MADEIRA
The best days out on the island.
The 11 best snorkeling tours 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.
Kayak into Madeira’s Garajau underwater reserve, then snorkel for Atlantic and tropical fish. Gear and life jacket included.
Most Popular“Great experience with Madeira nature on and under water. Good explanation of what you can see. Good guiding”
Kayak and snorkel in Garajau Marine Reserve off Caniço. Small group, gear included, 2 hours with local guides.
“First we wanted to book the trip at 13:00, but we’re advised by the company to be there at 9:00, which was way better since later on the weather would be too hot. Our guide was quite nice, friendly and patient. We got lucky because it was a small group of 8 including the guide…”
Coasteering on Madeira with pickup, wetsuits, cliff jumps to 13 m, sea caves, snorkeling, and free photos and videos. 5 hours.
“Tout a été parfait ! Un moment unique This activity is incredible and completely innovative for getting an adrenal rush! Marcos and Charli are attentive and reassuring guides. We surpassed ourselves for young old people! Geneviève et Alain from Québec Canada”
Snorkel Madeira’s Marine Eco Park from shore or by boat with a short intro lesson, rental gear, and clear water marine life near Funchal.
“This was my first time snorkeling. I felt very safe and loved it”
Funchal kayak & snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve with a small-group paddle, included gear, and clear-water snorkeling from Ponta do Lazareto.
“We had the best time snorkeling. 1 person in our group was a bit nervous in the sea but the guides were very accommodating and helped her feel comfortable.”
Snorkel Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço marine reserve with a small group, included gear, and a real safety briefing for beginners.
“A fun afternoon where we saw lots of beautiful fish. The wetsuits were new and excellent quality and the experience was slick and ran on time. The two chaps that took us out were professional and fun. Afterwards one went through the fish we may have seen with me using a book. Only disappointment was…”
Small-group coasteering from Funchal with snorkeling, sea caves and cliff jumps, all gear provided plus free photos and videos.
“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…”
Kayak Funchal’s Atlantic and add a snorkel break. Small groups, life jacket included, optional wetsuit, and guides who keep it easy.
“Amazing!!!”
Snorkel Funchal’s Marine Eco Park with an intro lesson and two options: shore from a house-reef or a guided boat trip.
“Just to help out the next people: Go through the Carlton Hotel lobby, take the elevator to the pool level, go past the pool to a ramp that goes to another elevator, take that elevator to the 0 floor. The business is the dive shop. Besides getting there, everything went smoothly. Wet suits can be…”
Private kayak and snorkeling from Câmara de Lobos Bay: Cabo Girão views, Praia do Vigário, GoPro photos, $66.47.
“Experienced, funny and friendly guide. I requested to go to the beach and he takes the time for this.”
SUP in Madeira with snorkeling near Funchal. Small groups, carbon-neutral focus, lifejacket required. 1.5 hours on the Atlantic.
“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…”
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