Benagil Caves Visit with Dolphins Watching from Albufeira
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Benagil Caves Visit with Dolphins Watching from Albufeira

By Oceaneye
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Ages 3-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • Life-Jackets
  • insurance


Start:
  • 3PMM+JX Albufeira, 3PMM+JXP Albufeira, Portugal
    At Gate 3 of the Albufeira Marina, Must be 30 minutes before to do the check-in
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 316724P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Crianças com menos 3 de anos não são permitidas
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers

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    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 316724P2

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      At Gate 3 of the Albufeira Marina, Must be 30 minutes before to do the check-in
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    • 1
      After visiting our wonderful coast, we head south in search of dolphins that are in their natural habitat.
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    • Oceaneye
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      Albufeira, Portugal
      Joined in May 2016
    • 784ga_perp
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We loved it!
      Great experience! We saw the dolphins and the tour is a perfect mix of education and fun + the staff is really great. I would really recommend it to everyone.
      Written 4 October 2024
    • ClaudiaF4697
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trip and crew.
      What an incredible adventure! The crew was absolutely fantastic, providing all the care and expertise necessary for this unforgettable sea tour. 🌊⚓👁️
      Written 26 August 2024
    • adri_ng2
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      A fantastic and thrilling trip with Diego and Pedro, who were both humorous and kind, always eager to assist and make the visit truly worthwhile
      Written 26 August 2024
    • Mobile316649
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An Awesome Experience!
      An awesome day out! The Oceaneye team were so friendly and professional. We were a party of 8 including kids. We blasted off away from the coast, the speed boat ride was a thrill in itself. We came across a large pod of dolphins, including a baby, throttled down and followed them for a while, it was a magical experience. Then off back towards the caves and sights along the coastline. Our guide was very informative, explaining lots of things. (Option to swim here, but nobody wanted to in our rib) The last bit back into the marina was accelerating, a few fun twists and turns and safely back in. My youngest son said it was the best thing he has ever done! Highly recommend for a day full of fantastic memories we will never forget.
      Written 24 August 2024
    • P2297UXlaurag
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Tour of the Caves and We Saw Dolphins!!!
      We had an amazing time! Diogo our tour guide was informative and funny. My son loved the fast bumpy ride. We were lucky to see so many dolphins! We went in the afternoon which I heard from another reviewer gave you a better chance of seeing them. FYI get there a little early to get seats on right side. The people on that side had better photo opportunities. We still got great pictures. This tour was highly recommended on Trip Advisor and although we were in Lagos we went to this tour in Albufeira. My son and husband praised my choice. lol
      Written 23 August 2024
    • sbenm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Caves and dolphins
      Excellent trip. Safe, enjoyable educational and got to see dolphins. Recommend this family business highly. They really care about your experience
      Written 6 June 2024
    • lulukins25
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip
      The guides were really friendly and informative. During the tour they told us about the history of the caves. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and the guides made sure to move around to ensure we got to see them.
      Written 23 December 2023
    • Vaibhav A
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth 2.5 hrs trip in Faro
      We saw sooooo many Dolphins. I will highly recommend this boat trip to anyone who is traveling to Faro. They cover Lagos caves, and almost all coastal line from Albufeira to Lagos.
      Written 3 December 2023
    • 972myras
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun and amazing to see dolphins in November!
      We went on the rib speedboat which was great fun, the caves and coastline are beautiful, but the highlight was to see so many dolphins, 2 different species and both big pods too, incredible!
      Written 17 November 2023
    • Womble126
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip out
      We had a great trip out. Knowledgeable crew, who showed us the local coastline and manged to also find a pod of bottlenose dolphins on the return ( understandably not guaranteed!). There were some bigger boats out at the same time, but I felt oceaneye was a great choice as it got us closer to the coast and inside the caves, whilst also remaining very comfortable. Great trip and well worth the money. It was a speedy trip back, and the wind did get a bit chilly, so might worth bringing a jumper/jacket etc (November).
      Written 16 November 2023
    • TanyaWard26
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!
      We had a brilliant trip with Jorges, the guide. He was really knowledgeable and very friendly. We even saw dolphins!
      Written 12 April 2023
    • _tiger_lily_030
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great family experience!
      We had an incredible time with Pedro and George. They were wonderful tour guides. We were two families with young children, and astoundingly, we were able to see a TON of dolphins - we rode alongside a pod for quite a while. It was incredible seeing them jump and swim in the water. I especially enjoyed the wonderful music that they played - really captured the emotions of the amazing moment. The caves and cliffs we saw were remarkable, but the highlight was truly the dolphins. The children were amazed. My little one wants to be a Marine Biologist and this experience was pretty solidifying for her career choice!
      Written 24 December 2022
    • Laupa28
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended!!!
      The tour guides were very nice, they tried to make our experience as great as possible. We were able to see large groups of dolphins and the visit to the caves was just amazing. The boat was perfect and very comfortable.
      Written 12 November 2022
    • Z9719PIlouiseb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic boat trip
      Everything was perfect! The people on the boat were so helpful and we had a better experience than I was expecting. I would recommend this boat trip with Ocean Eye. We are English and they spoke good English, yes a really good experience My 16 year old daughter said it was the best trip that she had been on. 4 people. We all said would go on this trip again.
      Written 21 July 2022
    • eloymm95
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience.
      The guides were kind, we could see lot of dolphins, the experience and the sights were fantastic. I would do this again.
