Playa del Carmen · CARIBBEAN REEF SNORKELING
18 reviewed
Out of 18 reef snorkeling tours along this coast, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the catch (if any) are all below.
Two-hour snorkeling in Tulum National Park with sea turtles and stingrays, plus Tulum ruins photos from the water. Value tips included.
“This was a great trip! We saw so many turtles and stingrays and fish. It was a little hard to figure out how to get to the beach since you have to go through Jaguar Park, but luckily the boat waited for us! Overall I would definitely recommend.”
Snorkel calm Tankah waters, then explore a private 600m cenote cave with lunch and Tulum pickup for $169.
“A friend of mine and I did this excursion in January 2019 and had a fabulous time! There were only 3 of us plus the guide, which made it feel like a personalized tour all day long. We were picked up at our hotel and everything ran on time. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and he taught us tons about Cenotes and the history of the area. The snorkeling was pretty good. Not the best I've ever done, but still fun. We had to fight the current and tides a little bit, but still saw lots of fish and coral. The highlight was definitely the Cenote tour. It was…”
A 2-hour Tulum reef snorkel with two stops, a boat ride past the ruins coast, and a strong chance of turtles and stingrays.
“It was very nice to snorkel in Tulum, see the ruins from the sea, the coral reef with tropical fish (not as spectacular as in some other places in the world, but still beautiful), sea turtles and sting rays. Visiting two different places in the reef didn’t add to the experience as in both places the reef looked the same. Overall enjoyable and recommended activity.”
A private 3-in-1 Tulum day from Playa del Carmen: ruins with sea views, reef snorkeling, then Cenote Xunaan-Ha—plus lunch and pickup.
“This private 3-in-1 tour was everything we wanted and more. Our guide (Limbert) exceeded every expectation. He is professionally educated in Mayan history. Which offered us very in-depth and informative transportation ride conversations; highly detailed tour of the Tullum Ruins; and the best local cuisine (absolutely listen to his recommendations for what to order from the lunch menu). Limbert was extremely understanding, compassionate, and supportive regarding my extreme anxiety of open water. He offered very thorough verbal and visual instructions and pointers for a smooth and successful coral reef snorkeling experience, while also going above and beyond with assistive measures to help me ...”
5-hour private 40' yacht tour from Puerto Aventuras with two snorkeling stops at In-Ha and La Bocana, plus open bar and food.
“Our catamaran trip with Aldo was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything was seamless, fun, and unforgettable. Aldo and the crew were incredible — so welcoming, energetic, and genuinely made everyone feel taken care of while keeping the vibes high the entire time.”
Beginner-friendly reef scuba in Playa del Carmen: pool training plus two coral reef sessions up to 40 ft with small groups.
“I would definitely book with Tank-Ha again. The whole experience was well executed and organized. I felt confident and safe doing this kind of activity because the staff was: - patient (answered all of our questions) - friendly - very knowledgeable - professional They provided proper training and diving equipment.”
Snorkel the Great Mayan Reef near Puerto Morelos, then enjoy a beach-view lunch and guided town walk, with hotel pickup and gear.
“What an absolutely amazing experience. Mike and Alex are THE BEST. We were in very safe hands! Highly recommend this activity! We saw sea turtles , a shark and a zillion colourful fish, felt so safe especially with an 11 and 13 year old. I probably wouldn’t recommend for any younger, just because the hour in the water might be tiring. Would give 6 stars for this trip if I could. One recommendation is perhaps some water to be available when waiting for return transportation, but that’s not a complaint, more a suggestion. Thank you for a wonderful day!”
Guided snorkeling off Tulum, then cenote swims in Sac Actun. Small group, lunch included. Great wildlife and cave scenery.
“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!”
Casa Cenote freshwater swim, Mayan lunch, then ocean reef tank time in Tulum. Small groups, pickup, expert guides.
“loved the experience , Diver was so good and friendly, he was so patient , kindful and so nice. I would recommend this everyone.”
Snorkel Puerto Morelos National Reef Park on two reef spots, with boat transfer and gear included. Reef rules mean no sunscreen.
“It was better than I expected. We had a great time. Only thing that I would stay to others is that there is no where to shower or change after.”
Tulum Reef 2 Tanks with Mexidivers: small group, PADI briefing, 25-min boat ride to Mesoamerican Reef, two 45–50 min sessions.
“Ramon was an excellent dive instructor and Edwin a great captain. I was nervous how it would go after only doing one prior dive, but they made the discovery dive a safe and fun experience. This was great even as a beginner diver.”
Snorkel Casa Cenote and the Tulum Barrier Reef with a small group, then enjoy a traditional Mayan lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“Carlos was an amazing guide - great with communication on picking us up. He was a great guide through snorkelling through the cenote. The boat ride out to beach was beautiful, and we saw a few sea turtles while snorkelling. Would definitely recommend!”
Tulum snorkeling for small groups: Mayan ruins by boat, sea turtles and rays up close. Snorkel gear included; check park fees.
“My friends and I went for my bachelorette party on this tour. Our guides were absolutely fantastic and very accommodating. They showed us great views of the Mayan ruins from the ocean and where they took us to snorkel was magical. We saw a ton of sea turtles the day we were out and we also saw sting rays, tons of fish and the coral reef! 10/10 recommend! Great bang for your buck!”
Snorkel Paradise Reef near Tulum for 90 minutes. Gear, guide, and insurance included, with chances to spot turtles and stingrays.
“Bellissima esperienza! Tutto organizzato molto bene e il capitano e la guida in barca molto gentili! Siamo riusciti a vedere la barriera corallina e a nuotare con le tartarughe! La gita vale anche solo l’entrata al parco del Giaguaro, arrivando presto la mattina è stupendo.”
Private Akumal turtle snorkeling, coral reef time, Jungle Fish lunch, and Cenote Xunaan-Ha, all inclusive with Tulum-area pickup.
“Vi had a great day in the company of Ruben. He knows so much out of personal interest, and it really shows! We had a great time all day, and would definitely recommend going to Akumal and a cenote this way. We are so happy with our decision to go in a private tour, and it did not disappoint! Ruben even took photos of u, and all contact was super easy on WhatsApp.”
