TULUM SNORKEL FIELD GUIDE
Into the Blue Halls: Snorkeling the Stalactite Caverns of Dos Ojos
A 5-hour guided snorkel that leads from Tulum to the Dos Ojos cenote system — this guide lays out the flow, inclusions, and what to pack for the trip.
Into the Blue Halls: Snorkeling the Stalactite Caverns of Dos Ojos.
From the Riviera Maya surface to a submerged cathedral of stone, the Dos Ojos snorkel tour takes you into inundated caves threaded with underwater passages and formations. The outing is organized around guided snorkel departures to the Dos Ojos cenote system and pairs cavern swims with on-site logistics handled by the operator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Swim among stalactites and stalagmites
The route visits the Dos Ojos system — an inundated cave network where underwater passages reveal dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations that define the experience.
Local guides, torches and full equipment provided
The tour includes a local guide and all necessary equipment plus torches, so participants arrive ready to enter the cenote without needing specialized personal gear.
A single, packaged half-day outing
The experience is organized as a roughly five-hour outing with round-trip transportation from the operator’s dive center and basic provisions such as snacks and water included.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
You depart with a guide in the morning for a short drive to Dos Ojos, don wetsuit or mask as needed, and slip into a flooded cave passage where torchlight and daylight reveal suspended ceilings and submerged rock formations. The operators run departures at set times and treat the outing as an accessible snorkel through cavern chambers that can also serve as practice for first-time divers.
THE CAVERN
Swim among stalactites and stalagmites
The route visits the Dos Ojos system — an inundated cave network where underwater passages reveal dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations that define the experience.
THE GUIDES & GEAR
Local guides, torches and full equipment provided
The tour includes a local guide and all necessary equipment plus torches, so participants arrive ready to enter the cenote without needing specialized personal gear.
THE LOGISTICS
A single, packaged half-day outing
The experience is organized as a roughly five-hour outing with round-trip transportation from the operator’s dive center and basic provisions such as snacks and water included.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should take special note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is about 5 hours in total; standard departures are offered in the morning (the listing notes a 9:00 am start time).
Bring comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes for the transfer and site access; the operator supplies snorkeling equipment and torches.
The price includes a local guide, all equipment, torches, the cenote fee, snacks and water, plus round-trip transportation from the dive center.
The listed rate is 1,500 MXN per person (approximately $75 USD) and check-out is processed in pesos.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Dos Ojos cenote snorkel tour?
The outing runs approximately five hours.
What is the price per person?
The rate is 1,500 MXN per person, approximately $75 USD; payment is processed in pesos.
What time does the tour start?
Standard departures include a 9:00 am start (other departure times may be offered as noted by the operator).
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 13 years old; those aged 13 and up require parental consent.
Is equipment provided?
Yes — the tour includes all equipment and torches for the snorkel.
What else is included in the tour price?
The price covers a local guide, cenote fee, snacks and water, and round-trip transportation from the dive center.