Portimão: Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board

Embark on a thrilling dolphin and whale watching tour along the stunning Algarve coast. Join our passionate team of professionals for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Av. Rio Arade 311 - Embark on a captivating boat journey lasting up to 2.5 hours through the stunning Benagil Caves, with even more to explore! Accompanied by a multilingual marine biologist, venture into the vast blue to discover some of the world’s most iconic creatures, dolphins. This coastal tour offers the chance to observe 6 dolphin species…
What's Included
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Additional Information

This trip of around two hours and thirty minutes, departing from the Marina of Portimão, offers two magnificent experiences: the observation of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) and the observation of our Algarve coast with a visit to the famous Benagil Cave. To enhance your experience, we have a highly qualified marine biologist on board. This…

Location
Av. Rio Arade 311
Avenida Rio Arade
Check in at kiosk 5emotionsalgarve no. 30 minutes before the experience. 6.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Helen
Apr 12, 2026
Great trip- would highly recommend! - Great trip ,saw some rarer dolphins, boat felt very safe, knowledgeable staff.
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Brian_d
Apr 10, 2026
Awesome but cold - Wear enough clothes, the tour was awesome we saw dolphins and the caves are spectacular. The only dots as it was cold. Best advice make sure you have the same attire as your guides such as jackets etc.
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Suebee1232018
Apr 9, 2026
Upstanding Company - While the tour didn’t go as expected, I rate this tour company highly. The tour was supposed to be 2.5 hours. We were out for about 45 minutes, when the captain determined the waters were so rough that for everyone’s safety we should go back in. While we didn’t get to see any dolphins, or go inside the cave, I applaud the company for putting safety first. We were provided with a full refund.
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Quest599185
Apr 8, 2026
Nice activity - Very pleasant activity with good guides. We were able to see many dolphins.
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S7830gxanitah
Apr 8, 2026
Competent team - A great boat tour with competent and enthusiastic marine biologists. We could even discover 2 different types of dolphins!
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Grandtour18735824455
Apr 3, 2026
Unforgettable experience! - An absolutely unforgettable experience. The staff were so welcoming, VERY knowledgable and great with our kids, always ensuring they were happy and could see! We saw many dolphins and birds, and the caves left us speechless. Just WOW! Thank you!
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Sara_h
Apr 2, 2026
This is the tour to book! - The marine biologists on board were kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and fun. We found a pod of approximately 15 dolphins and spent at least 30 minutes watching them swim, jump, and play within a few meters of the boat. Afterwards, we took a tour of the coastline and entered a few of the gorgeous caves. The guides were very knowledgeable about the rock formations and local history. Most importantly, they safely maneuvered the boat very close to the coastline without any problems. I highly recommend this tour!
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Bastiaannn
Mar 31, 2026
Wonderful experience - Beautiful to see dolphins in their natural habitat and what beautiful caves. The maritime biologist explained everything in a very nice and pleasant way:)
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Kush_p
Mar 21, 2026
Cool way to see the caves from water - We didnt have any luck to find dolphins during our tour, these guys really tried to go all over. It was still a cool tour, got to see the caves from the water and even enter some, which was really cool. Definitely recommend.
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Sooh205
Mar 31, 2026
Most unprofessional experience of my life - Quite possibly the WORST experience. I get motion sickness easily and intentionally waited early to get a seat towards the front. We were second in line and they were adamant about sitting my family in the last row. They said it was for safety because of my kids. OK fair. But to seat us in the dead LAST row??? There were children scattered in the middle as well when everyone else was seated. I explained multiple times that I have ridden on many boats including our own at home and know FROM EXPERIENCE that it is better for me to sit towards the front. Even towards the middle would have been fine. Of course I know it is rockier towards the front, but sitting closer to the motor is the WORST combo for someone with motion sickness. Shame on the tour operator. I literally had a bag around my mouth the entire time. SHAME!!! Yes, the “biologist” was well informed and impressively spoke multiple languages but don’t try to tell me what I’ve had to live with my entire life. SHAME!!!!
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).