Benagil & Marinha Boat Tour: 2-Hour Excursion Exploring Famous Sea Caves and Stunning Coastlines

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour boat tour exploring the famous sea caves and stunning coastlines of Benagil and Marinha. Discover breathtaking rock formations, visit the iconic Benagil sea cave, and take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Praia da Marinha.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Praia do Carvoeiro - The tour is made along the coast, passing by the famous Praia do Carvoeiro considered in 2018 the
    «Best Beach in Europe» by the European Best Destination,
  • Algar de Benagil - If the sea conditions allow we completelly enter the Algar de Benagil, i.e. the famous Benagil cave.
  • Praia da Marinha - We will surround the…
What's Included
  • Shared tour
  • Live entertainment
  • Driver/guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Comfortable boat and new generation life jackets
What's Not Included
  • Lunch not included
Additional Information

Lasting 2 hours, the Gold Tour by Benagil Express departs from Portimão and journeys towards the east. The route goes past the S. João do Arade castle in Ferragudo before exploring the riveting coastline made up of cliffs and hidden coves. Your journey will exhibit the phenomenal rocky structures at Boneca and Algar Seco, followed by the charming…

Location
Benagil Express - Benagil Caves Boat Tours
Benagil Express está localizado no Edifício Portisub, no Clube Naval de Portimão, junto ao Museu de Portimão.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Karolinazo4543bo
Aug 19, 2025
Portugal caves and beaches - Very nice trip. The views were simply amazing. And the guide David told us many interesting facts! I recommend this trip to anyone!!
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Hummel1805
Aug 18, 2025
Breathtaking moments - It was a wonderful tour with Dave and Fernan - gladly again. We learned a lot, saw great caves and spent two great hours at sea ☀️
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Adventure31816155580
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing experience and attentive team - Very rotating experience!! I recommend to all this incredible experience, with a very careful and attentive staff, from the moment we booked that we were treated well. They took care to explain and show each cave and every beach we passed. An experience to repeat ☺️
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140iurir
Aug 15, 2025
Best walk ever - Beautiful experience, recommend, beautiful tour guides and exceptional unique staff. Thank you for this experience. Exceptional afternoon with the privilege of seeing dolphins.
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Soniholidays
Aug 13, 2025
Great Half-Day Tour! - We booked this tour for the afternoon and it was perfect as we did not want to do a full day tour, just Benagil Caves and the famous Priaha Marinha. We would like to thank David, Vanessa and Captain Fernando for a safe and organised tour. Keep it up and all the best!
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Skyadventures123
Aug 13, 2025
Beautiful Boat Journey to Benagil - Our magical boat journey with Captain Fernando and guide David was made even better by being on an open-air boat, which was so much fun! Captain Fernando navigated the waves and the stunning Algarve coastline with incredible skill, making the ride smooth and enjoyable. As a geographer, I was absolutely captivated by the beautiful rock formations we explored. It was a dream to see headland erosion in real life, a process I'd only ever seen in diagrams. The way the waves had carved out these magnificent structures was a textbook example of coastal geomorphology, and it was fascinating to witness firsthand. We visited several incredible caves along the Portuguese coast. As our boat glided over the vivid blue water and we disappeared into the darkness of the sea caves, a sense of wonder took over. The highlight was the famous Benagil Cave which David told us became very famlus through being a microsoft backdrop (the photo is attatched below). At low tode, the beach appears as shown in the microsofr backdrop however at high tide boats can enter and exit one at a time to preserve the rock formation as well as the government protected habitats for animals such as pigeons. As well as this well as others like the Face Cave, Zorreira Cave, and the Captain's Cave. The Heart Cave was particularly memorable; as we approached from a specific angle, two arches of rock aligned perfectly to form a heart shape, which was a beautiful and surprising sight to behold. We also got to see the unique Wine Cave, which David told us was used to illegally smuggle wine and other alchoholic bervarehes through its natural hole the rock where sunglight streams through with an otherwordly, serene glow, hence got its name from that. David was a fantastic guide, keeping us entertained with his funny jokes and engaging challenges. A highlight was the playful game he set for us at the Face Cave. As we entered, he challenged us to find a rock formation that looked like a face. He promised that if we successfully spotted the face, he'd get us all lunch, but if not, we'd have to settle for water. His humor and the shared effort to find the face made the experience incredibly fun and memorable. He also pointed out a "proposal spot" that he joked had a 100% success rate—his hilarious humor made the trip even more special. We also passed by what many consider to be one of Europe's best beaches: Praia da Marinha. It's renowned for its golden cliffs, crystal-clear water, and spectacular sea arches. We also spotred a few other beaches as well as some high class villas along the course. Finally, an opportunity for a sea dive from the dinghy came up, but I just couldn't muster up the courage to dive into the deep, open ocean (dont be a water chicken like me!) Despite not getting in the water, the entire trip was an unforgettable adventure filled with beautiful sights. For fellow travelers, I'd recommend booking your tour in advance and definitely listen to your guide's stories. I highly recommend you choose your tour with David and Captain Fernando as they will make it very captivating. Also, don't forget to wear plenty of sunscreen, and if you get the chance to swim in the open sea, be braver than I was and take the plunge in the hot weather!
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Katia
Aug 10, 2025
Very nice visit - Captain Fernando and David very nice and explain everything well. Visit recommended to everyone DE to do y less once
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Juan
Aug 8, 2025
A great experience - A great experience. All well explained. Nice swim in front of the coast. No hurry. Nice staff, great fun.
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662nataliau
Aug 4, 2025
Safe, reliable and fun! - I met on the internet and were very attentive in removing all my questions via WhatsApp, since I was with a child of 05 years old. We loved the walk! David and John explained the key points where we passed in a fun way.
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231sandrinef
Aug 6, 2025
Beautiful landscapes - superb visit, beautiful scenery, David and Myriam at the Top, the only downside, we were changed the schedule, originally planned at 11am, change at 10am and arrived on site change at 12am.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).