We had a blast on our boat ride. Our guide Nano was hysterical and entertaining. He was informative on the caves and took lots of pictures of us in the Bengali caves. Driver Super Mario was an excellent driver, very calm and cool and navigated us extremely well. What a great team! Definitely recommend!! Ready. Set. Do it!
Express Tour - Benagil Cave





At a glance
- Duration
- 30 min
- Price from
- $23 / person
- Location
- Portimao, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 1,870 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Taruga Benagil Tours
- Meeting point
- Check in 30 minutes before at our Ticket shop "Taruga Benagil Tours" on the beachfront of Benagil.
Description
We visited between 6/8 caves and deserted beaches. It also includes the Benagil Cave, Praia da Marinha, among others. Our aim is to provide unique moments! Not only with the beauty of our caves but also with the agility and friendliness of our skippers. CHECK IN 30 MINS BEFORE AT TARUGA BENAGIL TOURS TICKET OFFICE
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $23
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $11
- Infant (ages 1–2)
- Free
In demand: 41 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting at Benagil beach. Boarding and disembarking at benagil beach.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Portimao
- No. 3 by number of reviews among 275 tours in Portimao
- Starting price $23 is 43% below the typical $40 for tours of similar length in Portimao
Excurgo comparison of 275 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Express Tour - Benagil Cave take?
Express Tour - Benagil Cave lasts about 30 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Express Tour - Benagil Cave cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Portimao experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Express Tour - Benagil Cave run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM.
How much does Express Tour - Benagil Cave cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $11, adults from $23. Infants go free.
Does Express Tour - Benagil Cave sell out?
It can: 41 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Express Tour - Benagil Cave for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Check in 30 minutes before at our Ticket shop "Taruga Benagil Tours" on the beachfront of Benagil. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Express Tour - Benagil Cave offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(1,870)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Launching right off the beach and steering into different caves openings requires incredible skill. The crew, Mario and Vitor, navigated the Atlantic swells with ease, making the entire group feel safe, relaxed, and well looked after.
Joshua & Rafa were awesome! Rafa was a TOP TOP captain! Joshua knew the ins-and-outs of the local caves and really gave the whole experience a nice personal touch!
It was very nice, done with a small boat so we were able to enter the caves; I recommend it.
Our 30-minute boat ride was a highlight of the day! Joshua brought so much passion and energy to his introductions that the whole trip felt lively from the start. He also took great photos for everyone, making sure we had memories to bring home. Rafa drove the boat skillfully, and together they made a short ride feel special. Thank you both!
Loved the experience. Captain Mário and Vitor were amazing. Vitor told interesting facts
Excellent experience, best tour of Benagil!! We went with Joshua and Rafa, babydoll!!
Quite the adventure — and definitely one for the books! 😁🌊 From Paradise to the Love Cave… and then suddenly… Prop hit some lime/coral and the motor stopped. Several waves crashed over the boat almost capsized. Half of the groups life jackets automatically inflated. Sounding like gunfire. The boat is now sideways, heading straight for the cave wall, with about 2 feet of water inside! The Captain is shouting, “Get out! Get out!” Everyone evacuates… except me. He tells me to stay! 😳 We finally exit the Love Cave and the Captain starts doing donuts to get the water out of the boat. I am rescuing peoples shoes and clothing from going overboard. Another boat arrives, the Captain jumps aboard to give assistance, and then heads back into the cave to rescue our group. Meanwhile, Search & Rescue arrives! 🚨 New life jackets for everyone, a quick regroup… and off we go to Benagil Cave as if absolutely nothing happened! 😂 Definitely terrifying in the moment, but what a story to tell! ❤️🌊 2 guides and tourists remained calm. Sure hope they constantly review CO2 cartridges expiration dates. Portugal 2026 — an adventure we will NEVER forget! 🇵🇹😁
Amazing experience and staff. Special thanks for captain Juli and guide (sorry dont remember name).
Andrea was a good host helped us out and explain everything in the tool very nice person
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