12 Snorkelling Trips in Portugal to Build a Day Around

1.São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Glass-bottom boat plus guided snorkeling in São Miguel’s protected waters, with a biologist and crew, from Vila Franca do Campo in 2 hours.

“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!”

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2.Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 538 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

Kayak Arrabida Natural Park, explore limestone caves, snorkel by Anicha Rock, and get cliff-jump options, gear, and snacks from Lisbon Zoo.

“Beautiful location, so many different activities within the adventure, and a wonderful guide who was so knowledgeable and engaging”

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

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

Glass bottom boat plus guided snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores, with a biologist. See Vila Franca do Campo sea life in comfort.

“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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4.Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 219 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Best value

Snorkel Madeira’s Eco-Park from a shore reef or a boat trip, with gear, a lesson, and plenty of fish, for $17 per person.

“very nice! we git to see so many diversity of the marine life! the wetsuit option is very nice aswell! love it!!”

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5.Ponta de São Lourenço Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

2-hour speedboat and guided snorkeling at Ponta de São Lourenço, from Quinta do Lorde. Crystal clear water, wetsuit gear included.

“We had an unforgettable time snorkeling around the stunning São Lourenço peninsula! From the very beginning, we were warmly welcomed by our guide Jessie – super friendly, enthusiastic, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her passion and energy were contagious, making everyone feel at ease right away. Alongside Nico, also a guide, and Blad, our skilled captain, we sailed along the beautiful coastline. Everything was perfectly arranged: quality gear, clear instructions, and a great focus on safety. Once in the water, we were treated to crystal-clear views, vibrant fish, and breathtaking rock formations – truly magical! We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madeira. Not just for the snorke...”

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6.Secret Bays and Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

2.5-hour small-group boat tour from Sesimbra with secret bays, cliff caves, and snorkeling at Professor Luiz Saldanha marine park.

“Such an incredible tour in terms of the value for its money!”

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7.Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure in Lisbon

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

Lisbon to Arrábida Natural Park for a small-group kayak and snorkel day with caves, cliff jumps, and full gear included.

“It was a great trip. Our guide Antonio was very knowledgable, great at making sure everyone was safe and that everyone had a fun time. The amount of kayaking was good, we explored some caves, did some cliff jumping and then snorkeled. It was a great day!”

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8.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

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

Kayak then snorkel Madeira’s Garajau Underwater Nature Reserve. Small group, gear and life jacket included. 2 hours, from $59.26.

“Amazing experience with Luis. We went on the kayak tour with the family. Luis was very knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. Would warmly recommend!”

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9.Caniço, Madeira: Marine Reserve Kayak & Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 104 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Kayak in Caniço into the Garajau Marine Reserve, then snorkel protected waters with local guides in a small group. 2 hours.

“Communication before the trip was good. Our guides were fab and fun. Instructions were clear. Life jackets provided.The area that we went kayaking and snorkeling was beautiful and there were lots of fish. It was nice that it was a protected nature reserve. There's a hotel and nice restaurant nearby to have a pleasant drink in afterwards too. We loved the area.”

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10.Arrábida Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

5-hour Arrábida snorkeling from Lisbon, fossil cliff views, mountain walk, and wildlife in caves and rocky shallows.

“Felipe is a true job master! Trust him to bring you to the right place at the right time. We snorkel in a beautiful bay of the National park. Highly recommended experience, different from the usual ones, for the tourists visiting Lisbon.”

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11.Snorkelling in Sesimbra/Arrábida Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

3-hour snorkel in Sesimbra and the Arrábida Natural Park at Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park, with gear, boat, and expert guides.

“One of the best activities I did in Portugal. The water is crystal clear and the surroundings areas and boat ride is absolutely beautiful! The guides were great, so friendly and helpful and really made us feel safe. We got to see and octopus and starfish up close besides a bunch of other cool stuff.”

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12.Algarve: Stand Up Paddle Tour w/ Snorkeling to Ingrina Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3h 30m · from $68

Stand up paddle off Sagres with snorkeling in Ingrina Caves. Lesson, wetsuit, transfers, cliff jumps, and photos for $68.

“The SUP had to be cancel due to wave but I did the coasteering instead and it was such an amazing moment.”

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