Things to do in Funchal, Madeira Islands: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

July 27, 2021 Agatha Simes

Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
Restaurants in Funchal

1. Madeira Divepoint

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5.0 based on 327 reviews

Madeira Divepoint

Madeira Divepoint is located in the Pestana Hotel Madeira Carlton and is the only PADI 5 Star Training Facility and Dive Resort in Madeira. The dive – center has a fantastic ocean front location on the south side of Madeira. Whether you are like to go diving in the National Underwater park, snorkeling with Dolphins or just joining us for the boat ride, you’ll find that our staff is highly trained and friendly, our boats are customized for diving and snorkeling and our facilities is first class. Come join us to see some of the most spectacular underwater world, wrecks and beautiful fish life found in Madeira.

2. Scuba Madeira

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5.0 based on 109 reviews

Scuba Madeira

Dive in the fascinating Underwater World of Madeira. For us scuba diving is a passion and we like to show our guests the beautiful and rich marine life in Madeira. Diving is something special for us we are placing a high value on personal attention and individualized service. Our friendly approach, the relaxed atmosphere and the flexible dive planning making scuba diving with Scuba Madeira a comfortable dive experience. We are providing diving in the National Park Garajau and in the ECO Park of Funchal, Wreck, night, cavern and FREE nitrox diving.

3. Explora Madeira Diving Center

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5.0 based on 206 reviews

Explora Madeira Diving Center

Your diving Center in Funchal, Madeira! We are open every day from 9.00 To 18, we have a beautiful house reef, the boat always ready to get out and explore the best dive sites of the island. A friendly staff is always ready to help you and we are sure that you will spend a nice day with us! SSI and PADI courses are always open, from beginner to the professional. If you want to scuba dive ... You're in the right place! :-)

4. Sealife Scuba Diving

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Sealife Scuba Diving

Sealife Scuba Diving Centre is located down at the pool area of the 5-star VidaMar hotel in Funchal, Madeira Island. It welcomes anybody who is interested in discovering the wonder and beauty of Madeira underwater. Direct access to 3 infinity pools (voted one of the best 10 in the world) and to the ocean. Try-dives consist of a short session in the pool before exploring the house reef. Diving courses also available for those who want to get a certification. We also arrange boat dives and boat trips.

5. Spearfishing Madeira Club

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Spearfishing Madeira Club

Spearfishing Madeira Club is a Maritimo-Turistica company, with a variety of services related to the sea but as main point the underwater hunting. For more information contact us.

6. Summerboard

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Summerboard

Hello Im José and I am a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer My companies name is Summerboard and I do all the types of diving here in Madeira.

7. Oceansee

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Oceansee

We offer a thrilling 2h tour on the speed boat which has 250 horse power. We take max 12, min 2 people per trip to watch whales and dolphins. This trip is for all kinds of people, ones who enjoy speed and adrenaline but who also enjoy nature and wildlife. During the first hour we ride into the ocean to find some dolphins and whales and after that you have the opportunity to enjoy views of the West coast of Funchal. You will be able to see Cabo Girão – the highest sea cliff in Europe. During the summer we take a 20min stop for a swim next to Fajãs do Cabo Girão. On all of our trips we have a professional biologist/guide. Also, our company provides a photo report of your trip, bottled water and during the summer, swimming with dolphins.

8. YouGoTo.com

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4.5 based on 15 reviews

YouGoTo.com

Experiencing Madeira starts here. Book the best restaurants and the most exciting things to do in town.

9. Nature Meetings

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Nature Meetings

Walking in Madeira with Nature Meetings.Nature Meetings offers daily guided walking on the various "levadas" (water channels) and "veredas" (mountain paths) from easy short walks to the more challenging treks, some through UNESCO World Heritage Laurisilva forests.Madeira with Nature Meetings be it: walking, flowers, outstanding vistas, jeep excursions, dolphin and whale watching on boat trips in our warm Atlantic waters and consequent bird watching. For the more adventurous we can also organize canyoning.

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