Guided Tours

From Portimão: Benagil Cave & Marinha Beach Boat Tour

4.6/5(568)

Maria H

Couple

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2 days ago

Wonderful tour. Andre and Doninic were so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Seeing the Algarve coastline and visiting the caves was very exciting and enjoyable and we loved every moment.

M. Carmen P

Group

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Sep 2026

We loved the tour—many thanks to Paco and Teodoro, who explained everything very clearly and were very friendly. I highly recommend the tour and the restaurant they recommended, Allgarbe—the set menus were delicious and reasonably priced, and the waiter who served us, Jose, was also very friendly. Thank you so much!!

Mathew V

Family

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Aug 2026

Above all we were so impressed that you cared so much for your customers that you accommodated us even though we got a bit late in reaching the starting point. We enjoyed the whole experience very much.

Catarina P

Family

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Aug 2026

Everything was amazing. Thank you to the guide for the excellent explanation and to the man who drove the boat. I’ll definitely do this again the next time I come to the Algarve.

Da C

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

An unforgettable moment. It was magnificent. You really have to do this. Anaïs and Bruno are the best. We got a briefing, and Anaïs came around to each of us to see if we had any questions or wanted to know about places to visit. And Bruno did a little acceleration just for fun. It was truly amazing, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat—it was such a blast. It’s a real feast for the eyes.

Lotta D

Solo

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The highlight of my trip to Portugal! The caves are unbelievably beautiful. Both the tour guide and the captain were incredibly funny and created such a great atmosphere. If you’re still thinking about whether to book it or not — stop thinking and just book it!

Witness the best the Algarve has to offer on this 2-hour cruise from Portimão to the Benagil Caves.

Glide along the coast on a guided boat tour that enters Benagil Cave, passes around 20 sea caves, and reveals stretches of sand and coves.

Cool off with a swim near Praia da Marinha, notice arches and rock shapes along the cliffs, and simply enjoy the motion and sounds of the sea.

Along the way, you'll also spot key landmarks of the region, including the Fort of Santa Catarina and the Ferragudo Castle.

Choose between a small group boat that runs diesel-free or a fast RIB coastal circuit for a ride along the shore to match your style on the water.

2-hour tour from Portimão to Benagil Caves

Swimming stop at Praia da Marinha (included with the 2-hour tour)

Panoramic views of the Fort of Santa Catarina, Ferragudo Castle, and 20 caves along the coast

Expert English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French-speaking guide

Small group tour with no more than 23 participants per group

Speedboat tour to the Benagil Caves (as per option selected)

Lifejackets (included with the 2-hour tour)

Food and drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Maria H
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Wonderful tour. Andre and Doninic were so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Seeing the Algarve coastline and visiting the caves was very exciting and enjoyable and we loved every moment.
Jozsef H
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Everything was perfect: booking, payment, preliminary information, safety instructions, explanation of what we see, friendlyness of the szaff.
Janet F
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
The guides were wonderful! The two things that I was very disappointed in were the seats on the boat and the fact that we really couldn't swim at the beach we stopped at. I didn't expect to have to sit straddled over a seat for two hours. It was extremely uncomfortable. No other boat I saw had that type of seating. It was awful! From the description of the tour I figured we would be stopping at the beach and getting out for a quick swim. No one dared jump into the deep wavy water for a quick swim. Also where were we supposed to change our clothes. I'm pretty sure others were interested in swimming but not in those conditions. The description is very deceitful in my opinion.
Kelly M
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Very organized boarding process. Great friend.y informative guide beautiful way to see the inside of the caves
Juan S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The boat was great and the crew was very friendly and fun, and then the caves were spectacular.

What to bring

Carry a valid ID along with your digital or printed ticket.

Use waterproof cameras and mobile phones to protect them from splashes.

Carry a swimsuit if you plan to swim at Praia da Marinha.

Bring a sun hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the harsh sun.

Accessibility

This tour is not ideal for wheelchair users or visitors with back problems, or pregnant women.

Additional information

The starting point of your tour is Algarve Discovery.

Your guide will offer commentary in any of the four languages mentioned, based on which one you request.

The captain may adjust the route to see dolphins when they are nearby.

The swim stop will only be included if the weather conditions are favorable.

Boats are limited to a maximum of 23 people to ensure a small-group experience.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.