Portimão: Benagil caves and Dolphins • Marine Biologist on board
Overview
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 specialized multilingual professional (Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish) will be available to share their extensive knowledge about cetaceans, seabirds in the region, as well as marine life, and the local ecosystem, ensuring that all our passengers can fully understand and appreciate the wonderful marine life. Feel free to ask questions as our marine biologist will be at your disposal to answer any inquiries you may have.
We are a team of professionals, passionate about the sea, who are dedicated to their work to make your trip a unique and unforgettable moment!
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Location
Av. Rio Arade 311
8500-311 Portimão, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for a boat trip lasting up to 2.5 hours through the Benagil Caves, but that's not all!
Guided by a multilingual marine biologist, in the middle of an endless blue, we will search for the most emblematic animals in the world, dolphins. On this tour along our coast, we can see 6 species of dolphins and 3 species of whales that will provide you with strong and unforgettable emotions.
Continuing our trip, we show you some of the most beautiful rock formations in the world, including the famous “Algar de Benagil” cave.
Note: Entry to the caves and swimming stop are subject to closures or sea conditions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for babies.
- Participation is subject to the skipper's assessment based on sea conditions and the passenger's individual circumstances on the day of the tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it.
- Tours subject to a minimum number of 20 passengers, may be rescheduled or cancelled.
- Entry to the caves is subject to prohibition by the Local Marine Police, due to poor sea conditions;
- Schedule of the tour and prices subject to change.
- There is a 90% chance of seeing cetaceans.
- Bring warm clothes (winter) or a coat (summer) as it can be cold at sea.
- Due to local regulations, the vessel can only remain in the Benagil Caves for a few minutes. It is not permitted to leave the vessel.
- There are no reserved seats. Passengers are seated on board by our crew to ensure maximum safety, comfort and satisfaction.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-302128P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Portimão: Benagil caves and Dolphins • Marine Biologist on board. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All Fees and Taxes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Portimão: Benagil caves and Dolphins • Marine Biologist on board is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for babies.
- participation is subject to the skipper's assessment based on sea conditions and the passenger's individual circumstances on the day of the tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Portimão: Benagil caves and Dolphins • Marine Biologist on board will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for babies.
- participation is subject to the skipper's assessment based on sea conditions and the passenger's individual circumstances on the day of the tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it.
- Tours subject to a minimum number of 20 passengers, may be rescheduled or cancelled.
- Entry to the caves is subject to prohibition by the Local Marine Police, due to poor sea conditions;
- Schedule of the tour and prices subject to change.
- There is a 90% chance of seeing cetaceans.
- Bring warm clothes (winter) or a coat (summer) as it can be cold at sea.
- Due to local regulations, the vessel can only remain in the Benagil Caves for a few minutes. It is not permitted to leave the vessel.
- There are no reserved seats. Passengers are seated on board by our crew to ensure maximum safety, comfort and satisfaction.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