      Written 7 July 2022
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    rob j
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    We wanted to book a smaller boat for the tip to see the dolphins and benagil caves because the kids would have been closer to the water and a better experience. Oceaneye didn't disappoint. One of the smallest boats in the marina however it was a more personal experience due to less people on the boat and with the knowledgeable guide answering all my questions. As a bonus the captain was amazing and towards the end had a play driving the boat fast and cornering sharp, perfect way to finish off an amazing experience. Would 100% reccomend to anyone.
    Written 15 August 2024
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    Mlle Nanou
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took part in an organized excursion and were delighted by the experience. Our guide was exceptional, he was clear, precise, funny and patient, which greatly contributed to making our day memorable. We were a group of French people and he was able to adapt to our needs with ease. Additionally, we had the incredible chance to spot dolphins at sunset, which added a magical touch to our day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an unforgettable experience!
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    Written 25 April 2024
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    Ang72!
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing time with my family for our daughter’s birthday whilst we were staying in Portugal. A lover of dolphins meant we just couldn’t resist a trip out to sea. Lots of vendors to choose from but we decided to go with Ocean Eye. Smallest company but the best one. The best looking boat with individual seats where as others have benches. The captain and tour guide were fantastic showing us the beautiful caves, finding dolphins to see and offering more by telling us about the coastline, hints and tips on places to go and see that are less tourist and therefore cheaper. If you do this trip then choose Ocean Eye. You won’t be disappointed!
    Written 5 August 2024
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    I S
    Costa Teguise, Spain4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    Went with family. Excellent experience. Only a smaller boat with max of 18 people. Very friendly multi-lingual guide and captain. We were taken into a variety of caves along the coastline and further out to see a pod of dolphins. The boat managed to get very close to these with some swimming right next to the boat. We then went into the stunning Benagil caves before returning back. There was an opportunity to have a sea swim for those who wanted to ask well. The captain even threw in a bit of a race with another tour boat at the end which the kids absolutely loved. Highly recommend this trip with Oceaneye, especially as was one of the best value cave and dolphin tours I could find.
    Written 24 August 2024
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    Liz H
    Iwade, UK84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Couples
    We prebooked an afternoon tour, with so much choice of boat tours in the marina we truly felt we struck gold with this company. Well organised with friendly staff. Life jackets provided and boat felt safe and secure. Truly informative guide whom made the tour really enjoyable with lots of local knowledge and he effortlessly switched language to ensure all passengers where included. Caves and the coastline have to be seen from the sea, which was fairly calm on our trip. We also were fortunate to see the dolphins however they do explain at the beginning that this would not be guaranteed as they are wild animals. Skipper stops the boat plenty of times so we could take photos /videos safely. A really enjoyable way to spend 2 and half hours in the Algarve.
    Written 12 July 2024
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    Kate Q
    Hertfordshire7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Family
    We did this tour 2 years ago, seeing lots of dolphins, so went back to take my son and parents for the same great experience. The people running this small business are so friendly and caring with a high regard for passenger safety and satisfaction. They would rather lose trade than take passengers out when it is too windy. They guided the small boat into caves with expert precision and told us all about local landmarks before taking us away from the shore to look for dolphins. They kept a close lookout and we were lucky enough to see large tuna leaping out of the sea - a rare sight and a real privilege. I'd really recommend this trip - great value and a wonderful experience.
    Written 10 November 2024
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    louwiz
    Pau, France113 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023
    Superb family outing with a attentive and attentive crew: very good explanations in English, Portuguese, warnings about our belongings which can fly away, the children are seated in the middle of the rows..
    Visits and views of the most beautiful beaches and cliffs around the Benagil cave and end of the excursion: dolphins, and very close! They gave us time to take photos of them without disturbing them (our boat was not massive or too annoying for them!)
    Bring a vest, with the wind and speed, it can be cold, especially for children
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    Written 6 August 2023
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    Catherine Cooley
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    We had an amazing time doing this boat tour. Really comfortable boat, some others we seen didn't seem that they would be as comfortable. We were worried that it would be unbearably warm as it was 30 degrees, but you dont notice that as the boat speeds along there is a lovely breeze. My kids weren't that excited by the idea of a boat tour.. but every single one of us had an amazing time. We all enjoyed every second, and it was easily the highlight of our holiday. The guide spoke all 4 of the different languages of the people on board, and the driver expertly navigated the caves. We also seen dolphins (which isn't guaranteed obviously).
    Written 8 August 2024
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    Pete H
    Manchester, UK14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    Good trip, good laugh, good value & very informative. A large number of dolphins appeared bang on cue & performed for the watching boatloads. The caves are an amazing natural phenomenon.
    This company have the smallest boat but this makes the two hour trip more personal & friendly ! Well worth it ! 👍
    Written 18 August 2024
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    Sandra J
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Solo
    Highlight of my trip to Albuferia. Staff were welcoming and super friendly. Duke our guide was great, he was able to accommodate a number of nationalities on board with translations in various languages. He was informative and funny making the coastline landmarks more memorable with little stories about them. Didn't get to see any dolphins unfortunately but still a very enjoyable trip.
    Written 5 September 2024
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