Top Portimao Cruises & Sailing

The Algarve coast is wonderfully scenic, but most travelers end up only seeing it from land. Admire it from the sea for much of the day—without a costly private boat charter—and enjoy a beach BBQ and visit to Benagil’s caves on this cruise from Portimao. Board a luxury Ophelia cataraman, gaze over cliffs and villages as you sail to Benagil, explore the caves by small boat and relax with a BBQ lunch and open bar before cruising back.

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!

See the Benagil Cave and other nearby caves in less time with this express boat cruise from Armação de Pêra. On a round-trip route to the famous grotto, you'll pass a stretch of coastline where sea caves and wild expanses of sand make up the landscape. Bring a camera to photograph the landscape and flip-flops to visit the Benagil Cave.

Portugal’s Benagil Caves are a popular destination for travelers, but they’re only accessible by boat. Take the stress out of renting your own boat and navigating unfamiliar water with this Benagil Caves Cruise from Portimao. This cruise near the Algarve coast gives you great views of the area and opportunities to catch sight of dolphins in their natural habitat before stopping for a swim and time to explore the caves.

Visit several of the most beautiful and interesting caves in the Algarve the easy way on this small-boat tour. The caves at Benagil, Portimao, Carvoeiro, and Praia da Marinha are all different, as you'll discover on this itinerary that includes them all. Touring on a small, low boat will give you close-up access in a way that tours on larger boats can't. Enjoy the views while relaxing on board.

Visit one of the Algarve’s most famous landmarks, the Benagil Caves, on an exciting speedboat tour from Portimão. Don your life jackets and climb aboard your vessel for a thrilling journey along the rugged coastline. Your skipper navigates the rock formations and cave system, stopping at the famous Benagil Cathedral for a closer look at the various arches.

Take a cruise along the Algarve coast aboard a comfortable catamaran with this group boat tour from Portimão. See the coast’s rocky cliffs, beautiful beaches, and lighthouses. Visit several of the Algarve’s sea caves, including the famous Benagil Cave and the cave beneath the Alfanzina Lighthouse. If the weather is warm enough and you have your towel and swimsuit handy, you can even go for a swim.

Visit the impressive rocky cliffs of the Algarve coast and its most spectacular cave on a 2-hour boat ride that will take you to unique hidden beaches.

The best way to discover the caves and coves of the Algarve is by kayak, but you don’t want to exhaust yourself before you reach the coastal highlights. This tour offers an energy-saving solution with a round-trip catamaran ride from Marina de Portimão to the Benagil Cave zone, where your kayak awaits. You’ll then follow a guide right inside the famous cave, and have time to swim, too.

Discover the ruggedly beautiful coast of the Algarve and see two top landmarks on this boat tour from Portimao. Depart from the marina and head to Marinha Beach, famous for its rock formations and hidden beaches. Then, explore the cave systems, particularly the Benagil Cave, famous for its distinctive skylight on its roof.

Visit two local Algarve vineyards on this private wine tour from Portimao. Enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace and personalized attention from your guide as you explore the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms of two wineries, tasting three types of wine at each location. Don't worry about who's driving, as private transportation to and from your Portimao hotel is included.

Come and visit the world famous Benagil cave and 10 other wild caves and beaches, with your favorite people. We know you have a lot of love to give, but on this private tour we can take up to 10 people, including you. This experience will allow you to have access to exclusive locations away from the busy tourist areas and that is why it is the perfect activity for your group of friends or family. This tour is everything for you! Come aboard our new and comfortable boat, where your private skipper will take you to explore the incredible coast. Along the way to the world famous Benagil Cave, we will pass through 10 more caves and about 15 wild beaches, many only accessible by the sea, such as the Captains' Cave, Praia da Marinha and the Arco da Albandeira. The highlight of this tour will definitely be the incredible cave of Benagil. New: we have the "Clean & Safe Certificate" from Turismo de Portugal (safe and protected against the risk of contagion).

