Benagil And Dolphins Tour
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Algarve, Portugal
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Benagil Cave is one of the most spectacular views on the Algarve coast, but it is only accessible by water. With this RIB tour, head to the grotto and marvel at its impressive heights and crystal clear waters, as well as discover other beaches and caves along the coast. Then head out into the Atlantic waters to see the local population of dolphins playing in the waves before heading back to Vilamoura.
- See the main sights along the Algarve coastline, away from the crowds
- Visit the Benagil Cave, the Xorino Cave and Carvoeiro
- A nimble RIB boat to get closer to the caves, plus several beaches
- See common and bottlenose dolphins in the wild
What's Included
- SAVE LIVES AND CUT WINDS, CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY INSURANCE
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Nauticdrive - boat tripsMarina de Vilamoura escritório 15, 8125-406 Quarteira, Portugal
30 minutes before OFFICE 15 , MARINA ENTRY NEXT TO LAKE RESORT Near sensible restaurant
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Marina de Vilamoura
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Praia da Rocha Baixinha
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Praia da Falesia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Praia Dos Olhos De Agua
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Albufeira
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Gruta do Xorino
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Albandeira Beach
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Praia da Marinha (Pass By)
8
Algar de Benagil
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Carvoeiro
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Atlantic Ocean
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Marina de Vilamoura
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Children under 4 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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
Charlotte_W
Our captain, Pedro and guide, Chicco were absolutely brilliant. Thoroughly knowledgeable and entertaining and made the experience. After heading out we found a school of dolphins and had close sight of them for some time. We really enjoyed seeing the Bengali cave and the Algarve coastline from the sea. Absolutely 5 star trip, would totally recommend 👍
Reviews
4.8
based on 417 reviews
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Dania_L, Jul 2026
We were undecided among all the tours to
the caves and decided to go with this
one. Bernardo, the tour guide and the crew were all very attentive, polite and caring. They explained all the details of the different areas and beaches, we saw, the dolphin search was the second part of the tour and even though they said that it is unpredictable to find them, we did!! And we got to see two different species!
The boat conditions were sparkling clean, very nice and well taken cared. I would
definitely recommend them!!!
Nicola_W, Jun 2026
Amazing trip! Crew were knowledgeable and safety came first. Life jackets provided. Fabulous to see a pod of dolphins, the boat went respectfully close. Highly recommend.
Katie_A, Jun 2026
Highly recommend this experience! Knowledgeable and friendly guide take you through a series of breathtaking caves. It’s one amazing view after another! We then got to a small, secluded beach and were able to snorkel! It was the highlight of our Algarve trip!
David_S, Jun 2026
What a fantastic experience! There are a number of similar trips available but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nauticdrive boat trips. Bernard and Chico were perfect hosts; attentive, knowledgeable and humorous with many great stories and a real caring attitude to their guests. We had an exhilarating ride across the waves on a boat that, while small enough to venture in close to the caves and rock formations, is substantial enough that you never felt unsafe when the speed picked up.
While never a promise, the guys worked hard (sharing information with other operators) to locate dolphins and we were lucky enough to spend 15 or 20 minutes watching and photographing these amazing creatures up close in the wild.
When we next return to the Algarve we will definitely be making a repeat booking, it does your heart and soul the power of good!
Judi_C, Jun 2026
Booked a 9:30 am excursion. Received a confirmation email. Arrived at 9:00 am. No one at kiosk. Representative from Ocean Quest called, no 9:30 excursion scheduled. I booked an excursion with Ocean Quest. So glad I did, Ocean Quest excursion was awesome. My initial money was refunded.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi judy, sorry for all this confusion, we explainned you what happened , we show you that we didnt receive the tickets from viator in our plataform . As soon as we know we explainned , processed the refund immediatly . Viator and our fareharbor plataform had some bad connection with your booking, you didnt have fault, as us. But glad you did an excursion and all went good. Thank you
Jessica_P, May 2026
very good, lots of dolphins and stunning caves. The guides were very friendly and engaging. Recommend.
Derek_G, May 2026
Such a fun experience flying across the ocean to find dolphins (they didn’t make an appearance) and explore some of the most amazing caves in the Algarve coast. One thing to note, because of the size of the boat it is hard to get into the caves but we got close! The guides were amazing. The morning waves were light but it is still exfoliating so be prepared for some choppiness.
Eileen_K, Apr 2026
The day we went, the seas were a little rough, so if you have any littles children, elderly people, or people with physical limitations, keep in mind the rough seas could make the tour very uncomfortable. Also, it's a 2 1/2 hour tour with no access to bathrooms, so plan accordingly.
hannahmary_d, Oct 2025
Outstanding trip ,it was my birthday and it even though I went solo it couldn't have been more perfect. Our hosts were such lovely guys and was lovely company. We saw a large group of dolphins it really was a great finish to a perfect holiday and birthday.
Margarita_H, Oct 2025
Absolutely fantastic experience!! We saw 1000’s of dolphins and at least 3 whales. The caves were incredible!!! We took the 930 am tour and the light was perfect for photos at that time!!!. Bring a windbreaker, the boat goes fast at times and it’s choppy but fun. We are her early october, got a little chilly.
