Snorkelling with Turtles and Cenote Swim in Riviera Maya

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Snorkelling with Turtles and Cenote Swim in Riviera Maya

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£92.00

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Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Dutch

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Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

Entrance fees included

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Guided tour

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Why you’ll love this…

Snorkel with sea turtles in the protected Riviera Maya reserve of Akumal Bay
Enjoy a cool swim in the fresh water of a sacred Maya cenote underground pool
Be part of a group of maximum 16 people when snorkelling near the sea turtles
Exclusive small group access to an eco-system restricted to 300 visitors per day

What to expect

An underwater adventure – in two very different settings. This half-day tour ventures into the heart of the Yucatan jungle and the reefs of the Caribbean for contrasting experiences. You'll swim in the mystical surroundings of a cenote and snorkel with turtles in a protected bay.

Kick off by heading inland to a sacred cenote. Here, you'll get to swim in one of the most beautiful cenotes in the region. This underground pool opens up to reveal a cavern of stalactites and stalagmites, where you can swim in cool, fresh water. It's easy to see why these natural cathedrals were so revered by the ancient Maya.

We'll then travel to Akumal Bay to spot turtles near the protected reef. Three species call this bay home – green, hawksbill and loggerhead. You'll be joined by an expert guide and a small group of snorkellers – a maximum of 16 – so that you can make the most of this experience. There'll also be time to explore the reef even further, admiring fish and rainbow-coloured coral, before returning to your hotel in the early afternoon.

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What's included

Transport
Entrance fees and taxes
Snorkelling equipment and, if needed, wetsuit for the cenote
Locker

What to remember

Please ensure any biodegradable sunblock is applied prior to the tour, in order to protect the reef and environment
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring a towel

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Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 348 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

4.3/5

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

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Mike
Verified booking
5
22 December 2025
Travelled with family
Both guide Maria and bus driver Gus were absolutely fantastic- trip was as advertised - small group. Timings were as promised. Even provided with drink and snacks which we didn’t expect. Very well organised and perfected by the local staff Maria and Gus. Would highly recommend this trip to others
B
Ben
Verified booking
4.2
19 November 2025
Travelled as a couple
Oto our guide was absolutely top class.
M
Molly
Verified booking
4.6
12 November 2025
Travelled as a couple
We enjoyed our experience very much! The male tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, aswell as humorous making the trip even better. This was the perfect half day trip with the cenotes and turtles which were incredible. Would recommend highly! Small snack and water provided that was a bonus.
J
Jamie
Verified booking
5
25 October 2025
Travelled with family
Rosa our guide was fantastic and the cenote cave swim was superb.
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Christine Kitchen
Verified booking
5
8 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Maria Cos the tour guide was fantastic - attentive and knowledgeable and made the entire trip memorable. From the amazing swimming with turtles through to guiding us through the ceynote and lighting up the underground scenes. Her knowledge of the area and context to help understand the experience was exceptional.
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Stacey White
Verified booking
3.8
7 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Beautiful cenotes—absolutely worth seeing! The water and scenery were stunning, though the mosquitoes were terrible, so bring repellent. The snorkeling part was tougher than expected; the sea was rough, and you need to swim quite far from shore to see the turtles. As a weak swimmer, I struggled even with a life jacket and couldn’t continue. Our guide was great—helpful, friendly, and well organized with snacks and water. Overall, a lovely trip, but better suited for confident swimmers.

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