Albufeira: Dolphins and Caves Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Albufeira, Portugal
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Algarve coastline is dotted with hidden caves and secluded coves, but reaching them from land is not always possible. On this sightseeing tour, cruise along the shoreline to top attractions including the ancient Benagil cave and spot wild dolphins splashing through the rolling waves—with on-board commentary from your guide. Along the way, discover tranquil beaches and perhaps take a dip if sea conditions allow.
- Cruise along the Algarve coastline and spot native dolphins among the waves
- Visit the popular Benagil Cave
- Enjoy free time for a swim in the sea, if conditions are favorable
- Live on-board commentary from your guide
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Seacret Tours | Boat trips in AlbufeiraMarina de Albufeira, Passeio dos Oceanos, Lote 4, Loja 4, 8200-394 Albufeira, Portugal
Find our shop Seacret Tours, at Albufeira Marina. Check in must be 30min. before departure time. No refund or changes for No Show until the departure time. No changes to reservation with less than 24h from departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Seacret Tours
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Benagil
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 5 years old not allowed
- Pregnant women not allowed
- Bring warm clothes
- Pregnant woman not allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This a must-do if you are in algarve. It is an excellent way of seeing the caves. Our guide. Raphael, is the best, He has a good sense of humor, very helpful, and has lots of good information. We saw dolphins in addition to touring the spectacular coastline. Our captain. Diego, is excellent, made the ride a bit more thrilling. Highly recommend Seacret for this tour.
Reviews
4,8
based on 779 reviews
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I’m very happy that I have been on this trip The caves are magnificent.Sadly we couldn’t find the dolphins but we had a glimpse of an orca
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and found the caves magnificent. We’re sorry the dolphins didn’t show up this time, but what an incredible surprise to catch a glimpse of an orca! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Very good experience we recommend to anybody.Professional and friendly attitude of the guide.We saw dolphins , tour through the caves was impressive.
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the impressive caves and were lucky enough to see the dolphins! Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Great trip. Excellent guide. Met all expectations. Will recommend to friends. Portugal is beautiful.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear the trip met your expectations and that you enjoyed your time with our guide. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure along the Algarve coast soon!
Great trip. It was postponed from the evening before due to high winds so shows the company we’re concerned about safety. Polite and engaging guide in Mike and great Skipper in Danny. We were lucky to see some dolphins and enjoyed the coastline. Fun boat ride.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted you enjoyed the trip and appreciated our commitment to safety. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Mike and Danny. It's wonderful that you got to see dolphins and enjoy the beautiful coastline. We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Exalant trip can't recommend enough. Maria our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the area, and we were lucky to see dolphins .
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such a great trip and were lucky enough to see dolphins. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Maria—she'll be thrilled to hear you appreciated her friendliness and knowledge. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great tour. Saw lots of dolphins and then the boat captain took us into several caves. Water was a little rough and the boat slapping up and down bothered my back a little, but the tour was worth it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed seeing the dolphins and exploring the caves with us. We appreciate your feedback about the sea conditions—sometimes the ocean can be a little rough, but we're happy to hear the experience was still worth it. We hope to see you again on a calmer day!
excelkent size biat not too big captain excelkent driver. tour guide Maria very courteous. i highly recommend thIs comoany
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the boat size, appreciated our captain's skills, and that Maria made your experience even more enjoyable with her kindness. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
This ride was the highlight of my entire Spain and Portugal trip. We saw tooooo many dolphins and the caves were so majestic. We saw a lot of the Portugal coastline as well which is stunningly beautiful. What a great tour! They underpromised and over delivered!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that this was the highlight of your trip. It’s fantastic that you saw so many dolphins and were able to enjoy the stunning caves and coastline.
We really appreciate your kind words about the experience and your comment means a lot to the whole team!
We hope to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable adventure!
Was a little cold due to the speed travelling out if just wearing a t/shirt or thin shirt ,that aside enjoyed the tour
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback! The speed can indeed make it feel a bit colder, especially with lighter clothing, that is why we usually recommend bringing a jacket or an extra layer just in case. We're really glad to hear that you still enjoyed the tour.
Very enjoyable trip. Every effort made to see dolphins and nice trip along the caves. Overall very enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear you had a very enjoyable trip and appreciated the effort made to spot the dolphins. Our team always does their very best to find them while ensuring everyone enjoys the journey along the caves and coastline.
