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Carvoeiro Caves
Carvoeiro Caves
5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Boat trips by sea in easy boarding modern small boats, visiting breathtaking unique Benagil coastline caves, from Carvoeiro, through Benagil up to Praia da Marinha, considered most beautiful beaches in Europe. Only smaller boats can explore the caves at will - the larger boats are too big to enter the caves. Carvoeiro Caves has a fleet of 4 small, modern boats that zip along the coast and can easily be manoeuvered in the caves. All the boats have an easy boarding system making them accessible to the mobility impaired - no wading through waist-high water before clambering aboard. And all boats are equipped with all safety gear as required by law
Carvoeiro, Portugal
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Private and Luxury
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Wokwa
Woking, UK10 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We took the 1 hour tour along the coast which entered a number of caves during the trip. There were several trips leaving at the same time and it was a bit unclear how it was being organised but it was. Easy to board the boat and once we were on the guide was knowledgeable and explained some history as well as the geography of the area. The trip was better than expected and well worth doing.
Written 10 August 2022
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Dear customer,
We thank you very much indeed for taking the time to write your review on our service and are extremely satisfied to hear that you throughout enjoyed the trip and the service provided by Pedro and Anna :)
Wishing you all the best and thanking you already in advance for continuing telling your friends about the experience and the beauty of our nature.
Regards from your CarvoeiroCaves ®
Written 17 February 2023
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WeegieWilly
United Kingdom217 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Benagil Sea Caves - 1 hour tour.
Was unsure if we should have taken the longer tour to Marhina, but the tour to Benagil was perfect, as we visited Marhina on foot earlier in the day (defo recommend).
We took the 1500 trip which was on choppy waters, which added to the excitement, yet we still felt super safe and could still stand up to take photos. (The girls sat at the front of the boat got soaked by a big wave as we boarded from the beach). Top tip - wear short legs.
Our captain and guide (wish I could remember their names) were great, itinerary was delivered with good command of English and with humour.
The caves visited were amazing, a truly great experience.
Was unsure if we should have taken the longer tour to Marhina, but the tour to Benagil was perfect, as we visited Marhina on foot earlier in the day (defo recommend).
We took the 1500 trip which was on choppy waters, which added to the excitement, yet we still felt super safe and could still stand up to take photos. (The girls sat at the front of the boat got soaked by a big wave as we boarded from the beach). Top tip - wear short legs.
Our captain and guide (wish I could remember their names) were great, itinerary was delivered with good command of English and with humour.
The caves visited were amazing, a truly great experience.
Written 2 November 2022
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Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for choosing us and for your friendly evaluation with the highest rating!
It is very gratifying to know that we lived up to your expectations and that we contributed to enrich your holidays.
We will be at your service should you wish to return and we remain at your disposal for your friends and family who, on your recommendation, may want to visit us.
With best wishes and regards.
The CarvoeiroCaves ® team
Written 29 November 2022
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Edward
1 contribution
Aug 2020
This experience was totally awesome.
Miguel and João took us to explore some beautiful caves whilst also controlling the boat and making it an extremely fun ride.
When can I trade life in Manchester for life on the waves?
Miguel and João took us to explore some beautiful caves whilst also controlling the boat and making it an extremely fun ride.
When can I trade life in Manchester for life on the waves?
Written 1 September 2020
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Dear Ed,
That is sogreat to hear !! We thank you very much indeed for taking the time to write your review on our service and are extremely satisfied to hear that you throughout enjoyed the trip with Miguel and João :)
Don't trade, it must be amazing in Manchester... Just visit more often when possible.
Wishing you all the best and thanking you already in advance for continuing telling your friends about the experience and the beauty of our nature.
Regards and best wishes from your CarvoeiroCaves ® Awesome :) Team
Written 8 September 2020
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Brighdeen R
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Went out today with Daniel and Pablo from Carvoiera Tours. Can't recommend them enough! Highly skilled sailing manoeuvres within small caves, great stories delivered with a sense of humour. We had lots of children onboard and they were amazing with them!
Written 28 July 2022
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Dear customer,
Our apologies for such delayed answer.
We thank you very much indeed for taking the time to write your review on our service and are extremely satisfied to hear that you throughout enjoyed the trip.
Wishing you all the best and thanking you already in advance for continuing telling your friends about the experience and the beauty of our nature.
Warmest regards from your CarvoeiroCaves ® Team
Written 17 February 2023
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LightPacker556463
London, UK12 contributions
May 2024 • Family
What a great trip for our family whilst on holiday! I pre booked our one hour trip in the UK to ensure we got the time slot we wanted but it’s just as easy to walk up to their hut on Carvoeiro beach and book on the day. They give you the life jacket to put on, give a quick,safety briefing and escort you to the waiting boat. Our guide Joshua was great, giving a running commentary as we passed many things on our way to the beautiful Bengali Cave. This was a must see experience for our trip to Carvoeiro and can highly recommend this great company “carvoeirocaves.com” to do it with.
