Snorkeling in Madeira: Full-Day Sailing Tour with Lunch

Sail, swim and snorkel along Madeira's bays in one full day

A full-day sailing tour from Madeira aboard the classic Ventura do Mar takes you to Ponta de São Lourenço and nearby bays for swimming, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding, with all equipment provided. Lunch and one drink are served on board. A live guide speaks English, Portuguese or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day sailing and coastal exploration

• Sail towards Ponta de São Lourenço
• Stop for swimming and lunch on board
• Swim, snorkel, or paddleboard
• Enjoy coastal scenery and marine life

The experience

The boat leaves in the morning and heads toward Ponta de São Lourenço, where the day's stops unfold along Madeira's northern coast. You'll have time to swim in the clear water, snorkel with the equipment on board, or try stand-up paddleboarding if you want something different. The guide watches for marine life as you move between bays, and you can ask about what you spot.

Lunch happens on board at Baía d'Abra, with one drink per person included: water, juice, beer, wine or sangria. The full day runs about seven and a half hours, so you're in and out of the water across several stops rather than anchored in one place. All snorkeling and paddleboarding gear comes with the tour, so you only need to bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.

What’s included

• Lunch on board.
• one drink per person (water, juice, beer, wine or sangria).
• snorkeling equipment.
• stand-up paddleboarding equipment.
• live guide in English, Portuguese or French.

Information

Lasts 7h 30m, runs Thursday at 10:00, from € 85 per person, with a live guide in English, French and Portuguese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 DecOther times ›

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish, French and PortugueseOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Ventura Nature Emotions -Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel multiple bays in one day with a guide who knows where marine life gathers. You'll cover more coastline than swimming from a single beach.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like for snorkeling off Madeira?

The bays around Ponta de São Lourenço have clear water where you can see the seafloor and watch for fish and other marine life. The tour stops at multiple spots along the coast, so you get different views depending on where you're in the water.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. All snorkeling equipment is provided on board, and the guide is there throughout the day, so beginners and experienced snorkelers both go on the same tour.

What if I don't want to snorkel the whole time?

You can swim without the snorkel gear, or try stand-up paddleboarding instead. The boat stops at multiple bays, so you can mix activities across the day depending on what appeals to you at each stop.

Is the boat covered or open?

The Ventura do Mar is a classic sailing boat. Bring sunscreen and a hat, as you'll be exposed to sun during the sail and at the swimming stops.