Benagil Caves Exploration: 2.5-Hour Cruise from Portimão with Dolphin Spotting
3.7
220 Ratings
Portimão

Experience the majestic Benagil caves by embarking on a 2.5-hour serene boat journey along the Algarve coast from Portimão. Take a break for a swim at a picturesque beach and keep an eye out for dolphins during the trip.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Algar de Benagil - Look inside the spectacular rock formations of the Benagil caves on a 2.5 hour comfortable catamaran cruise along the Algarve coast from Portimão. Stop for a swim at a heavenly beach and look for dolphins along the way.
  • Praia Grande - Passage in front of Praia Grande
  • Praia da Rocha - Passage along the side with a view of the Fortress of Santa Catarina
  • Praia dos Caneiros - Passage ahead
  • Carvoeiro - Passage ahead, with possibility to take pictures.
  • Algar Seco Parque - Passage ahead, with possibility to take pictures.
  • Vale de Centeanes Beach - Passage ahead, with possibility to take pictures.
  • Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse - Passage ahead, with possibility to take pictures.
  • Carvalho Beach - Passage ahead, with possibility to take pictures.
  • Praia de Benagil - Passage ahead, with possibility to take pictures.
  • Algar de Benagil - Stop ahead, with possibility to take pictures.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Location
Clube Naval De Portimão
Edifício Clube Naval Loja N°2 Manguitus Doca de Recreio Zona Ribeirinha de Portimão 8500-503 Portimão
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.7
(220 Ratings)
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Anna_h
Apr 21, 2024
Lovely 2 hour cruise! - It was such a lovely cruise! Saw some beautiful sights & the host and driver was so lovely! I was solo and felt super comfortable. Definitely recommend
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Carrie_m
Apr 11, 2024
Best boat trip to see the caves and sights - One of the best experiences I've here. The whole experience from meeting the staff from start to finish was great and very helpful. Beautiful scenery and enjoyed learning about the difference beaches and caves that we passed.
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Jude
Nov 7, 2023
Knowledgeable guide and expertly driven boat - Staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Reuban was our guide and explained what we would be doing to find the dolphins. We found a large pod, which played alongside the boat. Afterwards, Reuban came around the boat explaining to the type of dolphins we had seen and what other dolphins and orcas could be seen in the area. Following this, we were taken on a tour of the caves around the coastline, with the boat being driven as far into the caves as possible to allow everyone a good look. Going between rock stacks and the cliffs seemed impossible, but our experienced captain knew exactly how to navigate through. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable half day out
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Gayle_k
Oct 7, 2023
Beautiful scenery - The coastline is spectacular in this part of the world. So pretty to be able to see it from the water!
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41mar_ajos_g
Dec 10, 2023
We don't go into the caves - We did not enter any cave. They told us that the catamaran was new, very stable and safe, and that due to its size it could enter all the caves. But... what if the sea was bad... The explanations during the route typical of a Sunday person: not a minimum of geology of the coast... only of the restaurants and beach bars that were seen. I felt cheated, having ruined the day.
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Karenpspkn
Feb 15, 2024
Bad. Terrible. - It was raining that day. We got there and there was no one there. People at the club said that. Responsible company didn't even open that day. We left Lisbon and made a reservation in Portimão just because of the tour and there were no … 6 people…. I would like a refund.
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Quest38561430192
Jan 15, 2024
Very disapointed - Cruise canceled due to rough seas. 22 degrees bright sunny calm sea. I think there weren't enough customers. Very regrettable because when passing through we will not see these so-called magnificent caves. Avoid in January.
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J8109akryanh
Oct 21, 2023
Refund? Ripped off? - The skipper canceled the trip due to weather. The competitor was still taking a group out and just keeping 500m away from the caves as a precautionary measure. Our Skipper messaged me to cancel 30 mins before departure. Our €70 Uber had just arrived in town for the pre payed trip. He told me to try to try to get a refund through the website with which the vacation was booked. Wish me luck.
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Kavitad999
Oct 21, 2023
Beware of Manguito tours - We arrived at Portimão for our tour and as soon as we walked in they let us know that they were postponing our tour until the next day due to weather. We were leaving Portugal the next day so we were disappointed plus we had just spent €40 on taxi to get there but it happens! The guy then told us, we called you to inform you but you didn’t answer. I told him know one called me and asked him to show me where he called from. Then he proceeded to expand on his lie that one of his coworker who is not here must have called me. When I asked about my refund they let me know that they are not officially canceling but only rescheduling so we need to deal with TripAdvisor. So let me see, you canceled, you didn’t bother to inform us, you lied and then you didn’t refund my money. It’s just about the worst customer service. Both the operator and the captain were very rude. I will not recommend!
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Vacation54985881031
Oct 19, 2023
Disappointed - Unfortunately I didn’t get to go… never received confirmation email or any contact details. I provided my details including phone number and after charging me €90 no one even cared to give me a call. Complete disappointment…
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