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15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Madeira

The best days out on the island.

The 15 best canoes & kayaks on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.

15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Madeira

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Kayak Lesson First, Then a 40-Minute Paddle Toward Lazareto
Canoes & Kayaks, Madeira, National Parks, Surf & Watersports, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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1.Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Paddle Garajau Nature Reserve from Funchal, snorkel clear waters for Madeira fish, and maybe jump from a tower. Great 3-hour value.

Most Popular★ 4.1

“It was a great experience! The water was so clear and the snorkeling spot had a lot of colourful fishes. There also was enough time to explore and enjoy! Our guide gave us information about the fish we could observe. The kayaking was a nice workout and not too challenging. Thanks a lot!”

906 reviews3 hoursFrom $41by RDT Unipessoal, LDA

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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - Lokoloko to Praia de Garajau: The Logistics That Shape Your Morning
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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

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Quinta do Lorde: Kayak Experience in Ponta de São Lourenço - From Marina Quinta do Lorde to Cais do Sardinha: The Day’s Rhythm
Canoes & Kayaks, Madeira, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Surf & Watersports, Tour Reviews

Quinta do Lorde: Kayak Experience in Ponta de São Lourenço

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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour - Snorkeling in Garajau: What You Can Actually Expect to See
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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

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Kayak Experience @ Ponta de São Lourenço - Life jackets, photos, and the real stuff: safety and comfort
Canoes & Kayaks, Madeira, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Surf & Watersports, Tour Reviews

Kayak Experience @ Ponta de São Lourenço

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Funchal: Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve - Marina do Funchal Paddle: Safety Briefing and First Real Time on the Water
Canoes & Kayaks, Funchal, National Parks, Snorkeling, Surf & Watersports, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

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Half day kayak tours - The 3-Hour Structure: Paddle, Pause, Snorkel, Finish
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Half day kayak tours

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7.Half day kayak tours

Private 3-hour kayak and snorkeling from Funchal to Garajau with gear provided, pebble beach break, crystal water, and optional cliff jumps.

★ 4.0

“It was an excellent tour and highly recommended. Marcio was a friendly and helpful guide who happily shared his deep knowledge of Madeira while always ensuring that the experience was safe. After a quick lesson in the shallow waters to master the basics we went kayaking out to snorkel near some rocks. It is a…”

45 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $43.25by Madeira Radical

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HD Private Boat Tour from Funchal – Swim, Paddle, Snorkel&Relax - Where you start in Funchal and what you get on board
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HD Private Boat Tour from Funchal – Swim, Paddle, Snorkel&Relax

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8.HD Private Boat Tour from Funchal – Swim, Paddle, Snorkel&Relax

Private 3-hour boat tour from Funchal for swimming, paddle boarding and snorkeling, with views of Cabo Girão and Fajã dos Padres plus wine.

★ 5.0

“A wonderful boat trip with lovely hosts who were very friendly and accommodating. Due to weather conditions at sea, we were unable to take the normal route to the west of the island and instead travelled to the east. However, Fabio ensured that this did not impact the enjoyment of our trip and took us…”

35 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $467.32by CRISTAL SEA MADEIRA

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Funchal: KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling - Entering Madeira Divepoint inside Pestana Carlton
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Funchal: KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

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Private Stand Up Paddle Tour in Câmara de Lobos - Câmara de Lobos Bay: calm water, clear views, and the best seat in the house
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Private Stand Up Paddle Tour in Câmara de Lobos

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Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira - The cliffs of Cabo Girão look bigger when you’re floating under them
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Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira

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11.Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira

Private kayaking from Câmara de Lobos in Madeira with snorkeling gear, GoPro photos, and views of Cabo Girão’s cliff and Skywalk.

★ 4.9

“Really enjoyed the private tour, great to be able to go at your own pace without worrying about a group of people you don’t know. Roberto was a great guide and his love for the island was to nice to hear. He gave recommendations for other things to do when we are here as well…”

12 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $82by iGO Madeira Tours

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Calheta Kayak Adventure - Zimbralinho Beach or Cal Islet: picking the right paddle for your mood
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Calheta Kayak Adventure

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12.Calheta Kayak Adventure

Paddle from Calheta to Zimbralinho Beach or Cal Islet on a beginner-friendly kayak tour with caves, Atlantic views, and guide photos.

★ 4.9

“I was sad it was not possible to do kayaking, but the guided trip around the Island with Antonio was great substitution. Thanks.”

12 reviewsFrom $37by Porto Santo Tours

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Private Kayak Tour & Snorkeling in Câmara de Lobos - Cabo Girão and the Nature Reserve: Views From the Waterline
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Private Kayak Tour & Snorkeling in Câmara de Lobos

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13.Private Kayak Tour & Snorkeling in Câmara de Lobos

Private kayak and snorkeling from Câmara de Lobos Bay: Cabo Girão views, Praia do Vigário, GoPro photos, $66.47.

★ 5.0

“It was really nice and pleasant experience! Roberto was a very friendly guide. He informed us nicely ahead of time and gave us videos and pictures the same day. We also snorkelled. Warmly recommend!”

11 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $66.47by iGo Madeira Tours

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Funchal: Standup Paddle - The Setup: What Happens Before You Hit the Water
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Funchal: Standup Paddle

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14.Funchal: Standup Paddle

Rent a standup paddle in Funchal for $35. Enjoy calm water, coastal views, and a 1-hour float from Marina Nova Pier 8.

★ 4.1

“We had so much fun paddle boarding - this is great value for money, but it is just for hire so do not expect any lessons. We weren’t sure about the timing of our slot so we rang in the morning and they said to turn up whenever we wanted - we arrived about 11…”

6 reviews1 hourFrom $35by Madeira WaterSports

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Stand Up Paddle Private Lesson in Calheta Beach - Gear and safety: what “complete safety” really means for you
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Stand Up Paddle Private Lesson in Calheta Beach

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15.Stand Up Paddle Private Lesson in Calheta Beach

Private stand-up paddle lesson on Madeira’s Calheta Beach. Safety gear included, English coach, one hour, full-body workout.

★ 5.0

“It was so great ! Thanks to Rodrigo who gave me the best advices and helped me to trust myself. He can speak French, English as well and I appreciated that. It was so special for me because I’ll keep on practicing for sure ! Merci encore Rodrigo .”

5 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $100.55by Sea4FunMadeira

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