Benagil Seacave Exploration: Engaging Boat Tour from Carvoeiro to Praia da Marinha

Embark on a thrilling boat tour from Carvoeiro to Praia da Marinha and explore the stunning Benagil Seacaves, rock formations, and deserted beaches. Discover hidden secrets and maybe even spot dolphins!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Carvoeiro Caves - Our boats (which you can board with just one step) depart from Europe’s number one beach: “Carvoeiro beach.” Carvoeiro’s caves are among the most extraordinary places on earth.
    You will see the beaches of Vale de Covo, Carvalho, Benagil (the world’s most famous grotto, formed by erosion, officially named Algar-de-Benagil),…
What's Included
  • Explore the Seven Hanging Valleys, awarded Europe’s most scenic hiking route in 2019.
  • Stay safe with New Generation automatic life jackets.
  • Enjoy a fantastic boat tour showcasing nature’s beauty and regional facts.
  • Be guided by attentive, skilled, and fearless skippers.
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Cozy, compact fiberglass boats allow you to explore the stunning interior of Benagil Seacaves, rock formations, and secluded beaches in Carvoeiro. You’ll be cheerfully greeted by our pleasant box office staff and led by experienced skippers eager to share the carefully guarded secrets of the region. Occasionally, spotting Dolphins can be an additional treat.

Location
Carvoeiro Caves
Largo da Praia
Please look for the ticket office CarvoeiroCaves ® on the beach of Carvoeiro, on the left hand side corridor (when you are facing the sand & sea). PLease be there 30 minutes before the embarque.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Larysparys
Aug 11, 2025
Very good guides - We have been on the Cavoeiro Cave Trip as a family, 3 Girls, my Girlfriend and me, and the whole boat was for us, very comfortable. Our guides were Ana and Henrique; they showed us all the lovely places. caves and some other places and in the end, we had the possibility to jump into the water and had some minutes in the sea. It was a great pleassure, to take this trip!!!!
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556laett
Aug 10, 2025
Wonderfull.memories - Well organized Easy to find Right on time Small speed boat for 10 personns, Perfect to visit inside the caves Which are magnificients, amazing Nice and funny people to describe what we see Amazing! Thanks
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Patriciasz3431zs
Aug 9, 2025
Wonderful experience. Will never forget it. - We had a wonderful tour of the Carvoeiro Caves by boat. Our tour guide Ana was knowledgeable and very personable. She had thoughtful details that made our trip feel special. She offered to take photos of our family and spoke clearly in English. Fabio was a great captain and I completely trusted in his expertise when navigating the narrow caves and open water. I would definitely recommend this tip to anyone as it was the highlight of our time to the Algarve.
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Scenic722732
Aug 9, 2025
Benagil long boat tour, Carvoeiro - Really enjoyable experience, Miguel and Alex were great hosts. The small boat meant we could go far into the caves and felt like a private trip. Would definitely recommend.
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Getaway49928736551
Aug 6, 2025
Amazing Caves Tour! - I did the Carvoeiro Caves tour today and absolutely loved it! The whole experience was well-organized, beautiful, and truly unforgettable – definitely a highlight of my trip. A special shout-out to our guide Alex, who was knowledgeable, fun, and passionate. He made the tour both informative and enjoyable. Also, a big thank you to our skipper Fábio, who navigated the boat smoothly and safely – they made a great team! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Stunning caves, great vibes, and a fantastic crew. Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Viajera8015
Aug 6, 2025
Great excursion - Great excursion. We fucked at 9 o'clock to avoid the heat. The sea was EN calm and the sun had risen. We went with a group DE English and the guide called Alex very friendly spoke EN both languages and explained the whole tour. Fabio the captain with great experience ENcia and very good maneuvers because you enter the caves should be NO easy task. Lovely tour that is worth it and with some DE top hosts! Highly recommended!
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35alejandroj
Aug 6, 2025
Wonderful experience - A magnificent experience. We made the DE 1:30h route to the beach DE la marina. Lovely visit to the coast and caves, all perfectly explained. Both Alex (guide) and Fabio (captain) were magnificent hosts for our excursion. 100% recommended
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Voyager37694417713
Aug 6, 2025
Highly recommended - We booked the excursion to the cave DE Bengil in Carvoeiro, next DE the beach, there was NO morning POR only at 3.30pm and at 5pm , I had doubts POR the sea is rougher in the afternoon and I am somewhat afraid but the girl who did NOT attend convinced me to catch it at 3.30pm and we did not get hot as I thought, ES a boat for 10 people , Captain Fabio gave the explanations EN Spanish and Logan EN English, were very friendly and we saw several more caves , the duration was DE an hour and a half, on the return we went a little faster but it was fun, I recommended it ENdo because the boat entered very well in the caves and that DE Benagil was very crowded.
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Stephenighom
Aug 3, 2025
Splendid Experience - This is my first time going for a Sea Tour and the Tour Guides made it an adventure to remember. I drove from Faro to Carvoeiro and I will Definitely do it again and again.
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Siri
Aug 3, 2025
Wear swimwear. And, oh, a helmet. - August 3rd, 14:30 cave and praia Marinha tour with my two teenagers. It started off great and we enjoyed impressive sights and caves and the thrill of being in a boat on blue and turquoise water. However, just before Praia da Marinha the boat stopped in front the small and narrow entrance to a dark cave. Without warning, the skipper gave full throttle and we headed straight in. But there was not enough overhead clearance to pass through! We had to throw ourselves backwards and down on the floor as the cave ceiling came towards us in head- and chest height, fast and chaotic. By pure luck, no one was injured, but the boat was scratched and pieces of the cave side was sprinkled on the gunwale of the boat. We sat cramped on the floor as we exited the cave, as we knew what to expect going back through the entrance again. Surprisingly poor judgement from the skipper. As we approached Praia da Marinha, the boat personnel asked if anyone wanted to jump in and have a swim. We would love to, had we only known about this possibility and worn swimwear/packed accordingly. But the chance of a mid-tour dip was not mentioned in the information about the boat trip, neither before or after I made the booking. The trip was memorable, but what happened in the little cave was disappointing, as this tour operator is supposed to be a safe option.
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From $41
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).