Portugal · SNORKELING

The 9 Best Snorkelling Trips in Portugal

9 tours  ·  from $41 a head

Good snorkelling trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Circling Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
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São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling

1.Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 633 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Our pick

Explore Vila Franca do Campo by glass-bottom boat, learn from marine biologists, and snorkel among fish, starfish, and volcanic rock.

“I really enjoyed this experience, the owner and captain is a very friendly man, and the two marine biologist guys (Alex and Miguel) were amazing as well. They provided interesting information about the marine life and the area in general, it was nice to hear their enthusiasm. it was my first snorkeling ever, but I felt very safe with the guys, they watch you, guide and continue to explain the underwater even during snorkeling. special thanks to Alex holding my hand and helping with the technic:) 10/10 recommended!!”

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Lisbon: Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure - Paddling into the limestone caves
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Lisbon: Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores - Snorkeling beside the volcanic rock
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Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores

3.Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Explore Vila Franca do Campo’s islet by glass-bottom boat, then snorkel with Azorean sea life on this friendly two-hour coastal trip.

“Edmundo and his team should win an award for how nice they are. What tour do you get a boat captain AND a marine biologist to help you understand what you are truly seeing! His entire team and setup are the best. Seeing the inlet up close was so beautiful and teaming with sealife.”

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Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip - Starting at Marina da Quinta do Lorde
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Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip

Sesimbra: Arrábida Beaches & Caves Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Ribeiro do Cavalo, the tour’s first swim
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Sesimbra: Arrábida Beaches & Caves Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure in Lisbon - Praia do Creiro and the Arrábida coast
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Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure in Lisbon

6.Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure in Lisbon

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

Kayak, snorkel, explore caves, and try cliff jumping in Arrábida Natural Park on a small-group day trip from Lisbon.

“We have done a lot of tours all over and this one was one of the best ones by far. Antonio our guide was amazing!! He was kind, knowledgeable, and patient with my family and our whole group. My family has a variety of ages and levels and everyone was able to participate and enjoy! Antonio brought a snack with him which was really nice and the beach was absolutely beautiful. This tour had a little of everything snorkelling, swimming, cliff jumping, exploring a cave, and lots of kayaking. All of it was really enjoyable and we all felt really safe and well looked after by Antonio. We would absolutely…”

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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau - What the Garajau coast looks like from a kayak
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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

7.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

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

Review of Madeira’s Garajau kayak and snorkeling tour, with fish-filled water, friendly guides, sea conditions, price advice, and practical tips.

“Me and my sis booked a last minute kayak &snorkeling activity and so glad we did. Waters were clear blue and beautiful, as you kayak across to one point you have lovely views of the Rocky Mountain structure by the sea. Waters full of life, managed to see a lil jelly fish too. Many thanks to our guide Pedro for making us feel safe, made the trip fun and full of laughter. Highly recommend”

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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour - Snorkeling at the protected launch beach
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Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

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Madeira: Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling, w/pick-up

9.Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling, w/pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 5 hours · from $72

Madeira coasteering review: cliff jumps, sea caves, snorkeling, expert guides, pickup, photos, and practical advice for this five-hour adventure.

“What can we say from the minute our guides picked us up at the CR7 museum it was full on. We are a Welsh family 2 boys age 12 & 9, water happy diving dad & reluctant coasteering mam. Short drive to start point, kit provided and meet the rest of the group and on we go. Marcos, Charlie & sorry can’t remember your name surfer dude! The guides were amazing giving plenty of hints and tips to perfect technique jumping in and safely traversing the terrain to get to jump spots. Kids rated the whole experience 10/10 da iawn bois 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Kept them entertained & challenged. Snorkelling at the…”

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