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Half Day Sailing Cruise by Catamaran to Benagil and Carvoeiro

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Half Day Sailing Cruise by Catamaran to Benagil Caves and Carvoeiro

3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

Explore the Algarve’s coastline from the water
Snorkel and SUPing equipment is provided
Soak up the sun on the decks of the catamaran
A central meeting point makes for a seamless experience

What's Included

Snorkelling Goggles
Stand up Paddle Boards
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board

Guide Tour and Entrance in the Caves
Gratuities
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Av. Rio Arade 129, 8500-311 Portimão, Portugal
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to departure. The meeting point is by Discover Tours Ticket Shop at Marina de Portimão round about and right next to Praia da Rocha beach.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Praia da Rocha (Pass By)

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse (Pass By)

Carvoeiro (Pass By)

Algar Seco (Pass By)

Vale de Centeanes Beach (Pass By)

Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse (Pass By)

Praia de Benagil (Pass By)

Algar de Benagil (Pass By)

Praia da Marinha (Pass By)

Joao de Arens Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
It is not allowed to bring alchoholic drinks
We may refuse entrance to people under influence of alchoholic drinks or under ant other substance
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to departure.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 98 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience 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.

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Reviews

4.5

163 reviews

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Beautiful day on the water.

fmfffzbh5c, Apr 2024

Check in was easy, crew was very nice. The scenery was beautiful. It was the first cruise of the season per a crew member. They had 4 SUP and no snorkeling equip available. But it was a fun day and the weather was perfect.

Do Not Miss Out on this Tour

MAGGIE_M, Oct 2023

Fabulous Tour and such a great crew, a great way to see the beautiful coast of Portugal and have a swim in the blue waters. Wonderful and relaxing, My third trip this year and already looking forward to the next one.

Perfect

Marcia_L, Sep 2023

It was a wonderful morning!! The crew was amazing … very relaxing! Way more comfortable than speed boats.

Amazing and fun experience

Kevin_M, Sep 2023

The morning was absolutely tranquil. The sea was calm, the sun shone, and we glided through the water. Drinks and snacks sold on board. We had about 26 on board and it didn't seem crowded. After about an hour the anchor went down for people to have fun in the water and then returned back to the harbour. The hosts were good fun and very knowledgeable. Can't wait for next year to do it again.

Fab day out, staff were...

Pauline_D, Aug 2023

Fab day out, staff were really friendly and we had a great time paddle boarding and swimming. Highly recommend

Wonderful way to see the coast!

Patricia_N, Aug 2023

Staff were friendly and informative Atmosphere was pleasant swimming was wonderful truly enjoyed the experience

Beautiful Views

Andrea_G, Aug 2023

Staff were great and friendly. So good with my kids to get them in the water and enjoy the experience. Beautiful views.

Great Value for money trip

MAGGIE_M, Aug 2023

Great trip out to Benagil Caves, today 1st Aug we got very lucky and watched the Dolphins too, the crew are warm and friendly and help you make the best of everything, I gave the paddleboards a try, not that I was any good mind !!

Wonderful Sailing

Dulce_G, Jul 2023

Outstanding and really wonderful trip. I have taken similar sailing trips with other companies and if comparing I missed the smaller boats where one could see the caves from the inside and I gave always seen dolphins. The plus with this catamaran was the space on the boat, the bar for drinks and have some time to dive from the boat :)

Fabulous Cruise

MAGGIE_M, Jun 2023

The absolute best way to see Benegil and the coast line, super relaxing and fun swimming in the sea, we had the opportunity to paddleboard too. Just the best trip and I can’t wait to do it again

Enjoyed our Catamaran Trip

Don_B, Oct 2022

Enjoyed our Catamaran trip out of Portimao. The crew was always available and very knowledgeable and willing to share facts on the history of this beautiful Algarve Coast. Would recommend this trip to all.

A perfect day out

James_B, Oct 2022

Genuinely one of the best experiences of my life. The boat is fantastic and the crew were very friendly, funny and informative. The coastline is stunning and trying out the stand up paddling was fun. The trip was topped off when we got to see a pod of 20+ dolphins.

Overcrowded, and does not go to benagil

Kevin_P, Jul 2022

Honestly was terrible. Overly packed- we had teens who arrived late and literally were on top of us. We didn’t even go to Bengali because of the “rough waves” although it was a very typical summer day. Just not enjoyable in any way. Waste of time, just skip and take the tip yourself to the grotto caves and pay the 25 euros for private motor boat through them or kayak.

Amazing time!

Kelly_M, Jul 2022

The captain ensured we had a good time on the boat though it was a windy day. The staff was very nice! We had a great time dancing to music, enjoying drinks, paddle boarding and swimming. Highly recommend!

Amazing fun and nice and...

Karan_J, Jul 2022

Amazing fun and nice and friendly crew! Recommend for anyone who wants to have a relaxing or fun filled afternoon!

The boat is great and...

Maysa_M, May 2022

The boat is great and also the team but the itinerary was completely different from what they advertised. The staff blamed on the weather but I sense we should have been warned in advance, at least 1 day previous, so we would have the chance to rebook it or cancel it.

Excellent Boat Trip

Katharine_L, May 2022

Excellent boat trip, very informative and friendly staff. Very clean on board too. Price was very reasonable. Definitely recommend.

Great first time experience

Loraine_B, Apr 2022

It was a very nice experience. Very skillfull and friendly staff were there to help us with our stroller for our little one and it was our first time paddling as well. We would not have tried it but they made us feel safe! It was a great and relaxed start of our day.

Fun times

Kristian_D, Oct 2021

We had a lot of fun on the catamaran ride. We enjoyed the sun and all the spots we visited. The bar on board is a great addition!

Best experience in the algarve

Fiona_C, Sep 2021

Excellent trip. Great staff. Clean boat. Amazing equipment. Paddle boarding and swimming. Worth every penny. Highly recommended.

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