Guided Tours

Catamaran Cruise & Guided Visit to Benagil Caves with BBQ Lunch from Portimão

Enjoy a full-day catamaran cruise on the Ophelia as you marvel at the stunning rock formations of Benagil Caves. Relax on the beach with a delicious barbecue lunch and an open bar.

Escape the crowds as you enjoy a full-day cruise on the catamaran Ophelia, with a BBQ lunch and a Benagil Cave visit.

See the charming fishing village of Ferragudo, the historic castle that overlooks the beach, and the secluded cove beaches around Carvoeiro.

Hop on to the dinghies to see the natural rock formations of the sea cave, Benagil Cave, and other caves.

Savour a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by the crew on the beach and enjoy drinks from the open bar.

Fun Fact: The Benagil cave is known for its formation: a supercontinent drifted apart and formed the cave and now the cave’s ceiling has a big eye that allows the sun to shine through it.

Guided tour

Beach barbecue (lunch and drinks)

Taxes

Audio guide

Tieto vstupenky nie je možné zrušiť ani zmeniť ich termín.

Explore the Benagil Sea Cave

Onboard the Catamaran Ophelia, pass the picturesque Ferragudo fishing village and the historic castle overlooking the beach. Keep your camera ready to capture the stunning natural rock formations and caves as you cruise by it. Next, hop on to a small boat or dinghy to see the famous Benagil Sea Caves up close and marvel at the rock formations and the magnificent open dome.

Indulge in a Beach BBQ

After exploring the caves, the Ophelia anchors in a calm area of crystal-clear water. You will go to a secluded beach where you relax and soak up the sun. The crew will set up a BBQ feast, filling the air with the delicious smells of sizzling meat. The menu includes bread, an Algarve salad, mixed grilled meats, fruit of the season, white or red wine, water, and orangeade.

Explore the Coastline with Water Activities

After lunch, relax on the beach or choose to swim or snorkel. The Ophelia will then sail towards Portimão, passing by some of the most beautiful and secluded cove beaches around Carvoeiro. With an inner lounge, shaded decks, and sundecks, you can relax and take in the stunning scenery in style.

Important Information

The crew can speak English and Portuguese.

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Timings

Tue, Fri, and Sat: 10am

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

Board your cruise at Ophelia Cruises.

Address: R. Gonçalo Nascimento, 8500-702 Portimão, Portugal.

Get Directions to the Boarding Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Clube Naval. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the boarding point.

Board buses 11 or 33 to get you there.