15 Kayak and Snorkel Tours in Portugal Worth Booking

1.Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 906 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Meet your guide by the Cristiano Ronaldo Statue, learn the basics of kayaking, then paddle about 40 minutes toward Lazareto and the Garajau Nature Reserve. You’ll stop at a pebble beach before snorkeling among fish and crabs. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Sea conditions may change the plan.

“Marco was a very friendly and informative guide, the snorkel spot was amazing and would recommend to anyone.”

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2.Kayak and Snorkel Tour to Garajau NR

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 538 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Paddle from the CR7 statue across Funchal Bay with guides such as Diogo and Henrique, then stop at Praia do Lazareto for snorkeling, swimming, and optional cliff jumping. You will share a two-person kayak, cover about 2.5 kilometers each way, and receive basic instruction, a mask, drinks, and a waterproof phone case.

“My boyfriend and I booked on to this activity in late November and couldn’t have been happier we did!! Diageo was a phenomenal tour guide and instructor. The tour takes you across the bay of Funchal to a secluded spot for snorkelling and cliff jumping (both optional!). I saw lots of different tropical fish and felt very safe with the gear the company provided. The guide was super attentive, fab to talk to, excellent English and gave us tips for where to go for the rest of our trip!”

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3.Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 538 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

Leave Lisbon Zoo by comfortable van for a seven-hour Arrábida adventure with guides Antonio or Miguel. Paddle clear coastal water, explore limestone caves, snorkel near Anicha Rock, and take optional cliff jumps. Wetsuits, kayaks, masks, flippers, refreshments, and transport are included. Bring lunch, beachwear, and a towel.

“The activity was brilliant and the instructor was so kind and helpful.”

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4.Arrábida Kayak & Wild Beach Snorkeling Pickup Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $64

Paddle beside Arrábida’s cliffs with a local team led by guides such as Miguel, Inês, and Tiago, then snorkel at a quiet wild beach. Kayaks, wetsuits, masks, waterproof bags, drinks, and GoPro photos are included. Choose Lisbon pickup or meet near Arrábida LoveSun.

“What an incredible experience! My daughter and I are visiting from the US, and I truly believe we got the best. Miguel and his team were so friendly and welcoming, and their attention to the group went above and beyond. They even brought cookies and tea, and treated us to cold drinks, which made the day feel extra special. The way they shared the history added so much to the experience. I absolutely loved the kayaking, and the snorkeling was breathtakingly beautiful. I highly recommend Miguel and his team, and I can’t wait to bring the rest of my family back!”

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5.Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Travel from Lisbon to Arrábida Natural Park for a small-group kayak trip with Antonio, Miguel, or both. Paddle along the coast, visit Lapa de Santa Margarida, enter caves, swim, snorkel, and try optional cliff jumps near Praia do Creiro. Equipment and transport are included, but bring lunch.

“All. Waiting on the pics Water was breathtakingly beautiful and clear. Guide was patient and helpful”

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6.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet Lokoloko at Hotel Galosol in Caniço for a roughly two-hour guided kayak and snorkeling trip into Garajau’s Underwater Nature Reserve. Equipment and life jacket are included. Guides such as Hugo, Pedro, Luis, and Antonio Ramos are praised for clear help, local stories, and a friendly manner. Expect rocky access, open water, and weather-dependent plans.

“Great for beginners.Very well organized company and good snorkeling with lots of different fish species to see. Would recommend!”

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7.Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour with photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 106 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Start near Clube Naval de Sesimbra with a safety briefing and paddling lesson, then kayak along Arrabida Natural Park’s cliffs, caves, and small beaches. Guides such as Catarina, Rafael, Ines, and Francisco keep the pace relaxed, allow time for photos, and lead a snorkeling stop when conditions permit. Photos are included.

“Ines was amazing. Highly recommend this activity for everyone.”

