Portimão: Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Meet at the Portimão pier and prepare for an unforgettable adventure. After a brief and important safety briefing, board the agile RIB boat, ready to explore the wonders of the Algarve coast.

As the boat sails along, you will be treated to spectacular views of the Fort of Santa Catarina, an imposing coastal sentinel, and the castle of Ferragudo, which seems to emerge from a fairytale setting. Along the way, a picturesque fishing village completes the idyllic picture, offering an authentic glimpse of traditional seaside life.

The highlight of your adventure is the iconic Benagil Caves, a true natural treasure accessible only by sea.

Reservations are automatically allocated for your convenience. If you have made individual reservations but are part of a group, be sure to let us know which reservations are part of the same group so that we can ensure that everyone is together for the experience.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Good for avoiding crowds

Showcasing the wonders of our coast is a mission that we take very seriously. The state of the sea may not allow boats to enter the caves safely. This is an assessment that is up to our experienced skippers and maritime authorities.

Pets not allowed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All safety Equipment (our life jackets are automatic, purposely and improperly bursting them will incur an additional cost of €70 per life jacket, paid at the boarding point)

- Comfortable seating on the boat with panoramic view;

- Live Tour Guide

- Lots of fun;

All Fees and Taxes

- Experienced captain

Pick up / Drop off

What To Expect

Carvoeiro

Give a look to the beautiful piscatory village of Carvoeiro

Admission Not Applicable

Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse

Biggest sea cave in Europe

Admission Not Applicable

Options

CAVES CIRCUIT AND COASTLINE

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

4.83

485 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

437

Awesome Bengali Caves
David S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Unbelievable tour. The ride was a bit bumpy on the way back, but that was partly due to a quick rain shower. Caves are just awesome to see. Well worth it for the price.
The best
Mac M,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Serene beauty and wonderful team (Antonio, Danish, Carlos) made it the best experience in Faro. Appreciate all their humor and fun.
Trip from Portimao to...
Martina B,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Trip from Portimao to the caves of Benagil. Beautiful, very nice Bernardo and Captain Jorge
Walking distance from ship
clpayne,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
EXCELLENT option for cruise ship passengers! Boats dock and there is nothing near by. This tour starts /ends at the cruise pier and is 90 minutes. Perfect for cruise ship passengers. We hiked the 7 Hanging Valleys Trail in the am. Did this cave boat tour in the afternoon. Was neat to see from both perspectives up above and down below. Best priced cave tour I found as well.
Uncomfortable boat
Rute A,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The team is very nice and they were great with us. On the other side, the boat is not very confortable. There is not much space so you are too close to people you don’t know, and if your seat is in the middle it gets hard to see. I think it’s worth paying a little more to book another experience in a better boat.
Nice boat trip!
Elisa D,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice excursion with a skillful captain navigating through the heavy waves on the day of our trip (still, worth it!). We enjoyed the very nice explanations by tour guide Rui!
B Paul
Binu P,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a wonderful experience, and the staff was really helpful. The captain was amazing with his control of the boat.
Cave tours
Susan V,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour operators enthusiastic and showed us more than we expected very friendly and informative
Good fun
75leighm,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience, we all loved it and the guide Raul? ( Sorry didn't catch his exact name) Kept us entertained throughout. You don't get to go into the cave due to falling rocks, but it was worth going and good value and fun.
A must-do experience!
Carnita H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an absolutely breathtaking and fun experience! The coastline is spectacular, and Atlantis Boats took us to several stunning caves, giving us plenty of time to take photos. The vessel itself was fast, comfortable, and so much fun to ride on. Everything was well-organized, from the boarding process to the route planning, and the guides were informative, friendly, and genuinely engaging. I’d 100% recommend this trip — especially at the beginning of your stay — to get a feel for the beaches and coastline.