Portugal · KAYAK TOURS IN MADEIRA
Good kayak tours in Madeira fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they actually differ.
Kayak from Funchal to Garajau, paddle past Lazareto, then snorkel crystal-clear waters with fish and possible cliff jumps.
“Marco was a very friendly and informative guide, the snorkel spot was amazing and would recommend to anyone.”
Kayak into Madeira’s Garajau underwater nature reserve, then snorkel in Atlantic waters with safety gear and a small guide-led group.
“Booked a 9am kayaking tour with our guide Antonio Ramos. He was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna as well as the landmarks surrounding the area. He brought us to another snorkeling spot after our first one only had a few fish. At the second location we saw a huge amount of wildlife. The views above and below the water were exceptional and we thank Antonio for showing us all of it. We will return to Madeira in the future and will definitely be booking with Lokoloko again for more ocean adventures.”
Kayak around Ponta de São Lourenço with a small group, a Zodiac transfer, and a scenic café stop, plus optional swim time.
“This was an excellent kayaking experience and a great way to see the ponta de Sao Lourenco from a different perspective. It started with a a speedboat ride to the start point where we met our guide, Lino. We were in a small group all of whom had kayaked before, so managed to get onto the water quickly. Lino was very knowledgeable and we saw a couple of monk seals along the way. We were on the water for about 2.5hours! On the way back we managed to get a further guided boat trip back. Would highly recommend”
Kayak from Caniço into Garajau Marine Reserve, then snorkel clear Atlantic waters with a local guide. 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.”
Kayak from Calheta into Atlantic sea caves and beaches, beginner-friendly with an expert guide. Routes to Zimbralinho or Cal Islet.
“Our guide, Antonio was great ! Super friendly , knowledgeable and a good leader. He navigated us safely around the rocks and in the caves. It was a super experience that we will remember fondly.”
Paddle a kayak in Funchal’s Atlantic, then snorkel on your break. Small groups, lifejackets mandatory, and a low-stress 90 minutes.
“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.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
