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Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist

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4.8  / 51996 reviews
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Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist
Top rated
4.8  / 51996 reviews

Discover the Benagil Caves on a guided cruise from Portimão. Learn about the area's sea creatures from a marine biologist, see dolphins frolicking in the water, and visit remote caves.

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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Polly – United States

We loved how much ch our guides knew and cared about the wildlife around us. What a gift for our planet.

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Astrid – Netherlands

The team took the time to find the Dolphins. And to letbus look at them hunting together with sea birds. Very impressive.

Experience

Highlights

  • Breathe in the fresh salty air of the ocean as you cruise along the coast
  • Laugh at the playful dolphins' antics as they swim around and under the boat
  • Venture inside the hidden Benagil sea caves and see stunning rock formations
  • Swim in the refreshing, clear water at one of Algarve's beautiful beaches
  • Learn about the area's many sea creatures and geology from a marine biologist

Full description

Join a marine biologist on a guided cruise of the Benagil Caves. Cruise in search of dolphins, visit the stunning caves of the Algarve coast, and cruise into the iconic Algar de Benagil cave.

Set sail from Portimão and head to the Marinha beach. As you sail, hear live commentary about the area's geology and marine life from a marine biologist. Stop at the famous cave Algar de Benagil to take an Instagram-perfect picture.

Cruise down the Algarve coast and stop to visit hidden caves. At one of the beaches, dive off the boat and swim in the clear water.

Next, leave the coast behind and sail off into the Atlantic in search of dolphins. Get videos of these playful creatures jumping and swimming around the boat before returning to the mainland.

Includes

  • 2.5-hour cruise
  • Safety briefing
  • Life jackets
  • Raincoats
  • 95% chance of spotting cetaceans
  • Sea caves cruise
  • Toilet on board
  • Captain
  • Swimming stop
  • Marine biologist guide
  • Multilingual tour
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • Babies under 1 year

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Participants

Meeting point

Meet at the 5emotionsalgarve office. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKvrvUfimG8Vg79n7 NOTE: Failure to check-in within the defined period does not grant the right to a refund or rescheduling of the trip.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Jacket

Not allowed

  • Drinks
  • Glass objects

Know before you go

  • - Check-in must be done up to 30 minutes before the experience, at the 5emotionsalgarve counter, in Portimão Marina;
  • - It is not necessary to print your ticket, but we will need to see the confirmation sent to your email and your identification for check-in;
  • - Entry to the caves is subject to prohibition by the Local Marine Police, due to poor sea conditions;
  • - Due to local regulations, the boat can only stay in the Benagil Caves for a few minutes, and is not allowed to disembark customers from the boat to the caves or beaches;
  • - The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it;
  • - Please let us know in advance if you need assistance with a wheelchair.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1996 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Polly – United StatesMarch 5, 2025 – Verified booking
We loved how much ch our guides knew and cared about the wildlife around us. What a gift for our planet.
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Astrid – NetherlandsMarch 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The team took the time to find the Dolphins. And to letbus look at them hunting together with sea birds. Very impressive.
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Kerry – United KingdomMarch 3, 2025 – Verified booking
fantastic tour, very knowledgeable, absolutely stunning views highly recommended!

Product ID: 420129

Activity provider:5emotionsalgarve

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