Benagil - Caves & Coast - Algarve Cave Captain
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This trip 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. Cave Captain located at in the Marina Portimão (5 Gold Anchors and Blue Flag), bets on the experience of the Captain and the safety of guests!
Venture to navigate with the Cave Captain and visit the famous Grotto of Benagil that is among the ten natural wonders of the world.
This trip stars from Marina de Portimão and it sails until Marinha Beach.
The trips last an average of 2 hours and 30 minutes on the beaches and paradisiacal caves, it includes a stop for the guests to refresh themselves!
Guests will be the right to snorkel with the appropriate equipment, followed by a toast on board with champagne or soda.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for two children)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Praia De Benagil
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. The trips last an average of 2 hours and 30 minutes on the beaches and paradisiacal caves, it includes a stop for the guests to refresh themselves, with the right to snorkel with the appropriate equipment, followed by a toast on board with champagne or soda.
What‘s Included
It includes a stop for the guests to refresh themselves, with the right to snorkel with the appropriate equipment, followed by a toast on board with champagne or soda.
Hotel pickup
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Cave&Coast trips Benagil
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Visit with friends to the Algarve
Robert S,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The captain was very knowledgeable and skilled at maneuvering in and out of the caves. Highly recommend!
Amazing views of coast and grottos
Linda P,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the highlight of our trip! The amazing coastline and caves was like nothing we’ve ever experienced. The Captain was excellent, making sure we found the place ok, keeping in contact with us as we were driving over. Enjoyed a glass of champagne in the most picturesque setting. He even let you jump in the ocean if you wanted to cool off. The water was like 64 degrees so there were only a few takers. We even saw several dolphins on our trip back. Highly recommend this trip.
Really great but much shorter than advertised/purchased
Chantale J,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The captain had to delay our activity time due to the winds and the temperature, which he felt was too cold. Until then, we didn’t really have a choice, and that was okay anyway. The boat tour, the view and landscape, greetings to other boats, the possibility to jump into the water halfway, the Cheers in group included in the tour, everything was perfect. Add to that an exceptional temperature and a beautiful sun for us! However, the activity was to last about 2h30, and in the end we had about 1h40 of visits. We left the port around 11:15 am and returned before 1 pm. So the loss of a star is essentially due to the time of the activity that was not announced at the time of purchase.
Would totally do this again
I1967VFjuliaf,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very well-organised and the meeting point very easy to find. The ride itself was beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Overall, it was very fun ;)
So much fun!! Highly recommend if you want a small boat tour
Nicole G,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! Richard was a great driver and tour guide - very knowledgable! What attracted us specifically to this tour was the small group size and optional swim/snorkel session. The other boat tours hold 15 people plus and on our tour there were only 5 of us (9 people max) and so it was nice to have zero obstruction when scoping out the caves and we could move freely to take photos. You do not get that with the larger boats. The swim/snorkel session was also so much fun! The beach was absolutely stunning and to be right up against the tall cliffs was something magical. Clear blue ocean, while cold, was refreshing and an amazing experience.
While the boat trip...
Alison C,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00While the boat trip itself was good, the directions to the starting point were very poor. Google maps was fine, but at the end of the route, no specific instructions were given as to how to find the boat and captain. We asked someone, but were mistakingly sent to a wrong location 1 mile away. By the time we returned, we were 20 minutes past the start time. We eventually found someone who knew the captain and called him. The captain and 1 other customer had to return to the dick to pick us up, and neither was happy. Captain said he sent me a what's app message, but because I was frantically trying to get the 8 of us to the starting point, I missed the message. Irregardless, there should have been explicit instructions on what to do after parking our car, how to find correct place in the marina, how we were to locate the correct gang0lank and captain.
Must Do
Judith E,,May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time, captain was wonderful and got us in to all the caves. Best experience in Portugal! Highly recommend
Unbelievable Tour!
sharonbK2940LQ,,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable tour. Arrived to Portimao via a cruise ship. The tender was slow and thus thought we were going to miss the tour. The guide, Richard, was there awaiting our arrival. Quick trip to the boat. If we had to walk from the Pier it was easy, follow the walkway, in about 5-8 minutes one would arrive at the marina. It was a gorgeous day, blue skies and perfect temperature thus making the tour even more memorable. The landscape is gorgeous and the caves were exciting to see - the love cave, one that looks like an elephant, a crocodile, spectacular beaches and pristine water. Highly suggest this tour (small group) so can see the caves and take gorgeous pictures. Richard was a wonderful guide and thanks for picking us up!!
Personalized tour
roland g,,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Personalized Superb Fantastic, you will be treated to some incredible sights and service! We felt special in our own boat with champagne watching all the other tours packed like sardines
Benagil tour
Gary Z,,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Richard and his crew were amazing! I definitely recommend him… all the experience! Well organized with small group
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