AbdulKhalik_A, Oct 2025
We had a fantastic time
Saw 2 types of dolphins
Our guide explained everything he had a great sense of humour
Could have spent extra time at the cave
I would recommend taking a light jumper or jacket it does get windy on the boat
Lisa_M, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful time as a family group of 9! The captain & Bernard were great! We loved seeing the dolphins 🐬, we had plenty of time to watch and take many pictures! The caves were amazing as well! Highly recommend this trip!
Sandra_D, Oct 2025
Our tour was amazing. Our guide and boat driver went out of their way to make sure we saw dolphins and what an amazing thing that was. It was my favorite thing of our entire trip. Then we went to the caves and that was wonderful as well. I cannot say enough great things about our trip. I would 100% go on this trip again
Christopher_F, Sep 2025
Captain Chica and First made Pedro. Make sure that we have an awesome time. The Dolphins were swimming with our boat so we were able to get great pictures. Benagil chase was a beautiful side to see. Thanks guys.
Dobroslawa_S, Sep 2025
It was a great experience and we were very lucky to see the dolphins. Very nice experienced and informative crew.
The only thing that should be clearer is that it’s on a speed boat and gets very windy, bumpy and cold which sadly takes away from overall nice experience.
suzanne_r, Sep 2025
Amazing trip we saw bottle nose dolphins and pedro and chicco were fantastic. Lots of knowledge and humour.
Todd_T, Aug 2025
A great morning on the water, with an entertaining and knowledgeable crew, top boat (and not crowded), and incredible dolphin sightings.
Kelly_W, Aug 2025
The trip was on a speedboat so very bumpy, fast and exhilarating - not for the faint hearted!
The team went out of their way to find us a pod of dolphins, it was truly magical. The team were very knowledgeable about the area, the caves etc.. and very respectful of the dolphins. Highly recommend this trip.
Carole_B, Aug 2025
Superb…10 out of 10…excellent guide and captain - thoroughly enjoyable and we saw a pod of dolphins. Large tip definitely deserved - thank you
Greg_C, Aug 2025
Great trip but no swimming. The boat was very new in excellent condition the crew of Captain Pedro and Chico made you feel very welcome attentive and always felt safe. Recommended one of the best tours we have done,
Patti_O, Aug 2025
Wonderful day on the water, small group and very nice tours guides.
Be ready for a bumpy ride, but very safe. The cliffs are amazing.
Highly recommend.
Alison_C, Jul 2025
Our itinerary was backwards because a pod of dolphins had been spotted by another boat so we raced out to catch a glimpse. Captain Pedro apologised for the rollercoaster ride to get us there but it was worth it to see the dolphins up close, they were performing for the boat and it was an amazing experience. The rest of the trip was calmer and Chico was a great guide through the caves and towns along the coast. A worthwhile day out that all our party of 10 enjoyed - even the teen who felt a bit sick when we were travelling at speed!
Abby_L, Jul 2025
Great way to see a lot in a short amount of time! Marco and Pedro were the best! Would definitely recommend to first time visitors.
Charlotte_W, Jul 2025
Our captain, Pedro and guide, Chicco were absolutely brilliant. Thoroughly knowledgeable and entertaining and made the experience. After heading out we found a school of dolphins and had close sight of them for some time. We really enjoyed seeing the Bengali cave and the Algarve coastline from the sea. Absolutely 5 star trip, would totally recommend 👍
Brian_A, Jul 2025
A must do in the algarve If there is only one thing you dl this has to be it - and the crew is amazing!!
Jordyn_L, Jul 2025
We really enjoyed our tour. The captain was fantastic, as was our guide who provided information about the areas. We saw pods of dolphins twice. Thank you!
Francesca_M, Jun 2025
It’s was really fun and both the guide and captain were great. They had a really good sense of humor and gave us information about the caves as well as wildlife.
Mellissa_C, Jun 2025
A small excursion to the caves and potential dolphin watching.
We were very lucky to see the dolphins on
Our excelsior and the captain
And host gave us plenty of time to see them
And capture the special moments.
The caves were very grand and impressive and we throughly enjoyed the history told to us about them.
The trip was informative and fun! The boat was fairly small and did go fast to get the stretch of distance covered within our time frame. We all Wore Life jackets and was check on every 15 minutes.
Definitely worth the money!
Sarah_C, Jun 2025
A great couple of hours at sea! We were lucky enough to see the dolphins which was a bonus. Fab trip seeing the caves and the coast of the Algarve from the sea. Hosts were great too and very informative and welcoming!
Sung_S, May 2025
We originally had our boat tour canceled due to a mechanical issue with the boat’s motor. Thankfully, Angelina at the tour company was incredibly helpful and quickly rescheduled us for another time later that same day. The boat tour itself was absolutely amazing—my whole family had a fantastic time and we all enjoyed it a lot. I highly recommend this boat tour to anyone looking for a memorable experience on the water!
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