Madeira · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 15 best kayak & canoe trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far it is from Funchal. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Kayak the Garajau Nature Reserve, snorkel crystal-clear water, and enjoy standout spots like Lazareto. 3 hours for about $41.
“Marco was very kind and helpfull. the Activity Is nice. recommended.”
Kayak and snorkel in Madeira’s Garajau underwater reserve with an English guide, life jacket, and snorkel gear included. 2 hours.
“Me and my sis booked a last minute kayak &snorkeling activity and so glad we did. Waters were clear blue and beautiful, as you kayak across to one point you have lovely views of the Rocky Mountain structure by the sea. Waters full of life, managed to see a lil jelly fish too. Many thanks to our guide Pedro for making us feel safe, made the trip fun and full of laughter. Highly recommend”
Kayak the rugged coast of Ponta de São Lourenço from Cais do Sardinha, with zodiac transfers, a guide, and coffee stops. Small group.
“Our guid was really nice and had knowledge of the area. We went kayaking for about 2 hours and then they borrowed a snorkels if we wanted. Everything was great, including the speedboat we had to take to the place where kayaks were waiting. I was a bit scared at first but guid Martin was awesome and assured me that nothing can happen, the water where we kayaked was average 3 meters deep- we could choose if we want to go deeper or just kayak around the coast.”
Kayak into Madeira’s Garajau Marine Reserve, then snorkel to see fish like sea bream and barracudas. Small group, 2 hours.
“The snorkeling and kayaking trip was great! Just as described. Marcos was a great guide - and was helpful with giving us tips and tricks for kayaking. Would recommend LokoLoko to anybody visiting Madeira!”
Paddle Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço by kayak with a boat transfer, lifejackets, and stunning clear-water views plus possible swim breaks.
“Amateurish trip, just put on a kayak and that was it. No warerproof bag, no advice given, nowhere to land safely to snorkle.”
Paddle from Calheta to Zimbralinho Beach or Cal Islet for sea caves and swim-stops, with easy guidance on a 90-minute Atlantic kayak tour.
“Great to explore some sea caves and see the coastline of Porto Santo.”
Private 3-hour kayak and snorkel tour from Funchal to Garajau and Lazareto, with gear included and a cliff jump finish.
“Unfortunately, this tour was very poorly organised and not something I’d recommend at all… Once we arrived, the guide turned up at the same time as us and was clearly unprepared. We waited 40 minutes with no explanation or apology while he went back and forth getting equipment. On his last return, it was just with cigarettes and suncream for himself. There weren’t enough locker locks, no bottled water (despite being included), and no safety briefing — just a quick paddle demo and we were off. There were only two dry bags (one crammed with everyone’s phones) and not enough snorkels, so we were told to “pass them around,” which…”
Private 3-hour boat from Funchal with snorkel, paddleboard, Cabo Girão cliffs, and Fajã dos Padres, plus rose wine and fruit.
“Very nice captain and stewardess. Kind and informative. Our kids loved the paddling and snorkeling, jumping from the boat in the blue sea. Thank you for an amazing time!”
Kayak Funchal's Atlantic, then snorkel a short swim break in a small group. Carbon neutral option, easy 1.5 hours, $29.
“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.”
Private boat tour from Funchal with snorkeling gear and paddle time, cruising past Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos with local guides.
“Génial ! Merci a l’équipage (Kristina et Fabio) qui sont adorables et très professionnels. Nous avons adoré la balade, la baignade et la découverte du paddle… un joli moment !!!”
Private SUP from Câmara de Lobos to Cabo Girão with GoPro photos and snorkeling. Hike the coast, glide in clear water.
“We had a great time. Thank you! We would recommend it. It was easy, even for beginners like me and you were very patient.”
Private guided kayaking and snorkeling from Câmara de Lobos to Cabo Girão cliffs, with GoPro photos included for a 1.5 hour sea view.
“Roberto is an passionate guide. He knows a lot of the ocean and tells his stories with passion about the ocean. He also makes it a lot of fun! He is enthousiastic en empowering in every way. And he is a gifted enstructor i felt really save with him. As his origin in Madeira he also shared a lot of knowledge about the island and we got two roadtrips across the island wich was amazing and so kind he shared it with us. Thanks again for the amazing kayak tour and we also booked the sub tour wich was amazing aswell!”
Private kayak and snorkeling from Câmara de Lobos Bay with a guide, provided gear, Cabo Girão views, Praia do Vigário pebbles, and GoPro photos.
“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!”
Stand up paddle in Funchal, Madeira for 1 hour with equipment included. Glide on clear water, see marine life, and enjoy calm views.
“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 and went straight out to sea, but worth noting there were a lot of people queuing for various activities when we came out. There are some worrying reviews on trip advisor about getting into the water and having to walk down a slippy path into the sea, we didn’t find it so bad, just take…”
A private sunset boat trip from Funchal with snorkeling, music, and cliff views near Cabo Girao and Câmara de Lobos.
“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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