Snorkelling with Turtles and Cenote Swim in Riviera Maya
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Snorkelling with Turtles and Cenote Swim in Riviera Maya

4.5/5

Excellent
347 reviews
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£94.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
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
  • check Transport
  • check Entrance fees and taxes
  • check Snorkelling equipment and, if needed, wetsuit for the cenote
  • check 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 347 reviews from verified customers


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  • 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.

  • C

    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.

  • S

    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.

  • A

    A disappointed

    Verified booking

    1

    28 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    We changed the pickup location of this tour with our TUI rep Alberto at the Grand Riviera Princess hotel the day before the trip, but we were not collected. When we contacted TUI they said we could not make a claim for compensation as we’re were recorded as a no show from the Faimoit Hotel, even though we changed the pickup location. Totally dissatisfied!

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