Ophelia Catamaran Cruises + Beach BBQ

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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Benagil caves and beach BBQ cruise by catamaran from Portimao
Scenic day cruise without the expense of private boat charter
Waft by cliffs and villages, see Benagil’s caves and enjoy a tasty beach BBQ
Includes open beach bar, on-board Wi-Fi and pickup service (extra charge)

What's Included

Lunch
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pier Vasco Da Gama
Rio Arade, 8500-702 Portimão, Portugal
Next to the Clube Naval.The Check-in is made 30 min before the tour starts.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Ferragudo (Pass By)

Algar de Benagil

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Praia da Marinha (Pass By)

Benagil

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 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

5.0

443 reviews

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Picturesque caves

kelly_k, May 2024

Relaxing day on the water with great tunes. We visited numerous caves and had a tasty BBQ on the beach. Highly recommend!

Amazing sights

Leam_G, Apr 2024

Amazing day saw some sights I'd never forget and the boat was a really good way to relax and see so much

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Leam_G! Thank you for your feedback. We're happy that you enjoyed the tour with us. Our goal is to always provide the best possible experience to those who visit us. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Portitours.

Great value!

Sol_R, Sep 2023

One of the best tours we got in Portugal! You get the whole experience of being in a bigger boat with a bar and great music for a while and then move into a sammler boat so you can go inside the caves!!! After that we went to the beach to have BBQ! 100% worth your time and money!

A day long, multi-faceted adventure!

MaryAnn_B, Sep 2023

This adventure was a full day of boating with multiple mini adventures: hiking, swimming, bbq-ing, local drinks and lots of new friends! Bring a light jacket and something for an uneasy stomach if the tides are choppy. The crew was fun and attentive!

Great Day, Great Excursion, High Recommended

NANCY_H, Sep 2023

This was a great excursion. A fun way to see the Algarve coast and the caves. Was worth every penny. The crew was a well oiled machine. They were professional, courtesy, helpful, and moved with speed and precision the entire time. As business owners ourselves, we were very impressed with the team and the many "jobs" they seamless performed the entire day. High recommend!

Excellent

Peter_E, Sep 2023

Excellent day out. The crew where friendly. Caves are stunning. BBQ on the beach was great. 4 stars because Opehlia was overcrowded.

Awesome day!!

Heather_M, Sep 2023

Had a great time because the crew was fantastic ...but so that others know the boat is not the catamaran style like in the Caribbean with the net out front...but as long as you are a fun type person it will be a great day...they will take you by a smaller boat to the benegil caves and the beach bbq is awesome!!

Very Nice!

Keila_S, Aug 2023

Going into the caves where the boat barely fit was incredible. The dolphins were incredible on our way back! Nice tour

More booze cruise than family trip 😞

Rebecca_H, Aug 2023

Too many people on board, music way too loud & too cramped. Sadly we did not enjoy this trip at all. One star is given as the beach stopped at for the BBQ was lovely, beautiful sea & sardines for lunch actually very good. Not recommended for families - it became more like a booze cruise & we wanted to get off!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is very important for us to receive feedback from our guests. We will look into your suggestions to understand how can we improve in the future. We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Great Experience!!

Steven_B, Aug 2023

Brought my 1 and 5 year old and we had a blast . Great crew, food and experience. Overall, I would recommend this activity to anyone.

Best boat trip in the country

Lucas_A, Aug 2023

Best experience I’ve ever had, the boat was very calm and stable everything was well planned with the best music mixes on board as the stuff were very nice and funny

Incredible Customer Service

Diane_W, Aug 2023

The one bridge had a collision and we were running late. We messaged the tour operator early to let them know. When we finally arrived, the crew sent us a water taxi to catamaran. Food, drinks, location - everyone was amazing! Highly recommend this group!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Diane, thanks for taking the time to review us with such kind words. We always try to do our best to create unforgettable experiences! We hope to welcome you again soon in one of our tours. Kind regards

Sea, sand, swimming, sangria, caves & a BBQ!

Dionne_A, Aug 2023

Lovely family day out, bbq delicious and all the crew were so helpful and friendly! If you only do 1 trip during your holiday, make it this one!

Money’s Worth!

Jadine_R, Jul 2023

Amazing crew, great set up and use of time. Had a full day out with great food, music and drinks! Paddle boarding as wan option once we got to the beach bbq as well as umbrellas provided

Excellent all day trip to see the caves with lunch and private beach!

tzortzis38, Jul 2023

This trip was amazing! The boat was beautiful, clean and the staff exceptionally professional and worked well as a team and to make us feel welcome, happy and safe! The lunch was superb, the alcohol beverages great, the private beach absolutely beautiful nestled in the rock formations! It was all well organized and even the choppy waters on our return were handled magnificently. Can’t say enough about the Ophelia and it’s crew! 100/100 A++

A fantastic moment

Sami_F, Jul 2023

Fantastic moment and a great team very careful and nice with us. Kids and parents were very happy by this experience

Catamaran Boat trip

Andrea_D, Jul 2023

We had a great day on the water. The crew was well organized and professional. The lunch on the beach was grilled chicken with potato chips and salad. There was enough beer and wine to go around. We took a small boat from the catamaran to see the caves. The Bengil cave was nice to see but it was so busy with boats and people that it took away from the experience. We were in and out very quickly as there were many boats waiting. Overall, it was money well spent.

Great day out

Isabel_T, Jul 2023

Best boat cruise so far. Comfortable boat and the food was lovely. Great experience visiting the caves and views

fun tour & excellent service!

Sharen_B, Jun 2023

great experience, informative staff, relaxing & fun tour! good food! excellent customer service! highly recommended

Great crew - great food...

Peter_G, Jun 2023

Great crew - great food and value. Potentially not very peaceful. We had about 8 children running around shouting all day on the boat. One nearly spilled water on my iphone towards the end when they had a mini water fight. Great fun all round just beware if you’re looking for a fully chilled experience.

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