Madeira · SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELLING

The 15 Best Diving & Snorkelling Trips in Madeira

44 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $17

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling

Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Meeting at the Cristiano Ronaldo Statue: show up early
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Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - A 45-minute safety briefing that actually makes sense
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Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

2.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 715 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53

Beginner scuba training in Funchal: PADI pool practice and a shallow Atlantic reef session. Small group, gear and insurance included.

“This was incredible, the instructors were polite, helpful, and very encouraging. It was all easy to follow and explained clearly with enough practice to know we were safe. I loved every moment. thank you so much to the team xx”

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Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - A 45-minute safety briefing that actually makes sense
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Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

3.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 494 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53

Beginner scuba training in Funchal: pool practice, short theory, then 45 minutes on a protected reef up to 12 m, certificate included.

“I had a great experience with this diving course. The guides were super friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything was well organized. It was also very affordable. Highly recommended!”

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Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira - Your open-water session up to 12 meters: what you actually do and see
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Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira

4.Scuba Diving Experience in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50.81Top rated

Small-group scuba trial in Funchal with full gear, classroom and pool practice, then an open-water session up to 12 m plus a certificate.

“Rafa tended to our every need and did all he could to help or family have an enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!”

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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat - Your 2 hours, shore option vs protected marine reserve
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Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat

Diving in the Madeira Aquarium - The “Do I Really Have to Know Scuba?” Training Style
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Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

6.Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163.33

Small-group scuba session at Aquario da Madeira, with guided training, natural pools, and a 6m tank packed with local sharks and rays.

“Up to 4 propel max, but it is a very good experience. Would recommend and do again. Abilio and his colleague we're both professional and we could ask for more.”

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Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium - Pre-session briefing and your warm-up in the natural ocean pool
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Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

7.Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $159

3 hours in Porto Moniz, Madeira: guided aquarium tour plus small-group scuba training with mantas, rays and sharks in a controlled tank.

“What an amazing experience ! It was my son’s (age 11) first time diving and he was very anxious and apprehensive, Abilio was absolutely amazing with him, talked him through everything, broke it down into stages for him, clearly explained everything to him and really reassured him, I had thought when we got there my son wasn’t going to do it but because of Alibio taking his time to reassure him he did it and was so happy and proud of himself at the end :) The whole experience was amazing, I was able to stay close to my son and observe then when he did the main dive in…”

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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - Meeting at Lokoloko, then the short run to Praia de Garajau
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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

8.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59.26

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”

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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour - Kayaking Under Madeira’s Coast: Fun, Scenic, and Sometimes Shorter
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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

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

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

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!”

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Private Tour: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour of Garajau and Cristo Rei - Old Town Start: São Gonçalo Street and the Pináculo Viewpoint
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Private Tour: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour of Garajau and Cristo Rei

Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area - The 2.5-hour plan, from gear pickup to your swim time
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Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal - The 4-hour plan from Funchal: timing and what the day feels like
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Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal

13.Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78.44

Coasteering plus snorkeling off Madeira from Funchal, small group up to 12, gear included, free photos, and cliff jumps with a guide in English.

“Marcos was an incredible guide! Coasteering in January, amazing experience. A must do in Madeira if you are looking for some adrenaline and contact with nature!”

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Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - A 45-minute safety briefing that actually makes sense
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Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

14.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54.31

Beginner scuba training in Funchal, Madeira. PADI instructor, pool practice, shallow reef swim, gear and insurance included. 3 hours.

“Super friendly and sincerely patient. Explained everything thoroughly and showed me an experience I had never had before! Saw so many fish and octopus and everything else!”

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