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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.

Presyo
$50–$120
Tagal
4-6 hours with transport
Panahon
year-round (nesting May-Oct)
Mabuti para sa
Families

Ano ang inaasahan

  • 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
💵 Tingnan ang presyo: Viator half-day Akumal turtle tours from $104; meet-there guided swims ~$50-70; private tours $120+

Mabuti upang malaman

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)
Mula sa $50–$120 USD

Isulat ang iyong mga petsa — kinumpirma namin ang availability at ang pinakamahusay na kasalukuyang presyo sa operator. Walang prepayment, walang markup.

Nakuha ko ito! sasagutin namin sa pamamagitan ng email sa loob ng ilang oras na may availability at eksaktong presyo.
  • ✓ Libreng pagkansela sa karamihan ng mga tour
  • ✓ Walang prepayment sa amin — bayaran ang operator
  • ✓ Real tao na nakatira sa baybayin na ito

Photo: P.Lindgren, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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