Riviera Maya · SNORKELING

15 Snorkeling Trips on the Riviera Maya Worth Booking

29 tours  ·  from $35

The 15 best snorkeling trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Akumal Beach and the Sea Turtle Search
Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Half-Day, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Playa del Carmen Tours, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

1.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Start early for guided snorkeling at Akumal Beach, where you may see sea turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul and swim in a clear cave cenote. Guides such as Max, Marina, and Daniel are praised for patience, humor, and safety.

“Our tour guide, Daniel San Francisco, and photographer Maxi, were amazing. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited, was very friendly, funny, and easy to get along with. Maxi was very nice, though quiet, but his photography spoke volumes. The photos he showed the group at the end were amazing. They were a great pair, and took good care of the group. It was a little bit of a colder day (by Mexico standards), so the cenote and snorkeling with turtles were not busy at all. We saw multiple turtles, sting rays, and beautiful coral formations.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Cenote El Sueño: the day’s most unusual swim
Cenote Tours in Tulum, Guided, Jungle Adventures in Tulum, Lunch Experiences, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Riviera Maya Jungle and Lagoon Adventures, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Tulum, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tulum Tours

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

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

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

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Snorkeling with turtles at Akumal Beach
Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Lunch Experiences, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Playa del Carmen Tours, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

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

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

You’ll swim through a cool, cave-like cenote with a guide such as Omar, Iker, or Paulina, then boat out near Akumal Beach to snorkel back toward shore among sea turtles and tropical fish. Lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club follows. Expect mandatory life jackets, no cameras in the cenote, and possible long transfers.

“Was a great experience Jesus showed us around like a friend. Was very kind and informative. The turtles and cenote were fantastic.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure - Inside the cenote: cool water, caves, and total darkness
Cenote Tours in Tulum, Jungle Adventures in Tulum, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Riviera Maya Jungle and Lagoon Adventures, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Tulum, Tour Reviews, Tulum Tours

Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

4.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling. - Reaching Contoy by boat
Isla Mujeres Day Trips from Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Tours, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

5.Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 717 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Ride from your Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum, or Puerto Aventuras hotel to Isla Contoy for guided snorkeling, a nature walk, beach time, and lunch. Guides such as Susana, Alex, Pepe, and Mr. T are praised for clear instruction and conservation know-how. Finish with about an hour on busy Isla Mujeres.

“Isla Mujeres was amazing and fun. I highly recommend getting a cab to Punta Sur, you will NOT be disappointed by the amazing views. The real jewel is Isla Contoy, though. Like my title says, it gives Gilligan's Island vibes and I could have stayed forever. Don't miss this opportunity if you get the chance, it's a 100% worth the money experience. The guides were amazing and very knowledgeable. I can not give them enough praise.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch - Cenote El Sueño and its cave formations
Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Cenote Tours in Tulum, Lunch Experiences, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Tulum, Tour Reviews, Tulum Tours

Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

6.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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club - Drinks, deck time, and the pace between stops
Cruises & Boat Tours, Playa del Carmen Beach Clubs, Playa del Carmen Catamaran and Yacht Charters, Playa del Carmen Tours, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Sailing, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

7.Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

From Maroma Beach, you sail a catamaran to two snorkeling sites near the Caribbean reef. Guides such as Carlos, Nato, Juan Carlos, and Luciano have led guests through the water. Gear, drinks, hotel transport, and beach access are included, but bring $15 cash for the marina fee.

“Fantastic afternoon with the hubby snorkeling! Great tour guide, bartender, and captain! They made the experience so fun! The description says beer, but other drink options were available as part of the excursion. Would absolutely do this again!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach - The one-kilometer swim through the protected circuit
Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Playa del Carmen Tours, Private, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

8.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Meet Darwin and Marlene at Akumal Beach for a private, one-hour swim through the official CONANP circuit. You’ll wear provided gear and a required life jacket, then look for guaranteed green turtles, rays, tropical fish, and reef life. Bring swimming skills, water, and patience for changing sea conditions.

“Guide was great ! We saw turtles and amazing fish. Highly recommend! Guide was very knowledgeable. He was very informative.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya - The jungle cenote: freshwater with a thrill factor
Playa del Carmen Tours, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya

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

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

Spend about seven hours exploring three very different waters: tropical Yal Ku Lagoon, a jungle cenote, and an underground river. Guides such as Luis, Pedro, Alejandro, and Miguel have been praised for careful help. Transport, gear, drinks, and buffet lunch are included, though pickup details need checking.

