Tours/Faro/From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
4.8(99)Faro5h–5h 15min
VIATOR4.8(39)TRIPADVISOR4.8(60)
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At a glance
Duration
5h–5h 15min
Price from
$89 / person
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 99 reviews
Languages
PT, EN
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
In front of the train station door at 8h20 for 8h30 departure or 14h20 for 14h30 departure. There will be a van with our ‘Algarve Sensations Tours’ logo on the doors and our Guide present. It´s very important to attend 10 minutes before departure.
Hello everyone!!!
The meeting point for our experience in front of the main gate of Faro Train Station at 7:50AM (all year) or 1:50PM (15 Feb. to 15 Oct.).
We will travel to Armação de Pera in our air-conditioned van to board the boat right on the beach.
The boat trip includes a visit to the arches of Praia da Marinha and the 10 surrounding caves and cliffs of the Benagil Coast: the Benagil Cave, the Pirates' Cave, the Crocodile Cave, the Crows' Cave, among others... The cliffs and Praia da Marinha are among the 40 most beautiful beaches in the world! Included in the Michelin guide.
With this scenery, the photos and videos will be simply incredible, and you will have the opportunity to create fantastic memories.
At Praia da Senhora da Rocha. There we can enjoy free time to sunbathe, enjoy the Algarve sea or go snorkeling. We provide a sun hat and snorkeling mask.
Finish with a visit to the Chapel of Lady of the Rock which is located on top of a cliff.
Return to Faro in our van.
Tour Options
Benagil Boat tour (Faro)
Duration: 5 hours
Start from Faro City: Meeting point in front of the train station entrance.
8 seat Minivan
Itinerary
60 min
We meet in front of the Faro Train station - Largo de Santo Amaro Faro
We get on the van and head towards Benagil
60 min
Arrived at Armacao de Pera, we will start our Boat Tour towards Benagil, climbing aboard the boat on the beach sand. This includes an onboard visit to the magnificent views of the Arcos da Praia da Marinha (Arches of Marinha Beach) and 10 sea caves that includes: the Benagil Cave, The Pirates Cave, The Crocodile Cave, The Daw Cave and much more.
110 min
It the weather is OK, we can enjoy some free time at the beach. Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha is a very cozy beach with a tunnel under the rock connecting 2 beaches.
10 min
Visit the chapel of Senhora da Rocha, built on top of a cliff!
60 min
Return to Faro on our Van.
Highlights
Diving mask
Van with air conditioning
Tour Guide
Umbrella
What's included
Included
Diving mask
Van with air conditioning
Tour Guide
Umbrella
Not included
Backpack
Please bring water, small meals or drinks, flip-flops, a towel, a hat and some money.
Flip-Flops. Please bring your flip flops to board the boat and if you want to go to the beach
Luggage, Large Bags transportation not included
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
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
You'll be boarding a small boat on the beach shore. Please keep in mind that you’ll need a reasonable level of physical fitness, as it may involve wading through shallow water, stepping over the boat’s edge, and maintaining balance on an unstable surface
Bring backpack with water and light food (e.g. sandwiches and fruit)
If the weather is fine on the beach, please bring flip-flops, a swimsuit and a towel. not recommended for anyone subject to nausea and severe mobility
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha lasts about 5h–5h 15min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $89 per person for this Faro 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.
Can I cancel this tour 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 In front of the train station door at 8h20 for 8h30 departure or 14h20 for 14h30 departure. There will be a van with our ‘Algarve Sensations Tours’ logo on the doors and our Guide present. It´s very important to attend 10 minutes before departure.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
If the weather is fine on the beach, please bring flip-flops, a swimsuit and a towel. not recommended for anyone subject to nausea and severe mobility
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(99)
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canelaana
July 10, 2026
A super complete and professional experience thanks to Sebastián.
The experience has been a 10.
Sebastián is attentive, pleasant, and offers a unique experience in the Algarve.
He picked us up in Faro, explained curiosities about the topography of the coast, the boat excursion (with another operator) was great and professional, and he also made sure we enjoyed a few hours at the beach, providing us with umbrellas and snorkel masks.
It could not have been better!
Thank you very much, Sebastián, I hope to repeat the activity!
Operator response
Canela,
Obrigado!
Sim criei este tour a partir de Faro para visitar as grutas de Benagil.
A minha parceria da empresa de barcos é muito profissional!
Adoro criar sensações aos meus grupos num tour com o equilíbrio certo! partilha de informações, gastronomia , cultura portuguesa, barco e finalmente tempo livre na praia! Tudo isto com bom humor e boa disposição!😁
É um espetáculo!!
Sebastião!
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ACW56
May 31, 2026
Great balance of action and time to do your own thing.
