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🐢 Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal Bay

Snorkel alongside wild green sea turtles feeding on seagrass in shallow, protected Akumal Bay, 30 minutes south of Playa.

מחיר

$50–$120

משך

4-6 hours with transport

עונה

year-round (nesting May-Oct)

טוב בשביל

Families

למה לצפות?

Akumal Bay is a protected turtle habitat ~30-40 min south of Playa del Carmen
Green and loggerhead turtles graze seagrass beds in 2-4 m of water — sightings near-guaranteed
Regulations require certified local guides, life vests, and no touching; group sizes capped (typically 6-10 per guide)
Half-day tours from Playa del Carmen ~$104 on Viator including transport, gear and guide
Many tours bundle a cenote swim after the bay session; GoPro photo packages common
Beach entry and equipment included on most listed tours; private versions available

💵 בדיקת מחיר: Viator half-day Akumal turtle tours from $104; meet-there guided swims ~$50-70; private tours $120+

טוב לדעת.

Expect to pay between $50 and $120 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Viator half-day Akumal turtle tours from $104; meet-there guided swims ~$50-70; private tours $120+.

Plan for 4-6 hours with transport. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It is one of the most family-friendly picks in Playa del Carmen; kids are welcome and child pricing usually applies.

Bring swimwear, a towel, and reef-safe biodegradable sunscreen — masks, fins and vests are included on nearly every tour.

Visibility drops after storms, so operators reschedule rather than run a bad trip; a rain shower alone does not cancel.

This is one of the highest-demand experiences in the area — in high season (December–April and July–August) the good operators sell out days ahead, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Akumal Bay is a protected turtle habitat ~30-40 min south of Playa del Carmen Green and loggerhead turtles graze seagrass beds in 2-4 m of water — sightings near-guaranteed Regulations require certified local guides, life vests, and no touching; group sizes capped (typically 6-10 per guide)

מ $50–$120 USD

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