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title: Catamaran Tour to Benagil Caves
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/portimao/tours/catamaran-tour-to-benagil-caves/
type: tour
city: Portimão
country: Portugal
price: 30
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 507
duration_minutes: 135
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 16 of 28 (Benagil Caves)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/tours/catamaran-tour-to-benagil-caves/
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# Catamaran Tour to Benagil Caves

**Guidekin's take:** A calm catamaran along the coast to the Benagil caves with a swim stop off Praia da Marinha, on a boat with a restroom that is wheelchair accessible and open to pregnant travellers, who are turned away from most small cave boats. Lunch, water and alcohol are not included. 4.86 from 507 reviews at €30 per person.

In our comparison: #16 of 28 in Benagil Caves, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

It is a relaxing and unique trip on a catamaran along the Algarve coast. During this guided tour you have the opportunity to see several famous beaches, traditional Portuguese villages and wonderful caves. Swimming will also be allowed in front of Praia da Marinha. It´s a good idea for couples, families, groups, boat parties...
Our boat is wheelchair accessible, recommended for pregnant women and elderly people. Everyone´s welcome.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Marina de Portimão Avenida Rio Arade…
- 5 start times: between 10:00 and 19:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €20: ages 3 to 11

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €30 per person
- Duration: 2h 15m
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 507 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ocean4fun Sea Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.86 from 507 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 492 of 507.

- 5 stars: 468 (92%)
- 4 stars: 24 (5%)
- 3 stars: 5 (1%)
- 2 stars: 4 (1%)
- 1 star: 6 (1%)

## What's included

- Restroom on board
- Guide

## Not included

- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages

## Itinerary

1. **Algar de Benagil** (2h) - View of Caves
2. **Calcadao de Carvoeiro** (pass by, no stop) - Boat view to the Carvoeiro beach and village.
3. **Algar Seco** (pass by, no stop) - Extraordinary rock formations
4. **Praia da Marinha** (15m) - Stop for swimming in front of Marinha Beach
5. **Ferragudo** (pass by, no stop) - Traditional portuguese village of Ferragudo
6. **Carvalho Beach** (pass by, no stop)
7. **Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - Alfanzina lighthouse and cave

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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

Marina de Portimão
Avenida Rio Arade 
kiosk, nº 9, Ocean4fun 
8500-345 Portimão
- check-in 30 minutes before the activity. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLQpuYQApGw0R9gFJ0UkooP8

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Benagil Caves

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #16 of 28** | €30 | 2h 15m | 4.86 (507) | 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 #16 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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