Private Boat: Turtles + Yal-Kú Lagoon
Your own boat along Akumal’s coast: enter Yal-Kú Lagoon from the sea and finish swimming with turtles. Just your group.
What you’ll experience
- A boat just for your group — no strangers.
- Sail straight into Yal-Kú Lagoon, a natural aquarium with no waves.
- 1 hour swimming with wild turtles in the bay.
- Complimentary photos and videos of your day.
- Private parking included all day.
You cruise along Akumal’s turquoise reefs and enter Yal-Kú’s channels from the sea. After an hour of snorkeling among colourful fish, you head back to the bay to swim with the turtles in their sanctuary.
The price is for the whole boat, so it’s ideal for families and groups of friends who want to go at their own pace.
Tour photos
Prices
Private boat · up to 6 guests
- Total price per boat$423 USD
Fixed price for the whole boat (up to 6 guests), not per person.
Book my boatDeparture times
Arrive 10 minutes early. Maximum wait time: 15 minutes — the boat runs back-to-back tours.
How the tour works
- 0:00Check-in and boarding
You sail north from Akumal.
- 0:30Snorkel in Yal-Kú Lagoon
1 hour through its crystal-clear channels.
- 1:30Back to the bay
Cruising along the reef.
- 1:45Swim with turtles
1 guided hour in their natural habitat.
- 2:45End of the tour
On the 9:00 and 11:45 tours you can stay on the beach.
Included
- Private boat for your group
- Captain and certified guide in the water
- Park and protected-area entries and taxes
- Life jacket and mask
- New snorkel tube to keep
- Water per person and a cooler with ice
- Complimentary photos and videos*
- Private parking from 9:00 to 21:00
- Restrooms, showers and changing rooms
Not included
- Hotel transport (optional, see below)
- Lockers: $100 MXN, card only
- Fins: not allowed in the bay
- Food and tips
Meeting point & getting there
7-Eleven AkumalCalle 16, Akumal, Quintana Roo, México Open in Google Maps →Drive straight to the 7-Eleven in Akumal. The most flexible option.
Ask to get off at the Akumal entrance on Highway 307. The return trip is on your own.
We pick you up and drop you off. It’s arranged separately: tell us your hotel, date and group size, and we’ll confirm the price and pickup time.
Request it on WhatsApp →Know before you book
*Taken when visibility and currents allow the cameras to be used.
From age 3, with a life jacket in their size and always with an adult in the water.
Basic swimming and comfortable floating with a life jacket in open water.
Not suitable during pregnancy or with recent surgery, heart or chronic breathing conditions, or serious back injuries.
None before getting in the water — not even biodegradable. A UV shirt is a must.
If the Port Authority closes the port, we reschedule or refund you 100%.
Free up to 24 hours before your tour.
What our guests say
"We were visiting last week with an idea to see the sea turtles. We were met by an individual by the name of Ricardo that fronted the money for parking and beach access until our big group arrived. We were able to enjoy everything as we waited for the rest of the family to arrive without any worries. This company was patient and catered to our 13 person group. We went out during the rain with 2 guides that showed us several sea turtles, sting rays and several different species."
"Loved the experience. Ricardo was awesome helping us with every step. Definitely recommend using him for furture tours 💪"
"Great experience with the turtles 🐢🌴 Wonderful experience 🥰 next time again with akbay-tours 😍🤿"
"We had a verry good time last week, the tour was perfect the people how helped us where very good and we have enjoyd our day and we see a lot of turrtles. Thanks a lot!"
"Fantastic snorkeling experience 😍 We saw so many turtles, lots of colorful fish and much more. 🌊🐢👏 After the snorkeling trip we were able to spend the day on the beach. The beach visit is included in the snorkeling price so we didn't have to pay the beach entrance fee again. Just a wonderful day. Thank you Akbays Tours - next time we will book a tour again through Akbay Tours 🥰"
"Ricardo was a prompt and thorough communicator. He was waiting for us to arrive and was with us every step of the way. Raul was our guide for private snorkeling with the turtles and he was amazing, too! We saw so many turtles and he helped us swim right next to them! He also showed us a lobster, stingray, octopus, coral, and a bonefish. 6/5 stars!"
"Wonderful experience with the turtles 🐢 ❤️ thank akbay-Tours for this great experience 🥰"
"I had an incredible time in Akumal thanks to Ricardo. He's super kind, friendly, helpful, and trustworthy. He really helped to make Akumal one of the highlights of my holiday!"
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person?
No: $423 USD is the price for the whole boat, up to 6 guests.
What is the “secret lagoon”?
It’s Yal-Kú Lagoon, which you enter from the sea on your boat — a natural aquarium where fresh water meets the Caribbean.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes. There’s a cooler with ice on board and you can bring whatever you like.
Are the photos guaranteed?
They’re taken whenever visibility and currents let us use the cameras safely.
What if the weather is bad?
If the authorities close the port, we give you another date or a full refund.
Your boat is waiting
Tours at 9:00 · 11:45 · 14:15 · Up to 6 guests