From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour

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From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Top rated
4.8145833 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8145833 out of 5 stars
480 reviews

Take a boat tour from Vilamoura Marina to visit one of the region's most popular attractions, the Benagil Caves. Along the way, enjoy views of the beautiful coast and have the chance to see dolphins.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Olivia – United Kingdom

We had wonderful trip. The guide and captain was informative and made extra effort to ensure we saw the dolphins. The sights were amazing and we had a good laugh on the bumpy ride!

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Wendy – United Kingdom

Amazing trip. We saw 5 bottlenose dolphins that played next to us and went under the boat. The caves are spectacular! The captain has amazing control of the boat given there were a lot of other boats and kayaks around the area. The guide was good too with local knowledge and a great sense of humour. Totally recommend this tour!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Marina de Vilamoura

    Benagil Sea Cave

    Visit, Guided tour, Shark viewing, Dolphin watching, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (2.5 hours)

    Optional

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the view of the beautiful coastline from the water
  • See gorgeous beaches and impressive caves
  • Get access to exclusive areas only reachable by boats
  • Have the chance to see wild dolphins

Full description

Meet your friendly crew at Vilamoura Marina and be welcomed aboard for your 2.5-hour tour to the Benagil Caves. Listen to your guide as they explain the highlights of your tour. 

As you cruise along, see natural rock formations of the Algarve coastline. Pass by gorgeous beaches and impressive caves. If you're lucky you might even have the chance to see some wild dolphins. Once you arrive at the Benagil Caves, be amazed by their natural beauty.

Don’t forget to bring your cameras, as the famous caves and grottos along the Algarve coast are the perfect motifs to take some amazing photos.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • Guide
  • Life jackets
  • Safety briefing
  • Insurance
  • Photos
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • Children under 2 years
  • Children under 4 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

Meeting point

Meet at Vilamoura Marina office number 15.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Windbreaker
  • Jacket
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage

Know before you go

  • The tour is not recommended for people with neck or back problems as the boat is fast
  • The tour may be canceled due to bad sea conditions or if the minimum number of people is not reached. In these cases, a refund will be provided

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 480 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Olivia – United KingdomJune 10, 2025 – Verified booking
We had wonderful trip. The guide and captain was informative and made extra effort to ensure we saw the dolphins. The sights were amazing and we had a good laugh on the bumpy ride!
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Wendy – United KingdomMay 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing trip. We saw 5 bottlenose dolphins that played next to us and went under the boat. The caves are spectacular! The captain has amazing control of the boat given there were a lot of other boats and kayaks around the area. The guide was good too with local knowledge and a great sense of humour. Totally recommend this tour!
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Didier – BelgiumMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
For starters the boat was at 65% capacity, so more then enough room to sit down in comfort. We dirst set out to spot anything feom dolphins to whales and/sharks. And we lucked out big time! We got to see 6-7 dolphins and a couple of baby dolphins! Then we visited the caves. Beautiful to see. And the guide gave great anecdotal info about some spots. On the way back you get to enjoy the beauty of the coastline that the Algarves has to offer. Stunning! If you have a history of sea sickness be warned. It gets “wild” at times. And when you come to a “stop” to watch the dolphins and float around there is a high chance you get seasick!

Product ID: 293125

Activity provider:Nauticdrive Boat trips

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