Lagos: Benagil Cave Boat Tour
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Lagos, Portugal
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit one of the most beautiful locations in the Algarve as you embark on this tour to the Benagil Caves. Join a small group and board your inflatable RIB for the trip to the sea caves, located just past Portimão. Sail past towering limestone cliffs, secret beaches, and rugged coastline until you reach the caves where your skipper guides your RIB inside to admire the hole in its roof.
- Take in the views of the Algarve from your boat
- Learn about the geological history of the area
- Choose from two tour times to suit your schedule
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Safety equipment on board
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Passeio dos Descobrimentos 5, 8600-302 Lagos, Portugal
Our Seafaris shop, is based inside of the Marina of Lagos, Shop Nr. 5. You can easily find our meeting which is our Seafaris shop Nr.5
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Algar de Benagil
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Algar Seco
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Carvoeiro
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not available for children under 6 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
Great 2 hr tour! Our guide was passionate about the information shared and the driver was just as friendly. The caves were nostalgic… I recommend this tour!
Reviews
4.7
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What a perfect tour, Nuno and Gonzales were superb, I had such a beautiful time and it was great to hear about the history of the different places we went through and to see the absolutely astounding sites. Would highly recommend.
Marie and Nunu were wonderful! They showed us around the different caves (not just Benagil), and also pointed out various villages and landmarks along the way. The boat ride was a lot of fun!
Amazing experience! Be ready for a bumpy but incredibly fun boat ride. Gonzales and Nano were amazing—friendly, professional, and made the trip even more enjoyable. The views of the caves and coastline were absolutely spectacular. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the exciting boat ride, the spectacular caves and coastline, and the company of Gonzales and Nano. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Such a fun experience! The team at Dolphin Seafaris made our boat trip fun & enjoyable while also being informational & offering to answer questions. It was a bit of a rough ride, definitely would not recommend for kids, people with limited mobility, or older folks as you really need to be able to hang on during the boat ride. Our guys also spotted large groups of dolphins on the water twice & made sure to stop so we could watch! It seems like a lot of the 16hr (4pm) rides get canceled because of rough waters later in the day (ours did) but they were able to rebook us an earlier time at 14hr (2pm) which was great because we were available & didn’t need to miss it! Overall great experience!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the trip, our team’s explanations and, especially, the opportunity to see two large groups of dolphins.
Sea conditions can sometimes make the ride more adventurous or require schedule changes, as safety is always our priority. We’re glad we could rebook you for an earlier departure so you didn’t miss the experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you aboard again!
We had an amazing experience on this tour. The boat ride along the coastline was exhilarating- the kids loved the speed of the boat. We got in really close to many caves. There was an opportunity to stop and swim and try cliff jumping. The tour guide offered tips of what to see and where to go, as well as knowledge of the caves and coastline. Highly recommend if you like thrill seeking, but not for the elderly because of the design of the seats.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Jennifer, for such a detailed review! We're delighted the kids loved the speed of the boat and that you got to try cliff jumping and get close to so many caves. We really appreciate you flagging the seat design too - it's useful feedback for guests planning their trip. Hope to welcome your family back to Lagos soon!
It was an amazing ride! To be honest, I had no idea it was going to be a speed boat so that scared me for second haha but overall it was a blast. We got great pictures and had a really fun time!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Haha, that initial speed boat surprise is definitely part of the fun for a lot of our guests! We're so happy it turned into a blast once you got going, and that you came away with some great photos. Thanks so much for sharing, Ashley - hope to have you back with us again!
Captain Nick made the tour Fun and informative but not overwhelming with dialogue.
Golden hour was a perfect time to catch a bit of sunset and then see the lights come on the bridges.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a lovely review! Captain Nick will be thrilled to hear his balance of fun and information hit the mark. Timing the cruise for golden hour really is magical, especially watching the bridge lights come on as the sun sets. Thanks for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Great boat tour! We enjoyed it immensely! The scenery along the coast was stunning! Very friendly crew and a great guide!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Melissa! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that the coastal scenery lived up to the hype. We'll pass your kind words on to the crew and guide. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Great tour. The caves are spectacular and you also get a great overview of some other coastal areas.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Many Thanks Laurie for you review.
Best regards
We had an absolutely incredible time😍 I would highly recommend this to anyone. The guides were so good and knew so much. We learnt a lot and what a rush the boats name is definitely suited to it. Take a trip on the tornado it is exhilarating 😁
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello, good evening Nastass.
Thank you very much for your review — it is very important to us. It shows that we are on the right track.
Many Thanks
Seafaris Team
We sped out in a smaller boat (~20 people) to visit several beautiful caves for photo opportunities. Upon our return, we were able to see 4 dolphins. The staff was very nice and wanted to make sure we enjoyed the trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the review! Those caves make for such great photos, and it's always a nice bonus to catch dolphins on the way back too. Glad our staff made sure you had a good time throughout. Hope to see you again soon!
It was a fun tour lots to see and very educational. Would recommend recommended highly but only go if the sun is shining it’s warm
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for the great tip about sunny weather - you're absolutely right, it makes a big difference for the trip! Glad you found it fun and educational, and we appreciate the strong recommendation. Hope to see you back on a nice sunny day!
