Dolphins & Caves on Rib Boat
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
For those seeking a closer connection with nature and a good dose of adrenaline, the Dolphins & Benagil Caves – RIB tour is the perfect choice. Aboard a fast vessel with capacity for 12 to 18 passengers, you’ll have easier access to the caves and get even closer to dolphins in the wild — always with full respect for the marine environment, ensured by the presence of a marine biologist on board.
This format offers an immersive and intimate experience, ideal for those who enjoy strong emotions and direct contact with the natural beauty of the Algarve coastline.
The closeness to the sea, the speed of the boat, and the privileged access to the caves create a fully immersive experience — more intense, more thrilling, and more memorable.
The most commonly sighted cetacean species are the Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Check-in up to 30 minutes from departure time.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to Maritime Conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Not available for children under 110cm.
Not available for children under 5 years old.
Dolphins are wild creatures, It's not guaranteed they will be encountered. The tour duration can change subject to that.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Benagil
Dolphins watching, Caves and Coastline, Boat Cruise
Algarve
Pleasant Cruise in the sea, embarkation, Safety Briefing
What‘s Included
Special discount of 15% in Belize Lounge
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live commentary on board
Options
Dolphin Watching Guaranteed
Dolphin Watching Guaranteed: This product includes a quality guarantee that you will get a full refund if you don't see dolphins during your experience
Dolphins&Caves - no money back
Dolphins - no money back: This product does not include a refund if you don't see dolphins during your experience.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun trip
andrewpK8297RU,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco and Ricardo gave us a great trip. Nice information about the caves and coastline, we got to see some dolphins and was a fun trip. Highly recommended
Highly Recommend
Joelle K,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Smooth ride despite rough seas. Saw loads of dolphins and beautiful views of the caves and coast!!!!
Great trip
Jane B,,Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience, the boats only have 12 spots and you are say jockey seat position giving you good stability and surprisingly comfortable seating . We departed on time and the boat travels quickly out to look for dolphins , we were lucky enough to see common dolphins and then we headed back along the coastline exploring caves - in all it was a little over 2 hours Ricky was our Captain and he was knowledgeable and helpful. We felt very safe and had a wonderful time
Awesome experience!
Sarel T,,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A small boat excursion with a very knowledgeable Ricky. Great views of and commentary about the various Algarve beaches and caves. A must do with them!
A fun day, so enjoyable!!
Helrn T,,Aug 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the boat ride, so fun through the waves!!! We got to see so many dolphins! Never been so close. Such an enjoable experience and welll worth the money!!! Two hours of our fun, enjoyment!!!
Nice trip. Does the "money back with no dolphins" guarantee work?
meiabink,,Feb 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a nice trip, but... No dolphins. We had a ticket with money back guarantee if we didn't see dolphins. This ticket was €10,- more expensive. It would be nice if we could get our money back at the counter. But no, we need to send an email and request the refund. If all goes well, I'll get my money back in a week. I'm curious, I'll let you know here
Not helpful at all
Daniel P,,May 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00We’ll day one of booking I arrived to the place on time walked up to the desk and was informed that the boat wasn’t going out today as was broken ! I asked if they had any other boats for that day they said no do you want a refund so I said yes please, about a hour later had a thought to ask if they had another day they could just move it they was a little reluctant but did so. Day 2 arrived about a hour befor same thing again walked up went to book in we’re and got told we’re not letting any of our boats out today it’s to windy. I was very pissed of at this point as for the 2 days had cost about €50 in cabs to get to this place as we had no car out here just to be told sorry no boats today no phone call text or email to let us know if advance, to add to it every other companies was still going out over 15 more companies but unfortunately we’re all booked. Then got told would take over a week for them to refund my money I know they can’t help the weather but let people know so they don’t have a wasted trip
How to entertain the kids on holiday!
Passport30532571036,,Aug 27, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the booking to the completion of the tour, always served in a competent, attentive and professional way. Thank you Tiago and Master André! In fact, nothing more could be done to enrich our tour. Thank you!!!
Great!
Traveler67221157372,,Aug 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time! A good friendly team! 🤗 we could see the wild dolphins and the caves are super beautiful!!!
A wonderful morning! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Votes for very personal success and for the Enterprise too!
henriques169,,Jul 18, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professionals, sympathy, hygiene and safety! Ema, Ruben and Valter really make a triple winner, having a reference Enterprise behind them!
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