Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area
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Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area
By Azul Diving | Ponta de São Lourenço
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Ages 10-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Professional guide
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Start:
- Azul Diving Center | Ponta de São Lourenço, Quinta do Lorde Marina, 9200-044 Caniçal, PortugalWe are located inside the Marina do Quinta do Lorde; you can park directly at parking lot of the marina.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39129P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39129P1
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- 21attilag0 contributionsRelaxed diving away from tourist buzzSuper relaxed environment, away from the tourist buzz, perfect for divers looking for some exclusivity. Nico and company are knowledgeable and very friendly, the diving sports are near and have many spectacular experiences to offer, ranging from stingrays to caves or if you are lucky, even a monk seal!Written 3 November 2024
- Ade H0 contributionsAzul Diving - Sao lorencoGreat day diving with Nico and Marco from Azul. Got a Monk Seal on the 1st dive of 2. Very very well run operation with Rib transfer locally, meaning that the mid-dive interval is spent back at the shop with a superb local coffee and bake shop. And access to hot showers after diving!! Really really good day. Thanks Nico for help and guidance.Written 10 September 2024
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Sebastião Castella Frade
Alcabideche, Portugal2 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
It was an incredible experience and apparently we were very lucky in what we found! Our Guide, Nico, was flawless and helped with everything we needed. I can say the same about our skipper Rodrigo! I recommend 100% the blue diving centre at the tip of São Lourenço to those looking for an excellent diving experience!
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Written 6 September 2024
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Martin
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Nice and kind stuff. Our main guide , ocean biologist Natasha described us all of animals we can met and was our support during time in water. We saw mamy of local fish and during way to Garajau we saw dolphins and on way back monk seal.
Written 15 September 2023
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Lamia S
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Solo
The operators took great care of all participants! I've seen some fish. The snorkeling area alone was breathtaking. Finally, a monk seal greeted us. The 35 euros were definitely worth it! The hole in the Neo was really happy to be ignored! Thank you again!
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Written 4 September 2024
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Heather M
Indianapolis, IN13 contributions
We really didn’t see much of anything. Could be because of the current or could be because the snorkel gear was repeatedly getting fogged up. Myself and others had a hard time seeing through them and we expected more out of a diving place. The wetsuits kept us warm, but they were so ripped up they kept falling off. We couldn’t find the place because you can only see the sign when coming down the hill. Took us 15 minutes to find the place and when we did, the lady just rudely told us “it’s on the website. There’s a video” and seemed like it was our fault we couldn’t find the place. We received no message after booking at all saying to arrive early for putting on the wetsuits or where to meet. We booked through Trip Advisor, not the website, so we saw no video nor did we receive a message with a video. Very little talking on the boat with instructions and no one got in the water to guide you over to wherever the fish were. Once I got out of the water and only then, did one of the guys show me a book with the different types of fish. Worst snorkeling experience I’ve ever had. Would not recommend washing your time. Best part was just the boat ride going over there.
Written 20 April 2024
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Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and we take it seriously. Let me address your points:
Directions: We apologize if the directions to our diving center were unclear. We will promptly contact Tripadvisor to ensure accurate information is provided. It’s essential for our guests to find us easily.
Late Arrival: We understand that travel plans can be unpredictable. Our staff did their best to accommodate your late arrival, and the entire boat waited for you. We appreciate your understanding.
Check-In Process: We acknowledge that the check-in process may have felt rushed due to the delay. We’ll review our procedures to ensure a smoother experience for all guests.
Wetsuits: As of March 2024, we’ve restocked with brand-new wetsuits to enhance comfort and safety.
Thank you for choosing our diving center, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience!
Best regards
Written 22 April 2024
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Bonnefoy S
10 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Crystal clear waters and fish galore!
We had a great afternoon with Nico (42 for ever!) and his skipper!
Professional and relaxed atmosphere
Matos adapted
Great with the kids as well as with the older ones
Thank you guys:)
We will come back with pleasure diving in bottles qd we will be ready!
We had a great afternoon with Nico (42 for ever!) and his skipper!
Professional and relaxed atmosphere
Matos adapted
Great with the kids as well as with the older ones
Thank you guys:)
We will come back with pleasure diving in bottles qd we will be ready!
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Written 26 October 2024
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PACA
Chambersburg, PA9 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Wonderful experience with Natasha, a marine biologist, who explained everything in a way for all to understand what we were going to see and how the snorkeling equipment is best used. Everyone had a great time and must have been good, we got a snack at the end. Highly recommend the opportunity.
Written 11 September 2023
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Teresa D
1 contribution
We booked a snorkeling trip with this company. We arrived too early but we’re greeted by a not so welcoming manner by the girl at reception. We just wanted to check in and leave a bag as we were going to eat before the trip.
We returned later at the correct time for the snorkeling trip. There was a number of staff working at not one of them approached us to get forms signed. We sat for 40 mins before someone looked after us.
We were told the tour was 2 hours. By the time they got us on the boat a good 45mins we’re gone if not more. We were sharing the tour with divers and we quickly became aware that the trip solely revolved around the divers. We dropped the divers off at a point and then the boat travelled to the end point for the divers. At that point we were given a brief introduction to snorkeling and given a small area to swim in. We had 20mins in the water and that was it! The divers returned and we were asked if we wanted to go again. By this point everyone was back in the boat and you felt you were going to hold everyone up if you went to snorkel again.
