Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay
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Is Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay worth booking?
Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay is a 4-hour experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from $1500 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (8)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $1500 per person
Set off on a half-day tour to experience Akumal Beach at its best. Swim and snorkel with turtles alongside a guide and then enjoy two hours of free time on the beach to relax and take in the views.
What you get
- Bottled water
- Aquatic guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Set off on a half-day tour to experience Akumal Beach at its best. Swim and snorkel with turtles alongside a guide and then enjoy two hours of free time on the beach to relax and take in the views.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Aquatic guide
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What you'll see and do
Akumal
This experience includes transportation service from your hotel or meeting point to Akumal Beach. Enjoy a snorkeling activity with all the equipment included. Akumal Beach gives to you the opportunity to swim in the sea surrounded by turtles in their natural environment accompanied by an expert local guide. After the snorkeling guided activity is time to snacks and drinks on the beach and later you have 2 hours free time to enjoy the Akumal views or relax under a palm.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
Meeting point is Coco Bongo Doors at 08:10 am in 12th Street with 10th Avenue in Playa del Carmen City. Our staff will call your name when they arrive.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Meeting point is Coco Bongo Doors at 08:10 am in 12th Street with 10th Avenue in Playa del Carmen City. Our staff will call your name when they arrive.
Options you can book
Playa del Carmen Departure
Pickup included
Tulum Meeting Point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- AGILA TOURS
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total time including the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel or meeting point is between 4 and 5 hours, depending on the location of your accommodation.
- Not included: Turtle care program , 400 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date.
- The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great swim.
Very good experience only this would be chairs for beach time. Raoul and driver was excellent. Picked up early and we were able to leave a bit early
Response from the operator: Hi Rebecca We're absolutely thrilled to hear you loved this trip! We're so glad everything happened on schedule and that you all had an amazing day, creating memorable experiences thanks to our staff! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Kind regards
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experiences!
Great experience - a really brilliant day out. Started around 8:30am with hotel pickup and took around 30 minutes to get to Tulum. Very very hot and not much opportunity to stand in shade so bring plenty of water and be careful. Lots of interesting and some funny facts from our amazing tourguide. Think we spent around an hour in total at the site. We then headed to cenote swimming which was in a big beautiful cave. 3 chambers, the last one being almost pitch black - not for the faint hearted but its optional to go in that last one. You have to push against the roof of the cave to prevent you from hitting it with your head. The gap between the cave and the water is around 30cm. I had a great time but my partner is quite claustrophobic so this was tricky for him! We spent around 45 minutes in the cenote before heading off for lunch in a nice little restaurant - very good tacos! Got a good bit time to relax before going to snorkel with turtles - so many turtles were seen, think around 15+. Amazing experience that we’ll never forget. We returned to our hotel at around 4pm so it is an almost full day trip. But we had a fantastic time, highly recommend this tour!
Response from the operator: Hi Zara We're absolutely thrilled to hear you loved this trip! We're so glad everything happened on schedule and that you all had an amazing day, creating memorable experiences thanks to our staff! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Kind regards
via Tripadvisor
Adventure Tulum and Akumel
Nice excursion, good structure. From Playa del Carmen good travel times. After ruins Tulum beautiful cenote visited and as a bouncer snorkeling with sea turtles. Great guide, interesting info and gives enough space to enjoy yourself.
Response from the operator: Hi Kiki We're absolutely thrilled to hear you loved this trip! We're so glad everything happened on schedule and that you all had an amazing day, creating memorable experiences thanks to our staff! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Kind regards
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Feel bad for only giving a 3* rating. Nothing to do with the staff and our transfer guide was brilliant an funny. Sadly purely just due to the season the water was full of seaweed. We really couldn't see anything at all whilst snorkeling and then had to swim and walk through it all at the end. I would do this again in a better season.
Response from the operator: Good afternoon Corky Sadly is not the best season for the activity, Nature is against some days to enjoy as we would like to do it, but we try to do our best as you could saw with the service provided you Not always is like, some days there are few seaseed, other days there are a lot Thanks for trusting in us for the activity Best regards
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience to experience the turtles so close!!!
The snorkeling trip to Akumal turtle bay was a great experience! The transfer was well organized and went smoothly. Our guide accompanied us excellently during snorkeling and guided us through the bay with a lot of knowledge. We were able to observe several turtles up close – a real highlight! Afterwards we enjoyed about 1.5 hours on the beautiful beach. An all-round successful tour that we can absolutely recommend!
Response from the operator: Hi Kiki We're absolutely thrilled to hear you loved this trip! We're so glad everything happened on schedule and that you all had an amazing day, creating memorable experiences thanks to Ezekiel and Luis! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Kind regards
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa del Carmen.
How much does Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay cost?
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Prices start at $1500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa del Carmen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Playa del Carmen is not rushed.
Is Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa del Carmen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Playa del Carmen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Playa del Carmen and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half-day Tour Sea Turtles Encounter in Akumal Bay start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Playa del Carmen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?
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On Outty we rank every Playa del Carmen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour, VIP Tulum Private Tour, Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Playa del Carmen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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