Top 12 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

Review of a Tulum ruins, cenote, Yal Ku Lagoon, and beach lunch tour from Playa del Carmen, with honest tips on timing, transport, and value.

“The experience was fun. And the guide was great. We had mariyiam. However, we all paid for photos at the cenote and never got them. What a rip off. They also told us no phones?? We had to leave everything in the car. Good luck if you’re a female on her period. No bags allowed.”

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2.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

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

Swim a cool Mayan cenote, snorkel with fish at Yal-Ku Lagoon, and enjoy small-group guiding, transport, snacks, and gear for $99.

“be prepared to go into a cave system! i was a little scared but it was well worth it to overcome my fears and explore! the cenote was incredible to see, and the fishes in the lagoon were so cool!”

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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

Review of Tulum’s ruins, cenote swim, Akumal turtle snorkeling, beach lunch, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“This excursion was the highlight of our recent trip to Cancun. The Tulum ruins were beautiful, swimming in the cenote was one of the coolest things I've ever done and it's always a good day when you can swim with turtles. Our guide Selvino and our driver Lalo were great. Very informative and organized. Highly recommend.”

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

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

Review of Tulum’s two-hour reef snorkel, with turtles, rays, ruins, practical costs, park access, and honest advice before booking.

“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.Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Swim with Caribbean fish, then walk and swim 600 meters through a private Yucatan cenote on this six-hour Tulum adventure.

“Trip was great! Marie is amazing- so knowledgeable and helpful. If we were staying longer, we’d try to book another tour with her. We didn’t know what to expect with this one but the snorkeling was great and the cenote amazing. You actually get to swim/crawl/walk through the caves. Lunch after was delicious!”

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

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

Snorkel two reef sites in Tulum National Park for turtles, rays, tropical fish, coral, and coastal views from $50.

“This was an epic outing for both of us. Mum and daughter from Scotland and our first time snorkelling. Our guides Eduardo and Jaime were amazing and made us feel safe and confident. We saw turtles and manta ray as well as the ruins from the sea. It was brilliant. Thanks for a great time. Celine”

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

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

Review of Tulum’s private 34-foot catamaran sail with snorkeling, paddleboards, chef-prepared food, open bar, and practical booking tips.

“Nice boat and good food aboard. Itinerary could be more interesting, but overall the experience was good.”

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8.Snorkeling and Private Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Sail privately from Tulum to the Maya ruins, snorkel a quieter reef, and enjoy a short, personal outing for $65.72 per person.

“This was one of the best snorkeling experiences I’ve ever had! Even though I can’t swim, I felt completely at ease. The sea was warm, calm, and had a stunning white sandy bottom, and not too deep which added to the comfort. Once I had my life jacket on, I felt safe and ready to enjoy the experience. The captain was exceptional—he made us feel very comfortable and even swam alongside us. He provided a donut-shaped floater for extra safety, which was a thoughtful touch. He guided us every step of the way, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free. We also had a great tour of the Tulum ruins and…”

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9.Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal

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

Swim in Akumal with green sea turtles, explore Taak Bi Ha cenote, enjoy lunch, and ride private transfers from Tulum.

“My husband and I were very pleased with this tour. It is indeed private so it was only us with our guide Jorge. He picked us up on time and was very attentive to our needs. He didn’t rush us at all and was very knowledgeable about Mexican history. We promised to book this again when we return next year!”

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10.Snorkeling Adventure Tour Reef & Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $230

Review of Tulum’s reef and cenote snorkeling tour, with turtles, ruins, Sac Actun caves, lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Snorkeling with turtles outside of the Tulum ruins was great and the Manati cenote was amazing! Erica was very knowledgeable about the region and did an excellent job as our guide. Highly recommend and a good value.”

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11.Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125

Review of Tulum’s small-group cenote paddleboarding and snorkeling tour, with Casa Cenote, tacos, transport, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Having the opportunity to learn standup paddeling and discover the cenote "underworld" by snorcheling guided by a very experienced Guide”

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12.Private Snorkel and Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $80

Sail beside Tulum’s ruins, snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef, and enjoy a beach-club snack on this private 1.5-hour water tour.

“Couldn’t recommend this activity more. Great to see the Tulum Mayan ruins from the sea and lots of fish in the sea to look at when snorkelling. Santiago our guide was a brilliant sailor and really put us at ease (as well as being super fun!)”

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