There wasn’t much to see for the snorkeling itself. I appreciate that this isn’t something that the company can control, but perhaps a few more stops for the snorkeling would have been better.
Overall, the customer service and attention to their clients was terrible. It should be advertised as a 20 minute snorkel rather than 2 hours.
We returned later at the correct time for the snorkeling trip. There was a number of staff working at not one of them approached us to get forms signed. We sat for 40 mins before someone looked after us.
We were told the tour was 2 hours. By the time they got us on the boat a good 45mins we’re gone if not more. We were sharing the tour with divers and we quickly became aware that the trip solely revolved around the divers. We dropped the divers off at a point and then the boat travelled to the end point for the divers. At that point we were given a brief introduction to snorkeling and given a small area to swim in. We had 20mins in the water and that was it! The divers returned and we were asked if we wanted to go again. By this point everyone was back in the boat and you felt you were going to hold everyone up if you went to snorkel again.
There wasn’t much to see for the snorkeling itself. I appreciate that this isn’t something that the company can control, but perhaps a few more stops for the snorkeling would have been better.
Overall, the customer service and attention to their clients was terrible. It should be advertised as a 20 minute snorkel rather than 2 hours.
Written 17 August 2019
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Hello Teresa,
My name is Marco and I was on the boat when you participate at our snorkeling trip.
I regret that your check-in wasn't as smooth as it should be but I completely disagree on the snorkelling session. We stay quite long on the spot since there was a Monk Seal playing with the snorkelers, we asked you if you wanted to stay longer even after everybody was back on the boat and for us would have been a pleasure You didn't want it. How can you now complain about it ????? Amazing.
The 20 minutes you have mentioned it is just a lie so I hope the readers are not going to take it into consideration.
Afterall, the important is that the other thousand of participants through the years really love this trip!
Written 18 August 2019
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Clive B
3 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
My wife and I, in our mid 60’s, booked a half-day snorkelling trip with Azul Diving. They cheerfully equipped us and the other five people who were also out for the snorkelling trip; we roared off in a large inflatable motor-boat to a secluded bay near Baia d’Abra. Although it was mid-October the weather was fabulous, sunny and warm, and the sea was calm. The water was just as blue as the sky with visibility to tens of metres, and at 23 degrees very comfortable too. Our instructors and guides Marco and Pedro were unobtrusively vigilant and inspired self-confidence, clearly experts, and were very good company too. After an hour in the water we boarded the boat and moved to another location where the sun shone in at the mouth of the cave where we swam, an underwater treat! The changing rooms and showers back at base were spotlessly clean and bright. The whole trip was a lovely memorable experience – thank you so much, guys! If we return to Madeira we’ll be back with you again.
Written 18 November 2017
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Martin A
Frederiksberg, Denmark1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Couples
A great thing to do. We did not have a lot of experience with snorkling, and had a lot of questions. Azul Diving answered all of them quickly via e-mail. Their written English skills was very good.
Our italian guide Marco spoke briliant English and was very helpful and welcoming.
We went in a small speedboat along the coastline. A spectacular sight in it's own. Wonderfull cliffs with small caves. We arrived at our snorkling area, right next to some tall beautiful cliffs.
It's fun in general to be swimming in the Ocean, and Snorkling makes it even more fun.
A cheap and fun alternative to Levada Walks or Nun Valley trips.
Our italian guide Marco spoke briliant English and was very helpful and welcoming.
We went in a small speedboat along the coastline. A spectacular sight in it's own. Wonderfull cliffs with small caves. We arrived at our snorkling area, right next to some tall beautiful cliffs.
It's fun in general to be swimming in the Ocean, and Snorkling makes it even more fun.
A cheap and fun alternative to Levada Walks or Nun Valley trips.
Written 21 April 2019
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alexcavaliere
Barcelona, Spain17 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Honestly, Ponta de San Lourenco (that´s the peninsula northeast of Madeira, paradise) is so beautiful that the diving experience you´d expect and deserve should be equally outstanding, right?
Right.
Thanks to Azul Diving this has become a reality. We did scuba and snorkeling, fabulous. They go the extra mile as to set up everything for you, five-star style. I know that for some of you experienced divers it must sound they babysit you, but it speaks about safety and security and they respect it.
I´m a fan of Madeira, and if/when I return, I´ll dive again with Marco and his team.
Right.
Thanks to Azul Diving this has become a reality. We did scuba and snorkeling, fabulous. They go the extra mile as to set up everything for you, five-star style. I know that for some of you experienced divers it must sound they babysit you, but it speaks about safety and security and they respect it.
I´m a fan of Madeira, and if/when I return, I´ll dive again with Marco and his team.
Written 25 October 2018
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Buenas tardes. Estoy alojada en Funchan, como podría llegar a Punta de San Lorenzo??
Written 8 July 2019
Bonjour est il possible pour un enfant de 8ans de participer à l activite snorkeling , qui sait nager !!! Merci
Written 7 July 2019
alex w
Lancashire, United Kingdom
how do we get there from Enotel Lido Hotel, Funchal?
Written 2 April 2019
sorry if this is late, best way is to rent a car, but there is a bus service that goes around the island
Written 25 June 2019
Sissi642016
Bordeaux, France
Bonjour,
Puis je réserver à 14h30 pour cette excursion?
merci
Written 21 July 2018
Oui sans problème...
Nous avions rendez vous 14H marina + équipement et briefing avant départ
Cordialement
Written 15 August 2018
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