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title: Benagil Caves Boat Tour from Portimão – Small Group
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-caves-boat-tour-from-portim-o-small-group/
type: tour
city: Portimão
country: Portugal
price: 25
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.85
reviews: 86
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 18 of 28 (Benagil Caves)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-caves-boat-tour-from-portim-o-small-group/
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# Benagil Caves Boat Tour from Portimão – Small Group

**Guidekin's take:** A ninety minute small group boat from Portimão marina that enters the sea caves including Benagil and Marinha with a local guide at the helm, on a boat with infant seats available. Alcohol is not served; pregnant travellers cannot join. 4.85 from 86 reviews at €25 per person.

In our comparison: #18 of 28 in Benagil Caves, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This boat tour will take you to enjoy the amazing caves from Portimão to Benagil and Marinha. If you are in Algarve or going there, don’t leave without visiting the most beautiful marine caves of Europe on a boat tour to the Benagil, Marinha and many other amazing caves! This cave tour of approximately 90 minutes departs from Marina de Portimão and returns here too. 

Highlights:
 • 1,5-hour excursion to the most paradisiacal beaches of the Algarve starting at Portimão;
 • Smart, young and skilled staff, willing to provide you with an unforgettable experience;
 • 100% fun guaranteed for the whole family;
 • We speak Portuguese, English, Spanish and French;
 • Access exclusive areas far from the busy touristic areas;
 • On-board commentary and safety briefing included.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Quiosque N.º 11 - Seadolphins Algarve
- 5 start times: between 09:30 and 17:00
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €20: ages 3 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €25 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 86 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Seadolphins Algarve
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 15:30, 17:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.85 from 86 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 86.

- 5 stars: 78 (91%)
- 4 stars: 5 (6%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Safety equipment
- Experienced local guide/skipper
- Entry into sea caves (including Benagil Cave)
- Small-group experience
- Sightseeing along the Algarve coastline

## Not included

- Alcoholic Beverages

## Itinerary

1. **Algar de Benagil** (5m; admission included) - Visit more than 20 caves and secret beaches. It is possible to take a dip if the conditions of the sea and atmosphere allow it.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 15:30, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Quiosque N.º 11 - Seadolphins Algarve
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLQpuYQApGw0R9gFJ0UkooP8

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Benagil Caves

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 28** | €25 | 1h 30m | 4.85 (86) | shared |
| [Benagil Cave Tour From Armação de Pêra](/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-cave-tour-from-arma-o-de-p-ra/?format=md) | €25 | 1h | 4.98 (1522) | shared |
| [Traditional Tour - Benagil Cave](/portugal/portimao/tours/traditional-tour-benagil-cave/?format=md) | €25 | 1h | 4.98 (1469) | shared |
| [Express Tour - Benagil Cave](/portugal/portimao/tours/express-tour-benagil-cave/?format=md) | €20 | 30 min | 4.95 (1851) | shared |

Ranked #18 of 28 in Benagil Caves by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €95, median €34; typical length 2h. 3 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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