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Combine the best two snorkeling spots of Riviera Maya in one awesome full day underwater adventure. Visit Akumal Bay and Yal Ku Lagoon where you will have the opportunity to swim alongside colorful exotic marine life and rare sea turtles. Enjoy the open bar and lunch which is provided at Akumal Bay.
Join the exhilarating snorkel adventure experience at the Riviera Maya's most recommended snorkel sites. Your tour guide will meet you at the Cozumel ferry terminal and accompany you on the 40 minute ferry ride from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen (option to pre-book your ferry ticket is available). Once at Playa Del Carmen, you'll be escorted in a 12 seater van for the 45 minute scenic journey along Riviera Maya to Yal Ku Lagoon.
Yal Ku Lagoon is off the beaten track with pristine waters and unbelievably abundant marine life, including the Parrot and Angel fish. The tranquil waters are no deeper than 6 feet (1.8 meters) and make the 45 minute snorkel experience safe and easy for all levels.
After a stay of 75 minutes, the adventure continues with a 10 minute van ride to Akumal´s white sandy beaches for a 3 hour relaxing beach break. Once at the beach, you'll enjoy this rare opportunity to explore and snorkel for an additional 45 minutes along side Logger-Head sea turtles of the open ocean in waters.
The Logger-Head sea turtles enter the bay daily to feed on sea grass and are very peaceful and friendly. After the unique experience, you are invited to enjoy a buffet style lunch and open bar on a mile long white sandy beach with two hours at your own leisure.
The adventure concludes with a 45 minute journey back to Playa Del Carmen with the option to board the ferry to Cozumel.
Please note: This tour departs from Playa del Carmen. If you are staying in Cozumel, you must choose the Cozumel option and board the ferry (ferry ticket price included) in order to meet the tour at Playa del Carmen.
- Snorkeling adventure in Mexico's finest snorkel locations
- Logger-Head sea turtles
- Akumal's white sandy beach
- Colorful exotic marine life
- Buffet style lunch, refreshments and open bar
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Small group for a more personal experience
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Akumal Bay and Yal Ku Lagoon Snorkel and Sea Turtle Adventure
Daily
Departure Point:Cozumel ferry pier
Departure Time:- 9:30am
- Friday: 8:30am
- Return transportation from Playa Del Carmen
- Professional guide
- Ferry ticket (optional inclusion to be selected at time of booking)
- Limited group size of 12 for a more personalized experience
- All entrance fees to Yal Ku Lagoon and Akumal Bay
- Use of snorkel equipment including inflatable vests, masks and fins
- Water
- Lunch and open bar at Akumal Bay
- Gratuities (optional)
- Ferry ticket (if option not selected)
- Pregnant women are not recommended for this tour
- Recommended to bring towels, hats, sunscreen - due to marine preservation please use biodegradable sunscreen
- No physical contact is permitted with the sea turtles and other marine life
- Maximum of 12 people permitted per group tour
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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