The 5 Best Kayak Trips in Madeira

1.Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 906 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Kayak from Funchal to Madeira’s Garajau Nature Reserve for clear water, fish, cliff jumps, and a practical three-hour sea outing.

“Very fun activity with an amazing guide, Mr Luis! He explained very well how to kayak to everyone that was new to the activity and also provided us with some laughs. unfortunately we didn't see many fishes when snorkeling but overall we had a really good time. would definitely go again!”

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2.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Review of Madeira’s Garajau kayak and snorkeling tour, with fish, coastal views, guide tips, pricing, sea conditions, and practical advice.

“The trip and the instructor were brilliant, so too was the Snorkelling where we saw a variety of fish. The tour provided us with everything we needed. The only difficulty we had was the kayaking. On the return trip from the Snorkelling, the waters were choppy, meaning it was a mission to get back to base.”

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3.Quinta do Lorde: Kayak Experience in Ponta de São Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 1 day · from $44

Kayak along Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço, ride a Zodiac from Quinta do Lorde, swim in clear water, and enjoy a small-group tour.

“very nice afternoon out. the staff new much about the área, we had a great time”

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4.Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 104 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Kayak along Madeira’s Caniço coast, then snorkel among fish in the Garajau Marine Reserve with a small local group.

“Very fun activity kayaking in this amazing setting! Ben was our guide and was very relaxed and took some wonderful photos of us and gave us some lovely insight into special facts that we otherwise wouldn’t have known. Do be careful if the waves are strong, especially when getting into the kayak!”

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5.Kayak Experience @ Ponta de São Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Paddle clear Atlantic waters at Ponta de São Lourenço, with a boat shuttle, coastal views, wildlife, and possible snorkeling.

“Our guide (Lino) was amazing, great facts about the surrounding areas, took great photos and had a great spot to snorkel.”

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