--- title: Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports in Madeira lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/water-sports/ type: tour_collection city: Madeira country: Portugal tours: 5 price_from_eur: 35 reviews_total: 2979 as_of: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/ --- # Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports in Madeira > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026. ## All 5 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunset-cruise-with-dinner-on-board/?format=md) | Whale & Dolphin Watching | €65 per person | 4.71 (42) | 4h | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sun 17:30–18:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es | | 2 | [Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/kayak-and-snorkeling-tour-in-underwater-nature-reserve-garajau/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife | €49 per person | 4.55 (121) | 2h | daily exc Sun 09:00–13:00 | up to 11 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | | 3 | [Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-dolphin-and-whale-watching-on-a-ecological-catamaran/?format=md) | Catamaran Tours, Nature & Wildlife, Whale & Dolphin Watching | €35 per person | 4.56 (2228) | 3h | daily 09:00–15:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | | 4 | [Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/snorkelling-trip-at-ponta-de-s-o-louren-o-protected-area/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife, Whale & Dolphin Watching | €35 per person | 4.52 (71) | 2h 30m | daily exc Sun 14:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 5 | [Seaborn Catamaran trips](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/seaborn-catamaran-trips/?format=md) | Catamaran Tours, Whale & Dolphin Watching | €35 per person | 4.52 (517) | 3h | daily 10:30–18:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | ## Why each made the list - **Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board** — An all inclusive sunset sailing with dinner served on board, unlimited drinks, snorkelling gear and a swimming stop at Calhau da Lapa, with hotel pickup arranged. Commentary covers the coast as you sail, so it is a dinner cruise rather than a wildlife trip. 4.71 from 42 reviews at €65 per person for 4h. - **Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau** — A summer only kayak paddle along the Garajau underwater nature reserve with plenty of time to snorkel and swim, with a guide, life jacket and snorkelling gear provided. Two people per booking is the minimum, pickup is not included, and you need to be able to swim. 4.55 from 121 reviews at €49 per person for 2h. - **Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran** — A whale and dolphin cruise on a purpose built catamaran with hybrid electric engines, so the boat runs quieter around the animals and the decks are wheelchair accessible. The cruise is the whole package: no pickup, no lunch, and sightings depend on the day. 4.56 from 2228 reviews at €35 per person. - **Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area** — 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. - **Seaborn Catamaran trips** — A catamaran cruise that combines the dolphin and whale search with a look at the Cabo Girão cliff from the water and a drink on deck, on a stable boat that suits families. The operator is upfront that sightings are not guaranteed, and nothing beyond the cruise is included. 4.52 from 517 reviews at €35 per person. ## Other collections in Madeira - [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md) — 30 tours - [Nature & Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/nature-wildlife/?format=md) — 26 tours - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/private-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 24 tours - [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/madeira-whale-watching/?format=md) — 14 tours - [Funchal City Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/funchal/?format=md) — 14 tours - [Canyoning & Adventure](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?format=md) — 12 tours - [Levada Walks & Hiking](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Porto Moniz](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/porto-moniz/?format=md) — 10 tours - [Classic Cars & Sidecar](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/classic-cars/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Wine & Gastronomy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/wine-gastronomy/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Santana](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/santana/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Sunrise & Sunset Experiences](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?format=md) — 3 tours - [Catamaran Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/catamaran-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 3 tours - [Toboggan Rides](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/toboggan/?format=md) — 1 tours ## FAQ **How many snorkeling, kayak & water sports tours in Madeira are available on Guidekin?** 5 snorkeling, kayak & water sports tours are available for booking in Madeira on Guidekin. The top-rated is Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board with 4.71/5 from 42 reviews. **How much do snorkeling, kayak & water sports tours in Madeira cost?** Prices range from €35 to €65 per person. The most affordable option is Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area at €35. The premium choice is Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board at €65. **What are the best snorkeling, kayak & water sports tours in Madeira?** Based on 2979 traveler reviews across 5 tours, Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.71/5 (42 reviews). **How long do snorkeling, kayak & water sports tours in Madeira last?** Duration ranges from 2h to 4h. The shortest is Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau at 2h. The longest is Sunset Cruise with Dinner on Board at 4h. **How do I book snorkeling, kayak & water sports tours in Madeira on Guidekin?** Browse 5 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most snorkeling, kayak & water sports tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.