PORTUGAL
The 15 best portugal snorkeling tours you can book right now, with the price one person pays, how long you are in the water and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Kayak along Madeira’s Garajau Nature Reserve, snorkel with fish, enjoy clear water and cliff views on this three-hour family tour.
“It was fun! Marco was a friendly and knowledgable guide. Even though the water was a bit rough and we flipped once I still had great time. But probably it won’t suit people with limited physical abilities”
Review of São Miguel’s glass-bottom boat and snorkeling tour, with marine life, expert guides, practical tips, price, and booking advice.
“The activity was amazing! You get to sail and see the San Miguel island from the ocean, discover about the history of San Miguel and Azores, take a look at the small island near Vila Franca, see different species that live in the nearby waters from the boat and finally swim between them taking a closer look. I really recommend this activity if you want to try snorkell with guidance in a place full of history and animals!”
Review of Funchal’s kayak and snorkel tour to Garajau Natural Reserve, with practical advice on costs, effort, equipment, safety, and value.
“Diogo and his partner are great! Punctual and good communicators. I knew exactly what to expect. He brought us to a very cool bay where we could swim, snorkel, and hang out. The kayaking was a bit strenuous but very beautiful. He gave a good instructional on how to kayak properly and even gives energy drinks to help you get back. I had a lot of fun and felt very safe!”
Kayak, snorkel, explore caves, and cliff jump in Arrábida Natural Park on a small-group day trip from Lisbon with transport and gear included.
“A fabulous day and a ‘must do’ activity. António was a brilliant guide; very knowledgeable, patient and friendly.”
Snorkel Vila Franca do Campo Islet in a small group with gear, wetsuit, boat tour, volcanic rocks, fish, starfish, and more.
“We were the only two guests booked for our morning snorkle. And since we arrived early, we started the tour early. This meant we arrived at the islet before the hordes of tourists, and we could enjoy the quiet in full, both above and below the water. And when we were done, we got a guided tour around the islet, and my son was allowed to steer the boat for a little while. This was absolutely an awesome experience, combining the quiet of nature with the thrill of a speedboat.”
Snorkel Madeira’s Marine Eco Park from shore or boat, with gear, instruction, showers, and colorful Atlantic fish for about two hours.
“Very fun activity, with a wet suit we were able to stay in the water for about 1h and 30min before getting too cold (mid march)”
Review of Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço snorkeling boat trip, with clear-water swimming, cliff views, safety tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Hernan was a fantastic guide, very funny, knowledgeable and informative. the trip was brilliant. we loved the boat trip and the snorkelling was so much fun. an excellent skipper, with a fun, fast speed boat ride back to the harbour. I highly recommend this trip for novice snorkellers and families.”
Kayak Arrábida’s clear waters, snorkel at a wild beach, spot marine life, and enjoy drinks with a local guide from Lisbon.
“I really enjoyed this experience! My boyfriend and I wanted to try something different for our trip to Lisbon and decided to book this activity, and it didn’t disappoint! Inês picked us up from Lisbon to go to Arrábida where we met our other guide, Thiago. Both were super friendly and helpful when in need. Both the kayak and the snorkeling were very nice experiences. Highly recommend!”
Cruise from Sesimbra through Arrábida’s clear waters, caves, and remote beaches, with swimming, snorkeling, history, and a regional drink.
“Our guide Chantel was very informative, we learned a lot about Sesimbra and the history of the area. She and the skipper were very relaxed, we had plenty of time for a swim. Really enjoyable trip!”
Explore Sesimbra’s secret beaches, sea caves, and clear waters on a small-group boat tour with snorkeling and a local drink.
“Such an incredible tour in terms of the value for its money!”
Review of Sea Land Algarve’s coasteering tour near Sagres, with cliff jumps, caves, snorkeling, pickup, safety tips, and honest value advice.
“This activity was the highlight of our trip! We were a little worried about being cold because the temperature was only 15 degrees in March, but we need not have worried: the wetsuits kept us very warm, in and out of the water. The climbing and exploring were definitely the highlights. Our guide Andre explained details about the area, the flora, and the fauna. He was so supportive and encouraging for the difficult parts of the climb and the high jumps. He also took great pictures. Snorkeling visibility was low on our day, but the rest of the activity made up for it. The climbing and swimming really do require…”
Review of Lagos coasteering near Sagres, with cliff jumps, swimming, snorkeling, gear, guides, transport, price, and practical tips.
“João and Andre were amazing during the experience. The views were beautiful and the activity so much fun! Thank you!”
Hike the Seven Hanging Valleys, see Benagil Cave from above, snorkel at Marinha Beach, and visit Senhora da Rocha from Faro.
“The views are spectacular, the hike is pleasant with proper shoes, well worth it. We did not get the opportunity to use the snorkeling masks as the ocean was too rough but the equipment looked good.”
Explore Arrábida’s secret beaches, caves, cliffs, and snorkeling stop on a three-hour boat trip from Sesimbra to Cabo Espichel.
“The tour captain and tour guide were excellent. I gave them a 5 star as I don't want to ruin their status, but the boat is not the one pictured. You have to straddle a large bumper for the entire ride and may not be comfortable for some. When booking the trip, the maximum was 8, but as they changed the boat, the tour was then made for 12 people. We were not looking for that kind of a tour, but again the staff was very professional, and the captain navigated the waters well. The scenary, beaches stops and caves were wonderful. The water was too cold to swim.”
Kayak, snorkel, and explore sea caves in Arrabida Natural Park on a relaxed three-hour tour from Sesimbra with photos included.
“We took an Uber from Lisbon (to and from) & it was very easy to get to! The beach alone is absolutely beautiful, and our guide brought us to amazing sites. He showed us a hidden gem tucked away in a cave and had us kayak through a little island. Our guide was so patient with us as we fell off of our kayak & went at a slower pace. This was such a fantastic team to adventure with!”
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