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Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

4.7  / 5
1522 reviews
Activity provider:Santa Bernarda
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Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

Activity provider:Santa Bernarda
4.7  / 5
1522 reviews

From $38.39 per person

Navigate along the coast on a big ship complete with shade, toilets, and bar service during this relaxing coastal cruise. Transfer to a small boat to explore the scenic caves, and enjoy swimming in front of Marinha Beach.

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Duration 3 hours
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Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Hoist the sails of a medieval-style discovery vessel
  • Board a traditional wooden dingis to explore inside the caves
  • Walk the plank to leap into the ocean like a true pirate
  • Take in views of mediaeval castles and keep an eye out for dolphins
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Feel like a pirate sailing the Atlantic on this unique cruise from Portimão that combines adventure and relaxation. Visit famous sites like the lighthouse of Alfanzina and the Benagil Cave. Swim in crystalline water, and walk the plank like a real pirate.  After boarding, begin by receiving a full briefing on your safety and comfort for your cruise. From there, hit the open water and navigate the coast off of Rio Arade, the village of Ferragudo, medieval castles, and the Atlantic Ocean. Cruising east, pass Carvoeiro, which contains the famous rock formation of Algar Seco. Arriving to the lighthouse of Alfanzina, transfer to a small boat to visit the inside of the local caves which run from the lighthouse to Marinha Beach. These caves include the famous cathedral cave of Benagil. Returning to the boat, take a dip to swim in the enticing crystal clear water which surrounds you. On your return journey, be on the lookout for dolphins, which are regularly spotted in this area.
Includes
  • Coastal cruise
  • Small-boat cave tour
  • Insurance
  • Life vests
  • Food and drinks

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Board your ship at the Vasco da Gama pier, next to Clube Naval and the Portimão Museum. Your ship is named the Santa Bernarda Pirate Ship.

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1522 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Laura – United KingdomNovember 4, 2023 – Verified booking
Worth choosing the pirate ship among so many different boat operators doing essentually the same excursion - absolutely made it just that extra bit atmospheric and special. Great for myself, my husband and our 13-year-old son, we all really enjoyed it and as well as seeing the caves it's just a great way to see the stunning coastline and get your bearings if you're staying in this part of The Algarve.
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Marieke – NetherlandsNovember 4, 2023 – Verified booking
Echt een prachtige boottocht, en de gids gaf veel interessante informatie over de omgeving in goed Engels. Hij sprak ook prima andere talen. Ondanks dat we door de ruwe zee de grotten niet in gingen was het absoluut de moeite waard. Mooie boot, en de prijs zeker waard. Aanrader! (Geschikt voor iedereen, van oud tot jong)
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Daniel – United KingdomNovember 1, 2023 – Verified booking
A great way to visit a very popular attraction. The whole crew were brilliant throughout and made light work of choppy seas so that everyone was able to enjoy the full experience. Only downside was not being able to go onto the beach in the Benagil cave due to police restrictions. Nothing the crew could do about that. Highly recommended
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