Madeira · CANOES & KAYAKS
16 reviewed
Good kayak & canoe trips fill up fast between May and September, and the small-group ones go first. Below are 15 that hold up, with current prices and the one thing that makes each different from the next.
Paddle to Garajau Nature Reserve by kayak, then snorkel clear water for fish, with a pebble-beach stop and a safety-first guide.
“Marco was amazing! He made sure everyone had a good time while being safe on the ocean! Merci Marco!”
Paddle into Madeira’s Garajau underwater nature reserve and snorkel for Atlantic fish, with included gear and a guide in English.
“The best part was the snorkeling really interesting. And the two guides were great apair of comedians”
Kayak along Ponta de São Lourenço from Cais do Sardinha, with zodiac transfer, guide support, and a café break at Casa do Sardinha.
“It was much more fun than expected - they transported us to the location with a speedboat, while kayaking the guide was explaining a lot of things about the surroundings, even though me and my friend were the slowest in the group one of the guides was always waiting for us, explanations for the kayaking itself were clear. Overall it’s a very fun experience and it’s even cheap for what it is - we absolutely recommend!”
Kayak and snorkel Madeira’s Garajau Marine Reserve from Caniço with small-group guides, gear, and life jackets for $57 per person.
“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”
Kayak Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve from the water, with lifejackets, coastal views, and possible swim and snorkel stops.
“It was magical. The crew was super nice, explained mega much to us and we had a great time as a family .Auto-translated”
Kayak Madeira and snorkel in Garajau Nature Reserve with provided gear, small groups, and eco lessons from the CR7 statue.
“This tour was fantastic! The views of Madeira’s coastline were stunning, and our guides were amazing, really friendly and knowledgeable. We spotted a sea turtle during the kayak part!The equipment we used was top-notch and free of any unpleasant smells like it usually stays. Snorkeling at Ponta do Lazareto was incredible, with so many colorful fish. This was definitely the highlight of my trip to Madeira. Highly recommend it!”
3-hour private kayak and snorkel tour in Madeira. Gear, lockers, hot showers, Garajau to Lazareto, plus cliff jump.
“Helpful local hotel pick-up, friendly guide and coach. We had a great experience in shore lines only accessible from the water. Thank you.”
Private boat tour from Funchal with Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos coastlines, swim, snorkel, paddleboard, plus rose wine.
“We had an incredible day on the sea with Kristina and Fabio! They were absolutely wonderful! They made the day perfect from start to finish! They showed us magnificent views along the coast that were unforgettable! They also took us to an amazing swimming spot where we were able to swim, snorkel, and relax! Our young children (4 and 7 years old) had so much fun and we felt so safe at sea with them. An absolutely unforgettable experience overall. I highly recommend this boat trip! We will absolutely be booking another trip with Cristal Sea the next time we’re in Madeira!!”
Kayak the Atlantic off Funchal, then snorkel during a short break. Small groups, clear guidance, lifejackets required.
“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.”
Private SUP tour in Câmara de Lobos with snorkeling, Cabo Girão cliff views, GoPro photos, and full gear. 1.5 hours.
“We had a great time. Thank you! We would recommend it. It was easy, even for beginners like me and you were very patient.”
Paddle Madeira’s Calheta coast on a 1.5-hour guided kayak to Zimbralinho Beach or Cal Islet, with cave visits and guide photos.
“I was sad it was not possible to do kayaking, but the guided trip around the Island with Antonio was great substitution. Thanks.”
Private 1.5-hour kayak with snorkeling from Câmara de Lobos, gliding past Cabo Girão cliffs with GoPro photos.
“It was amazing experience. Roberto - the guide was awesome. Told us a lot of information about the Madeira. We see a lot of beautiful views. Really amazing experience. Highest recommended!”
Private kayak and snorkeling in Câmara de Lobos. Paddle past Cabo Girão views, Praia do Vigário, and a waterfall, with GoPro photos.
“Roberto is such a positive and professional guide. He made the experience both relaxing and fun with a perfect blend of interesting information and moments of silence to simply be awestruck by the landscape. So glad I had the chance to snorkel too, so many fish!”
1-hour standup paddle in Funchal, Madeira for $35. Equipment included, brief safety talk, crystal waters and calm coastal views.
“We had so much fun paddle boarding - this is great value for money, but it is just for hire so do not expect any lessons. We weren’t sure about the timing of our slot so we rang in the morning and they said to turn up whenever we wanted - we arrived about 11 and went straight out to sea, but worth noting there were a lot of people queuing for various activities when we came out. There are some worrying reviews on trip advisor about getting into the water and having to walk down a slippy path into the sea, we didn’t find it so bad, just take…”
A private stand up paddle lesson on Calheta Beach in Madeira, with safety-focused coaching, English support, and all materials provided.
“It was so great ! Thanks to Rodrigo who gave me the best advices and helped me to trust myself. He can speak French, English as well and I appreciated that. It was so special for me because I’ll keep on practicing for sure ! Merci encore Rodrigo .”
