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title: Diving in the Madeira Aquarium
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/diving-in-the-madeira-aquarium/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 135
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 217
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Trying scuba with spectators
rank_in_category: 1 of 12 (Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/diving-in-the-madeira-aquarium/
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# Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

**Guidekin's take:** Dive among sharks, rays and morays in the Madeira Aquarium while friends or family watch from outside the tank. Scuba equipment is included and beginners can take part; the activity is unsuitable if you fly the same day. 4.98 from 217 reviews at €135 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #1 of 12 in Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience diving for people with or without experience, where we want to put the participants in contact with the species in the Madeira Aquarium, which include sharks, rays, morays and many more. With this experience, participants can contact species that may be difficult to spot at sea, in a controlled environment, and still have the chance to be observed by family / friends as they perform the activity.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meeting at the reception of the Madeira…
- Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €135: ages 10 to 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €135 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 217 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Lava Diving Center
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.98 from 217 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 216 of 217.

- 5 stars: 214 (99%)
- 4 stars: 2 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient instruction and close fish encounters; poor conditions can rule out the natural pool dive.

**Praised:**
- Patient instruction that helps nervous beginners feel comfortable underwater
- Clear equipment explanations and practice in the natural pools
- Close encounters with sharks, rays and other aquarium fish
- Explanations of marine life and a look behind the scenes at the aquarium
- Attentive support for children trying scuba diving

**Complaints:**
- Rough seas or bad weather can mean missing the natural pool practice dive

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-01-04 to 2025-09-20); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Use of SCUBA equipment

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meeting at the reception of the Madeira Aquarium
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJyVM3iTNJYAwRfJTVEXTXvQs

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for those traveling by plane on the same day

## Compared with other Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 12** | €135 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (217) | shared |
| [Surf Lessons Tailored to Your Skill Level in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/surf-lessons-tailored-to-your-skill-level-in-madeira/?format=md) | €60 | 2h | 5.0 (41) | shared |
| [Private Open Water Swimming Experience in Madeira Island](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-open-water-swimming-experience-in-madeira-island/?format=md) | €55 | 1h | 5.0 (37) | private |
| [3 days Open Water Course / Scuba Diving](/portugal/madeira/tours/3-days-open-water-course-scuba-diving/?format=md) | €439 | 3 days | 4.94 (48) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 12 in Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €439, median €55; typical length 3h. 1 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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