Madeira · SNORKELING

11 Snorkelling Trips in Madeira to Build a Day Around

11 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The 11 best snorkelling trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - Snorkeling inside the reserve
Canoes & Kayaks, Cristo Rei & Garajau, National Parks, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

1.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

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

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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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour - Paddling below the Caniço cliffs
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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

2.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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Coasteering & Sea Adventures, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Madeira: Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling, w/pick-up

Funchal: Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve - Paddling from Marina do Funchal
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Funchal: Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area - The equipment makes packing simple
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Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

6.Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Review of Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço snorkeling trip, with boat views, safety guidance, gear, marine life, price, and practical tips.

“I enjoyed the immersive experience of observing the marine life in this protected area. Watch out for jellyfish! This location is quite far from Funchal and you have to find your own transportation, so keep that in mind. Getting a taxi there was simple, but much more difficult to find a return.”

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Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal - Cliff jumps with room to set your own limit
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Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal

7.Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Explore Madeira’s rocky coast with cliff jumps, sea caves, snorkeling, expert guides, photos, and a small group of up to 12.

“We had a wonderful adventure experience with the family. Marcus and Joao were super nice provided just the right dose of adrenalin for everyone. They showed us around the impressive cliffs of Madeira and had good humor and a lot of empathy for every member of the group. They had a really good feeling for how much support we needed climbing and jumping of the cliffs an even taught us some flips for those who wanted to learn. We all felt safe at all times, while experiencing just the right amount of thrill. I can recommend this to everyone, who wants to have a memorable and special experience in the…”

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Funchal: KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling - Meeting inside the Pestana Carlton
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Funchal: KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

8.KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Paddle Funchal’s clear Atlantic, snorkel with included gear, and enjoy a carbon-neutral small-group outing for $29.

“Fabio and Roberto made sure everyone had an amazing time. Very fun activity and suitable for most. My friend Marwan Alhaddad also says he enjoyed.”

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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat - Shore snorkeling at the Pestana Carlton house-reef
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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat

9.Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Snorkel Madeira’s clear waters from shore or by boat, with a safety lesson, gear, marine life, and a protected reserve option.

“I signed up for snorkeling for the first time in my life and this introduction exceeded all my expectations. So much knowledge coupled with patience and kindness rarely comes together.Auto-translated”

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Private Kayak Tour & Snorkeling in Câmara de Lobos - Cabo Girão From Sea Level
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Private Kayak Tour & Snorkeling in Câmara de Lobos

10.Private Kayak Tour & Snorkeling in Câmara de Lobos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Paddle Câmara de Lobos with a private guide, snorkel near Cabo Girão, visit a pebble beach, and receive GoPro photos afterward.

“Roberto is such a positive and professional guide. He made the experience both relaxing and fun with a perfect blend of interesting information and moments of silence to simply be awestruck by the landscape. So glad I had the chance to snorkel too, so many fish!”

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Funchal: SUP Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling - Getting from the mooring to the water
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Funchal: SUP Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

11.SUP Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34

Paddle Funchal’s clear Atlantic, add a short snorkeling stop, and enjoy a small-group SUP session with flexible booking.

“Wszystko poszło pomyślnie, widoki były przepiękne, dotarłam bez problemu. Cała obsługa jest serdeczna i pomocna. Jedyne co, to pan, który poinstruował mnie jak korzystać z deski - obiecał odebrać mnie z deski o umówionej godzinie, gdy skończę pływać (potwierdzonej kilka razy) nie dotarł. Po odczekaniu 10 minut na desce na wodzie, poprosiłam innych turystów na pomoście o pomoc w wejściu z powrotem na ląd i z zamocowaniem deski, żeby nie odpłynęła i żebym ja była bezpieczna.”

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