Snorkeling Tours in Playa del Carmen: 4 Lined Up by Price and Hours

1.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned van from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to a cool underground cenote, then swim from a boat toward Akumal Beach while looking for turtles, coral, fish, and rays. Guides such as Omar, Iker, Andrea, and Paulina lead the outings. Lunch and beach time follow at Punta Venado Beach Club.

“Swimming with the turtles was amazing! This was also outr 3rd cenote and this was likely our favorite one. Beautiful, mysterious space with lots of interesting passages, including a few tight squeezes. Very clean water and incredible history. Our guide, Omar, even had us sit in the dark for one minute and listen to the space around us - a very surreal experience. The lunch at the end was a nice cap to an amazing day. About Omar (and our driver, Julio) - they are the best! We have had MANY guides over the years and Omar is knowledgeable, fun, and very personable. I highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours exploring Yal Ku Lagoon, an open jungle cenote, and an underground river near Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Luis, Pedro, and Alejandro lead the water activities, while lunch, drinks, gear, and transport are included. The small group size is capped at 14, though pickup details need careful checking.

“It was very convenient being picked up at our hotel, we had fun, beautiful cenotes, different experience on each.”

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3.4 hours snorkel & beach tour – Private Yacht 47 ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours aboard a private 47-foot yacht from Puerto Aventuras, choosing a reef-and-cenote route or a calm south-coast cove. The crew, including captains Francisco and Daniel and hosts Valeria, Lester, Victor, and Alex, serves lunch and drinks while you snorkel, paddleboard, fish, and relax.

“We had an incredible time on the boat and can’t say enough good things about the crew. Daniel, Victor, and Alex took such great care of us from start to finish and made the entire day feel relaxed, fun, and effortless.”

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4.Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $184

Swim and snorkel through Dos Ojos Cenote and its Bat Cave with a private guide such as Joshua, Alex, Juan, or Arturo. Pickup from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, quality gear, wetsuits, flashlights, water, entrance fees, and a local Mexican lunch are included. Early starts help you avoid crowds.

“Fantastic trip to the Dos Ojos cenote. Juan was a phenomenal guide - not only for the cenote dive but also providing history and perspective on the area. The second cenote at Dos Ojos is incredible - the early start was worth it as we had the Bat Cave to ourselves. Strongly recommend this company and Juan!”

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