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Benagil And Dolphins Tour
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Benagil And Dolphins Tour

By Nauticdrive
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Ages 4-64, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • SAVE LIVES AND CUT WINDS, CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY INSURANCE
  • Entry/Admission - Marina de Vilamoura
  • Entry/Admission - Praia da Rocha Baixinha
  • Entry/Admission - Praia da Falésia
  • Entry/Admission - Praia dos Olhos de Água
  • Entry/Admission - Gruta do Xorino
  • Entry/Admission - Albandeira Beach
  • Entry/Admission - Algar de Benagil
  • Entry/Admission - Marina de Vilamoura


Start:
  • Nauticdrive - boat trips, Marina de Vilamoura escritório 15, 8125-406 Quarteira, Portugal
    30 minutes before OFFICE 15 , MARINA ENTRY NEXT TO LAKE RESORT Near sensible restaurant
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • 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: 132847P3

    • 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
    • Children under 4 years old
    • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 132847P3

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    • Nauticdrive
      292
      Albufeira, Portugal
      Joined in March 2018
    • J332XFhelena
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Experience
      An excellent boat trip. We saw dolphins and some amazing caves. An English speaking guide gave lots of information during the trip.
      Written 24 August 2024
    • U4899NImarkr
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well organised and enjoyable
      Highly recommend this activity. My 14 year-old son and I booked the 20-minute jetski hire. I used the Nauticdrive website to book a time and make payment, it was all well organised and secure. I received an email confirmation and digital ticket than could be added to my Apple or Google Wallet. On arrival, there is a hut on the beach to secure loose items and clear instructions are provided for safe use of the jetski. The course is a rectangular loop clearly marked for safety, and we had at least the 20-minutes possibly more. As you are riding, there is an instructor in a boat positioned to either help if necessary. He also takes photos which can be bought digitally at the beach, which we did for 20 Euros. If we're back in Vilamoura, we will definitely return. Obrigado.
      Written 6 August 2024
    • IrishDL
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant.....
      High Octane experience. Staff were excellent. Very friendly and happy tp answer any questions. Photos available afterward were brilliant aswell. Great value compared to others around the area. Highly reccomend
      Written 28 July 2024
    • NorthStar12943446490
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Friendly staff! Great experience.
      Just like to say a big thank you to all the team! Enjoyed our jet ski experience with nauticdrive water sports!!! Friendly staff and great hospitality, they explained everything so well allowing us to get the full experience. Also very easy to find!! They also take pictures whilst you are on the jet skis and are available to buy which just get emailed straight to your phone. Would definitely recommend!!!
      Written 6 July 2024
    • gills2015
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      Amazing experience!! My husband hadn’t driven a jet ski before so probably wasn’t getting the best out of it 😊 one of the Nauticdrive team took over & gave our 14 year old a brilliant experience out on the Atlantic Super friendly, professional and it all felt very well organised and safe. I’m absolutely terrified of the sea so for me to feel so safe proves how great the team were. Well worth it
      Written 29 May 2024
    • Voyager12958194477
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and good time are guaranteed
      Amazing experience, safe and fun, competitive service and very welcome staff 👍 Staff guided me according to all procedures, safety measures are guaranteed. All the equipment in a good condition.
      Written 10 May 2024
    • Gemlwest
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just awesome!! Benagil caves and dolphin tour.
