Algarve Coastline: Scenic Boat Tour to Benagil Cave

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Explore Algarve’s stunning coastline and Benagil Cave on a captivating boat tour from Portimão. Discover unique rock formations and golden beaches.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Algar de Benagil - Depart from Vilamoura Marina and travel west along the coastline to reach the Benagil area.
Carvoeiro - Begin the journey at Carvoeiro and Algar Sêco to explore stunning caves and unique rock formations sculpted by sea and wind erosion.
Praia da Marinha - Continue onward to Praia da Marinha, renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

What's Included

Boat Tour
Hotel pickup & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided

Additional Information

Set off on an awe-inspiring coastal adventure and discover some of the Algarve’s most renowned caves and beaches by boat. Keep your camera handy to capture every moment of this remarkable journey!
Starting from Portimão harbor, enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise along the breathtaking Algarve coastline. The first stop is Carvoeiro and Algar Seco, where mesmerizing…

Location

Algar de Benagil

Cm1154, Praia de Benagil

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.6

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996gabriellel

Oct 18, 2022

Amazing - Gorgeous day all round on this day trip. Would highly recommend. Staff and food excellent. Highlight of our holiday 😍

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Mickvchu

Sep 11, 2022

Nice experience ! - Beautiful spot for the BBQ and good swimming in the water by the way from jumping of the boat ! Dédicace aux français qui étaient là 👌🏽 Mickael

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Joannagu3977zd

Aug 28, 2022

Fantastic day out - Great trip to the caves. Food was excellent. Kids loved the beach, paddle boards and kayaks. Grilled sardines were beautiful.

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Thegeesta

Aug 28, 2022

Heartily recommended - A most enjoyable day - beautiful scenery, dolphins, caves, private beach, delicious BBQ food, nice wine. A choice of swimming to and from the boat/beach, or a dinghy ride. A chance to jump/dive off the boat. Friendly staff who couldn’t do enough to help one of our group who was recovering from an illness, and needed support getting in and out of the dinghy etc. They even collected half our party in their dinghy when they realised they were on the wrong side of the marina.

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Priscillaf838

Aug 11, 2022

Wonderful Catamaran Experience! - Great activity to do with your family! The catamaran ride was smooth and the water was beautiful. You sail for about 2 hours enjoying the view of the coastline and sailing close to several caves along the way. (The catamaran cannot itself go into the caves but you see plenty. Only smaller boats and kayaks go in). The crew was friendly. You then dock by a private beach. Here you can jump off the catamaran and swim in the water. You can also swim your way to the private beach (a short distance). Or, they take you ashore in a smaller boat. It’s at this point (on the smaller boat) that you can enter a cave near the beach and take pictures. The crew was very efficient. They set up individual umbrellas on the beach and while they get lunch ready, you get to play on the beach, lounge, or swim. The crew cooked up a very good meal- anchovies, chicken, and pork along with pasta and a salad. Slices of melon for dessert. After lunch, you head back on the catamaran. It is an all day event so enjoy the ride. They do have limited snacks and drinks on the catamaran for purchase. I would definitely recommend!

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Departure140515

Jul 23, 2022

Catamaran day trip - It was a fantastic trip. We really enjoyed it. The crew were very hospitable and helpful too - thank you guys!!

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Lauren_j

May 29, 2022

Fab day out - We had a Fab day, beautiful boat, gorgeous beach and dinner setting and friendly crew, However, online it states alcohol and drinks is included in the trip but it is only included with the dinner. Would deffo recommend and do the trip again

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Ellisse

Aug 31, 2022

Beautiful views, friendly crew and delicious BBQ - Overall the tour was great - a beautiful day out on the water. The crew were awesome, taking time out to tell us what we were seeing on the skyline and answering any questions that we had. When we arrived to the beach location, we had the option of a small speed boat tour of the cave or to swim directly to the beach. We opted for the small boat and enjoyed gorgeous views of the caves and then swam back to the boat after lunch. The BBQ provided was delicious and refreshing. We were staying at the Tivoli and so it was a 15 min leisurely stroll from the hotel to the dock where the boat was moored. What could have been better was 1) the boat left late as passengers were late arriving. The directions were clear and these people should have just missed out as it was more than 5 mins from scheduled departure. 2) the cruise is advertised as having free alcohol. This is slightly misleading as the free alcohol is wine available as part of the beach BBQ, you need to pay for other alcohol / drinks whilst sailing.

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Paul_k

Sep 24, 2022

Good way to see the coast. - Positive: Crew friendly and helpful. Lots of info shared as we traveled down the coast. Enough room for all on board. Lots of other boats around to share the day with. Food on the beach BBQ was great. Nice way to see a lot more of the coastline. Opportunities: Don’t travel if you have any big issues with balance. The transfer from the catamaran to the small boat to get you onto the beach will not appeal to you or the trip coming back. People need to listen to the crew better during the transfer on and off the beach as my partner got soaked due to another person not correctly getting on the boat for the transfer back off the beach and they got covered with a big wave! If you have any back issue just think about siting on a sandy beach for a few hours during the BBQ and decide if it’s for you. A few people around us didn’t seem comfortable. Not sure where the confusion comes from but what’s included when sold to me included alcohol but on the day the only alcohol that was included was Red/White wine while on the beach at the BBQ, we had to buy water/beer on the Catamaran! This is very clearly marked as the case on the flyer at the sales desk at the marina as I checked when we got back so can only suggest trip advisor who sold me the excursion need to review how they summarise what’s included. Overall an ok experience, would have like a few more stops along the way down the coast. Thanks Paul

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up to 10 guests

1 - Adult