Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Cruise along the coast of the Algarve in search of hidden caves and playful dolphins on a half-day boat trip from Albufeira. Benefit from the services of the experienced crew as you relax and enjoy amazing moments with your family and friends.
Make your way to the famous Benagil Caves to see some of the most impressive sea caves in Europe. Access areas that other boats can’t reach to look at the stunning rock formations up close.
Get fascinating information about the natural history of the area from the on-board marine biologist, and learn all about the native birds and dolphins that frolic in the waters off the coastline along the way.
Dolphin watching
Boat cruise to Benagil Caves
10% Discount on LemonDrops Restaurante & Lounge
Smilles & Good Times :)
10% Discount on Gate 4 Café
Marinha Beach
Pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks
Departure Point
R. Marina de Albufeira 5B, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal
Dream Wave, Albufeira, Portugal Our meeting point is Gate 4 Café
Algar de Benagil, Benagil, Portugal The Most famous cave of the Algarve 5 minutes
Praia da Marinha, Caramujeira, Portugal A Beautiful beach. considered by many one of the top beaches of Europe. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back problems
Please meet at Gate 4 at Albufeira Marina at least 40 minutes before departure.
The stop for a swim will depend on the sea conditions.
If Local Marine Police order to not visit the caves due to sea conditions, the caves will be viewed from a safe distance.
The stop for a swim will happen depending on the sea conditions. It will not be near or inside any cave or beach.
There will be no disembark inside Benagil Cave
Although we do our best to provide a french and/or german guide on all our boats, this may not always be possible.
We offer an APP with audio and text guides of the tour, available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Michele_M
16 Apr 2023
Great outing the guides were knowledgeable. Saw some awesome caves and a view like no other. Even though we didn’t see any dolphins it was a great tour!
katsc82
25 Mar 2023
I booked through trip advisor and was told quite promptly that they had not reached the required numbers for the trip I booked. I was given the choice of going later or moving to the Insonia trip. I chose Insonia so this review is mostly for that however I was very happy with the staff I encountered and how the situation was handled.
The Insonia trip was nice, it was lovely to view the caves and shoreline but (February trip) we were not allowed off the boat which I was expecting from the description. After viewing the caves we went out to sea to look for dolphins. Our experience declined from here as there were no more stops for the crew to explain the situation (no dolphins could be found) nor to check on passengers - definitely green around the gills! Although it was advertised for all ages, I would suggest a catamaran style cruise for younger kids unless they are very used to sea travel! My 3 and 8 year olds didn't enjoy it after the caves bit.
One woman caused a bit of a stink because they hadn't seen dolphins but its pretty obvious, you can't control wild creatures, especially in February!
John_R
07 Feb 2023
We enjoyed the tour to the cliffs and caves. Because my wife has mobility and back issues the crew ensured that she was seated in the back where the wave impacts were more tolerable for her. They were very considerate. We didn’t see any wales or dolphins on this trip but the caves were spectacular. They actually steered the boat into two of the caves. A word of caution. The Atlantic Ocean is very cold at this time of year so bringing warm clothing makes the trip more enjoyable.
This tour in
Albufeira
is organized by
Dream Wave Algarve
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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