      We did the Benagil Caves & Dolphin tour. It was awesome! The tour lasted just over 2.5 hours and we were lucky enough to see the dolphins up close (please note that it is not guaranteed you’ll see any though as they’re obviously wild animals). This is absolutely the best way to see them, in their natural habitat. The staff on the boat were very knowledgeable and extremely respectful of the dolphins. They were quite far out at sea so it took us over an hour to find them but that hour was so much fun! The boat is FAST but riding the waves is so exhilarating. It was a little uncomfortable by the end as you sit straddled on your seat and you bump with every wave so not suitable for anyone with back problems (which they do make clear when booking). But in my opinion it was absolutely worth it for the fun of the ride. Once we had watched the dolphins for a few minutes we moved on to leave them in peace and we’re taken to see the caves. These were beautiful and well worth the trip. There is not much space on the boat and you’ll be holding on for most of the trip (well, I was 😂) so I’d advise not to take bags etc. The best thing we did was to attach our phones to lanyards so we had our cameras accessible. It can also get a bit chilly so worth taking a jumper. We looked into several trips offered by different companies and I’m so glad we chose this one. It was shorter than others (in time not distance) but that is because you travel so much faster than the larger boats. Also, with a smaller boat you can go right into the caves. I would definitely recommend this trip and I will be doing it again next time I’m in the Algarve!
      Written 22 September 2023
    • chidos44
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      If your thinking of going woth this company, DON’T!
      They were not helpful in the slightest, we told them it was our first time and they simply told us hold the paddle like so then dragged the paddle boards to the ocean and left us to it! They had a nonchalant attitude, the were terrible ! If ur experienced then you would be okay but if ur a novice or first time find someone else! We did lots of activities on this holiday and they were by far the worst x1000 very dangerous mentality - after Feeling unsafe for 10 Minutes I opted out and my friends later left the experience having no idea as to what to do!
      Written 26 August 2023
    • 723aidenm
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Overpriced and robbed of extra 20€
      Jet ski was overpriced for the time you get. Experience was decent. Paid extra 20€ for photos and never received them.
      Written 11 July 2023
    • B6580KNellac
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!
      We did this in Vilamoura. Such great fun, we were really taken care of and felt very safe. Rob and his team were amazing!
      Written 13 June 2023
    • laurazY5749WG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!
      Thanks to Nauticdrive for the wonderful trip! The experience with the dolphins was fantastic! Thank you so much!
      Written 14 May 2023
    • ShazBeeee
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Stupendous
      The caves were amazing and they take you to the other caves on the coast as well as the Benagil Caves. The guides are very friendly and take their time to show you around and point out the interesting scenery. We got to see the dolphins too, it was a spectacular experience 👌 and the price is good compared to if you book at the shops.
      Written 24 September 2022
    • Tommys8219
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fast jet ski's in great condition
      Nice staff and jet ski's where very quick and in top condition. Two of us on 1 jet ski and it was still moving very fast. No phone allowed but a chance to buy photos that they take from a boat while you are doing laps. Pictures are very clear even though you are flying past at speeds. Thanks
      Written 1 September 2022
    • Stephanie T
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended
      30 min jet ski, lovely people, brilliant experience would recommend. And they take pictures of you while out on the jet skis. No phones allowed. 15 euros for all the pictures.
      Written 1 September 2022
    • CorebKK72
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jet Ski fun
      Had brilliant fun on the jet ski's. It was our first time going on them and everything was so straight forward. It's a very thrilling experience, check it out if you're on the beach and looking for a buzz
      Written 22 August 2022
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    Steviefull
    Kidderminster, UK2,066 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022 • Couples
    We were staying in Faro but got a taxi up the coast to Vilamoura to go on this trip. We arrived for our 1pm trip and were shown to the boat with about 12 other people and after a short safety brief were on our way.