It’s wonderful to know you had an overall great experience, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! 🐬
A great trip with knowledgeable Seacret tour guide Victor and experienced driver Joao. We saw pods of dolphins and viewed the remarkable coastline and caves. Very good value and very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip with our team. It’s great that you were able to see pods of dolphins and appreciate the stunning coastline and caves. We’re very happy you found it good value and enjoyable — we hope to welcome you again soon! 🐬🌊
Fun experience although rather expensive.
The first part of the tour was good as we hadn’t seen the caves and they were really cool. There was a bit of communication from the guide which was interesting.
Then we were told that there might be some dolphins and we’d go to meet the other boats where they were and we’d maybe have a swim stop. We didn’t have a swim stop and there was no communication as to why so then we spent about an hour zooming around looking for dolphins unsuccessfully. I thought there’d be a bit more to the tour really. We still enjoyed it though.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed exploring the caves and had a fun experience overall. We’re sorry that the dolphin spotting and swim stop didn’t go as expected — we always try to adapt tours to conditions and sightings, and we appreciate your comments about communication. Your feedback will help us improve future tours. We hope to welcome you again for an even better experience!
Saw a small pod of dolphins- which was amazing. Tour guides Tomasz and Jorge were sooo good.
Caves were so beautiful
Would recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We’re thrilled you had the chance to see a pod of dolphins — truly a magical experience. We're also happy to hear you enjoyed the stunning caves and that Tomasz and Jorge helped make the tour even more special with their guidance.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best regards,
Seacret Tours Team
It was a great tour of the caves and we got to see the dolphins, which was fun. The crew was very friendly and did a good job keeping everyone entertained. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted you enjoyed the cave tour and had the chance to see dolphins — such a special experience. Our crew will be happy to hear your kind words about their friendliness and efforts to keep everyone entertained.
Best regards,
Seacret Tours Team
This a must-do if you are in algarve. It is an excellent way of seeing the caves. Our guide. Raphael, is the best, He has a good sense of humor, very helpful, and has lots of good information. We saw dolphins in addition to touring the spectacular coastline. Our captain. Diego, is excellent, made the ride a bit more thrilling. Highly recommend Seacret for this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear client,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the caves tour and dolphin spotting with Rafael and captain Diego. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience.
Best regards,
Seacret Tours Team
Great experience, great boat ride with great tour guide and captain went over and beyond to try and find the dolphins which was magical.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear customer,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the boat ride and that our guide and captain went above and beyond to find the dolphins for you. It was a magical experience indeed. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Seacret Tours Team
We didn’t see any dolphins, but the trip and caves were spectacular! I would do it again, with the hope of seeing dolphins
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear client,
Thank you for your feedback! 😊
We’re glad you enjoyed the trip and the caves, even though you didn’t see any dolphins this time. Nature can be unpredictable, but we hope to welcome you back soon for another chance to see them!
Andreia
The Seacret-Tours Team
Awesome experience! The caves were beautiful and the crew went out of their way and found dolphins too! Our guid Rafael was really great, as was Capt. Daniel. Highly recommend this trip
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re thrilled to hear you had an awesome experience and enjoyed the caves — and what a bonus to spot dolphins too! 🐬
Rafael and Captain Daniel will be very happy to hear your feedback. We'll make sure to pass it along to them!
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard in the future. 😊
All the best,
Andreia
Seacret-Tours Team
Amazing time on a beautiful speed boat. Lovely caves with dolphins thrown in. What more could you want. Worth the money
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We’re so happy to hear you had an amazing time on board and got to enjoy the beautiful caves and see dolphins — what a perfect combo! 🐬✨
It truly means a lot to us to know you felt it was worth it.
You're always welcome back for more sea adventures!
Warm wishes,
Andreia
Seacret Tours
Excellent .saw lot of dolfins,crew was excellent .Great hospitality.Guide Thomas was fabulous and so helpful
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you saw lots of dolphins and that you enjoyed the hospitality and service on board. 🐬
Tomás will be very happy to know you appreciated his guidance and support — he truly enjoys making each trip special.
We hope to welcome you again soon for another great adventure!
Andreia
Seacret Tours Team
I had a wet and wild time with Tomas!
Highly Recommend to a friend!
Bring waterproofs you get wet!!!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your fun and enthusiastic feedback! We're glad you had a wet and wild adventure with Tomás — he’ll be happy to hear it! 😄
Great tip about the waterproofs — the sea can definitely surprise you!
We hope to welcome you or your friends back soon for another splash of excitement!
