Embark on an unforgettable trip along the Algarve coast, visit caves, practice snorkeling and stand-up paddle with the suitable equipment, or simply take a good swim or take a dip or just relax and enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Algarve coast. Guests will have the right to toast on board with champagne or soda.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:47 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 37 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
This tour starts from Marina de Portimão and it sails until Marinha Beach, visiting about 20 caves along the coast of which stands out the famous Grotto of Benagil that is among the ten natural wonders of the world.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Benagil - Private Tour with Captain - Algarve Cave Captain lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $440 per person for this Portimao experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
It can: 37 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cave Captain - Algarve Tours - Boat Trip.
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Great private tour down the coast - stopped in several caves, including the Benagil cave and had some time for swimming and champagne. The captain and guide were so nice and hospitable for us and our 2 girls (ages 9 and 11). I recommend the private tour for a family or couples - it’s worth it!
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This was the worst experience. Do not book with this company. I have PROOF of cancellation a month before and did NOT go on the booking and was still charged. After talking with the company they still denied the refund request and refused to do offer any other solution. On top of this, the seas were super rough and other company’s were cancelling for safety reasons.
A sua avaliação não corresponde integralmente à verdade e lamento imenso estar a descarregar a sua frustração numa empresa credível, profissional, segura e eficiente que não tem qualquer culpa, uma vez que a única culpada é a Senhora. Cumpre-me apenas a esclarecer, mais uma vez, que a Sra. em questão efetuou duas reservas de passeio privado, 2 barcos, a 26 de maio de 2025 para dia 13 de agosto e bloqueou assim a utilização dos 2 barcos. No dia 1 de julho, a Sra. em questão cancelou 1 dos barcos, deixando ainda reservado 1 barco para dia 13 de agosto às 15h00. No dia 13 de agosto, às 15h00 a Sra. não compareceu, como tal não efetuou o cancelamento de acordo com as regras de 24 horas de antecedência. No dia 13 de agosto, o tempo e o mar estavam em perfeitas condições para se realizar a atividade conforme descrita. Espero que a Viator analise o seu comentário e o retire das avaliações, uma vez que não corresponde à realidade e só quer denegrir a boa imagem e serviço de qualidade da empresa...
Beautiful area worth seeing. Enjoyed having a private boat that was reasonably priced. Captain Richard was very friendly and did a great job navigating choppy waters on the way out. Minus a star for the giant bulky life jackets we had to wear making using my camera difficult. All other outfitters we saw had much smaller jackets. Get directions from outfitters website not trip adviser site which took us to wrong marina
Obrigado Já temos coletes novos e muito confortáveis.
We only enjoyed that we were together as a family and we took so many beautiful photos Again nobody asked us to take photos of our family We are very disappointed with the experience on the boat The captain didn’t really speak any English He was talking the whole trip to his colleague and on the phone He only called out some of the caves names When I tried to ask him of more info he ignored me He didn’t say anything regarding the caves and history or details The trip was really boring He barely stoped and went to any caves inside where again other boats of the same size went easily in At the end He parked the boat really far from the beach where we saw other boats nearer to the shore for easier access to beach We traveled a lot and sadly this was the worst experience ever I really don’t mind spending $$$ but wow this is was not even worth 30$ per person Definitely not worth a 400$ I will be trying to get a refund !!!! It was really bad !!!! We are truly disappointed!!!! 😢
Lamento a sua avaliação, mas n corresponde a realidade do nosso serviço.
Great morning with Ricardo, very professional, clean boat and saw many caves. Snacks and drinks a nice touch. Highly recommend. Thank you
Muito obrigado
Very impressive to enter caves one after another. Captain was very friendly and talented. We loved jumping into the water and swim to a private beach. It was a great adventure!
Muito obrigado
What an awesome way to see the caves and stunning coastline, with just our family if 5. Captain Ricardo was very knowledgeable about the area and made us feel very safe. The highlight was a stop at a private beach, where we were able to swim/SUP to the shore and enjoy the peace and solitude, after the busy waters around Benagil. Followed, of course, by a lovely bottle of bubbly and snacks upon our swim back to the boat. Highly recommend spending a few dollars more for such an amazing experience!
Very friendly staff. Saw all the amazing caves and beaches and ended up on a beach accessible only by land. Had a great time.
obrigado
We had the best trip today. The only way to see the beautiful coastline. The crew showed us all of sites. (They were easy on the eye too 😉) 10/10 would recommend.
Thank you very much
Loved our private cave tour with Captain Ricardo! We saw caves, rock formations, my kids got to paddle board in the calm (that day) Atlantic waters off the coast - what’s not to love? Because this isn’t a giant tour boat stuffed with tons of people, you get to actually go **in** the caves and see them up close, and the entire experience is much more personalized. Snacks and drinks were a nice touch - and sitting just off the coast to watch the sunset was the perfect end to a week in the Algarve. There are lots of options to see the sea caves but this is the one to choose - Highly recommended.
Thank you very much
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benagil - Private Tour with Captain - Algarve Cave Captain | 2h 30min | 4.6 (26) | $440 | |
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