Sebastian was a great guide. He made sure that we were well-briefed regarding timing, equipment and activities. He was punctual and made the ride to the boat comfortable and interesting. He ensured that our handover to the boat operator was smooth and that we understood the activity. It was then a short drive to the clifftop where we were given plenty of free time, again preceded by a clear briefing of what we could do and when to return thank you, Sebastian, for a fun afternoon.
Operator response
Obrigado pelas palavras e pela vossa companhia!
É realmente um gosto receber vos e partilhar um pouco das belezas naturais do meu Algarve convosco!
Sempre com boa disposição!
Sebastião.
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Hailey_V
May 31, 2026
Sensational tour
Sebastian was an excellent tour guide and got us to and from our destination with ease. Highly recommend if your looking for a quick half day tour!
Operator response
Hailey,
Obrigado pelo seu comentário e pela vossa simpatia!
Gosto de vos receber e partilhar convosco as maravilhas do meu Algarve!
Sempre com boa disposição e humor!
Sebastião .
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W7106DNdelphinel
May 30, 2026
Sublime
Great day with Sebastião; the pickup was excellent, departing from Faro in a minibus, it is truly worth the detour. Delphine and Adrien
Operator response
Obrigado! pelas vossas palavras!
Organizo os meus tours sejam de barco. caminhada ou padlle com gosto e dedicação aos meus clientes!
O tours de barco é uma forma diferente e divertida de conhecer as grutas de Benagil a partir de Faro!
Sebastião.
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Marcy_C
May 20, 2026
Fantastic time, just as...
Fantastic time, just as expected. Beautiful beaches and scenery. There are some local restaurants near by as well, if you choose not to bring snacks.
Operator response
Marcy, Obrigado pelo seu comentário!
Fazemos com gosto os nossos tours!
A partir de Faro é uma forma diferente de visitar as grutas de Benagil e mais conectada com a natureza .
Sempre com boa disposição e humor!
Sebastião.
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Priyanka_M
May 19, 2026
10/10 would recommend
Sebastian was a great tour guide, friendly, funny and very considerate of the range of ability in our group.
Had a great time walking and being able to see the caves from above, he answered all our questions, helped us with photos and even suggested how we could come back with transport to do the walk/trail.
The boat tour was quick but had some lovely views and just such an awesome experience.
After we finished with some free time near the beach, the cafe had some great food and wine, food was fresh and staff were very friendly. My aunts went down to the beach (i was hungry) but they enjoyed the beach and still had enough time to get some food after!
Operator response
Priyank,
Obrigado pelas vossas palavras e pela vossa companhia!
Partilho com os meus grupos desde as belezas naturais a gastronomia e vinhos!
As grutas visitadas da forma fazemos é espetacular!
Faço com gosto dedicação sempre com boa disposição!
Sebastião
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taylor f
May 16, 2026
Fantastic tour
Sebastian was a great guide, great boat drivers, would recommend!
Operator response
taylor,
Obrigado pela vossa companhia e boa disposição!
É realmente um prazer partilhar convosco um pouco das belezas naturais do meu Algarve!
Em especial as grutas de Benagil!
Da forma que criamos este tour a partir de Faro é espetacular!!
Sebastião.
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Sanja_L
May 14, 2026
Great tour to Algarve coast.
We can highly recommend this tour. Our guide Sebastian was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. He gave us a lot of information about the Algarve area, but also about restaurants and directions to different regions. The boat trip to the caves was faboulos.
Very memorable!
Operator response
Sanja,
Obrigado pelo vosso comentário!
A minha parceria com os barcos é a melhor!
A vossa segurança é o mais importante para mim.
A forma que organizo os meus tours é mesmo que vocês tenha uma experiencia fantástica na visita as grutas de Benagil!
Tudo sempre com boa energia , partilhando desde gastronomia aos vinhos!
Obrigado!
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Astaldo A
May 14, 2026
Must do!
The cave tour is absolutely amazing! Everyone should take this to work. Our guide Sebastian was informative and friendly and the sites were one of a kind.
Operator response
Astaldo,
Obrigado pela vossa companhia!
É para mim um gosto partilhar um pouco da beleza natural do meu Algarve, as grutas são fantásticas e da forma como vocês as visitam é o que eu pretendo uma experiencia mais que um pequeno tour!
Tudo isto sempre com a boa disposição e dedicação de sempre!
Sebastião
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Denise_D
April 29, 2026
Get inside the caves!!
Small boat with an expert captain lent itself to the best experience in the caves!! We saw so many and were even able to go inside some other boats could not. Our guide Sebastian was very knowledgeable and very passionate about his guests immersing themselves in the local culture. Great trip!
Operator response
Denise,
Obrigado!
Fazemos com muita dedicação e com vontade de partilhar as grutas de Benagil de uma forma diferente ver realmente grutas não linha de costa! A nossa parceria da empresa dos barcos é top!
Mas o nosso tour vale realmente por um todo!
Num ambiente de boa disposição e energia positiva!
Sebastião.
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