This tour is the perfect way to appreciate the great outdoors and natural beauty of the Algarve coastline. Save hours planning your itinerary and booking transport, and instead enjoy a day where everything is organized for you. You’ll board your boat in Portimão, and then set sail. See multiple fishing villages, pass beautiful beaches, and visit incredible caves such as Benagil, and Alfanzina. A day full of adventures, with access to incredible landscapes.

See the famous Benagil Cave on the Algarve coast with this boat tour from Portimão. Cruise past beaches, cliffs, caves, and lighthouses along the coast as your boat cruises to the Benagil Cave. Travel into the cave and cool off with a swim from the boat if you like. There is a limit of 12 participants on this small-group tour.

Experience the Algarve coast’s scenic beauty on this sunset cruise from Portimão. After embarking from Portimão Marina, marvel at picturesque beaches, go snorkeling with complementary equipment, enjoy an on-board toast with champagne or a soft drink, and capture memorable photos while exploring magical caves in the famed Grotto of Benagil.

Take a cruise along the Algarve coast and discover the famed Benagil caves on this excursion. Join a small group and sail from Portimao Marina to see over 15 caves along the coast. When you come to the Benagil caves, your captain goes inside the large grotto for a closer look. In between stops, enjoy a chance to snorkel and refresh with soda and wine onboard.

Rather than take a normal boat to explore the Algarve coast, board a catamaran for a fun and relaxed journey. Sail along the rugged coastline passing several beaches and villages as you make your way to the famous Benagil Caves. Once you’ve had time to take photos, sail to a secluded beach and enjoy time to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or simply relax on the sand.

Full day tour along the Algarve coast and interior including a magnificent typical Portuguese lunch ending with a fantastic tasting of Monchique delicacies.

See the Benagil Cave the intimate way, aboard a private boat just for your own group. Cruising by boat with special air compartments for extra stability, you'll get a smooth ride all the way from Portimão to right inside the Benagil Cave. Even better: You'll discover some of the Algarve's lesser-known coastal treasures along the way.

Experience the Algarve Coast during sunset on this exclusive sunset boat tour to the Benagil Caves. Spend two hours on the water, soaking up views of the cliffs and cave formations. Sip Champagne as the sun paints the sky, immersing yourself in the vibrant colors and textures of the coast. Enjoy an evening of exploration and relaxation and take time to capture photos of the Benagil caves as the sun sets.

Gain a new perspective on the Algarve with this intimate small-group Stand Up Paddle (SUP) tour. Learn how to SUP before exploring some of the most beautiful and hard-to-access hidden beaches and rock formations of the Algarve, including the famous Benagil Cave. You’ll be accompanied at all times by a local instructor and tour guide.

At the chosen time we'll meet at the San Francisco de Portimão dock and board a boat to sail off on our sunset tour. We'll spend one hour and half sailing the Atlantic Ocean as we head towards the famous Benagil Cave, one of the most fascinating places in this part of southern Portugal. Get your cameras ready! As night begins to fall, we'll marvel at a breathtaking sunset over the magnificent landscape. We'll also get to admire the Alfanzina Lighthouse as we approach Benagil Beach, one of the special places on the Algarve coast. Allocation of reserves is automatic. If you make individual reservations but are part of a group, let us know which reservations belong to your group We inform our customers that our life jackets are automatic, purposely and improperly bursting them will incur an additional cost of €70 per life jacket, paid at the boarding point

You will start at fisherman’s houses in Alvor, after receiving a technical explanation to use the e-bikes by our guide you will enter in the cycle path of Lagoon of Alvor. There you will see fisherman’s warehouses where everyday local fishermen are working. Marvellous ride in the lagoon path, off-road at few meters from Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean. You will stop to see the beautiful coastline of Praia dos três Irmãos and Praia da Rocha in Portimão. After a pleasant ride through Portimão cycle path you will reach the Medieval Fort with a stunning view of Ferragudo’s ancient Castle. Now your tour continue through the fisherman harbour of Portimão, full of life and energy.