Portimão: Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board

Embark on a thrilling dolphin and whale watching tour along the stunning Algarve coast. Join our passionate team of professionals for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 5emotionsalgarve - Led by a multilingual marine biologist, we will venture into the vast blue to seek out the world’s most iconic animals, dolphins. During this coastal tour, you may encounter 6 species of dolphins and 3 species of whales, offering you powerful and unforgettable experiences.

As we continue our journey, we will showcase some of the world’s most stunning rock formations, including the renowned “Algar de Benagil” cave.

Note: Access to the caves and swimming stops are subject to closures or sea conditions.

What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
Additional Information

This trip of around two hours and thirty minutes, departing from the Marina of Portimão, offers two magnificent experiences: the observation of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) and the observation of our Algarve coast with a visit to the famous Benagil Cave. To enhance your experience, we have a highly qualified marine biologist on board. This specialized multilingual professional (Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish) will be available to share their extensive knowledge about cetaceans, seabirds in the region, as well as marine life, and the local ecosystem, ensuring that all our passengers can fully understand and appreciate the wonderful marine life. Feel free to ask questions as our marine biologist will be at your disposal to answer any inquiries you may have.

We are a team of professionals, passionate about the sea, who are dedicated to their work to make your trip a unique and unforgettable moment!

  • The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it.
  • Tours subject to a minimum number of 20 passengers, may be rescheduled or cancelled.
  • Entry to the caves is subject to prohibition by the Local Marine Police, due to poor sea conditions;
  • Schedule of the tour and prices subject to change.
  • 95% chance of spotting cetaceans.
  • Dress warmly, as it can be cold at sea
  • Not recommended for babies.
Location
5emotionsalgarve
Check-in needs to be done 30 minutes before the experience, at the 5emotionsalgarve kiosk.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lucywb165ny
Aug 26, 2024
Beautiful Caves - A lovely trip, good value, knowledgeable staff. It was amazining seeing the dolphin's and the caves were beautiful. I would recommend this trip, my husband and I really enjoyed it.
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Movinmovin
Aug 22, 2024
A must do. Excellent day - A great value. Very well run. Boat looked as new. Great crew. Views of the cliffs caves and Dolphins were fabulous. Would do again!
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Road28676005232
Aug 21, 2024
Excactly what we were hoping for - Excellent trip! Crew was very nice! Nice boat as well. Weather were conditions also more than good. Really enjoyed the sea, the dolpins and the Benagil caves and the little beaches.
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Laura_p
Aug 20, 2024
Amazing experience - We had an amazing time! We saw dolphins and swam off the boat and went into the caves. It definitely lived up to expectations - I would recommend this to anyone.
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Maytef860
Aug 20, 2024
Highly recommended - A fantastic family activity. The team at 5emotionsalgarve is wonderful, the treatment excellent, they are very attentive and friendly. We were lucky enough to see many dolphins, my young son was able to fulfill one of his dreams. The visit to the caves and the refreshing bath in a beautiful setting completed an unforgettable day. Thank you very much for the experience.
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Evgen
Aug 20, 2024
Amazing must see experience - It’s an amazing experience, met all our expectations, very integer 2,5 hrs of joy. Amazing views, beautiful dolphins and other species
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536claudiai
Aug 17, 2024
Recommended!! - Amazing views and experience overall with both seeing the dolphins in their natural habitat and discovering the beauty of the coast and its caves
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Felipe_w
Aug 13, 2024
Fantastic tour - Orcas and caves! - Fantastic tour! We were able to spot some orcas. Great to have a biologist on board to explain their behavior. We also went to see the caves and were able to do a quick dive. Totally recommended.
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Capricork73
Aug 15, 2024
Enjoyable, fun experience - Good value for money. The crew were warm & friendly. Having a biologist onboard as a selling point for the trip didn’t deliver anything more than basic information on the dolphins or coastline. However the Algarve coastline is very special. The crew stopped to allow people get off for a swim was great. Good option for kids/ teenagers who enjoyed the experience.
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Kayrich1902
Aug 25, 2024
Beautiful views but no dolphins!! - This excursion disappointed especially as there is a big promise of dolphins. The 5 emotions kiosk and leaflets literally say ‘guaranteed’ dolphins however, we did not see any. The caves and rock formations were truly beautiful and the sunset was mesmerising. The tour operator should issue a partial refund or offer the boat excursion again on another day, especially as just the cave tour excursions are half the price!!! You are probably better off booking one of these cheaper tours and you may get lucky with dolphins. Also, it says the excursion should last 2hours and 30mins but ours was less it was approximately 1hour and 45mins, I think we started late.
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