    After the boat sped down the coastline the first stop was the caves which were good to see but were very very busy. We then sped out to sea in search of dolphins, after what seemed like a fruitless journey we saw them and what a beautiful sight they were leaping out the water and weaving through the waves with ease.

    A great way to spend a few hours and heartily recommended.
    Written 31 July 2023
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    Thomas M
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fair play, worth a go! I accidentally booked this trip for my family (3&5 year old kids) thought it was one of the big boats. But it’s actually a big speed boat. Our 5 year old hated all of 5 minutes at the start and then absolutely loved it! It is fast, you can hit some big waves which gives off big bangs but we honestly loved it. Took about an hour to go out to where the dolphins were, which was incredible. Then about 25 mins in to explore the caves. The guys were amazing and made such an effort with the kids. I’m glad we did this and I would 100% do it again ! Your bum does get numb after after 2h but have a stretch and enjoy it !
    Written 24 August 2023
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    daniel n
    Kingston upon Thames, UK4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022 • Family
    This was a great tour- we looked at many and then chose this one as the boat was a smallish size (so could go into the caves) and fast to find the dolphins!
    It did not disappoint, the crew were really experienced and worked hard to keep you informed throughout the trip….all the caves, beaches and most importantly the dolphins.
    Yes we found some and they were amazing, we followed them for around 20 minutes and kept to a safe/fair distance but close enough for it to be a magical experience.
    Overall a great trip and would definitely recommend.
    Written 19 August 2022
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    Anna S
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023
    company txted me on day of a trip saying that condition on sea is bad so they have to cancel but it turned to be all lie. This company wasnt even open for business which we found out from to tourist office. We end up going on the same trip on that day with other company and weather was amazing so....next time when this company decide to charge people for trips they better be open.
    Written 24 March 2023
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    First of all , if someone understands the sea and about boats knows that for some boats the Weather can be good and for some other boats no . We cancel due sea conditions for our boat. Second, we think that tourist Office doesnt know better than us, if we are Open or not . We are Open ! And we always gonna check the sea conditions early morning, if They arent good enought we dont do, as we prefer quality to quantity. Thank you
    Written 26 March 2023
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    Kathleen C
    6 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Couples
    The tour guides were nice, and we were able to see a rare whale sighting and maybe 2 dolphins. The caves/beaches tour was extremely impressive for the sights. The tour guide told us the name of every beach and cave, but that’s about it. I’m mainly rating 3 stars because the meeting point was very difficult to find, they never even checked our tickets, we left 20-30 mins late and the tour ended with a delay of longer than that (longer than 2.5hr quoted time of tour.. I think it lasted more like 3 hrs). The boat was also not comfortable- the seats have backs but require you to straddle a padded bench and hold on to handles on the seat back of the person in front of you. You couldn’t really get up for the duration of the tour and that was uncomfortable. If we paid about $25/person less for this tour I’d be fine, but almost $50/person for a cramped tour that didn’t feel personalized or treated with care didn’t make me feel happy with my purchase.
    Written 16 June 2023
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    Andrianna P
    Milford, CT24 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Friends
    We had a great expereince! Started the trip off by spending time looking for dolphins, which we happened upon near the caves and saw quite a show (including several jumps!). We then toured various caves and the staff pointed out different names for various caves, pieces of rock, etc. On the ride back towards Vilamoura they also pointed out all the various beaches we passed.
    Written 15 July 2023
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    Danielle D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    Had an amazing boat excursion with nautic drive. Would highly recommend. Our tour guide was very friendly and gave us loads of information along our tour and made sure it was both entertaining for kids and adults. Although weather was not great at the beginning, the driver and your guide stopped multiple times to ensure everyone was still happy to go ahead which we all were. We got to see the caves and amazing views of dolphins I’ll never forget. Cannot recommend enough.
    Written 17 May 2024
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    Ade C
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Couples
    Have to say, this was one of the most interesting and fun experiences. We saw other larger boats on the trip, this is a Rib boat with a maximum of 12 people on board. So you get the personal touch from the crew. We had Francisco who is a marine biologist, knowledgeable, friendly, funny and knows his stuff passionately. The skipper was a friendly guy too and knows how to handle the boat.
    If you want to get close to wildlife, into smaller caves and have an amazing 2.5hr full on speed boat ride. Get in this! I don't know who was having more fun, the skipper or the passengers.
    Word of warning, don't have too many drinks the night before! You will get shook up!
    It's a Rib boat, it's fast, there are waves, it bounces. We were fortunate, we saw a large dolphin pod. You might not, its natural wildlife, go with an open mind, it's not guaranteed. Can't recommend this trip and company enough. Great afternoon out!
    Written 30 April 2022
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    Danny
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    This is a brilliant boat experience, the smaller boat gets into more caves. We had the dolphins to ourselves for 10minutes before other sightseers showed up. Skipper was brilliant and his co-pilot was a great tour guide. Highly recommended this experience
    Written 20 July 2023
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    A R
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022 • Friends
    The tour guides were excellent and scoured the coast to find us dolphins. Thanks to their expertise we were very lucky to see a pod of dolphins playing in the waters and could be seen clearly playing under the boat, this was a once in a lifetime experience! We saw the famous Benagil caves as well as 2+ extra caves which were beautiful. It was very interesting and the guides provided us lots of information about the coast and about the beaches in English.
    The boat does go out far to sea and depending on the waters can be a bit bumpy in places, however, overall I would thoroughly recommend and definitely go back!
    Written 9 September 2022
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