--- title: Benagil Caves & Coast from Portimão on an Eco-Friendly Catamaran lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-caves-coast-from-portim-o-on-an-eco-friendly-catamaran/ type: tour city: Portimão country: Portugal price: 43 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 327 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Three hours with a swim rank_in_category: 11 of 28 (Benagil Caves) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-caves-coast-from-portim-o-on-an-eco-friendly-catamaran/ --- # Benagil Caves & Coast from Portimão on an Eco-Friendly Catamaran **Guidekin's take:** A solar powered catamaran from Portimão to the Benagil caves, three hours with lounge seating, a bar and a restroom and no engine fumes. Minimum numbers apply, so a booking can be refunded if too few people sign up, and the boat is not suitable for reduced mobility. 4.91 from 327 reviews at €43 per person. In our comparison: #11 of 28 in Benagil Caves, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Come aboard for an incredible journey to discover the secrets of the stunning Benagil Caves and the beautiful Golden Coast of the Algarve, all from the comfortable cushions of our elegant eco-friendly solar-powered catamaran! Sail in style with zero emissions and enjoy a serene atmosphere, free from harmful pollutants. Our boat offers first-class amenities—from a bar to lounge seating, deck, and even a restroom—ensuring your comfort and fun. Start a tour of approximately 3 hours from Portimão Marina, taking in the views of the Golden Coast, passing by Carvoeiro, and exploring the famous Benagil Caves. On warm days with calm seas, there’s always time for a refreshing swim (except on sunset trips). Just bring your swimsuit and a towel! Join us for an unforgettable, fun, and eco-conscious nautical getaway! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check-in is 15 min before departure. - 34 start times: between 10:00 and 18:15 - Children from €35: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €43 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 327 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Algarve SUN BOAT Trips - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 34 start times between 10:00 and 18:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.91 from 327 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 321 of 327. - 5 stars: 309 (94%) - 4 stars: 12 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes ## Itinerary 1. **The Fort of São João do Arade, sometimes referred to as the Castle of Arade, ...** (pass by, no stop) - The Fort of São João do Arade, sometimes referred to as the Castle of Arade, is a medieval fortification. The first fortification on the site consisted of a watch tower erected in the reign of King John II of Portugal. Later, following the settlement of Ferragudo (around... 2. **Ponta do Altar Lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - The lighthouse, of unusual design, consists of a small square turret attached to a one-story caretaker's house. It supports a red lantern on its terrace. The house, often compared with the appearance of a small schoolhouse, is painted white, with exposed stones and a red... 3. **This small islet, with an area of just 0** (pass by, no stop) - 16 ha, is classified as IBA (Important Bird Area), due to its importance as nesting site for ardeids (herons). This place is especially interesting during spring, due to the existence of a colony of Cattle Egrets and Little Egrets - at this time of year the top of the islet... 4. **Torre da Lapa was perhaps built in the 16th century as part of the watchtower...** (pass by, no stop) - Torre da Lapa was perhaps built in the 16th century as part of the watchtower system that helped defend the Algarve coast. For hundreds of years, up there, the men from the neighborhood took turns watching the coast, always keeping an eye on the boats of corsairs, mostly from... 5. **One of the deepest caves in this area** (3m) - Entering it is amazing! Only possible when weather conditions are favourable. 6. **Algar de Benagil** (3m) - is one of the most widespread places when the subject is the Algarve beaches, including the international press. No surprises, this beach / cave is incredibly beautiful. Whenever the conditions are favourable, we will enter it. Prepare your camera! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 34 start times between 10:00 and 18:15 - 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 Check-in is 15 min before departure. Boarding is on the north side of Portimão Marina, by the administrative building (Rua Simão Correia). Don’t enter just “Marina de Portimão” in Uber/taxi or you may be dropped on the south side, a 15-min walk away. We can’t wait for late arrivals. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1cit0MrZGg0R3HGxIdwAkb4 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund - Dogs or other pets are not allowed - Access to our boats is not suitable for people with reduced mobility - Baby Stollers and Wheelchairs are not allowed - Suitable for pregnant women - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Please check in 15 minutes before departure time - Only water and food intended for young children are allowed on board - Smoking only allowed on the back of the boat with permition from the crew - ATTENTION: Our kiosk is not the check-in or boarding point. The Boarding Pier M is on the North Side of Portimão Marina, with car access via Rua Simão Correia. - Not recommended for pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies or in advanced stages of pregnancy ## Compared with other Benagil Caves | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 28** | €43 | 3h | 4.91 (327) | 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 #11 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/benagil-caves/?format=md ## More in Portimão - All Portimão tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-caves-coast-from-portim-o-on-an-eco-friendly-catamaran/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/?format=md