Great 2 hr tour! Our guide was passionate about the information shared and the driver was just as friendly. The caves were nostalgic… I recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad our guide's passion for sharing information and the driver's friendliness made the two hours fly by. The caves really do have that nostalgic charm to them. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board soon!
The guys were awesome!
It was a highlight of our trip!
Very comfortable boat and fun ride
Very recommended
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back another day.
Best regards
Visit many caves by the boat, wonderful views. Bring glasses because the boat goes fast so the eyes tears up!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back another day.
Best regards
Was really great even though sea was rough. Guide & captain very skillful. Saw places I didn't see before. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear costumer,
Was a pleasure to take you on this amazing Tour, thank you fo your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
Best regards
Seafaris Team
Totally awesome experience and the guides were great!! Gave a lot of great insight into the history of Lagos during the trip out to the caves. I highly recommend them!!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear costumer,
Thank you for your kind words. Was a pleasure to take you on this amazing tour and show you the beauty of Lagos and our coast.
Best regards
Seafaris Team
Great excursion, would recommend, bring a jacket. Cool views, not much splashing. Will be a good time for families or friends.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear costumer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
We got lucky on a perfectly flat calm day. Staff aboard was very friendly. They start at the last cave and work their way back.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear costumer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
Great boat ride, loved the many beautiful caves we got to see. There is quite a bit of boat traffic, so the cave stops are shorter, but you have plenty of time for photos and to hear some facts about the caves and coastline.
As other travelers mentioned, it can be cool in the speedy zodiac ride. Seafaris offers cloaks for the dolphin rides, but they will also lend you one for the Benegil tour if you ask.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear costumer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
Great experience and amazing way to see the caves. The hosts were warm friendly and gave us some history.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear costumer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
Great tour! Caves were awesome. But wear a bathing suit because if the water is rough you will get soaked. Which, of course adds to the fun!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear costumer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
5 star experience! Dolphin seafaris is a fantastic company to book with. I had an unexpected issue occur, which caused me to need to reschedule my tour, but they were gracious enough to get us on the next boat the following day. I’m so glad they allowed us to reschedule, because the tour was amazing! Our captain Henry expertly navigated us safely and smoothly and our guide Eduardo gave great information, took great pictures of us, and did a wonderful job entertaining us. We saw a many interesting caves and even a dolphin! I can’t recommend this activity with Dolphin Seafaris enough!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a generous review! We're so glad we could get you rescheduled and out on the water the next day, and that it turned into such an amazing trip. Captain Henry and Eduardo will be delighted to hear how much you enjoyed their navigation, photos, and storytelling - and a dolphin sighting to top it off! Thank you for recommending us so highly, we hope to welcome you back soon.
Enjoyed it all. Had a great time. The staff were excellent and I appreciated their car to inform us the the ride could be very bouncy!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear costumer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
Beautiful experience and well run operation. boat driver was great and guide spoke English well. Would recommend
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear customer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
Great experience. Friendly and funny staff, great views with comments on things worth knowing, lots of photo opportunities, super enjoyable boat ride.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear customer,
thanks a lot for sharing your opinion with all of us.
Was a pleasure to take you with us in this amazing experience!
Best Wishes
Seafaris Team
The crew did wonderfull and took us on a gorgeous trip along the coast. The nature in the algarve is absolutely stunning, and a speedboat is a great way to see a lot of it in a short time. The trip itself was made exciting by the speed, and we even had the luck to spot a troup of dolphins that the captain skilfully navigated us close to. Can more than recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad our crew made the trip along the coast feel wonderful, and that the speedboat let you take in so much of the Algarve's stunning nature in a short time. Spotting a troup of dolphins and having the captain navigate you in close is such a special bonus - so glad you got to experience it! Thanks so much for the strong recommendation, hope to see you again soon.
An exiting memorable trip! Highly recommended. It will get windy so you need to have jacket or sweatshort.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you found the trip exciting and memorable. Great tip about bringing a jacket or sweatshirt too - the wind picks up out on the water, so it's always smart to come prepared. Thanks so much for the recommendation, and we hope to have you back for another fun day soon!
Awesome 2 hour boat trip, you get to see multiple caves and travel along the coast. Definitely a must when visiting Lagos/the Algarve. I suggest bringing some warm clothes for the boat ride as it get chilly on the way to the caves and the way back.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're happy you enjoyed the caves and the coastal views along the way - it really is a highlight when visiting the Algarve. That's a great tip about bringing warm clothes too, the sea breeze can definitely surprise people who aren't expecting it! Thanks again, and we hope to see you on board again sometime.
We totally enjoyed the excursion to the Benagil Cave as well as the other caves along the way. The scenery along the Algarve Coast was just so beautiful and amazing. This excursion met our expectations in all areas. Thank you !
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're really happy the excursion to Benagil and the other caves met all your expectations - the Algarve coastline truly is something special from the water. We hope to have you sailing with us again on a future trip!
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