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8.Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 104 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Join a Portuguese or English-speaking guide, such as Ben, Marcos, or Pedro, for two hours of kayaking and snorkeling near Caniço. Paddle along Madeira’s rocky coast, then swim in the protected Garajau Marine Reserve, where sea bream and damselfish gather. The tour suits confident swimmers and small groups of up to 10.

“Nice and friendly guides, kayak was fun, expected to see a bit more variation in fish with regard to snorkeling but overall very fun experience”

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9.Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 68 reviews · from $34

Meet at the Cristiano Ronaldo statue in Funchal for a 2.5-hour guided kayak and snorkeling trip to Ponta do Lazareto. Your guide provides kayaking and snorkeling gear, safety instruction, and help in the water. Expect sea views, fish, possible turtles, rocky shore access, and a good chance of getting wet.

“Great experience and our guide knew a lot about nature and Funchal. We had fun jumping from the cliff. All in all great trip.”

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10.SUP Tour in Algarve Ingrina Caves w/ Snorkeling & Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

Join ASI-certified instructors, including Nelson, for a three-hour SUP outing near Ingrina and Barranco beaches. After a 10-minute shore lesson, you will paddle along the Algarve coast, enter turquoise caves, snorkel in smaller grottoes, try optional cliff jumps, and receive photos and videos by email.

“Cliff jumping and the different caves we could swim in. Nelson is also very knowledgeable about nature and the spots we visited.”

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11.Stand Up Paddle Tour w/ Snorkeling to Ingrina Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3h 30m · from $68

You’ll learn SUP basics with an ASI-certified instructor, then paddle from Ingrina or Barranco Beach into caves, grottoes, and quiet coves. Wetsuit, buoyancy aid, aqua shoes, snorkeling gear, transfers, and tour photos are included. Guide Nelson is praised for patient instruction, though waves can sometimes change the outing to coasteering.

“The SUP had to be cancel due to wave but I did the coasteering instead and it was such an amazing moment.”

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12.Kayak Snorkeling & Beach Lounge/Pick-Up Available

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $100

Spend 6 to 8 hours in Arrábida Natural Park, kayaking to a wild beach for snorkeling before relaxing at a reserved lounge on Praia do Creiro. Miguel and Tiaga are among the named team members. You get sunbeds, parasols, drinks, snacks, GoPro photos, and optional Lisbon pickup.

“Superbe endroit paradisiaque, merci Miguel et Tiaga pour le kayak, le snorkling et les petites attentions ( breuvages, en-cas …) je recommande vivement !”

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13.HD Private Boat Tour from Funchal – Swim, Paddle, Snorkel&Relax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Fabio and Kristina take your private group from Funchal along Madeira’s south coast for about three hours. You’ll see Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and Fajã dos Padres, with time to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and relax. The boat carries up to 11 people and includes equipment, fuel, fruit, and a bottle of rosé wine.

“What a lovely couple. A memorable day for a special birthday, made extra special by the crew who looked after us so well,”

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14.KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Best value

You’ll meet at the sea-level activity center inside the Pestana Carlton, receive a safety briefing, then kayak with a guide or paddle independently within a set boundary. Snorkeling equipment and lifejackets are included, and thin wetsuits are available. Groups are limited to six, with English and Portuguese support.

“Fabio and Roberto made sure everyone had an amazing time. Very fun activity and suitable for most. My friend Marwan Alhaddad also says he enjoyed.”

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15.Pico island: guided kayak and snorkel tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Set out from Lajes do Pico with João or another Dutch, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Paddle 8 km along the coast, pass the old whaling factory, enter a volcanic crater, then pause at a natural pool for swimming and snorkelling. The group is limited to six, with kayaks, gear, and phone dry bags included.

“Joao was a great guide! The kayaking was fun, duration kaust right - more would have been too exhausting. But the snorkelling however is just in the public natural pools and thus accessible for anyone. So if you have your own snorkelling gear, it’d be better to extend the kayaking”

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