“Great experience with Daniel! Beautiful snorkeling, cenote tour and zip line! He made it easy and comfortable for our group! Thank you Papa cita!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum's Reef - Stop one: turtles, rays, and open water
2-Hour Experiences, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Tulum, Tour Reviews, Tulum Tours

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

10.2-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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling - Choosing the right cenote at Parque Dos Ojos
Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Playa del Carmen Tours, Private, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

11.Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $279

Start early with a private guide and air-conditioned van, then visit Tulum, choose an open-air or cave cenote, eat a local Mexican lunch, and snorkel from shore with turtles at Akumal. Guides such as Alex, Arturo, Joshua, and Manuel are known for clear history talks and easygoing service.

“Alex and Rodrigo were amazing. Alex was super informative and friendly, exactly what you wanted on a private tour. ZERO AWKWARDNESS!! Rodrigo was on point with the car, super clean, even the windows were perfect in the van to see while you went around. Our choice of cenotes and then a great turtle experience. We have done tours before in other countries, this was the best we have had.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard - Getting from your hotel to the Cozumel catamaran
Cozumel Day Trips from Playa del Carmen, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Playa del Carmen Tours, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Sailing, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, VIP

Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

12.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

You’ll cross from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, board a catamaran, snorkel with a guide, swim, paddleboard, and enjoy lunch with an open bar. Guides have included Hugo, Diego, Russell, and Arturo. Allow extra time for hotel transfers, ferry crossings, and the $30 ferry fee.

“This was a well organized fun experience! The light lunch was delicious and the bartender took very good care of us. The snorkel guide was patient and fun.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch - Zip lines, rappel, and the jungle activity course
Lunch Experiences, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Playa del Carmen Tours, Riviera Maya Jungle and Lagoon Adventures, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Riviera Maya Zipline and Rappel Parks, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

13.Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $148

Combine Tulum’s clifftop Maya ruins with jungle zip lines, a rappel, and a swim in a cenote near Chemuyil. Guides such as Alan, Alex, Marcos, and José Alfredo have led this small-group outing, which includes lunch, equipment, drinks, and transport from selected pickup points.

“Great guide! Excellent half day adventure with variety of experiences with cultural education included. Snorkeling in the cenote was unique and awe inspiring. This was a tour that we did not select, it was offered when our original was canceled. Would definitely recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration - Stop two: the 600-meter underground route
Cenote Tours in Tulum, Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours, Private, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Tulum, Tour Reviews, Tulum Tours

Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration

14.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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tulum: 2-Hour Snorkeling in Two Spots of Tulum's Reef - The boat ride past Tulum’s ruins
2-Hour Experiences, Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours in Tulum, Tour Reviews, Tulum Tours

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

15.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Snorkeling

★ 5.0“Private snorkeling with turtles in Akumal + Photos included”58 reviews
★ 4.5Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera MayaFrom $9977 reviews
★ 5.0Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in TulumFrom $12580 reviews
★ 5.0Snorkeling Adventure Tour Reef & CenoteFrom $23091 reviews
★ 4.5Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Cancun91 reviews
★ 4.8Puerto Morelos: Guided Snorkeling Tour with Gear & FeesFrom $3591 reviews
★ 5.0Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles SnorkelingFrom $131102 reviews
★ 4.2Puerto Morelos: National Reef Park Snorkeling & Beach LunchFrom $3998 reviews

Keep browsing

Playa del Carmen Cenote Tours132Tulum Ruins Tours21Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tours36Chichen Itza Day Trips from Playa del Carmen44Playa del Carmen ATV and Buggy Tours23Riviera Maya Reef Snorkeling Tours38
Scroll to Top

The Riviera Maya, end to end

Pick a cenote, a ruin or a stretch of reef.

Fresh water

Cenote SwimsTulum CenotesCavern DivesRio SecretoLagoons

Maya sites

Chichén ItzáTulum RuinsCobáEk BalamValladolid

Salt water

Reef SnorkellingTurtle SwimsBoat ChartersWhale SharksBeach Clubs

Jungle and town

Buggy TracksZiplinesTaco CrawlsCooking ClassesSian Ka’an