Benagil Cave Exploration: Private Portimão Boat Tour for Coast Sightseeing and Dolphin Spotting
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Portimão
Embark on a private boat tour from Portimão to explore the stunning Benagil Cave, spot dolphins, and discover the beauty of the coast. Book now!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Carvoeiro - Carvoeiro is a small village in the western Algarve. According to historical sources, the name of the village derives from “Caboiere”, an old name for a fishing village of the Arab-medieval period.
  • Praia de Benagil - The most beautiful cave in Europe
What's Included
  • Experienced captain
  • Lots of fun
  • Live tour guide
  • All required safety equipment, including lifejackets
  • Comfortable boat seating with panoramic views
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Our incredible journey will commence in Portimão, at the pier of Clube Naval de Portimão where our team will eagerly await your arrival. Upon receiving a heartwarming welcome, you’ll be briefed on safety protocols.

Next, we’ll set sail towards the renowned Benagil Cave, passing by churches, castles and a series of stunning and eerie caves while delving into ancient narratives. With luck on our side, we might spot dolphins – Our boats are fitted with VHF Radio and communicate on the same channel as the dolphin sighting boats. If these amazing creatures are detected within a radius of 2 nautical miles, which is quite a common occurrence along our coastline, we’ll ensure you get a glimpse of them. Rest assured, this epic, entertaining and insightful journey is more than just sailing.

Kindly note that our life vests are designed to inflate automatically. Deliberate misuse resulting in unnecessary inflation will lead to an additional charge of €70 per life jacket, payable during embarkation.

  • Good for avoiding crowds
  • Showcasing the wonders of our coast is a mission that we take very seriously. The state of the sea may not allow boats to enter the caves safely. This is an assessment that is up to our experienced skippers and maritime authorities.
Location
San Francisco Convent Ruins
Estrada da Rocha
You will find the Commercial Port of Portimão on your right and you should go straight ahead, on the "dirt road" (dead end road). At the end of the road you will find the meeting point (according to the photos). I also send the google maps location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/mPqrn56nnQx4HuB87
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kacey_t
Jun 11, 2024
Great trip - The tour was awesome! Great guide Carlos Silva and our driver as well. We had a private tour and enjoyed ourselves a lot
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Kathleen_a
Jun 4, 2024
Carlos Silva accompanied... - Carlos Silva accompanied by Temo e Ventura were wonderful! Very knowledgable and made our family private boat tour one we will not forget. Thank you again for the memories.
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Go63088474872
May 2, 2024
Great decision to take the boat tour - We just wanted the opportunity to do something different from walking tours on our 11 night trip in Portugal and Spain . We had little time in Portimao and 1.5 hours was perfect. This boat experience was way beyond what we anticipated. The weather was perfect, as was the tour guide and boat crew. Atlantis Tours was professional and friendly, most importantly on time. To be able to get in the caves by boat was spectacular, no picture can catch the real beauty. The location to board at the port was only a 15 minute walk from our ship.
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Galina_k
Apr 30, 2024
Great tour of caves and grottos! - This was a fun trip with guide Marko. We took a private tour for 5 people. The seats were comfortable and the ride felt both excitingly fast and safe. Beautiful coastline and breathtaking caves!
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Amy_s
Apr 11, 2024
Great tour, we were 6... - Great tour, we were 6 adults and a three year old. Pedro our guide was great! Definitely worth the private tour
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Freedom04145297053
Mar 13, 2024
Benagil Cave - Superb visit, to do without hesitation, the team is fantastic, Édouardo is super friendly and gives you good advice on the surrounding area! Very friendly Portuguese Thanks again, very nice to do
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917sebh
Mar 4, 2024
Of course everything - Excellent experience with very good guides for each tourist from various countries (everyone can benefit from the explanations in their own language) Good atmosphere and the sites are just incredible and we take the time to stop there to take videos and photos. So nothing to say except thank you 🙏 Seb Hosty (the French DJ)
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Amyhe5764ld
Feb 23, 2024
Best boat trip - Albert and Carlos were amazing they were so always asking if I was okay, amazing guided tour, created a safe and fun environment
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Tourist49112054383
Jan 27, 2024
Epic event and Atlantis tour - The views were incredible. Various points of interest along the coast. Super friendly and welcoming staff. I recommend the fantastic experience.
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Jose_g
Nov 19, 2023
Nice one - Very nice experience. The route is great, amazing sightseeing. Friendly tour guide with very funny jokes. I recommend
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