Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour
Description
The Benagil Express Gold Tour last's 2hours, and departs from Portimão, heading eastwards. You pass the castle of S. João do Arade at Ferragudo and head out to sea, following the coastline of cliffs and coves, passing the amazing rock formations at Boneca and Algar Seco, past the beaches of Carvoeiro, Centeanes and Carvalho, before coming to Benagil where you can see one of the most famous sea caves. All along the route, the Benagil Express takes you into 10 or 12 different caves (depending on the sea and weather conditions), all stunning in their natural beauty. Past Benagil, time to see the gorgeous sea arches at Praia da Marinha, considered one of the most picturesque beaches in Europe and to enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea, if you wish.(Swimming subjecto to sea conditions)
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Itinerary
The tour is made along the coast, passing by the famous Praia do Carvoeiro considered in 2018 the «Best Beach in Europe» by the European Best Destination,
If the sea conditions allow we completelly enter the Algar de Benagil, i.e. the famous Benagil cave.
We will surround the famous Archs of Praia da Marinha, where we stop for a swim in the hot summer days (if sea conditions will alow).
Spectacular Small Beach with stunning scenery and crystal clear water.
Ferragudo is one of the most beautiful silhouettes of a seaside village to be found in the entire Algarve. A fishing village with the most idyllic images of this coast of Lagoa.
Praia Grande is located in the parish of Ferragudo, municipality of Lagoa, in the Algarve, in Portugal. This beach is located on the estuary of the river Arade at the entrance to the port of Portimão, east of the Castle of São João de Arade, which can also be seen from the boat.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- For your tour you should bring: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, clothing according the season and of course, your camera to capture these memorable moments of your holiday in the Algarve.
- The company is not to be held responsible in case of loss or damage of personal items or values
- In case of ripples or bad weather the tours will be suspended or canceled. Please ask us the day before or the day itself if the tours are taking place. First the safety and then the adventure.
Reviews(257)
Great trip that was easy to get to from our Cruise ship. The boat was smaller and we got to go in the caves with it. Great energy from all the staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊🌊 We're delighted to hear that the tour was easy to join from your cruise ship and that you enjoyed exploring the caves with our smaller boat. 🚤✨ Being able to enter the caves and get up close to the stunning coastline is one of the highlights of the experience! It's also wonderful to know that our team's energy helped make your trip even more enjoyable. 😄💙 We truly appreciate your kind words and will be sure to share them with the crew. Thank you for choosing us during your visit to the Algarve, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! ☀️🌊 Best regards, 😊 Benagil Express Team 🚤💙
This tour was absolutely incredible and our 2 guides João x2 were the perfect hosts! Both of them were so informative and truly gave us an extremely personal experience. The tour itself was stunning and thanks to Joao and Joao we have such stunning family photos! Definitely a MUST do experience if you’re visiting Portimao! My only tip is the day we went it was barely 70 degrees and it got quite chilly on the way back to the marina so bring a towel to use as a blanket or jacket to wear.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an incredible experience with us and that João and João helped make your tour so special. We take great pride in providing informative, personal, and memorable experiences, and your kind words will mean a lot to both of them. It's also fantastic to know that you enjoyed the stunning scenery and were able to capture beautiful family photos to remember your visit. Thank you as well for sharing your helpful tip regarding the temperature on the return journey—it will certainly be useful for future guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family back on board with Benagil Express in the future. Kind regards, The Benagil Express Team
Absolutely beautiful views and photos! Higher boat speed at times! Our guide was awesome and took pics for us.
