Excursions & day trips

Dolphin spotting and Benagil Caves guided boat trip

from

£31.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

Guided tour

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Why you’ll love this…

Encounter dolphins in their natural environment
See the stunning caves and rock formations of Portugal's southern coast
Travel aboard the powerful "Belize Terceiro" catamaran

What to expect

Feel excitement mixed with relaxation and incredible rock formations on the two hour and a half catamaran experience.

Hear about the most common cetacean species as you look out for them rising above the water. Plus, sail by the famed Benagil Caves or "Algar de Benagil". Admire the highly acclaimed rock formations and caves recognized worldwide for their distinctive features.

Smile and chat to the experienced and passionate crew that are available for you throughout the experience to share the historical, cultural and ethnographic secrets of this coast.

What's included

Guided tour
Catamaran cruise

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

R. Marina de Albufeira 3A, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal

Meeting point:

Please meet at Várzea da Orada, CP 707-H, 8200-394, Albufeira to check in 30 minutes before departure time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

This activity is not accessible to guests in wheelchairs (except if able to move from the wheelchair to a boat seat)

Know in advance:

This activity is usually carried out on the Belize Terceiro catamaran, equipped with a toilet and free WiFi
Pregnant women and infants (age 0-1) may need an evaluation by the crew, depending on the ocean conditions
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
In case of poor weather, you'll be able to reschedule or get a full refund

Provider

AlgarExperience

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Steve M
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Poor
Overall rated
2/5

Never saw dolphins Only saw caves from a distance because of choppy sea
Edwin
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Fantastische ervaring, voor geen goud willen missen. Waar voor je geld.

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