--- title: Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/snorkelling-trip-at-ponta-de-s-o-louren-o-protected-area/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.52 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 27 of 31 (Nature & Wildlife) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/snorkelling-trip-at-ponta-de-s-o-louren-o-protected-area/ --- # Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area **Guidekin's take:** A boat based snorkelling trip inside the protected waters of Ponta de São Lourenço, stopping at several spots with a guide in the water and masks and fins supplied. You make your own way to the marina at Quinta do Lorde; food and drinks are not included. 4.52 from 71 reviews at €35 per person for 2h 30m. ## Overview There are many ways to learn about the marine wilderness in the protected area of Ponta de São Lourenço. But the best way to experience the underwater world is to simply put on a mask, dip your face beneath the surface, and open an unforgettable window of wonder! The boat will stop in the most enchanting spots to let you practice snorkeling, always accompanied by our expert guide. You will be back at Marina of Quinta do Lorde after about 2 hours ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are located inside the Marina do… - Starts 14:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.52/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 86% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Azul Diving Madeira ## What's included - Professional guide - Use of Snorkelling equipment ## Not included - Food and drinks - Transportation to/from attractions ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 We are located inside the Marina do Quinta do Lorde; you can park directly at parking lot of the marina. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 31** | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.52 (71) | shared | | [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1285) | shared | | [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | €69 | 7h 30m | 4.92 (3864) | shared | | [4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other](/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-safari-private-jeep-full-day-customizable-santana-or-porto-moniz-or-other/?format=md) | €295 per group | | 4.98 (160) | private | Ranked #27 of 31 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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