Sightseeing Cruises

From Albufeira: Benagil Cave Catamaran Cruise & Dolphin Watching

Sail out on a powerful catamaran for a 2.5-hour cruise along the Algarve coast, spotting dolphins in their natural habitat along with the stunning Benagil Caves.

As you cruise past the sea caves and rock formations that rise straight from the Atlantic water, your guide will tell you fascinating tales about their history, along with tidbits about the marine life.

You'll also get to spot species like the short-beaked common dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin, along with other marine species, if you're lucky.

2.5-hour dolphin watching cruise from Albufeira

Ride on a powerful catamaran called the Belize Terceiro

Panoramic views of the Benagil Caves along the coast

Expert English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking guide

Food & 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
Marianne R
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Seeing Dolphins jumping in the water made the whole trip worthwhile. Seeing the beautyful caves only added extra Big smiles to the the experience.
Mourlat Y
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The outing was as advertised. Thanks to Rita and Stéphanie for the explanations, and to the captain. A great time.
Alina N
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Dolphin encounter. Great guide, great crew. Interesting musical accompaniment.
Frncisco V
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
The tour and the friendliness of Hita, the guide who gave us all the explanations in Spanish.
Kristoff G
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2026
The tour guide was excellent, and the captain was really skillful. Great fun

What to bring

Carry a valid ID along with your ticket for validation.

Carry a light jacket as it can get a little chilly out on the open waters, and bring sunscreen to keep yourself protected.

What’s not allowed

Do not bring any food or drinks on board during the cruise.

Additional information

The starting point of your cruise is the Albufeira Marina. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This experience is not available to children under the age of 5 or shorter than 110cm.

If the cruise is cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be provided with an alternative date or a full refund.

The operator cannot guarantee sightings with complete certainty, as dolphins are wild creatures. The tour's duration may change accordingly.

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.

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