12 Snorkelling Trips on Madeira, Ranked by Travellers

1.Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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

Paddle to Garajau Nature Reserve, stop on a pebble beach, then snorkel clear water packed with marine life on this 3-hour Madeira tour.

“it was great, the guide Marco was charismatic and gave us tips for the rest of the holiday. it isn't mentioned too much in the description, but there is cliff diving which is excellent fun and well worth the price by itself. there is also a place to store your items at the start.”

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2.Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip

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

Speedboat to Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço for guided snorkeling at Baia d’Abra, with wetsuits, safety gear, and big views.

“So much fun! Small group, great guides, lots of pretty fish - worth it!”

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3.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

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

Kayak into Madeira’s Garajau underwater nature reserve, then snorkel for sea bream, parrotfish, and more, with gear and a life jacket included.

“We really enjoyed it, saw lots of fish, the cayac peace was matched with our skills and the guide, Borja was really funny and friendly. We definitely recommend this experience!”

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

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

Kayak and snorkel in Caniço's Garajau Marine Reserve. Small group, gear and life jackets included, 2 hours for $57.

“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 and therefore he could pay more attention to each of us. Kayaking is such a nice sporty experience! The highlight of the trip was when we got to swim basically surrounded by fish all around! We loved it.”

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

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

Snorkel Madeira’s Marine Eco Park for 2 hours, with a lesson and clear water from a hotel house reef or a boat in a protected reserve.

“I really appreciated this activity. The equipment was good and they gave me diving glasses adapted to my eyesight as I didn't have contact lenses, they're very accommodating. We were able to see trumpet fish, parrot fish, globe fish and starfish. I definitely recommend it!”

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6.Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 68 reviews · from $34

Kayak and snorkel Garajau Nature Reserve from Funchal with a small group, top gear, and expert guides.

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

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7.Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

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

Snorkel the Ponta de São Lourenço marine reserve near Madeira with an English guide, gear included, and a short boat trip.

“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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8.KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

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

Kayak Funchal’s Atlantic and add a snorkeling break, in a small group. Carbon neutral, lifejackets required, and easy enough for most swimmers.

“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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9.Private Boat Tour w/Snorkel & Paddleboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $443

Private boat tour off Funchal with snorkeling gear and paddleboard time, plus scenic coastline views around Cabo Girao and Camara de Lobos.

“We absolutely loved the boat ride, it was beautiful and a lot of fun”

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10.SUP Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

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

Funchal SUP and snorkeling on Madeira. Small groups, lifejacket and snorkel gear included, 90 minutes on clear Atlantic waters.

“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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11.Private Paddleboard & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $70Top rated

Private SUP on Madeira from Câmara de Lobos to Cabo Girão cliffs, with snorkeling gear, life vests, and GoPro photos in 1.5 hours.

“Excellent! Roberto was very helpful and patient, he made us feel bery safe and comfortable. We got to see brillient views of the cliffs and while snorkelling we got to see some star fish!”

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12.Private Sunset Boat Trip – Snorkel & Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $398

Private sunset boat trip from Funchal with snorkeling and paddle time. Pass Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão, with live music.

“This is a must do when in Madeira! An unforgettable sunset and stunning views of the coast! From relaxing on board with a glass of wine, listening to your chosen music to the refreshing dip in the sea - this tour ticked all the boxes. Fabio was very attentive , kind and supplied us with a wealth of knowledge! Safe to say we will be re-booking this tour on our next trip to Madeira!”

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