MADEIRA · SNORKELING

Top 7 Snorkelling Trips at Garajau

7 tours  ·  from $17

Good snorkelling trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - The guides shape the experience
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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

Paddle from Caniço into Garajau’s underwater reserve, then snorkel in a rocky Atlantic cove with guides such as Pedro, Hugo, Luis, or Antonio. Equipment and life jackets are included, but sea conditions can change the route and the tour may be unsuitable if you cannot swim.

“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 - What the two-hour outing actually feels like
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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

Paddle along Caniço’s rugged coast with a Portuguese or English-speaking guide, then snorkel from the protected Garajau Marine Reserve shore. The two-hour outing costs $57, accepts up to 10 people, and may feature guides such as Ben, Marcos, or Pedro, depending on the day.

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

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

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

Join Marcos, Charlie, Rafa, or Matilde for a five-hour coasteering trip at Ponta de São Lourenço. Swim, scramble, snorkel, explore sea caves, and choose cliff jumps from gentle options up to 13 meters, with gear, pickup, and photos included.

“It Coasteering was absolutely amazing, such a cool and unforgettable experience! The guides were fantastic, making us feel safe and ensuring we had so nuch fun. It was definitely the highlight of our trip, and we would recommend it to anyone looking for adventure.”

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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat - Choosing the house reef or the boat trip
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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat

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

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

Meet at Madeira Divepoint inside the Pestana Carlton for a safety briefing, gear fitting, and a short snorkeling lesson. Choose the hotel’s house reef from shore or a guided boat outing in a protected marine reserve. Expect changing rooms, showers, and time to spot pufferfish, parrotfish, wrasses, and trumpet fish.

“This was my first time snorkeling. I felt very safe and loved it”

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Funchal: Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve - A 25-minute paddle along Madeira’s coast
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Funchal: Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

5.Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 68 reviews · from $34

Meet by the Cristiano Ronaldo statue for a 2.5-hour small-group kayak and snorkeling trip. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guides provide kayaks, masks, life jackets, and safety help as you paddle toward Ponta do Lazareto, where clear water and colorful fish await.

“Great experience and our guide knew a lot about nature and Funchal. We had fun jumping from the cliff. All in all great trip.”

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Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area - What you might see beneath the cliffs
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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

Set out from Quinta do Lorde Marina near Caniçal for a 2.5-hour snorkelling trip in the protected Ponta de São Lourenço area. A guide provides the equipment, safety briefing, and local nature notes before you swim among fish, crabs, and perhaps an octopus.

“The staff were great. We arrived at the diving centre, received our flippers (snorkel & mask were on the boat), we were then driven to the marina & it took about a 15mins boat ride to get to our location - saw hundreds of fishes of different varieties and even an octopus. I’d only snorkelled once before & I wasn’t great at it, but our guide gave me a couple of tips and I did much better. Highly recommended.”

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Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal - Snorkeling in clear Atlantic water
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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

Join Marcos, Charlie, João, or another certified Remote Madeira guide for a four-hour coasteering trip from Funchal. You’ll swim through sea caves, snorkel in clear water, scramble over rocks, and choose from optional cliff jumps. Gear, transport, insurance, photos, and videos are included.

“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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