Albufeira: 2.5-Hour Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching

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Activity provider:
Dream Wave Algarve
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Albufeira: 2.5-Hour Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
8035 reviews
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Climb aboard a 47-seat jet powered boat and cruise along the coast of the Algarve in search of hidden caves and playful dolphins. Enjoy thrilling moments with your friends and family as you set sail from Albufeira in the company of an experienced crew.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Emily – United Kingdom

Great trip, had the best time. The weather wasn’t amazing but the guide and driver made it!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Mags – Ireland

Excellent service, very efficient. Tour guides were so lovely and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend. Just one note, stopping so much to look at the features along the coast had a few people feeling quite ill! Guides looked after everyone so well though. Optional swim in the sea was lovely. Dolphins were great. Highly recommend.

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Highlights

  • Cruise along the south coast of Portugal in search of dolphins
  • Listen as a marine biologist provides insights about these wonderful creatures
  • Marvel at views of the rocky coast and resorts of Albufeira and Carvoeiro

Full description

Look for dolphins and hidden caves on a half-day dolphin watching cruise of the Algarve from Albufeira. Bring your swimsuit and towel, as the activity includes a stop for a swim.

Marvel at the rock formations, and access areas that other vessels can’t reach. A marine biologist will be on board to provide all necessary information about these wonderful creatures. Be aware that as dolphins are wild animals, sightings can not be guaranteed.

Includes

  • Boat cruise
  • Professional guide
  • Safety vests
  • 10% discount on Gate 4 Café
  • 10% discount on LemonDrops Restaurante & Lounge
  • Visit to the caves of Benagil
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

Meeting point

Meet at the Gate 4 Café at the Marina of Albufeira. • How to get there: - By car, see best parking location: Marina’s Underground parking - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yrUyxRJMtHvBG1886 - By Albufeira’s Giro Bus: Via Red Line (line 3) - By train, via Ferreira’s train Station. You’ll need to get a taxi or Uber from this location Grab Giro’s line 5 or 11, then change on the Terminal for the line 3 - 25min walking from Albufeira’s Old Town

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • If a guide is not available in your selected language, the activity will be led in Portuguese and English;
  • The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it;
  • Dolphins are wild animals, so there is no guarantee you'll see them, but the activity provider will do their best to find them;
  • There will be no refunds if there is no dolphin sighting;
  • Due to local regulations, the boat can only stay in the Benagil caves for a few minutes;
  • There may be a waiting period at the entrance to the caves;
  • If Local Marine Police order to not visit the caves due to sea conditions the caves will be viewed from a safe distance.

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4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 8035 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Emily – United KingdomJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Great trip, had the best time. The weather wasn’t amazing but the guide and driver made it!
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Mags – IrelandJuly 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent service, very efficient. Tour guides were so lovely and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend. Just one note, stopping so much to look at the features along the coast had a few people feeling quite ill! Guides looked after everyone so well though. Optional swim in the sea was lovely. Dolphins were great. Highly recommend.
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Karen – United StatesJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
The microphones could be better-couldn’t hear the guides explanations

Product ID: 64461

Activity provider:
Dream Wave Algarve

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