Written 28 May 2024
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Dear Customer,
We apologize for the delayed response and thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great experience on your trip. It’s great to know that the booking process was smooth, whether done in advance or on the day, and that Joshua provided an engaging and informative commentary.
We’re thrilled that the visit to the beautiful Bengali Cave was a highlight of your holiday. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you and your family again in the future.
Best regards,
The CarvoeiroCaves Team
Written 9 September 2024
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Kim Q
1 contribution
Aug 2023
Our family of 5 took this 90 min tour and shared the boat with 5 other adults. Antonio and Pedro were our guides and were very funny and knowledgeable. The captain, Pedro, was highly skilled at driving the boat weaving in and out of kayaker and tight caves. This was not an easy task! They stopped the boat and whoever wanted to jumped off which was a highlight. The caves are stunning and definitely worth seeing. You really do need to go into the caves so you need to be on a boat small enough to do so. Worth every penny!
Written 16 August 2023
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Dear visitor,
Thank you for the kind comments you shared about our tour to the Carvoeiro caves, we are pleased to read that it couldn't have been better.
Our goal is the complete satisfaction of our visitors and it is very motivating to read that both the service of our crew and the magnificent views and entertainment were up to your expectations.
We make a habit of sharing customer comments with our staff and we can assure you that our teams will be informed of the compliments you have received.
With our best wishes for a continued excellent summer, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.
Sincerely,
The CarvoeiroCaves team
Written 27 August 2023
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OzBritEmptyNest
149 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A good tour with Carvoerio Caves. Boat was broken so we had to wait for the next tour, but they arranged it very quickly.
Nice captan and good tour, taking you into all the little caves along the way.
I recommend doing this early in your trip so you get a sense of the area.
We did the one hour tour which was enough for me.
The main cave is very busy with lots of kayaks, so probably the least enjoyable of all the stops along the way.
Nice captan and good tour, taking you into all the little caves along the way.
I recommend doing this early in your trip so you get a sense of the area.
We did the one hour tour which was enough for me.
The main cave is very busy with lots of kayaks, so probably the least enjoyable of all the stops along the way.
Written 29 August 2023
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Dear Customer,
We thank you for taking the time to write your opinion about our service and we are very pleased to know that you enjoyed the whole trip. Wishing you all the best and thank you already in advance for telling your friends about the beauty of our nature.
Regards from Carvoeirocaves Team ®️
Written 16 September 2023
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F M
Bracknell, UK14 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Absolutely brilliant tour of the caves - much better in a smaller boat - we were able to go right into many beautiful caves. The skipper/captain was so skilled at manoeuvring through the gaps - felt completely safe. Our tour guide, Alex, was charming and told us a lot about the caves and the coastline. Would highly recommend Carvoeiro Caves company.
Written 20 July 2024
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Dear Guest,
We apologize for the delayed response.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an absolutely brilliant tour of the caves and that the smaller boat allowed you to explore many beautiful caves up close. It’s great to know that the skipper’s skill and Alex’s charm made you feel safe and well-informed throughout the tour.
Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another exceptional experience in the future!
Best regards,
The Carvoeiro Caves Team
Written 9 September 2024
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Steven
20 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
An absolutely fantastic experience. Our ship’s “captain” and “first mate” (Daniel and Antonio) were very welcoming, knowledgeable and entertaining. The caves are a must see and this way of doing so was first rate. I can’t recommend this tour company highly enough.
Written 11 August 2022
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Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for your preference and your kind evaluation with the highest rating.
It is very gratifying to know that António and Daniel lived up to your expectations and that they contributed to enrich your holidays.
We will be at your service should you wish to return and we remain at your disposal for your friends and family who, on your recommendation, may want to visit us.
Thanks for your recent review.
With best wishes and regards.
The CarvoeiroCaves ® team
Written 29 November 2022
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Ian W
5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We arrived at our check-in. No one was there. Tour company next door was as open and running. After waiting around 5-10 minutes from the check-in time, we’re informed that the tour was cancelled because the conditions were not safe. Their boats weren’t even in the water (they were still pulled way up on the beach). If their boats weren’t in the water yet, seems like they had already made the decision to cancel tours. We quickly rebooked with the company next door and had a wonderful tour on this sunny, fairly calm day. Saw a lot of other boats from other tour providers as well. I still am not really sure why the tour was cancelled with no text/call/notice, but we were very happy rebooking with Carvoeiro Tours, just next door.
Written 8 October 2024
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Dear Mr. Wilson,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the last-minute cancellation of your tour while you were already present at our counter.
On the night of October 8th, we received an official alert from the Port of Portimão forecasting a significant storm, which could create unsafe sea conditions. To prioritize the safety and well-being of our passengers, we made the difficult decision to cancel all tours for that day. You can view the official maritime warning that guided our decision through this link: Maritime Warning.
