Diving in the Madeira Aquarium
By Lava Diving Center · listed in scuba diving and snorkelling trips in Madeira
I'd book this if you want to see sharks and rays in an aquarium. The main tank is 6 metres deep. An instructor accompanies you throughout the dive. Friends and family can watch you through the glass.
You also get a guided visit to the aquarium and its technical area. A first dive in the Cachalote natural pools is part of the experience. Keep that outdoor session in mind when choosing it.
This is the highest-rated dive in our selection. Arrange your own transport to the aquarium reception in Porto Moniz. Look at the first-dive sea options if you'd prefer a reef.
- Trip type
- Shared activity
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Listed group limit
- up to 4 people
- Price
- from €135 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.98/5 from 216 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.9 from 30 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Meet at the reception of the Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz. There's no pickup.
- Ages 10 to 80.
- Don't book it for the day you fly.
- You'll need at least moderate fitness.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
- Up to 4 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Meet at the aquarium reception
- Guided visit to the aquarium and its technical area
- First dive in the Cachalote natural pools
- Dive in the main tank with an instructor. The tank is 6 metres deep.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Meeting point, pickup and return
Meet at the aquarium reception, Porto Moniz.
Meeting at the reception of the Madeira Aquarium Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, at 10:00, 14:00. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 2 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
The operator's conditions, as written
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for those traveling by plane on the same day
- Child rate: ages 10 to 14
- Youth rate: ages 15 to 17
- Adult rate: ages 18 to 59
- Senior rate: ages 60 to 80
Ratings by source
4.98/5 from 216 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.9 from 30 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.9 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 5.0 | 186 | 184 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Lava Diving Center's own words, from the Viator listing.
Experience diving for people with or without experience, where we want to put the participants in contact with the species in the Madeira Aquarium, which include sharks, rays, morays and many more. With this experience, participants can contact species that may be difficult to spot at sea, in a controlled environment, and still have the chance to be observed by family / friends as they perform the activity.
Alternatives in the same collection
- 3 days Open Water Course | Scuba Diving€304 dearer · 5 people at most · from €439 per adult
- First-Time Scuba Diving Adventure€93 cheaper · from €42 per adult
- Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners€90 cheaper · 30 minutes longer · 8 people at most · from €45 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026. One detail is ours: the listing doesn't say where the aquarium is, and it's in Porto Moniz.
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