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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 and experience colorful exotic marine life plus the chance to swim alongside the rare Sea Turtles.
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 30 minute ferry ride from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen (option to pre-book your ferry ticket is available). Once at Playa Del Carmen be escorted in a 12 seater van for the 30 minute journey along Riviera Maya to Yal Ku Lagoon.
Yal Ku Lagoon is off the beaten track, with pristine waters and unbelievably abundant marine life such as Parrot, Angel and more exotic fish. The tranquil waters are no deeper than 6 feet 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 are going to 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 no deeper than 8 feet.
The Logger-Head Sea Turtles enter the bay daily to feed on sea grass and are very peaceful and friendly. After this unique experience you are invited to enjoy a lunch buffet and open bar on this mile long white sandy beach with two hours at your own leisure.
The adventure concludes with a 30 minute journey back to Playa Del Carmen with the option to board the ferry to Cozumel.
Akumal Bay and Yal Ku Lagoon Snorkel and Sea Turtle Adventure
- 9:30am from Cozumel
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- Children must be minimum 6 years of age.
- Child prices are not applicable. Adult prices apply to all travelers.
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- Return transportation from Playa Del Carmen
- Bilingual 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
- Full snorkel gear including inflatable vests, masks and fins
- Water is provided
- Lunch and open bar at Akumal Bay
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date.
- 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.
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