Andreia
Seacret Tours Team
Victor was an amazing tour guide!!!! I loved the tour and he was very knowledgeable about the caves & local terrain.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear you loved the tour and that Victor made such a great impression. His knowledge and passion for the caves and local landscape truly make each tour special. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable experience.
Warm regards,
Andreia
Seacret Tours Team
We did not get very good view of the Benagil Cave as the other boats were on that side but our boat just left without waiting for the other boats to leave.
We also did not get to see the dolphins but I supposed that’s difficult to predict with wild animals.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for your feedback.
We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. Regarding Benagil Cave, we understand how disappointing it can be not to get the perfect view. Unfortunately, due to the high number of boats in the area and maritime regulations, we sometimes have limited time to wait, as we must also ensure the safety and smooth operation of the tour for all passengers.
As for the dolphins, you are absolutely right — while we always do our best to find them, they are wild animals in their natural habitat, and sightings can never be guaranteed.
We hope to welcome you again in the future and provide a more complete experience. Thank you once again for choosing Seacret Tours.
Warm regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
Amazing tour of the Algarve Coast and the Benagil Cave. Maria was a great guide. Saw lots of dolphins too. Great value.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Andrew,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour along the Algarve coast and the Benagil Cave. It's always a pleasure when our guests also get to see dolphins — such a magical bonus!
We'll be sure to pass your compliments along to Maria — she’ll be very happy to hear that she helped make your experience even more special.
We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Best regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
Everything was great - we saw the dolphins closer than we thought we would. The kids got to sit at the front and got the best view.
The overall trip could have been a bit shorter.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Kirsti,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and that you got to see the dolphins up close — always a magical moment, especially for the kids at the front! 😊
We also appreciate your honest note about the tour duration. We’re always looking to improve, and your input helps us make the experience even better for future guests.
We hope to welcome you and your family back soon for another great day on the water!
Best regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
Awesome cave tour! Victor and George were excellent guides and took us on a fun filled boat tour of some amazing caves and we thought we'd find some dolphins and ended up finding orcas instead! We are beyond excited!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Susan,
Wow — orcas! What an unforgettable surprise! 🐋✨
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We're so happy to hear you had such an exciting experience with Victor and George — they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your tour truly special. The Algarve coast never stops surprising us, and sightings like that are rare and magical!
We hope to welcome you aboard again soon for more adventures.
Warm regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
People sitting on the right side of the boat leaving from Albufeira will get unobstructed views. Boat operator did not swing right to left entire trip even with the dolphins. As well a woman in seat ahead of my wife had very long hair it was flapping in wife's face entire trip even asking her to tie it up. I recommend people to do the 7 Hiding valley hike if you're able as free and ten times better views and no time limit.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you had a chance to see the dolphins, though we understand your concern about the seating arrangement. We strive to ensure that everyone has the best possible view, and we will take your comments into consideration for future tours to make sure that we optimize the experience for all guests.
We also apologize for the inconvenience caused by the long hair during the tour. We'll make sure to remind passengers to tie up their hair for a more comfortable experience for everyone.
We truly appreciate your recommendation of the 7 Hiding Valley hike! It sounds like a wonderful experience, and we’re glad to have provided an alternative adventure for you.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Best regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
Amazing!! Sit back relax and enjoy the beautiful view!! Very informative, and marina is gorgeous, lots of restaurants
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable time on our tour. It’s great that you could sit back, relax, and take in the beautiful views, while also finding our marina to your liking. We truly appreciate your kind words about the experience and our team.
We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
Fun tour and our tour guide was excellent. Viewing the caves was breathtaking. The tour guide was very informative.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you had fun on the tour and enjoyed the breathtaking views of the caves. It's wonderful to know that our tour guide provided you with informative and memorable experiences.
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Best regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
It was just perfect, coastline views were beautiful, see conditions didn't allow us to see the cave from the inside but it was nice as it was. We went so far in the see and got to see dolphins, incredible. Kids loved the experience so much, especially the boat going through waves. Our guide Lougi and George (if not wrong) just the best, really funny, made experience more enjoyable. Thank you so much Secretours
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour, even with the sea conditions. It’s great that you had the chance to see dolphins and that the kids had such a fantastic time on the boat. We’re also happy to know that Lougi and George made your experience even more enjoyable with their humor!
We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure with Seacret Tours!
Best regards,
Joel Montezinho
Seacret Tours Team
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