5.0 (374) · Playa del Carmen · By Marine Life Akumal MX Free cancellation Private tour
This is a private tour, meaning your group will not be mixed with others. Your booking is exclusively for your family.
Your guide is a certified professional divemaster with a biology degree from the Autonomous University of Campeche.
We are passionate about the ocean and offer a personalized service that prioritizes both your safety and the well-being of the turtles. Our commitment to species conservation and regulatory compliance is serious.
This activity offers a guaranteed opportunity to observe green turtles in their natural, wild habitat.
You will receive guidance on using snorkeling equipment. Basic swimming skills are required.
Akumal is a welcoming community for visitors.
Akumal Bay is a unique and protected sanctuary, serving as the natural home for turtles.
This is a safe environment for all participants.
To book a group of fewer than 4 people, please contact Marine Life Akumal MX directly.
✓ 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✕ Transportation✕ Parking fee✕ Gratuities✕ Rental of chairs or beds✕ Bottled water✕ SnacksActivity Schedule
1 h
To book a group of less than 4 people, contact Marine Life Akumal MX directly by phone or email.
The entire tour involves swimming and takes place in the open ocean, requiring swimming ability.
Your guide will lead you to the beach to enter the sea with provided snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, and life jacket).
You will explore the official 1 km (0.7 miles) swimming circuit within the Akumal Bay National Park, a protected natural area. This circuit takes 50 minutes, as limited by the authorities.
You are guaranteed to see green turtles during your tour.
You may also encounter tropical fish, rays, and other marine life that visit the reef.
If you are new to swimming in the open ocean, you will feel secure with a professional guide by your side at all times. Our excellent service is defined by our commitment to customer safety and personalized attention.
Enjoy swimming in the Mexican Caribbean alongside green turtles, combining learning with fun.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking.
From the Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway, head towards Calle Reforma Agraria until you pass the WHITE ARCH that reads: "Las Casitas Akumal". Continue for 200 meters to the main entrance of Tsuuk-Akumal National Park, where your guide will be waiting.
We do not arrange meetings at the 7-Eleven store.
From the Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway, head towards Calle Reforma Agraria until you pass the WHITE ARCH that reads: "Las Casitas Akumal". Continue for 200 meters to the main entrance of Tsuuk-Akumal National Park, where your guide will be waiting.
We do not arrange meetings at the 7-Eleven store.
Your guide will provide you with a bracelet for beach access.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness 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, personalized attention can be provided for each case To book a group of less than 4 people, contact MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX (marinelifeakumal.mx@gmail.com) Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach
Basic swimming skills are required for this open-ocean activity. Inform your guide in advance about any disabilities, autism, or inability to swim for personalized assistance. Bookings for groups under 4 people require direct contact with Marine Life Akumal MX. Consider purchasing the optional high-quality photo and video package to capture your memories. Arrive at the meeting point on time as specified. Respect the marine environment and the turtles by following your guide's instructions. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 340541P1
Activity offered by Marine Life Akumal MX via Viator.
WizardTrip Help Center Families Couples Snorkeling enthusiasts Nature lovers Travelers seeking private experiences Individuals with moderate fitness levels Private tour for your family only Guaranteed sighting of green sea turtles Professional, certified guide with biology background Explore the protected Akumal Bay National Park Personalized attention and safety focus High-quality photo and video package available
Population 304,942 (2020)
Elevation 10 m
Currency peso
Official languages Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
Driving on the right
Power plugs A, B · 127 V
Emergency number 911
Capital city Mexico City Average temperatures 25° Jan 25° Feb 26° Mar 27° Apr 28° May 28° Jun 28° Jul 29° Aug 28° Sept 28° Oct 26° Nov 25° Dec Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
Is this a private tour? + Yes, this is a private tour. Your group will not be mixed with others, and your booking is exclusively for your family.
What are the swimming requirements? + Basic swimming skills are required as the activity takes place in the open ocean. If you do not know how to swim, please inform the guide in advance.
Can I book for a group of less than 4 people? + To book a group of less than 4 people, please contact Marine Life Akumal MX directly by phone or email.
What is included in the tour? + The tour includes a lifejacket, Akumal National Park access fee, use of snorkeling equipment, showers and restrooms, the CONANP official circuit, and lockers.
Is transportation included? + No, transportation is not included in this tour.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Darwin made this an unforgettable family snorkel
CharlesB44, August 2026
Darwin was an amazing guide. He was brilliant with both of our daughters (7 and 10), particularly the younger, but took care of all of us. We had a morning session at 9am and were incredibly lucky — we saw more turtles than I could count, plus stingrays and lots of other fish. That was no doubt helped by being a family of four rather than part of one of the bigger groups.
We thought the experience was well worth the cost. Darwin was also really helpful, contacting us the day before to make sure we had all the information for a smooth meet-up.
★★★★★ Viator review
Akumal Turtles
Bordes_M, July 2026
This activity provides access to the protected turtle area, and thanks to the guide, equipped with vests, masks, and snorkels, we circulate for 50 min around the area to see as many as possible. We saw 14!
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Perfect end to our Akumal vacation
Erin R, July 2026
My family and I had a wonderful time snorkeling with the turtles. Darwin led a great tour and gave us many opportunities to observe numerous turtles and other sea life in their natural habitats. He did a great job instructing us throughout to ensure my family and the turtles alike had a safe and enjoyable experience. We got extremely lucky and saw 12 turtles with the help of Darwin!
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Perfect experience
Debra T, April 2026
Darwin was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Perfect experience.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Majestic, awe-inspiring experience!
922kimberlyl, April 2026
Highly recommend this phenomenal experience for anyone, particularly families with young children. We took our two and four-year-old and they absolutely loved it. Darwin is very communicative and informative, preparing you for what to expect. Everything went smoothly from start to finish! He’s extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and trustworthy. He was also incredible with our young children, demonstrating how to wear their little masks and teaching them about the marine life. He had them hold a ring float and towed them around, including one of us as we held our youngest. We saw plenty of turtles and even from above, our youngest could see them perfectly, esp as they surface. Also saw lots of fish! There were lots of people and other tours happening but Darwin made it easy for us to navigate and feel comfortable. After, he gave both our children a carved turtle necklace they loved. We walked around the little shops and bought more souvenirs before taking a taxi back to our hotel. We have wonderful GoPro footage and memories our girls will enjoy for a lifetime! We are grateful to Darwin for his excellent service and providing an experience our family absolutely loved—a true highlight of our trip! **If you go, please DO NOT wear sunscreen! You will be in a nature reserve and sunscreen is extremely harmful to the wildlife and ecosystem—it is prohibited. Darwin reminds you of this as well. Our life jackets covered our backs and our children wore swim hats. You can also wear a swim shirt. We didn’t burn! I saw a few people using spray sunscreen secretly which is not only harmful to the environment but the worse for your skin bc it’s alcohol-based. Please care for the ocean!
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