide will take you to the beachside to enter the sea with the SNORKEL equipment on (Mask, snorkel tube and life jacket).
You will visit the official CONANP prearranged swimming circuit within the National Park and protected natural area in Akumal Bay. This course is 1 km or 0.7 miles and 50 minutes inside the swimming circuit (Time limited by the authority, no agency may exceed that time).
You are guaranteed to observe green turtles.
You will also find tropical fish, rays and other marine organisms that occasionally visit the reef.
If it’s your first experience swimming in the open ocean, you’ll have the confidence and security to be accompanied by a professional at all times. Excellent service distinguishes us by considering the safety of our customers and personalized attention paramount.
Enjoy the Mexican Caribbean swimming alongside green turtles while learning and having fun.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- If the traveler has a disability you should inform the Guide in advance
- If the traveler is autistic you should inform the Guide in advance
- If the traveler does NOT know how to swim you must inform the Guide in advance
- If the traveler informs the guide in advance, we can provide personalized attention for each case
- To book a group of less than 4 people contact MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX ([email protected])
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-340541P1
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