The 11 Snorkeling Tours in Tulum That Earn Their Price

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

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

Visit Tulum with a bilingual guide, swim through Cenote El Sueño, snorkel calm Yal Ku Lagoon, and finish with lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club. The day mixes Maya culture, freshwater caves, marine life, and Caribbean scenery, but expect long drives, bumpy roads, and a late lunch.

“We loved our cenote swim. This was the best part of excursion. Make sure and bring towels. They are not provided”

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2.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

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

Spend a half day swimming through a cool underground cenote and snorkeling at Yal-Ku Lagoon near Tulum. Cancun Adventures provides transport, gear, life jackets, snacks, and bilingual guides such as Hazel, Jessica, and Santiago. Expect clear water, fish, caves, and no phones inside the cenote.

“So many fish to see while snorkeling. Underground cenote was fascinating. Our tour guide Rodrigo and driver Carlos took care of everyone on the trip. Great way to spend 1/2 a day on the Mayan Riviera.”

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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

Spend about 6.5 hours visiting Tulum, swimming at Cenote El Sueño, snorkeling near Akumal’s sea turtles, and eating at Punta Venado Beach Club. Round-trip transport, a bilingual guide, gear, snacks, and lunch are included. Expect an active day, bumpy roads, and a late lunch.

“The day of the experience, after we were on the bus, we were told that we could not do snorkeling with turtles. And that was the reason I booked the experience! It was marketed as a 5 hour tour, but we were gone 7:35 until 4.30. We ate lunch at 3:30… my kids were starving. The cenote was amazing. But the snorkeling we did in lieu of the turtles was too crowded. The beach club we ate at had good food, but you couldn’t go in the water due to sea urchins. So what was the point. Our guides were very nice and very good, but overall it was too…”

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

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

Spend about two hours snorkeling from Tulum National Park with guides such as German and Nicolas. The boat passes El Castillo and Casa del Brujo before stopping at turtle and stingray waters, then a coral reef filled with tropical fish. Park and maritime taxes cost extra.

“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

Spend six hours snorkeling in the calm Tankah area, then enter a private cenote for a 600-meter cave journey through limestone galleries, knee-deep water, and swim sections. Guides such as Carlos, Marie, Karen, and Luigi are known for careful safety help and Mayan cultural insight. Lunch and Tulum-area transport are included.

“The cenote we visited provided us with such a historic experience that I will never forget. Karen was beyond amazing and was very informative! I definitely recommend this!”

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6.Tulum: 2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum’s Reef

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

Meet Tulum Snorkel Services at Playa Pescadora inside Tulum National Park for a two-hour boat trip to two reef sites. Guides such as Eduardo, Jaime, Hairo, Pepe, and Edgardo help you spot turtles, rays, fish, coral, and even underwater ruins. Bring time and money for park entry.

“Great guides but too many boats and people. Kept bumping into people. Two hour snorkel better as get to go to quieter spot”

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

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

Sail from Puerto Aventuras on a private 34-foot catamaran with a captain, sailor, host, onboard chef, open bar, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and floaties. You’ll snorkel in calm Caribbean water, enjoy a group-selected menu, and return to the marina after about four hours.

“Everything was wonderful. The boat, the food, the crew / service and the location. What a super way to spend 1/2 a day. It’s not inexpensive compared to the group boat outings but well worth it.”

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8.Tulum: Snorkeling and Private Sailing Tour

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

Board at Pocna Tulum Hotel for a private 75-minute sailing and snorkeling trip. You’ll sail along the coast toward Tulum’s famous castle, then swim over a reef with guides such as Iván, Will, Azul, or Efrain. Snorkeling gear and snacks are included, but park fees are extra.

“We ran late due to construction closing down some roads, but we messaged ahead of time and we’re accommodating. Seas were pretty rough, but not much you can do about that. Our captain spoke excellent English and navigated well. Only wish I would have brought my own snorkel/mask. The one I had was generic and just didn’t fit well, ended up with a lot of water in the tube/mask. With a good seal, would have been excellent.”

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9.Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal

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

Spend about an hour swimming through the clear chambers of Taak Bi Ha, then snorkel Akumal Bay for green sea turtles. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Manny, Johnny, Miguel, or Jorge, handles transport, equipment, entrance fees, lunch, and safety checks.

“The entire experience was amazing. The people who helped us were Fernando and manny and they were very friendly kind people.”

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10.Snorkeling Adventure Tour Reef & Cenote

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

Start at 8:45 am near Tulum Beach for a small-group outing with Agua Clara Tulum. You’ll see the ruins from Tulum Bay, snorkel among reef fish and turtles, then swim through open and underground cenotes. Guides such as José, Julio, Erica, and Linda have led highly personal trips.

“Jose Lopez was fantastic. The tour was amazing. The instructions and explanation of the ruins were exquisite. Jose took care to ensure everyone was safe. One of the travelers never swam before. He accommodated the entire group allowing the non-swimmer to go at her own pace while the more experienced swimmers went at a different pace. Very knowledgeable about Mexico. Perfectly done!”

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11.Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

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

Start at 8 a.m. in Tulum Town, then ride by private vehicle to Casa Cenote for paddleboarding, snorkeling among mangroves, wildlife viewing, and an optional breath-hold lesson. Mauricio or Marisol guides the four-hour outing, with tacos included afterward.

“We had a wonderful experience with Mauricio! We learned the basics of paddle boarding and got to snorkel at casa cenote, we loved getting to see Pancho the crocodile and all the amazing fish & wildlife! With Mauricio’s guidance we were even able to dive under the mangroves for a truly stunning view of the cenote. And the tacos were incredible too!! This was definitely a highlight of our trip, highly recommend!!!”

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