Top 9 Snorkeling in Tulum

1.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169Our pick

A full day from Playa del Carmen to Tulum ruins, two cenotes, and Yal-ku Lagoon snorkeling, plus beachside lunch and hotel pickup.

“Such a wonderful day out, very well organised and Gato our tour guide was phenomenal. Very physical day with walking and swimming but the cenote was amazing, it is a shame they don’t let you take phone and the photos they take are so expensive but that was the only thing I could criticise. Well done Cancun Adventures on a memory filled day.”

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2.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Swim in a Mayan cenote and snorkel Yal Ku Lagoon near Playa del Carmen on a small-group half day with gear, snacks, and pickup.

“Seeing the cenote was very interesting. However, the lagoon snorkel was not great. There was a ton of seaweed in the water. And we did not get a chance to opt for fins which made swimming difficult. Additionally, it was quite a long way from our resort, so the distance to travel to the experience needs to be highlighted in the description. On the positive side, our tour guide Jesus was very knowledgeable, personable and funny. But our driver had to stop at the office to pick him up and then drop him off after the excursion which added time to the day.”

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3.Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Tulum ruins, cave cenote swim, and sea turtle snorkeling with beach club lunch, plus hotel pickup from Cancun and Riviera Maya.

“Felix (aka Chewy) was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable & a lot of fun. No regrets going to Tulum, but found it kind of underwhelming. The Mayan history is very interesting. With so many groups, it was hard to hear everything Felix was saying, so felt like we missed some things there that might have made the ruins more interesting. The view of the coast was incredible. We got nachos and passion fruit smoothies at the little tiki Baja bar right in front of the gift shop- so.good. Next was the cenote. 10/10 recommended. It was incredible. Be aware though, they make you shower off (hair & all!!) before getting…”

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4.2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51

2-hour guided snorkeling in Tulum National Park, with two reef stops, sea turtles and stingrays, plus ruins views from the water.

“It was a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and nice. We felt very comfortable and saw fish, stingrays & turtles.”

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5.2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 2 hours · from $50Best value

2-hour Tulum reef snorkeling in two spots, with turtles and stingrays, guided by locals and a boat ride past the Mayan ruins.

“Thanks again to travel company, activity was amazing and the guides were super friendly! Very easy to find the location and the directions were great! The meeting spot was awesome which was convenient place to get food and drink and also if you need to use washroom or changing room was available close to the activity. Would definitely recommend this excursion and was great value and a beautiful setting beach and scenery was out of this world!”

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6.Luxury Sail & Snorkel – All Inclusive 34′ Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $825

Luxury 34’ catamaran off Tulum with snorkeling gear, paddleboards, chef-prepared a la carte dining, and an unlimited open bar.

“Fantastic experience, great crew, so much fun. You won’t regret this one. The food was delicious and the drinks cold.”

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7.Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

Private cenote snorkeling in Taak Bi Ha plus Akumal Bay turtle swims, with lunch and transfers. 5 hours from Tulum area.

“Jocelyn was a great tour guide, we really enjoyed it. We loved the cenote experience, and lunch afterwards.”

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8.Snorkeling tour with Sea Turtles & Cenote, half day.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews

Half-day Cancun snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal and a swim in Cenote Yax-Muul, plus hotel pickup and guided tours.

“Excellent activity, amazing guide, great support staff. We saw lots of wildlife (turtles, stingrays, puffer fish) and the cenote was beautiful with lots of great information. Equipment was provided and very good. Transportation was timely and comfortable. I did not appreciate the 35 dollar per person fee that was not included in the booking price. It was listed in the “not included” section and easy to miss (most on our tour missed it). This was expected to be paid in cash without a card payment option at the end of the tour. An ATM was offered, or payment through a link; using the link, the 70 dollar fee became 86…”

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9.Snorkeling & Private Cenote Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $169

Small-group cenote cave swim and Caribbean reef snorkeling from Tulum, with expert guidance, gear, and transfers in about 5 hours.

“This is the tour to take.. small, intimate and with a brilliant, well informed and eco-conscience guide. Alex was fantastic. Couldn't fault it. Loved the surprise Mexican lunch too!”

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