Discover one of the most exotic beaches in the world and marvel at the spectacular Benagil Sea Cave, on a boat tour from Portimão. From the water you’ll see a fort, a castle, and a fishing village along this magical stretch of the Algarve coast.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

What customers loved

"Speed boat was great, a little bouncy but no too bad!!"

VIRGILIO, August 22, 2019 - Portugal

"So many stops at the beautiful caves"

Anonymous, August 16, 2019 - United States

"It was a good length - a bit longer than many of the tours, but 2 hours on the boat was plenty."

Allison, August 7, 2019 - United States

"The kindness and professionalism. If you hesitate with other trips like the kayaks, don’t!!! We could see them almost crying!"

MICHEL, August 3, 2019 - Canada

Highlights

Admire the beautiful landscapes of the Algarve coastline
Visit the Benagil Sea Cave, one of the most spectacular in the Algarve
See the Fort of Santa Catarina, the Ferragudo Castle, and more along the way
Go swimming at Praia da Marinha, one of the world's most beautiful beaches
Just small groups, new boats

Full description

Hop on board the boat and immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes of the Algarve coastline. On this two hour boat trip you’ll discover more than 20 caves and a number of deserted beaches along the way. The 2-hour trip of fun and discovery starts at Cais Vacco da Gama in Portimão. Along the way you’ll see the Fort of Santa Catarina, the Ferragudo Castle, and the small fishing village of Ferragudo. From the sea, you’ll be able to admire the beaches of Pintadinho, Paradise, and Carvoeiro. Visit one of the world's most exotic beaches, Praia da Marinha, where you can go swimming. Finally, on your perfectly-sized boat, visit the interior of the visually striking Benagil Sea Cave.

Includes

Boat ride
Live guide
Swim stop (depending on safety conditions)
Life jackets
Insurance
Small Groups
New Boats, ecofriendly
Live Guide

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
Wheelchair users
People with back problems

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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Meeting point

Clube Naval de Portimão

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Smoking
Glass objects

Know before you go

The tour takes place in new boats which are better for the environment and are safe and comfortable
This is a small-group tour, so you will have the full attention of your guide who can point out places to visit later in your trip

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1788 reviews

Review summary

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

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We really enjoyed this activity. Boat was new, clean and comfortable. Guide, Andre, was excellent. He really knew the area. Our driver took us into several caves which we were not expecting. Fun high speed ride back. It’s a RIB boat. Our only issue was finding the place. DO NOT use the address. Go to the Navel Club or use the link they send you. There are a lot of one way streets, so if you miss, it will take forever to get back. They did change the time of our trip. It was lucky I saw the email. I am not attached to my phone. Boat ride was Fantastic! Not as sold on get your guide.

September 10, 2021

Great fun, amazing views and lots of interesting information. I highly recommend it because it's really worth it. Thanks to the guide's hints, we went on a land trip to see what it looks like from a different perspective. I recommend the walking trip to Algar Seco and Caneires is really worth it!

August 27, 2021

We were a little late for the boat ride and they were kind enough to call us and wait for us. And during the ride, every cave was explained in English and in French. 2 hours were completely worth a visit to all beautiful places. We totally recommend for all those who love to see the beautiful caves and beaches in 2 hours.

August 24, 2021

Portimão: Benagil Caves and Marinha 2-Hour Boat Tour

Portimão: Benagil Caves and Marinha 2-Hour Boat Tour

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