24 Apr 2025
We booked a boat trip with Manguitus from Portimão to Benagil, expecting a relaxing 2-hour experience with proper stops at several caves, as advertised. Unfortunately, it was a total letdown.
The trip was scheduled to leave at 14:30 but only departed at 14:55 and returned by 16:15 — a total of just 1 hour and 20 minutes, far from the promised 2 hours. The boat sped through almost the entire journey, making it a rough and uncomfortable ride that completely ruined the peaceful experience we were hoping for. They only slowed down near three caves and didn’t make any proper stops. Even at Benagil, they just entered the cave to turn around — no time to appreciate the view.
It felt rushed and unprofessional, as if they were just trying to finish the tour as quickly as possible. For the same price, there are much better companies that actually deliver on what they advertise. I don’t recommend Manguitus at all — it was a waste of time and money.