Mexico · SNORKELING IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 snorkeling in Playa del Carmen justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Half-day tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya snorkeling for sea turtles at Akumal, then swimming in a crystal-clear Yucatan cenote.
“Dona was a fantastic and funny guide. Would book again with her! We saw squid, stingray, and sea turtles”
Swim a Tulum-area cenote, snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal, then relax with lunch at a beach club on a small-group tour.
“We had a wonderful time on our visit. Our guide Paulina's enthusiasm and passion for the cenotes in particular was obvious, and had no problem fielding question after question from two newly-wed scientists. She went above and beyond to maximize our time with her, and combined with the professional and organized infrastructure of Cancun Adventures made our day truly unforgettable.”
Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres in one early day trip from Cancun and nearby areas, with reef snorkeling, bird time, lunch, and free time.
“Amazing tour and food a definite must try! Isla contoy is a beautiful island and the waters a beautiful. Isla mujeres was very touristy and definitely way busier.”
3-hour Maroma Beach catamaran cruise from Playa del Carmen with two snorkeling stops, gear, drinks, and beach club access.
“Very excited to share this vacation with my sisters. Very nice staff who were helpful and would take time to show amazing sea animals during snorkeling.”
Private snorkeling in Akumal Bay through a protected 1 km circuit with guaranteed green turtles, guided by Darwin and Marlene.
“Positives: The providers were kind and flexible in our booking, allowing us to reschedule due to weather for a date that worked for us. They also provided a prescription mask upon request for our family member with bad eyesight - a lifesaver, and Marlene loaned us her own 100 peso bill for the locker rental. Darwin graciously pulled us (3 adults) all around the reef on a life raft, even as decent swimmers we would've struggled to keep up without it as the snorkels added an extra layer of difficulty. He also managed to locate many turtles for us and it was wonderful to see them so close up. He…”
Private 47 ft yacht snorkel and beach tour from Puerto Aventuras with open bar, lunch, and two water-route options.
“We had the best time! Felix, Francisco, and Valerie took great care of us and made sure we had lots of fun. Snorkeling was super fun - we saw a turtle and stingray!”
Luxury catamaran sailing and snorkeling in Cozumel from Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup, open bar, and light lunch.
“The crew was awesome!! Lunch was good, cocktails flowed easily. The reef could have been better. 8/10”
Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for snorkeling, premium drinks, and a big lunch, plus 4 hours to explore the island.
“They sent me to the wrong pick up point so therefore miss my van pickup.They would not found or even book another time. They called it a no show. So I lost $415 Canadian dollars”
Private 3-in-1 Tulum ruins, reef snorkeling, and Cenote Xunaan-Ha with pickup, lunch, and gear. About 8 hours from Playa del Carmen.
“This private 3-in-1 tour was everything we wanted and more. Our guide (Limbert) exceeded every expectation. He is professionally educated in Mayan history. Which offered us very in-depth and informative transportation ride conversations; highly detailed tour of the Tullum Ruins; and the best local cuisine (absolutely listen to his recommendations for what to order from the lunch menu). Limbert was extremely understanding, compassionate, and supportive regarding my extreme anxiety of open water. He offered very thorough verbal and visual instructions and pointers for a smooth and successful coral reef snorkeling experience, while also going above and beyond with assistive measures to help me ...”
5-hour private 40' yacht from Puerto Aventuras with snorkel at In-Ha reef, ceviche, open bar, and a party stop at La Bocana.
“What an incredible experience!! Aldo and the crew were super accommodating and the food and drinks were delicious. 10/10!!!”
ATV extreme through Mayan jungle, then cenote snorkeling and a treetop zipline, with hotel pickup in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
“Isabell was a great tour guide. She was very informative and extremely personable. The best part was the ATVs they were super fun to ride through the jungle. The snorkel experience was very cool. The underwater cave was very cold but the water was crystal clear. The zip line was a lot of fun. Overall it was a great experience I would do it again!”
Private 40-foot catamaran to Cozumel from Puerto Aventuras, with open bar, snorkel gear, lunch, troll fishing, and two reef swims.
“Ramon and his crew were great. They kept us informed as to what to expect and were at the ready drinks, food, snorkels and other water play activities. We wanted for nothing the entire time. Also the boat was in great shape. Very accommodating and friendly crew. I recommend to anyone contemplating this kind of trip.”
Akumal Bay sea turtle snorkeling plus 3 private cenotes and a great lunch from Playa del Carmen, small group, about 5 to 6 hours.
“Fabio organized a tour for a group of 11 of us, and it was one of the highlights of the trip! He was very easy to work with, extremely flexible, and super knowledgeable about the sea turtles and cenotes. The snorkeling was so fun, and the cenotes were unlike anything I have ever seen before. By going with Fabio, we were able to have exclusive access to the cenotes which was such a treat! It was also so special to be able to share a delicious meal with him afterwards.”
Full-day Cozumel snorkeling from Playa del Carmen with ferry, guided reef stops, included gear, buffet lunch, and up to 12 travelers.
“The staff was great! Unfortunately the snorkel trip was combined with a dive trip. Subsequently we drove in deep water and did not see very much. And the water was cold because of the depth. We should have been in a more shallow area so that we could see more and be warm.”
Private 5.5 hour snorkeling in three cenotes and a lagoon from Playa del Carmen, with pickup and admission tickets.
“We went on the cenote expedition with Ivan. Picked us up on time from our resort and took us right to the cenotes! He brought a go pro to get pics and videos for us while we explored the beautiful underground rivers of tulum! Truly a breathtaking experience. Treated us to the best lunch we had on our trip afterwards too! Ivan and his wife run an amazing business and I highly recommend checking them out if you’re in playa del Carmen/tulum area! Our only regret is not doing more expeditions with him during our stay. 10/10”
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