Benagil Caves Exploration and Dolphin Sightseeing: Discover Albufeira's Coastline and Marine Life

Embark on a thrilling adventure aboard the MATRIX Power boat and explore the stunning Benagil Caves. Discover Albufeira’s coastline, spot dolphins in the wild, and enjoy a refreshing swim in the ocean. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Algar de Benagil - During the cruise, we will search for dolphins and show you the coastline where you will be able to see some beautiful rock formations and Benagil cave in between other caves, and also some beaches like the very famous Marinha beach.
What's Included
  • Security Briefing
Additional Information

MATRIX Power boat is 16 meters long (53ft) and has a maximum capacity of 50 people. You will have the opportunity to see the coast and visit the famous caves starting from the Marina of Albufeira and passing in front of the areas of Galé, Senhora da Rocha, Marinha until Benagil. We will go inside the most famous caves along the coastline and will give…

Location
Algarve Charters
Rua Marina de Albufeira
Meet us in the Algarve Charters office at the Marina de Albufeira for the check-in, 30 minutes before departure time, with your ID please.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tom
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent Tour - Excellent trip. Tour guides were extremely friendly and kids were delighted to see the dolphins. Caves were exceptional
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Sandra_b
Sep 22, 2025
Fascinating - Absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Both facilitators were very good with loads of information about Dolphins which we got to see, and the beautiful caves. Would recommend
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Gopi
Aug 25, 2025
Didn’t see dolphins, but great tour and would still recommend. - We went on the dolphin spotting and cave tour at the end of August 2025. The check in process was quick and easy, and there was somewhere to leave our stroller as we weren’t able to take it on board. There was also some lockers to store any belongings, although we didn’t do that. The tour was 2.5 hours long and we were supposed to visit the caves on the coastline, spot dolphins and have a stop for swimming. When we boarded, the crew welcomed us warmly. The boat was very clean and well maintained. They left promptly from the port, albeit delayed by a few minutes because of late passengers. But they made a joke about it and accommodated them which I thought was good. They even provided some jackets for the children on the boat to ensure they weren’t feeling cold once we got moving. On the tour, unfortunately we didn’t manage to spot any dolphins. This was really disappointing for us because it was what we were most looking forward to, with two young children. However, they are wild animals so it isn’t the fault of the crew / company. And because they were out trying to look for dolphins for a while, we also didn’t have time to stop for a swim. When we visited the caves, Dana was very knowledgeable, explaining in both Portuguese and English. She also took a lot of photos for our family. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend this tour and company as the crew were all brilliant!
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60concettoa
Aug 12, 2025
Not disappointed - We saw dolphins, really cool skippers, nice visit The landscape is beautiful 17:30 excursion, pleasant with sunset at the end of the tour
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Art_d
Aug 1, 2025
Amazing trip on the... - Amazing trip on the ocean. Great value for the money. I would definitely recommend it to whoever wants to go.
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Marine_b
Jul 26, 2025
Great experience - Great experience, meeting dolphins and visiting the coast , we loved it. I recommend closed eyes
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Nomad32615351695
Jul 23, 2025
It is worth it!!!! - Experience worth having. The correct ticket price for what is offered. Friendly staff prepared and super helpful. Clear and never boring explanations. Great commitment in the search for the dolphins we have seen. Better to book as soon as you arrive to visit the coast to understand and see better the beaches to go and visit in the following days.
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Anais_b
Jul 17, 2025
On top - Great time we could see the dolphins, caves of Banagil, swimming, pictures at the top! Very friendly crew
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Karen_h
Sep 16, 2025
Enjoyable - Enjoyed, nice and friendly crew. Smooth sailing. Could do with few more songs on playlist rather than same ones on repeat.
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Ray
Aug 1, 2025
Trip cancelled. No explanation. Not interested. Be warned. - Quite possibly the worst customer service possible. We booked this trip 24 hours in advance and turned up on time. We were met by two surly faced and disinterested members of staff who just said "cancelled." When asked what she meant, she just shrugged her shoulders and said again it's cancelled. She couldn't be less interested in us. She then went on to say she couldn't refund us our money and we'd have to return to the shop in Albufeira where we bought the trip. We provided our phone number at the time of booking but no one thought it would be a good idea to ring us to say it had been cancelled. Make a booking if you're feeling brave but I'd strongly suggest you use a different organisation to avoid disappointment.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).