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Private Open Water Swimming Experience in Madeira Island

5.0 · 37 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Swimmadeira - Swimming Holidays Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
11 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Madeira's open water swimming spots on a private tour for your party, with options for relaxed swimming or training.

Guiding, a swim buoy, cap, photos, videos and personal accident insurance are included; wetsuit rental costs extra. 5 from 37 reviews at €55 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #3 of 12 in Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €55 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Swim buoy
  • Photos and videos
  • Experienced Guides
  • Swim cap(our offer)
  • Personal Accidents Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Wetsuit rental (30€ p/person)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
37 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 37 of 37

Star breakdown of all 37 ratings

5 stars
37 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
If you choose a rental car or a car from Funchal, take the VR1 highway towards Caniço de Baixo. Follow the signs until you reach the bathing complex. It takes 20 minutes. If you choose by bus from funchal, take the bus 155 Zimbeiros, ride 6 stops at R. D. Francisco Santana 2, walk 2 min. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Swimmadeira - Swimming Holidays; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 14+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, passport details

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports

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Ranked #3 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. Compare all 12 Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports

From €55 per adult