Top 2 Aquarium Visits in Madeira

1.Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163Our pick

At Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz, you’ll get an introduction to the equipment, visit the aquarium’s technical area, try the nearby natural pools and enter a 6-meter tank with sharks, rays and morays. No prior scuba experience is required, and an instructor stays with you throughout. Guides including Abílio and Manuel have helped first-timers feel at ease.

“My mum and I had such a great time diving with our instructor. My mum was a little nervous and he could not have been more kind. It was really great to see the aquarium up close and personal and see all the amazing fish they have there. He made the experience fun and safe even though we were completely inexperienced divers. It's really worth doing - where else in the world can you do this?”

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2.Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $159Best value

At Aquário da Madeira in Porto Moniz, you’ll get a three-hour introduction to scuba equipment, practise in a natural ocean pool, then enter the aquarium’s main tank with an instructor. The small group is limited to four, and no certification is needed. You’ll also tour the aquarium and its technical zone, where staff explain how the animals’ habitat is maintained.

“The guide abilio was amazing. Felt like a trip with old friends. He made the experience fun and easy for us. No worrying at all! And his girl Melanie was a pleasure to meet! (She's a fish)”

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