Dear David, Thank you so much for your review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views and got some great photos along the way. The faster stretches can definitely add a bit of excitement to the trip, while still keeping the experience safe and fun. It’s also great to know your guide made a difference by helping capture those special moments for you. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure around Carvoeiro and the Algarve coastline. The Benagil Express® Team
Fernando the Captain and Alex the guide were fantastic. The trip was very enjoyable and full of knowledge. They took us to see some very beautiful sites. The cave are amazing. Thanks for the wonderful adventure.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌊😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had such a memorable experience exploring the beautiful sea caves 🚤✨ It means a lot to know you appreciated the scenery, the atmosphere, and the knowledge shared during the trip. Thank you once again for choosing us for your adventure, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! ☀️🌊 Equipa Benagil Express
Tour 5* Captain João was spectacular and the highlight of the tour, besides the perfect landscape, was the guide David. He laughed from beginning to end and demonstrated an impressive knowledge of everything that was questioned. I loved it and when I return I will repeat to meet this wonderful staff, from the girls of the store to the sailors everything was exactly perfect. Thank you for everything, I recommend
Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras e pela recomendação tão especial! Ficamos extremamente felizes por saber que teve uma experiência memorável connosco. O capitão João e o guia David vão certamente adorar saber que tornaram o passeio ainda mais divertido e marcante para si. É exatamente esse ambiente de boa disposição, aliado ao conhecimento e paixão pela nossa costa, que procuramos proporcionar todos os dias. Também agradecemos o reconhecimento a toda a equipa, desde as meninas da loja até aos marinheiros — todos trabalham com dedicação para criar momentos únicos para quem nos visita. Será um enorme prazer voltar a recebê-lo numa próxima visita ao Algarve. Até breve! Equipa Benagil Express
Both David and Joao were charming; they explained everything very well. Very good route, 100% recommended.
¡Muchas gracias por vuestra recomendación y por compartir vuestra experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutasteis de la ruta y que tanto David como João os hicieron sentir bien acompañados durante el recorrido. Trabajamos cada día para ofrecer una experiencia especial y comentarios como el vuestro significan mucho para todo el equipo. ¡Esperamos volver a veros pronto en una nueva aventura por la costa! Equipo Benagil Express
Great tour. Guides were professional and provided a great tour. Highly recommend this tour for travelers.
Dear Andrew, Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and that our guides helped make the experience smooth and informative. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another coastal adventure around Carvoeiro. The Benagil Express® Team
David, the tour guide was fun and knowledgeable about the area. He took us deep inside the caves and around Benagil and Marinha. We took lots of good pictures.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour 🌊🚤 We hope to welcome you on board again soon for another unforgettable adventure 🌅 Kind regards, Benagil Express Team 🚤💙
We did the tour from Portimao on April 27 at 11.00. The receptionist (Beatriz?) super fun and friendly, effective and with perfect Spanish. The guide (could it be Logan? foreign, blonde with a beard) did not speak Spanish, the explanations were given in English and what I understood I found very funny and with lots of information and very good vibes. The Captain, Miguel, very nice, tried hard to give us the explanations in Spanish to the only two passengers who did not understand English. They could both be heard perfectly despite the engine noise, and they rotated the boat in the caves so we could all take the pictures. Both 10. The three of you, each on duty, have all our appreciation and thanks, which I hope will come to you. The boat was fast and small, for 14 passengers, with the advantage of being able to enter deep into Benagil Cave and other smaller caves where large catamaran-type boats cannot access. It was very manageable and allowed to enter the caves. The tour is beautiful, of infinite beauty that the photos do not reflect in their entirety. All the caves have their that, but Benagil's eye is simply spectacular. Plus the light was perfect. To repeat
¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir vuestra experiencia tan detallada! 😊 Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutasteis del tour desde Portimão y que tanto la bienvenida como el desarrollo de la actividad estuvieron a la altura 🚤✨ Transmitiremos vuestro reconocimiento a todo el equipo: a Beatriz por su simpatía y profesionalidad 😄, a Logan por su energía y explicaciones 👏, y especialmente al capitán Miguel por su atención y esfuerzo en haceros sentir cómodos en español 🙌🇪🇸 Nos encanta saber también que valorasteis la experiencia en lancha rápida, ideal para acceder a rincones únicos como la impresionante Cueva de Benagil y otras grutas menos accesibles 🌊🪨📸 Sin duda, es una experiencia que deja recuerdos inolvidables 💙 Gracias de nuevo por vuestras amables palabras y por destacar tanto el trabajo del equipo como la belleza del entorno 🙏 ¡Será un placer recibiros de nuevo cuando queráis repetir! ☀️😊
Exhilarating rib ride, took us right into several of the caves. Felt in safe and friendly hands of the boatmen. Really a must-see experience
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the exhilarating rib ride and that you felt safe and well taken care of by our team 🚤💨 Your feedback means a lot to us! Exploring the caves up close is truly a special experience, and we’re so glad it left such a great impression 🌊🪨 We really appreciate your recommendation — it means everything to us Hope to welcome you back again soon for another adventure! ☀️
