Akumal: Unforgettable Wild Sea Turtle Snorkel Swim
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PRIVATE TOUR: We do NOT mix groups. When you book a place, it will be solely for your family. THE GUIDE IS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED IN DIVING (DIVEMASTER) AND GRADUATED IN BIOLOGY FROM THE AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF CAMPECHE. We are passionate about the sea. The service is personalized. It is as important to ensure the safety of you as it is to ensure the safety of the turtles. For us it is serious work to conserve species and abide by the regulations. This is an activity that guarantees you to observe green turtles within their natural habitat, remember that they are free animals and therefore wild. You will be advised in the use of snorkeling equipment, swimming skills are required. Akumal is a small community that gratefully welcomes its visitors. Akumal Bay is a SHRINE, a unique place in the world and is HOME to Turtles. This is a safe space for everyone. TO BOOK A GROUP UNDER 4 PEOPLE CONTACT MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX DIRECTLY.
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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
ccjcecdc, 8/12/2025 10:11:18 PM
Absolutely magical guided snorkel with Darwin and Marlene. We saw so many turtles, fish and even several rays including an eagle ray. Darwin knew exactly where to take us and we did not waste a second. Very well organized and punctual and very knowledgeable about the wildlife. A must on the riviera maya. Don't hesitate!
isabellan678, 7/21/2025 11:39:23 PM
Unforgettable experience! Darwin was friendly and very knowledgeable about the marine life. We saw six turtles, a stingray, and so many colorful fish. Darwin captured several great pictures and videos on his GoPro and he even gifted us beautiful handmade turtle-shaped necklaces. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Raffas10, 7/21/2025 10:23:42 AM
We booked Darwin on the back of previous reviews and 10/10 average on those reviews are for a reason. We booked him ahead of our trip via Facebook and WhatsApp and the communication was excellent, paid via PayPal link and he messaged to explain how to get to the beach to meet him and highly recommended the early swim slot (we realised why when we ended our slot - much, much busier and appreciated him making us aware of this and giving us the choice). We sent him our taxi number and he met us at drop off, his English is excellent, he accommodated one of our party of 5 who was not a confident snorkeller. The tour was amazing - fantastic experience and many superb photos and videos from Darwin on his go pro. Another 10/10 review for Darwin - highly recommend!
clarep841, 7/20/2025 8:30:30 PM
Amazing trip to swim with turtles , very organised from the start with very clear instructions on how to get to the dive centre what times to take the taxi and even asked for a picture of the taxi number so they knew it was us on approach. . Darwin was very knowledgeable and patient with us all especially me I’d never snorkelled before !! Special Memories made today thank you so much Darwin and Marlene
Manbarkuk19, 7/13/2025 9:43:47 AM
All the reviews are 💯 spot on. We booked with Marlene and communication and advice has been fabulous from day 1. She and Darwin made sure we stayed in contact so everything would be easy on the day. Darwin met us at the car park and walked us through all the instructions very clearly. We understood that turtles have their own minds and expectations were managed but oh-my-goodness we saw ALL of them. This was a dream come true for me. Darwin will offer to take photos and videos and I would 💯 take him up on it as you will cherish the memories forever.
875arvindd, 7/9/2025 11:25:48 AM
Wow....what an amazing experience thanks to Darwin and his partner Marlene. Soon as the booking process started, he kept us informed of all the important details. Once we were there and out of the taxi we were looked after by Marlene to get ready. All the important safety aspects such as life jackets, goggles etc were carefully checked by Darwin and Marlene. Darwin knew all the right spots to find the turtles, took his time to explain everything to us....overall a totally amazing experience thanks to Darwin. I had booked him based on the reviews I'd read and I was not let down, and therefore fully recommend him to anyone wanting a private experience. Great work Darwin and Marlene.
libbycarvill, 7/3/2025 1:00:12 AM
Darwin and his wife Marlene are absolutely wonderful. We had a private tour for 8 and they showed us so much sea life and were super informative. They even showed us the best place to get a coffee after! Highly recommend
emschutt, 6/26/2025 8:09:09 PM
Absolutely amazing! Hands down the BEST!!! And his wife was friendly and great as well…highly recommend and you won’t regret
AimeeWeaver, 6/25/2025 9:02:16 AM
Absolutely amazing. Darwin is attentive and informative. You are looked after from start to finish. We saw so many turtles and It was such a personal touch. I highly recommend this trip. This has been our best day in Mexico and the memories will stay with us always. Thank you
Andrew B, 6/22/2025 11:52:08 AM
We did this tour with Darwin yesterday and it was amazing. He is extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, I wouldn't hesitate to book with him again, you won't be disappointed.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If the traveler has a disability you should inform the Guide in advance
- If the traveler is autistic you should inform the Guide in advance
- If the traveler does NOT know how to swim you must inform the Guide in advance
- If the traveler informs the guide in advance, we can provide personalized attention for each case
- To book a group of less than 4 people contact MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX (marinelifeakumal.mx@gmail.com)
Departure point
From the Cancun-Tulum Federal Highway head to Calle Reforma Agraria until crossing the WHITE ARCH that says: "Las Casitas Akumal" and advance 200 m. to the main entrance of Tsuuk-Akumal National Park, there your guide will wait for you. We do NOT meet anyone at the 7eleven store.Return details
PRIVATE TOUR: We do NOT mix groups. When you book a place, it will be solely for your family. THE GUIDE IS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED IN DIVING (DIVEMASTER) AND GRADUATED IN BIOLOGY FROM THE AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF CAMPECHE. We are passionate about the sea. The service is personalized. It is as important to ensure the safety of you as it is to ensure the safety of the turtles. For us it is serious work to conserve species and abide by the regulations. This is an activity that guarantees you to observe green turtles within their natural habitat, remember that they are free animals and therefore wild. You will be advised in the use of snorkeling equipment, swimming skills are required. Akumal is a small community that gratefully welcomes its visitors. Akumal Bay is a SHRINE, a unique place in the world and is HOME to Turtles. This is a safe space for everyone. TO BOOK A GROUP UNDER 4 PEOPLE CONTACT MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX DIRECTLY.Redemption
Your guide will provide you with the bracelet with which you will have access to the beach.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund