Madeira · MADEIRA DIVING & SNORKELING
20 reviewed
Out of 20 madeira diving & snorkeling on the island, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the standout details sit below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the fun part.
Kayak to Garajau Nature Reserve from Funchal, snorkel clear waters, and enjoy pebble-beach breaks. 3 hours, multilingual guides.
“Saw lots of fish while snorkelling. Guide was very friendly”
Beginner scuba in Funchal with pool practice, PADI coaching, and a first ocean check on a private reef with Atlantic marine life.
“Thank you to all the staff! we had an amazing experience, from the easy to understand theory to the test dive in the pool to the ocean, we always felt safe and well informed. It was a lot of fun, we saw many fish and even though I had a little anxiety in the beginning I felt completly safe with the crew and had a lot of fun! A perfect introduction for a beginner scuba diver :)”
Beginner scuba training in Funchal with pool prep and a 45-minute protected-reef ocean session, max 12 m, $53, certificate included.
“This was a fantastic experience! Rafa was so patient and thorough in explaining scuba diving technique and how to use the equipment and makes sure you feel supported. Had so much fun! Highly recommend.”
Beginner scuba try-out in Funchal: theory, pool skills, and a real open-water session up to 12 m. Equipment and certificate included.
“Esme, Guadalupe, Anthony and the team were excellent. We had our course split over two days as the water was too rough, but they were hugely accommodating and booked the open water session as soon as possible. Very calm, professional and charismatic - they all made the experience excellent and have given us the bug to go diving again! I would recommend to anyone visiting Funchal, as a great place to try Scuba or dive recreationally if more experienced. Many thanks to everyone at the Diving School!”
Snorkel for 2 hours in Madeira’s Eco-Park reef or a protected reserve. Lesson, gear, warm views, and lots of fish for about $17.
“The people were all very friendly and welcoming. Good spot to see fish and we even saw an octopus! It had an easy access point to the ocean, would definitely reccomend for the price! You can also rent a wetsuit if you are worried about being cold for €6 (cash only). They also have bathrooms and hot showers for after your swim which was lovely!”
Scuba swim in Madeira Aquarium, Porto Moniz: small-group intro in Cachalote natural pools and a 6m tank with sharks and rays.
“Tout y est les piscines l aquarium les explications on se sent rassurée et on apprend énormément 4 h de plaisir non stop”
Scuba in Madeira Aquarium’s main tank at Porto Moniz. Warm-up in natural pools, small groups, and technical tour included.
“Amazing first diving experience with an amazing guide who comforts you very well. From te instruction of diving, to the tour through the aquarium, everything went perfect. We were just with the two of us so we had plenty of time which makes it even more nice. Petted two of the fishes during the dive. Couldn’t be more happy!”
Kayak into Garajau’s protected waters and snorkel the Atlantic’s fish-filled reef with a guide, gear included, in about two hours.
“Sadly I was informed the evening before that this trip was cancelled due to heavy sea swell forecast. As a novice kayaker I was pleased safety was such a high priority. So even though I didn’t actually experience this trip, I have rated it highly due to the good communication & safety standards. I hope to try again on my next visit.”
Kayak from Caniço into Madeira’s Garajau Marine Reserve, then snorkel with sea bream and barracuda in crystal waters. Small group, 2 hrs.
“Communication before the trip was good. Our guides were fab and fun. Instructions were clear. Life jackets provided.The area that we went kayaking and snorkeling was beautiful and there were lots of fish. It was nice that it was a protected nature reserve. There's a hotel and nice restaurant nearby to have a pleasant drink in afterwards too. We loved the area.”
Madeira coasteering with snorkeling and free pick-up: cliff jumps up to 13m, sea caves, and guide-led backflip coaching. Photos included.
“An unforgettable coasteering adventure! Had an incredible time coasteering with Marcos and Matilde — they were absolutely brilliant guides. Super encouraging, great fun, and made sure everyone felt safe while pushing their limits. The high climbs and jumps were thrilling, and they motivated us to try things we wouldn’t have attempted on our own. A perfect mix of adrenaline, stunning scenery, and supportive energy. Highly recommend!”
2.5 hours of kayaking and snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve from Funchal, with gear, safety, and small-group guides.
“We had the best time snorkeling. 1 person in our group was a bit nervous in the sea but the guides were very accommodating and helped her feel comfortable.”
Snorkel the protected waters of Ponta de São Lourenço from Funchal. Small group, full safety briefing, kit included, 2.5 hours.
“Leider fand der Ausflug nicht statt, wegen mangelnder Teilnehmerzahl.Sehr enttäuscht. Gerde wegen mangelnder Touristen wegen Corona, sollte man trotzdem Ausflüge mit wenigen Personen stattfinden lassen.”
Small-group coasteering with snorkeling from Funchal: cliff jumps, sea caves, and photos included. 4 hours, English, gear provided.
“Beautiful view and really nice guides. Jumping off the rocks was so fun and I really enjoyed it. Cut my hand on the rocks though but this is not an experience you don't want to miss”
Funchal beginner scuba: PADI briefing, pool practice, and a shallow Atlantic reef session with certified instructors for about $54.
“This was my first scuba diving experience and Miguel did an amazing job. We started with a on land theory training about equipments and breathing and moved on to pool training. Breathing with mouth and a regulator was so different from breathing with noses and swimming. I had problem getting used to it at the beginning and miguel reassured me that i would be alright. And when we moved to the ocean dive, i panicked after some water leaked into my regulator and i inhaled/ swallowed some water through both noses and mouth. I didn’t know what to do at the time with a regulator in my mouth because my…”
3-day SSI Open Water training in Funchal, Madeira with small groups, gear included, and certification for 18 m.
“I went there to pass my PE 40. The staff is great, perfect welcome . Big dedication to Anthony and Guadeloupe See you soon in Madeira”
