We used to snorkel there quite often. Some the best snorkeling ever! We saw so much variety. I think there is a charge now, used to be free. Thanks for the awesome video!
Awesome video and very informative. You know your stuff. My wife and I went their last year and loved it particularly the snorkeling. Never seen the amount of rays you did. Will go back.
awesome love akumal we go their every year and snorkeling is incredible I made a video myself where did you see the lion fish? and was this only in akumal bay
Thanks for the comment! This was all in Akumal bay and only snorkeling, no diving. The lionfish was out in front of Secrets and in a deep spot, I had the camera on a selfie stick and did my best to reach as far down as possible.
Jim Walling Nice I loved your video thanks for the information we’re going there to snorkel again this year I will be sure to look in front of secrets we don’t usually snorkel in front of there
Nice video! Looking for a resort experience for the wife but I want the adventure of snorkeling/diving. We've been to Bonaire twice and I snorkeled non-stop both times. SO, I want to know if Akumal or Cozumel can hold a candle to Bonaire? Current thinking is to snorkel the best of Cozumel and begin the next phase of diving in Cozumel. Comments, suggestions welcome!
Haven't been to Bonaire so I can't comment on the comparison. I'm in the same boat, the wife like to be pampered but I'm all about the snorkeling. This place won't disappoint, the bay is amazing. Where in Bonaire did you go?
Your video is more than amazing...... you got a++ can you please tell me exactly where you go ? we are going to akumal in three weeks and my kids will be so happy to see what you showed.
We were staying there so didn't do a tour, just went for a swim every day. I got harassed once by a tour guy because I wasn't wearing a life vest but just swam away. They can be aggressive.
I went out just about to the breaker. It gets shallow so you have to stick to the channels. My first year I had some uncomfortable moments where the swells took me perilously close to the coral but the second year I learned to avoid the shallowest parts. I loved snorkeling in this bay, so much variety of sea life.
Hero 5 black. This was from all over the bay. We stayed at ABBWR so I would start there and go all over. That was before all of the buoys were put in place.
Your video was awesome! Thanks for posting. What part of the bay was it filmed in? We stayed at Secret's Akumal last year and are looking into going back this year. Saw some cool stuff last year, but trying to figure out the best spot for snorkeling.
Thanks! I went all over the bay, each area has it's charm. The porcupine fish and octopus were spotted in front of the big thatched roof restaurant at ABBWR so make sure you go over there, but save that for a calm day.
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The best video about sea life in Akumal. Thanks a lot!
We used to snorkel there quite often. Some the best snorkeling ever! We saw so much variety. I think there is a charge now, used to be free. Thanks for the awesome video!
Thanks Jim- one of the best snorkel videos I've seen and I have watched loads.
I am visiting in Sept.17 for 10 days and hope to match your experience!
Thanks Ian, appreciate the comment. I Hope you match it or better! We're trying Cozumel (Iberostar) this year and plan to do another video.
Awesome video. Very educational. Beautiful footage!
Thank you!
Wow! Great job collecting all those awesome videos, and putting them all together. I love Akumal!
Awesome video and very informative. You know your stuff. My wife and I went their last year and loved it particularly the snorkeling. Never seen the amount of rays you did. Will go back.
beautiful! Thanks for naming the fish!!
Great video! Really enjoyed that, it brought back memories of all my snorkeling from previous years in Akumal! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for sharing and putting the names of the fish as well
awesome love akumal we go their every year and snorkeling is incredible I made a video myself where did you see the lion fish? and was this only in akumal bay
also were you only snorkeling or diving
Thanks for the comment! This was all in Akumal bay and only snorkeling, no diving. The lionfish was out in front of Secrets and in a deep spot, I had the camera on a selfie stick and did my best to reach as far down as possible.
Jim Walling Nice I loved your video thanks for the information we’re going there to snorkel again this year I will be sure to look in front of secrets we don’t usually snorkel in front of there
Amazing. I am not a good swimmer and going next month. I hope to see some beautiful fish.
Wow! Beautiful video and thank you for making the effort to put their names!
Remarkable video! Thanks so much for sharing your love of the ocean.
Thanks Jim - made me feel like I was back in the water down there!
Love the descriptions - great video
Nice video! Looking for a resort experience for the wife but I want the adventure of snorkeling/diving. We've been to Bonaire twice and I snorkeled non-stop both times. SO, I want to know if Akumal or Cozumel can hold a candle to Bonaire? Current thinking is to snorkel the best of Cozumel and begin the next phase of diving in Cozumel. Comments, suggestions welcome!
Haven't been to Bonaire so I can't comment on the comparison. I'm in the same boat, the wife like to be pampered but I'm all about the snorkeling. This place won't disappoint, the bay is amazing. Where in Bonaire did you go?
great vid! thanks for putting the names on there :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful footage. Love this area of Mexico.
Excellent work man!
Thanks! Can't wait to go back.
Your video is more than amazing...... you got a++ can you please tell me exactly where you go ? we are going to akumal in three weeks and my kids will be so happy to see what you showed.
Thanks Avila Family! I just went all over the place. The turtles hang out in front of the Secrets resort but you'll see cool stuff everywhere.
Very nice video!
Thanks!
I bet you saw lots of octopuses, them mo'fos are just ridiculous at camouflage
was this in front of a particular resort...this is an amazing video
Thanks! This was shot all over the bay before they put up the buoys and restricted access to some parts.
Wow i thought snorkelling in Cuba was fantastic , thanks for sharing .
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for sharing this!
Was this public snorkel or the paid tour snorkel?
I just went out by myself every day, no tours.
We were staying there so didn't do a tour, just went for a swim every day. I got harassed once by a tour guy because I wasn't wearing a life vest but just swam away. They can be aggressive.
awesome video!! Thank you for sharing!
Wow the variety you saw!
Love the sound too
Thank you very much Jim!!!!!!!
Really awesome video!! Thanks for sharing! Really waited for the octopus but he didnt cooperate! LOL
This is just awesome!
Thank you!
GREAT video Jim going back to Akumal in December CAN'T wait it will be our 10 th year in a row send you another video
A very nice video! Were the recordings made in the morning hours?
Thank you! I went out all times of day. Water is calmest in the morning though.
Beautiful! I was trying to name the fish before you did. How far out did you go?
I went out just about to the breaker. It gets shallow so you have to stick to the channels. My first year I had some uncomfortable moments where the swells took me perilously close to the coral but the second year I learned to avoid the shallowest parts. I loved snorkeling in this bay, so much variety of sea life.
Sir, what camera did you use to film? Was the right off Secrets beach or did you have to go more to the “Tourist” Bay>. Thanks
Hero 5 black. This was from all over the bay. We stayed at ABBWR so I would start there and go all over. That was before all of the buoys were put in place.
@jimwalling2200 this is quite old, but what settings do you use? I have the same camera and am still figuring out what settings work best
Your video was awesome! Thanks for posting. What part of the bay was it filmed in? We stayed at Secret's Akumal last year and are looking into going back this year. Saw some cool stuff last year, but trying to figure out the best spot for snorkeling.
Thanks! I went all over the bay, each area has it's charm. The porcupine fish and octopus were spotted in front of the big thatched roof restaurant at ABBWR so make sure you go over there, but save that for a calm day.