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Snorkelling Trips in Madeira: The Best 6

6 tours  ·  from $17

Every one of these 6 snorkelling trips in Madeira is priced, timed and reviewed, so the choice takes a couple of minutes. Start at the top and work down.

Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip - The speedboat ride along Baia d’Abra
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Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip

1.Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

From Marina da Quinta do Lorde, you’ll ride a speedboat along Baia d’Abra before snorkeling in clear water with an English-speaking guide. Jessie, Hernan, Esmé, Nico, and Tiago have all led recent trips. Wetsuits, masks, fins, showers, and safety guidance are included.

“our guide was a nice guy, he helped us getting the right size of swimsuit and fins, explaining us how to use the mask and the tube. we could snorkel with him or on our own. i would recommend this activity to anyone who wants to make the most of the east coast (for me it was the first time snorkeling and i didnt know the first thing about it and i enjoyed it)”

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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - Snorkeling in the Garajau reserve
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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

2.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

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

Paddle from Caniço into Madeira’s Garajau Underwater Nature Reserve, then snorkel among Atlantic fish with guides such as Pedro, Hugo, Luis, or Antonio. Equipment and life jacket are included. The two-hour outing suits confident beginners, but sea conditions, ladder access, and swimming ability matter.

“Great experience with Madeira nature on and under water. Good explanation of what you can see. Good guiding”

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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour - Caniço’s cliffs from sea level
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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

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

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

Paddle along Caniço’s rugged coast before snorkeling in the protected Garajau Marine Reserve. The two-hour tour includes a kayak, paddle, life jacket, and snorkel gear, with guides speaking Portuguese and English. Guides such as Ben, Marcos, and Pedro have led past outings, though the exact guide varies. Expect clear water, fish, and weather-dependent kayaking.

“The sea was quite tough and it was windy so the kayaking was cut short, which was a shame, but we enjoyed the time we did have out on the water and our guides were fun and informative about the local area. The snorkelling was great and we were well looked after. The girls in the Lokoloko office were lovely, friendly and helpful. Will come back and go on trips with them again.”

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

4.Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling, w/pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 5 hours · from $72Top rated

Join Marcos and the Remote Madeira team for a five-hour coasteering trip at Ponta de São Lourenço. Scramble along the rocks, swim through sea caves, snorkel with fish, and choose from small jumps up to a possible 13-meter leap. Wetsuits, safety gear, pickup, and photos are included.

“From pickup to drop off the service from Marcus was phenomenal. The route he had prepared was filled with activities (cliff diving, swimming, climbing and snorkelling) and was set on a stunning part of the Madeira coastline. Also he was a chill dude and definitely the sort of person you’d want leading a day like this. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for some adventure whilst on the island. See you next year!”

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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat - The briefing makes this friendly for beginners
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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $17Best value

Meet Madeira Divepoint inside the Pestana Carlton for a safety briefing, basic snorkeling lesson, and equipment fitting. Choose a self-guided swim from the hotel’s house reef or a guided boat trip in a protected marine reserve. Expect colorful fish, sea cliffs, and about two hours in the water.

“Very fun activity, with a wet suit we were able to stay in the water for about 1h and 30min before getting too cold (mid march)”

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

6.Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 68 reviews · from $34

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guides at the Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Funchal. Paddle along the coast to Marina do Funchal and Ponta do Lazareto, then snorkel among Madeira’s fish-filled waters. Expect a small group of up to 10, wet kayaks, rocky footing, and no changing room, so arrive in swimwear with water shoes.

“It was a very nice Trip with two Jung guides, both very helpful and always friendly.”

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