Boat tour to the Benagil Caves from Portimao

Explore the stunning Algarve coast and the incredible natural Benagil caves on a boat tour from Portimao! Sail the Arade River AND the Atlantic Ocean on this amazing 2.5-hour-long adventure.

You can choose between a morning (9:45), afternoon (14:30), or sunset (17:30) boat tour to the Benagil Caves that will show you the wonders of the Algarve coast in different lights. No matter what time you choose, be sure to arrive at the port 30 minutes before your tour starts so that you can embark on the boat and get a safety briefing from the crew before you ship off.

The Santa Bernarda Caraval is a boat with a long history. Since 1968 it's been active in the water with several different purposes and it's still in amazing condition! You'll find bathrooms, and a bar with refreshments available for purchase onboard, perfect amenities for a great boat tour around the Algarve Coast.

Then, the adventure starts! Your boat tour to the Benagil Caves from Portimao will take you south along the Arade River, where you'll get views of the charming fishing village of Ferragudo, and its incredible 15th century fort. Then, you'll hit the open seas and the boat will set sail. You'll get to observe the Lagoa coastline and some of the towns found there, as you sail towards the Alfazna lighthouse.

At this point, the boat will stop and you will transfer into smaller "cave boats" on which you'll explore the incredible surroundings of the beaches of Carvoeiro, Benagil, and Marinha, before entering the star of the tour: the cathedral-like Benagil Cave. There, if the weather allows it, you'll dive into the water for a refreshing swim, and get to take as many pictures as you want until the crew member tells you it's time to come back onto the Santa Bernarda Caraval to return to the original meeting point in Potimao and end your adventure.

This is an unmissable experience that you can take with even the smallest of your loved ones, and where you'll get to see incredible views, as well as enjoy the peacefulness of a boat ride with an expert crew. So, don't hesitate and book your boat tour to the Benagl Caves from Portimao, today! You won't regret it.