Portimão: Benagil caves and Dolphins • Marine Biologist on board

4.8 (820 reviews) Portimao, Portugal
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Overview

This trip of around two hours and thirty minutes, departing from the Marina of Portimão, offers two magnificent experiences: the observation of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) and the observation of our Algarve coast with a visit to the famous Benagil Cave.
To enhance your experience, we have a highly qualified marine biologist on board. This specialized multilingual professional (Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish) will be available to share their extensive knowledge about cetaceans, seabirds in the region, as well as marine life, and the local ecosystem, ensuring that all our passengers can fully understand and appreciate the wonderful marine life. Feel free to ask questions as our marine biologist will be at your disposal to answer any inquiries you may have.

We are a team of professionals, passionate about the sea, who are dedicated to their work to make your trip a unique and unforgettable moment!

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

Join us for a boat trip lasting up to 2.5 hours through the Benagil Caves, but that's not all!
Guided by a multilingual marine biologist, in the middle of an endless blue, we will search for the most emblematic animals in the world, dolphins. On this tour along our coast, we can see 6 species of dolphins and 3 species of whales that will provide you with strong and unforgettable emotions.

Continuing our trip, we show you some of the most beautiful rock formations in the world, including the famous “Algar de Benagil” cave.

Note: Entry to the caves and swimming stop are subject to closures or sea conditions.

  1. Algar de Benagil
  2. Algar Seco
  3. Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse
  4. Praia da Marinha

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Check in at kiosk 5emotionsalgarve no. 30 minutes before the experience. 6.

End point

Check in at kiosk 5emotionsalgarve no. 30 minutes before the experience. 6.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces 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
  • The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it.
  • Tours subject to a minimum number of 20 passengers, may be rescheduled or cancelled.
  • Entry to the caves is subject to prohibition by the Local Marine Police, due to poor sea conditions;
  • Schedule of the tour and prices subject to change.
  • There is a 90% chance of seeing cetaceans.
  • Bring warm clothes (winter) or a coat (summer) as it can be cold at sea.
  • Due to local regulations, the vessel can only remain in the Benagil Caves for a few minutes. It is not permitted to leave the vessel.
  • There are no reserved seats. Passengers are seated on board by our crew to ensure maximum safety, comfort and satisfaction.
  • Not recommended for babies.
  • participation is subject to the skipper's assessment based on sea conditions and the passenger's individual circumstances on the day of the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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