Portimão: Benagil Caves & Dolphins Watching with Biologist
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Discover the Benagil Caves on a guided cruise from Portimão. Learn about the area's sea creatures from a marine biologist, see dolphins frolicking in the water, and visit remote caves.
Highlights
- Breathe in the fresh salty air of the ocean as you cruise along the coast
- Laugh at the playful dolphins' antics as they swim around and under the boat
- Venture inside the hidden Benagil sea caves and see stunning rock formations
- Swim in the refreshing, clear water at one of Algarve's beautiful beaches
- Learn about the area's many sea creatures and geology from a marine biologist
Description
Join a marine biologist for a guided tour of the Benagil Caves, lasting up to 2.5 hours. Cruise in search of dolphins, visit the stunning caves of the Algarve coast, and cruise into the iconic Algar de Benagil cave.
Set sail from Portimão and head to the Marinha beach. As you sail, hear live commentary about the area's geology and marine life from a marine biologist. Stop at the famous cave Algar de Benagil to take an Instagram-perfect picture.
Cruise down the Algarve coast and stop to visit hidden caves. At one of the beaches, dive off the boat and swim in the clear water.
Next, leave the coast behind and sail off into the Atlantic in search of dolphins. Get videos of these playful creatures jumping and swimming around the boat before returning to the mainland.
Includes
2.5-hour cruise
Safety briefing
Life jackets
Raincoats
90-95% chance of spotting cetaceans
Sea caves cruise
Toilet on board
Captain
Swimming stop
Marine biologist guide
Multilingual tour
Important Information
- - Check-in must be done up to 30 minutes before the experience, at the 5emotionsalgarve counter, in Portimão Marina;
- It is not necessary to print your ticket, but we will need to see the confirmation sent to your email and your identification for check-in;
- Entry to the caves is subject to prohibition by the Local Marine Police, due to poor sea conditions;
- Due to local regulations, the boat can only stay in the Benagil Caves for a few minutes, and is not allowed to disembark customers from the boat to the caves or beaches;
- The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it;
- Please let us know in advance if you need assistance with a wheelchair.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund