Benagil - Grottes & Côtes - Algarve Cave Captain

Amazing experience w/Ricardo & captain Jorge Small group size was greatly appreciated (especially after seeing other boat tours out on the water). They took us to many beautiful caves with wonderful photo ops and took our pictures. we finished tour at a secluded beach only accessible by boat, w/ optional swim time and champagne! Could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend 🙌🏼

Best way to get to know the Algarve coast and caves. The captain went above and beyond to show us all the great spots, explained the history and we even had a toast with Champaign or orange juice (for the kids). So worth it!

There was a slight problem with Captain Ricardo finding the right entrance to the marina (Google's "pin" was floating around a bit on the map). However, other than that, there were only positives. The boat is operated by two people. The boat probably seats a maximum of nine. They strictly adhere to safety procedures, although they have simple equipment (life jackets). Due to the moderate wind and occasionally strong waves, the canopy wasn't deployed, but the high temperature wasn't noticeable in these conditions. I encourage you to apply sunscreen and wear a baseball cap beforehand. Mr. Ricardo tried to enter every noteworthy cave, and he did so safely. He demonstrated considerable experience and prudence in motorboat operation, as well as concern for the safety of his passengers, including accurately identifying a whim of one of the passengers and demonstrating Olympian calm. Captain Ricardo tried to tell us something interesting about many of the places we visited. The 2.5-hour trip included the opportunity to swim at an isolated beach. Therefore, it's recommended to bring swimwear, but be warned: there are no changing rooms. Masks and snorkels are provided for those eager to explore the underwater world. It's worth taking advantage of them and swimming a bit, provided you're sufficiently skilled. At the end of the tour, at the aforementioned beach, we were offered a modest refreshment in the form of a chilled fruit soda (equivalent to Sprite) or a cold drink consisting of the above-mentioned drink with a 20-80% wine mix. Not knowing the rules, I asked for a second helping and received both. In summary, the service offered by "Cave Captain" is worth the price and deserves a very good rating.

Tour and scenario were breathtaking. Very enjoyable tour. Tour guide knew the area and history. Would like to know the exact location of the meeting point as w on other tours we received a text prior to the tour with any specific details. However both the tour guide and tour did a very nice job with our tour

It was a great tour, a group of a total of 5 people. The captain had a lot to report. Definitely highly recommended.

Loved this tour. Capt lovely person who waited when we went to the wrong location. Only 10 onboard. Capt took us to so many caves. The caves, water & scenery gorgeous. We enjoyed swimming & mimosas. Highly recommend.

We love it and is easy to get from cruise terminal Captain showed all the Algarve coast, beaches and cave. I love Left Cave and the star Bengalin

We booked a boat tour in Portimao to take us to the Benagil Caves. We passed the cliffside beaches, saw dolphins, and got to go into the caves with the boat. Unfortunately, the laws changed in 2024 and you are no longer allowed to go off the boat in the cave. It was phenomenal, seeing the beautiful open caves.

Directions were wrong. There are many marinas so it was unclear as to where to meet. No refund for missed trip although I was searching for the correct dock. No signage indicating boat tour to guide guests

18hrs before the excursion it was canceled due to "weather conditions" I booked with another operator at the same time and the trip was beautiful sunshine and calm seas, and the cost was 30% less. Now I have to wait 5-7 days for a refund. Using "weather conditions' as an excuse is BS