Water activity

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

Activity provider: ATLANTIS TOURS
Water activity

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

Activity provider: ATLANTIS TOURS
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From US$ 40.35 US$ 32.28 per person

Discover the Algarve coastline and the famous Benagil Caves on this RIB speed boat tour from Portimão. Look out for dolphins along the way and make a short stop for swimming.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 0 hours in advance for a full refund
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Portuguese, English, French
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire views of the Algarve coast on a speed boat tour
  • Visit the famous Benagil Caves, one of the world's most beautiful caves
  • Go for a refreshing dip in the sea if conditions allow it
  • Look out for dolphins playing around in the water
  • Choose from either a group or private experience
Full description

Meet your guide at the pier in Portimao and listen to a short safety briefing. Then, board the RIB speed boat to start the journey out to sea. On your way, the guide will tell you stories about the Arade River and the Algarve region. Admire views of the Fort of Santa Catarina, the Ferragudo castle, as well as a quaint fishing village along the coast. See many dramatic caves and cliffs as you travel along the coast. Keep a lookout, as dolphins can often be seen navigating the waters here. If they are spotted and are less than 3 miles away, the boat will head in their direction so you can get a closer look at these playful mammals. Then, head inside the famous Benagil Caves, which are only reachable by boat. Marvel at the naturally-formed holes at the top, which let the sunlight filter down to the sandy beach below in a beautiful display. Listen to the echoes and the sound of the wind and let yourself be moved by these impressive natural surroundings. On the way back to the marina, the boat will make a brief swimming stop with views of the beautiful beach at Corredoura.

If you choose the sunset option, watch a spectacular sunset on the return journey. Finish off the day by admiring the vibrant colors on the horizon as the sun goes down.

Includes
  • 1 driver and 1 guide per boat
  • Safety briefing
  • Life jacket
  • Live guided tour
  • Entry to Benagil Caves
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • It is forbidden to swim at the Benagil Caves
  • Participants are not allowed to get out of the boat within the caves
  • In case of bad weather or sea conditions, the boat may not be able to enter the Benagil Caves. If this is the case, you will be able to reschedule your tour for free
  • Swimming stop is subject to weather and sea conditions
  • Sightings of dolphins cannot be guaranteed
  • French and English tours will be monolingual whilst Spanish and Portuguese tours will be bilingual
  • Tours may be bilingual if the minimum number of participants required for one language is not reached
  • The exact order of the itinerary is subject to the dolphin sightings
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 2143 reviews

Review summary

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

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Rafa has been an outstanding guide! The tour was very fun even though it was soaking wet and freezing cold, I would recommend the tour to everybody! We had a very good time because Rafa always kept the mood up and had funny and interesting facts about the caves and the sea. Thanks also to the captain wo controlled the tides perfectly and made the bootride fun!

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March 25, 2023

Had a great time, lovely views and a delightful guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable. The sea conditions were rough which made me quite nervous at times but my crew was very professional and made me feel safer. In the very beginning of my trip the staff had some type of argument going on which made me slightly uncomfortable but as soon as we got going they were all chill. The check-in process was nice and clear, although they sent me a sign-up form twice and the communication as I arrived to the spot was as a bit slow. Nevertheless I would definitely recommend this trip, it will be a very nice and memorable experience.

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March 25, 2023

Guides spoke fluent English, and gave time for us to enjoy the caves and cliffs. Going in January, there was only one other boat we passes during our entire trip, and no swimmers or kayakers on the beach. We could enter many caves, including Benagil without problems.

March 25, 2023

Product ID: 396968