Magical Benagil Cave Cruise: Explore Beautiful Cliffs, Amazing Grottoes and Sandy Beaches

Embark on a magical cruise to the Benagil Caves and discover beautiful cliffs, amazing grottoes, and sandy beaches. Relax, swim in the crystal-clear waters, and capture stunning coastal scenery along the way!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Benagil - Magical Benagil Grottoes Cruise
    Enjoy the visit to the beautiful grottoes of the Algarve in our comfortable and new boat!
    Beautiful cliffs, amazing grottoes and fantastic little sandy beaches make this tour a Magical experience!
    We depart from Portimão passing the pretty fishing village of Ferragudo and the historic castle which overlooks the beach.
    We cruise at ease towards the east, to Carvoeiro, passing by beautiful secluded beaches. Relax and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery along the way
    Cruising towards the grottoes at Algar Sêco and Benagil, here we will take you into different grottoes, where you will find natural rock formations that have been formed due to the sea and wind erosion to amaze us with their beauty.
    We will then cruise at ease towards the west back to Portimão. Don’t forget your camera to capture the beautiful coastal scenery along the way.
    Don’t miss this Magical experience!
    We also arrange Pick up service if requested.
    Pick Up (extra fee): Alvor, Praia da Rocha, Carvoeiro & Ferragudo.
What's Included
  • Cave tour
  • Swim stop
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Experience the magic of stunning cliff faces, breathtaking caves, and charming little sandy shorelines on this tour!

Our journey begins from Portimão, gliding past the picturesque fishing village of Ferragudo and the historic bastion that stands guard over the beach. Our leisurely navigation course is eastward, in the direction of Carvoeiro, all the while surrounded by exquisite isolated beaches. Sit back and bask in the splendid views of the coastal landscape…

As we voyage towards the caverns at Algar Seco and Benagil, we tour you through various caves each showcasing unique rock formations slowly carved by the imminent forces of the sea and wind, a testament to their ethereal beauty. An optional pause gives you the chance to repose in the transparent waters of the Atlantic!

Remember to bring your camera to immortalize the awe-inspiring coastal landscapes throughout your journey. An unforgettable magical escapade awaits!

Highlights:

  • Discover the Benagil Caves!
  • Calm and scenic boat ride!
  • Optional pause for a revitalizing plunge into the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Location
4FH9+V6 Portimão
Meet at Saint Francisco pier located between the river and the Convent ruin. Please check-in 15 minutes before departure time. Embarque no cais São Francisco localizado entre o rio e a ruína do Convento S. Francisco. Check-in 15 minutos antes da hora de partida.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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_j8521dz
Aug 17, 2024
Awesome emotions trip - It was wonderful 🌞 Team Lorenzo and Paul were just awesome - fun, emotions, beautiful stories. A must experience in Algarve, definitely with this crew on board😊
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Francisco
Aug 7, 2024
A different view of the coast in good company - Simply perfect. Skipper Marcelo always put the boat in the best position so that the views and photographs were fantastic. The presentation and explanation of Mr. Paul always timely and perfect. The boat used allowed access to fantastic and mystical locations that if it was larger it would not allow. I recommend to anyone who wants an experience outside the merely touristic.
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Anacatarinaf2021
Aug 4, 2024
Compassion and professionalism! - Thank you Paul and John for the sympathy and wonderful experience!!! With lots of salt, speed qb and knowledge sharing about the caves, beaches of our Algarve coast we never forget. The service provided, including pick up at the hotel, was excellent! To a next experience!
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Jasper
Aug 4, 2024
Fantastic Boat Tour Along the Rocks in the Algarve + dolphin watching! - This tour is an absolute must for anyone who wants to discover the beauty of the Algarve. Everything about this experience was top notch. Our two guides, Diego and Paul, were fantastic. Their humor and extensive knowledge of the caves and their history made for a fascinating and entertaining trip. The tour started with an exploration of the impressive caves and rock formations along the coast, which took about an hour. Then we sailed further out to sea to spot dolphins, and we were not disappointed. There were many dolphins to see, much to the delight of everyone on board. Diego and Paul did everything to make sure we could see the dolphins well and that everyone had a good time. They took the safety of the passengers seriously; for example, Paul held the children well by their life jackets when they wanted to look over the edge. In short, this boat tour is an unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone. The organization, the guides and the beautiful surroundings make this an adventure not to be missed. In my eyes, nothing could be better. That's why I give this tour a big 10!
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Relax15162009742
Jul 21, 2024
Boat trip - It was a fantastic trip, with the best of smp, Diogo in the Guide and Lourenço captain, an experience to take for life...it was a mix of adrenaline and ecstasy, during the sighting of dolphins and visit to the caves
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Kathy_c
Jun 7, 2024
More than magical Benagil Caves - These caves are magnificient! Had a great time seeing these amazing caves and the coast line. Both the boat driver and the tour guide did a great job. We also got to see some dolphins!
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Lauracn770bq
May 21, 2024
Beautiful trip around the caves and then a thrilling ride home! - Really fantastic trip! Let me start by saying if you’re the kind of person that’s horrified by visiting ‘touristy’ destinations, then this maybe isn’t the trip for you. There’s lots of various sizes of boat doing this trip as well as the dozens of kayaks at the actual Benagil caves. So if this sounds like you then I would advise you to get over yourself and just go. Watching it on YouTube is a poor second to actually seeing it with eyes, even when there are at least 200 additional pairs of eyes in the local vicinity. Anyway…we left from Portimao and were able to meet the boat at the pier as we are staying nearby, however I understand they will collect you if you’re in another resort. We had around 10 people on our boat and a couple of passengers were elderly with walking aids, this was absolutely no problem for the guides as they helped everyone get on board safely. Different guides speak different languages so I’m sure they will be able to accommodate you wherever you are from. We didn’t admit to being British as we want to brush up on our Portuguese and I’m almost surprised to report we understood most of the chat! Of course the captain spoke excellent English anyway, had we any questions. We headed round to the caves (with a quick swing by Ferragudo) and spent over an hour pottering around the many caves before finishing at Benagil which, as previously alluded to, was completely heaving with various boats, kayaks and paddle boards. HOWEVER, and it’s (literally) a big however, this was really the only cave that was very busy, there were so many other beautiful caves we saw on the way. Also, it really is much better seeing it in real life than it is seeing a second hand picture or video. It’s absolutely beautiful. Finally a note on the boat, go with these guys as they have absolutely the best size boat to do this trip in. The catamarans you will pass are slowly gliding along, the kayaks are full of red faced people self propelling themselves. These guys are in smallish boats/ribs with big engines so although you might potter around the caves whilst there, they will let rip on the way back to Portimao, so hang on tight! Bonus - we saw a pod of bottle nosed dolphin on the way back. Absolutely recommend, thanks!
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Sydney_e
Mar 19, 2024
Breathtaking - A truly magical and unforgettable experience! Starting from the beginning, the booking experience was seamless - great instructions on how to book, directions on where to go and incredible price for the experience. Check-in and arrival process was easy as I was welcomed by lovely team members. The boat is small which allows for more of an intimate and personal experience and the staff provided great information/facts along the journey. The boat being small had great advantage over other boats as we were able to sweep in and out of caves easily, allowing us to see some magical spots. Along the trip we saw birds and were blessed in seeing a group of dolphins! The crew made a generous stop for us to watch the dolphins swim. This was truly an unforgettable experience, I would recommend!!
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Jeanettecross28
Jan 20, 2024
The Best Benagil Cave Tour Guide! - Our guide Diogo and driver João were wonderful. Diego was friendly, informative and lots of fun. We learned so much and felt really well looked after. The views were stunning!
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Nancyg3502
Nov 26, 2023
Wow! Wow! And wow! Around every turn was another stunning view. - It was absolutely spectacular!!!! We saw so many beautiful caves and fabulous rock faces. Because we were in a smaller boat, we were able to enter some of the caves. The tour operators were excellent!!! We were arriving by cruise and the tour was 5 minutes from our ship which made it very easy.
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