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Albufeira: 2.5-Hour Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching

Climb aboard a 47-seat jet powered boat and cruise along the coast of the Algarve in search of hidden caves and playful dolphins. Enjoy thrilling moments with your friends and family as you set sail from Albufeira in the company of an experienced crew.

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Duration 2.5 hours

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Live tour guide

Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese

Wheelchair accessible

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Chloe – United KingdomAugust 18, 2025 – Verified booking 

Really good tour! All the guides were very informative and took us to some beautiful places along the coast. The dolphin watching was amazing too

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5 out of 5 stars

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Lauren – United KingdomAugust 17, 2025 – Verified booking 

Had the most amazing day with Marco & Mirek, top guys 🌟👌 highly revommend. Had some nice local cheese and vodka 😋 and beautiful views up Zokapane ⛰️ thankyou for the memories 💕

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Highlights

  • Cruise along the south coast of Portugal in search of dolphins

  • Listen as a marine biologist provides insights about these wonderful creatures

  • Marvel at views of the rocky coast and resorts of Albufeira and Carvoeiro

Full description

Look for dolphins and hidden caves on a half-day dolphin watching cruise of the Algarve from Albufeira. Bring your swimsuit and towel, as the activity includes a stop for a swim.



Marvel at the rock formations, and access areas that other vessels can’t reach. A marine biologist will be on board to provide all necessary information about these wonderful creatures. Be aware that as dolphins are wild animals, sightings can not be guaranteed.

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Includes

  • Boat cruise

  • Professional guide

  • Safety vests

  • 10% discount on Gate 4 Café

  • 10% discount on LemonDrops Restaurante & Lounge

  • Visit to the caves of Benagil

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women

  • People with back problems

Meeting point

Meet at the Gate 4 Café at the Marina of Albufeira. • How to get there: - By car, see best parking location: Marina’s Underground parking - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yrUyxRJMtHvBG1886 - By Albufeira’s Giro Bus: Via Red Line (line 3) - By train, via Ferreira’s train Station. You’ll need to get a taxi or Uber from this location Grab Giro’s line 5 or 11, then change on the Terminal for the line 3 - 25min walking from Albufeira’s Old Town

Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear

  • Sunscreen

  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets

  • Baby strollers

  • Smoking

  • Luggage or large bags

  • Intoxication

  • Alcohol and drugs

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Know before you go

  • If a guide is not available in your selected language, the activity will be led in Portuguese and English;

  • The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it;

  • Dolphins are wild animals, so there is no guarantee you'll see them, but the activity provider will do their best to find them;

  • There will be no refunds if there is no dolphin sighting;

  • Due to local regulations, the boat can only stay in the Benagil caves for a few minutes;

  • There may be a waiting period at the entrance to the caves;

  • If Local Marine Police order to not visit the caves due to sea conditions the caves will be viewed from a safe distance.

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