We understand that other companies may have chosen to proceed with their operations. While we regret the disappointment this caused, we’re glad to know you were able to enjoy a boat tour with the neighboring company, even under such circumstances.
At CarvoeiroCaves®, we strive to offer the best possible experience to our guests, and we apologize that we could not meet expectations on this occasion.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on board in the future, under better conditions.
Kind regards,
Teresa Baselli
CarvoeiroCaves® Team
Written 14 October 2024
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Hello. We have small dog. Is he allowed to come on the boat? KR Tatjana
Written 13 August 2024
Hello. We have small dog. Is he allowed to come on the boat? KR Tatjana
Written 13 August 2024
Hi! I read in one of the reviews that u have to get into the water to board the boat So we have to wear shorts or swimming attire? How high does the water level go? Knee high? Will u get wet?
Written 21 December 2023
You are in very shallow water getting on/off boat - should wear shorts. You should expect to get wet during the boat ride.
Written 22 December 2023
Ich habe gerade eine Hüft OP hinter mir. Darf das betroffene Bein noch nicht vollständig bewegen. Ist es für mich möglich, auf das Boot zu kommen?
Oder ist klettern notwendig?
Written 30 August 2019
Guten Tag, es ist nicht unmoeglich aber schwierig. Falls Sie es auf jeden Fall machen moechten am besten emprego em wir die erste Abfahrt vom Strand um 09h00. Wir sind Ihnen gerne bei den zwei Stufen auf und runtersteigen behilflich. Im Boot selber koennen Sie das Bein gestreckt lassen. Nur bei keinem Wellengang wenn das Meer glatt ist.
Written 31 August 2019
On this boat tour is it possible or are you allowed to get off the boat in the Benagil caves to take some photos from inside?
Written 11 July 2019
No, you're not allowed to get off this particular boat at the Banagil cave. But it does go right into the cave and there are plenty of photo opportunities there.
Written 12 July 2019
Bonjour, je voudrais connaître les prix pour la visite des grottes aux alentours de Carvoeiro, Benagil, etc... et où est-ce qu'on embarque avec le bateau ? Et aussi quel type de bateau svp ? Merci pour votre réponse.
Written 10 June 2019
Good evening, we have the following options: (Prices are per person).
1 hour until the famous cave of Benagil (hole in the roof) for EUR 25 or a trip including this one and going a little further for
1 hour and 30 minutes until the beautiful beach caves of Praia da Marinha for EUR 30
Babies up to two years inclusive count as one passenger but travel free of charge.
Children aged between 3 and 10 inclusive pay EUR 15 on the tour to Benagil and EUR 20 on the tour to BENAGIL & MARINHA
Private tours available from 250 EUR onwards, during which you are allowed to swim, enjoying clear bleu waters and the faboulous environment.
All are modern and confortable small 6m boats, taking a maximum of 11 passengers, all have an easy boarding system. All our boats are suitable to visit all the caves deep inside, and as longer the trip is, as more caves you see.
Thank you, happy holidays!
Written 10 June 2019
Hello, Are we able to step off into the Benagil cave? Or maybe swim over to land in the beach within Benagil? Thank you!
Written 19 April 2019
On the power boat tours there is no access to the beach. We did see kayak groups landing on the beach inside the cave but i don’t think the view of the cave or the photo opportunities are significantly better from the beach. While it is theoretically possible to swim to the cave keep in mind that the water along the Algarve coast is quite chilly and most people do not choose to stay in the water long enough to make it to the cave.
Written 12 July 2019
Horaires de départ pour la grotte de benagil au départ de carvoiero en mai 2019
Written 22 February 2019
Un grand merci pour votre demande. Ces jours nous travaillons de lundi a dimanche de 10h30 jusqu'à 18h30 et le meilleur moment est le matin car le soleil est pas si grave et la mer est généralement calme. Les bateaux partent toutes les demi-heures environ. Vous pouvez réserver directement sur notre site. Quand il n'y a pas d'horaire disponible, c'est parce que la mer n'est pas bonne ou que nous sommes déjà complets.
Au plaisir de vous accueillir dans nos bateaux ou pour un voyage inoubliable en famille, cordialment, Teresa
Written 22 February 2019
Hallo Helga, auch im Januar finden die Touren statt, wie Herr Tilo schon sagte, abhängig vom Meer und Wetter. Jedoch sind die Touren, jeweils von 10h30 bis circa 15h00-15h15. Die Strecke ist die gleiche und wir gehen in so viele Grotten rein wie möglich. Wir hoffen Sie zu dem Zeitpunkt willkommen zu heissen. Vielen Dank
Written 16 October 2018
We are staying in Paderne in August 16-19. How much in advance do we need to book to visit the Benagil caves? Is it easy to find a parking place near your office in the morning? If for some reason we have to cancel, do we get a refund? We ar a family of 4, kids are 12 and 16.
Thank you.
Written 1 July 2018
Hi there, ideal is to book in advance online, please use the web site with company name or call +351 966 220 042
Written 13 August 2018
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