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The 15 most popular snorkeling across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
São Miguel’s glass-bottom boat and biologist-guided snorkeling near Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, from $58, about 2 hours.
“This was no ordinary tour. The captain and his crew are passionate about their wonderful environment and are most informative about all the species that thrive in this beautiful area.”
Kayak Arrábida Natural Park from Lisbon, explore sea caves, and snorkel near Anicha Rock with wetsuits and snacks included.
“The experience was amazing, me and my partner loved it!! A little out of our comfort zone, but we were made to feel so relaxed during all activities and given reassurance to try something new. All activities were amazing, really good day out!!!”
Glass-bottom boat and guided snorkeling in São Miguel’s Vila Franca do Campo reserve, led by a biologist with included gear and onboard comfort.
“This is really just a very long boat ride. Not ideal for kids. Best for adults that want a pretty, relaxing day on the water. Saw a few dolphins but overall too long and too slow.”
Snorkel the Vila Franca do Campo Islet in a small group. Wetsuit and gear included, plus a boat circle and wildlife spotting.
“very nice trip to the outskirts of the islet... felt like swimming in an aquarium... lots of fish and some starfish too... great guide and support from the captain”
Snorkel Madeira’s Eco-Park for 2 hours near Funchal. Pick shore reef or a protected boat reserve, with gear and a quick lesson.
“very nice! we git to see so many diversity of the marine life! the wetsuit option is very nice aswell! love it!!”
Speedboat to Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço for 2-hour guided snorkeling at Baia d’Abra with wetsuits, fins, and safety briefings.
“A wonderful experience. It was the first time we went snorkeling. They were particularly attentive to make sure we felt good and were safe. A fantastic vibe. On our next visit to Madeira, we will definitely look for them again. We thank them this way for the beautiful experience they created and the unforgettable memories.…”
Kayak Arrábida with a local guide, then snorkel a wild beach for starfish and octopus, plus drinks, wetsuits, and GoPro photos.
“The kayak and snorkelling experience was incredible! The water was crystal clear (a bit chilly for us Aussies 😅) and we met some amazing people from all over the world. An unforgettable day”
3-hour boat tour from Sesimbra through Arrábida Natural Park with snorkeling, cave views, swims at Praia do Inferno, and Setúbal liquor.
“The tour guides were amazing and very knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend!”
Kayak and snorkel in Arrábida Natural Park from Lisbon. Small group, full gear, cave exploring, cliff jumps, and octopus chances.
“This was a highlight of my trip to Portugal. An excellent day with a very fun guide, Antonio. I highly recommend and would give him 10 stars if I could.”
Small-group boat tour from Sesimbra to secret coves with snorkeling, sea caves, and local wine for about $58.
“It was amazing! They knew so much about everything they showed us. Beautiful caves and snorkeling was great. We loved it and the guides were gentleman.”
Coasteering along Portugal’s Vicentine Coast from Lagos to Sagres, with guided cliff jumps and snorkeling, plus easy pickup and small-group care.
“Looking for a crazy adventurous experience? yessss! book this!!! Your guide is so kind and understanding and you will have this thrilling feeling inside. I highly recommend this activity - it was the highlight of my trip.”
Vicentine Coast coasteering near Sagres with wetsuit gear, safety briefing, 1–11m cliff jumps, and snorkeling when visibility allows.
“Exceptional. Everything was taken care of. Andre guided us very well and shared lot of information. No rush, no compulsion… you decide what height you want to jump. It wasn’t physically tiring as I thought.”
Kayak into Madeira’s Garajau underwater nature reserve and snorkel with a guide, with gear and life jacket included for about 2 hours.
“We really enjoyed it, saw lots of fish, the cayac peace was matched with our skills and the guide, Borja was really funny and friendly. We definitely recommend this experience!”
A 3-hour boat hop from Sesimbra through Arrábida’s caves and secret beaches, with snorkeling time and a regional drink.
“After making the booking , five days later they emailed and changed the date , and the day before the activity that we booked we get email from Avitar that they are processing us a refund to our card. The operator never contacted us . Real bad customer service.”
Kayak and snorkel the Arrábida coastline from Sesimbra. See sea caves and secluded beaches, with included photos and safety-first guides.
“We were with Catarina and she was an awesome guide that allowed us time to take lots of pictures and was very informative during the kayak. Even though it was too cold for me to swim, my husband and I enjoyed just exploring the beach side and taking in the rock formations and views. Also…”
