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Caves and beautiful beavhes
This was so much fun! Our tour guide drove us into many caves and our guide told us all about each area. It was a lot of fun We highly recommend this boat tour. We saw many beaches and caves you can only see by boat
Magical Benagil Cave Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Portimao, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 134 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Portitours - Unique Experiences
- Meeting point
- Meet at Cais S. Francisco pier located near the old Convent Ruins. Please check-in 15 minutes before departure time.Embarque no cais S. Francisco localizado junto às ruinas do antigo convento. Check-in 15 minutos antes da hora de partida.
Description
Beautiful cliffs, amazing grottoes and fantastic little sandy beaches make this tour a Magical experience! We depart from Portimão passing the pretty fishing village of Ferragudo and the historic castle (fortress) which overlooks the beach. We cruise at ease towards east, to Carvoeiro, passing by beautiful secluded beaches. Relax and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery along the way… Cruising towards the grottoes at Algar Seco and Benagil, here we will take you into different grottoes, where you will find natural rock formations that have been formed due to the sea and wind erosion to amaze us with their beauty. Possibility to make a stop to swim in the clear waters of the Atlantic! Don’t forget your camera to capture the beautiful coastal scenery along the way. Don’t miss this Magical experience! Highlights: - Explore the Benagil Caves! - Relaxing cruise! - Stop for a refreshing swim in the crystal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Passeio às Grutas
Paragem para mergulho
Not included
Private transportation
Despesas de carácter pessoal
Gratificações
Traveller Ratings
4.9
134 reviews
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Magical Benagil Cave Cruise take?
Magical Benagil Cave Cruise lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Magical Benagil Cave Cruise cost?
Prices start at $35 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.
Can I cancel Magical Benagil Cave Cruise 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 Meet at Cais S. Francisco pier located near the old Convent Ruins. Please check-in 15 minutes before departure time. Embarque no cais S. Francisco localizado junto às ruinas do antigo convento. Check-in 15 minutos antes da hora de partida. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Magical Benagil Cave Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 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(134)
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Experience not to be missed
Fantastic tour, 10 people on the dinghy, great for taking photos and for being able to enter all the caves where others cannot. Jon and Ricardo the best. Convenient parking right at the meeting place. Highly recommended!
Operator response
Ciao X4163YXsilviac! Grazie mille per la vostra fantastica recensione! 😊 Siamo davvero felici di sapere che avete apprezzato il tour sul gommone e la possibilità di entrare nelle grotte più nascoste e scattare splendide foto. Siamo particolarmente contenti che Jon e Ricardo abbiano contribuito a rendere la vostra esperienza così speciale. Condivideremo sicuramente con loro le vostre bellissime parole! Grazie per averci consigliato e per aver scelto Portitours. Speriamo di potervi accogliere nuovamente a bordo per un’altra indimenticabile avventura!✨ Cordiali saluti, OpheliaTeam
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Fantastic experience
It was a fantastic experience - well organised and so much fun! Ricardo was brilliant and our skipper too!!!
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Wonderful experience
Wonderful views and caves and a fun dinghy ride. Recommended
Operator response
Ciao private84! Grazie mille per la vostra splendida recensione! Siamo davvero felici di sapere che avete apprezzato i meravigliosi panorami, le grotte e il divertente giro in gommone. Grazie di cuore per la vostra raccomandazione! Speriamo di potervi accogliere nuovamente a bordo per un’altra esperienza indimenticabile in Algarve. ✨ Cordiali saluti, Ophelia
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Top excursion
Very nice speedboat trip, discovering the beautiful cliffs and caves of Algarve and observing dolphins. Super friendly and professional staff (Miguel for the jeep transfer and Ricardo and Carlos for the boat staff). We recommend it to everyone!
Operator response
Bonjour Sunshine36494094301! Un grand merci pour votre superbe avis ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez passé un excellent moment et que Miguel, Ricardo et Carlos ont contribué à rendre cette visite encore plus exceptionnelle. Nous vous remercions de votre recommandation et espérons vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure inoubliable ! Cordialement, Ophelia
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Benagil Caves boat tour with Portitours
Highly recommended tour! We took a tour to the Benagil caves, which was marvellous. We visited almost all the caves along the way, and the facts shared during the tour were very interesting. The photos and videos we took of the caves were amazing!
Operator response
Hi Scenic64172212796! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Benagil Caves tour and found it both beautiful and informative. It's great to know you captured amazing photos and videos. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Ophelia
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Cave Tour
I booked directly with the tour the day of the excursion. The tour was absolutely wonderful, Sebastian was our guide and made the tour very enjoyable. He explained interesting facts on our cave route and made the time to take pictures of the guest on the speedboat with our camera near the beautiful caves. There was a short time also to swim in the ocean which was an amazing experience. I definitely recommend this company.
Operator response
Hi jeanetter282! Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience with Sebastian and enjoyed the caves. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! Kind regards, Ophelia
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Great trip with very nice caves under expert guidance
Expert guides who give a lot of info in atmosphere Captain who sometimes went as hard as he could like a bad boy. In short, worth repeating!!
Operator response
Hallo Arnold H! Heel erg bedankt voor je fantastische recensie! 😊 We zijn ontzettend blij om te horen dat je van de tocht hebt genoten. Het is vooral geweldig om te weten dat onze kapitein de ervaring nog leuker heeft gemaakt! 😄 Je vriendelijke woorden betekenen veel voor ons, en we zouden het geweldig vinden om je in de toekomst weer aan boord te mogen verwelkomen voor een nieuw avontuur. 💙 Met vriendelijke groeten, Ophelia
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Great Fun!
This was a really fantastic tour. I have been to Praia da Rocha a number of times and don’t know how I haven’t done this before. Great communication I received a WhatsApp with a pin to ensure I knew exactly where to meet which was very helpful. When we got there the team were super friendly. I loved the speed boat with the seats it was just so relaxing. Because it was early in the season and no one was likely to want a swim stop they said we would try to find the dolphins on the way out to the caves. Unfortunately no luck with that but it was so lovely bouncing out over the waves! When we came back around to the caves they were made sure to explain everything to everyone in the various different languages and offered to take photos for everyone in the caves which was super nice. The 2 hours few by and it was one of the best things I have done in Praia Da Rocha and couldn’t recommend highly enough. It was nice to be seated and not to be trying to get past people for photos etc. It was just really well ran and great fun!
Operator response
Hi 59SandraP! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your tour was one of the highlights. It's great to know that our communication, friendly team, comfortable seating, and cave experience all helped make your trip so enjoyable. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another fantastic experience! 😊🚤 Kind regards, Ophelia✨🌊
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Wonderful staff and service
It was a great experience with beautiful views of many caves. We were running late due to a delay with the tenders from the ship and the tour company was gracious enough to wait for us AND pick us up at the port. Very thankful for them going the extra mile for us so we could experience this beauty of Portimao.
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