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Golden cliff over turquoise water under a blue sky

The Benagil caves, by boat.

Two hours by boat from Portimão to Praia da Marinha, past the Benagil caves.

  • Life jacket, captain and a guide on board
  • Full refund with 24 hours' notice
  • Clean & Safe certified
  • Departure from Cais Vasco da Gama

The trips.

Six 2-hour boat trips, all leaving from Cais Vasco da Gama in Portimão.

Inside Benagil cave, the skylight and the beach

The route

From Portimão to Praia da Marinha.

  1. 1

    Portimão

    Departure from Cais Vasco da Gama.

  2. 2

    On to Praia da Marinha

    The boat heads to Praia da Marinha past more than 30 caves, including Benagil.

  3. 3

    Benagil cave

    The boat goes into the cave so you see it up close. Landing inside is not allowed.

  4. 4

    Return

    The return follows the Algarve coast, along the cliffs.

Gallery

The caves and the coast.

Meeting point

Cais Vasco da Gama, Portimão.

Meeting point

Check in at the Carneirinho's Boat Trips desk in the boarding area at Cais Vasco da Gama, up to 15 minutes before the trip.

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Where do we board?

At Cais Vasco da Gama in Portimão. Check in at the Carneirinho's Boat Trips desk in the boarding area, up to 15 minutes before.

How long is it?

Two hours, from Portimão to Praia da Marinha, past more than 30 caves, including Benagil. The boat goes into the cave. Landing inside is not allowed.

What is included?

A life jacket, a waterproof warm jacket in winter, insurance, a captain and a guide during the trip.

Can I cancel?

Yes. With 24 hours' notice you get a full refund or credit. Cancel by phone. No-shows are charged in full. If the weather stops the trip, they contact you to reschedule or refund.

Do children pay?

Yes. Children under 10 pay a reduced price.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes and something waterproof. Your feet go in the water getting on and off, so bring flip-flops or sandals. Pets cannot come.

The Benagil cave coast.

From Portimão to Praia da Marinha, cliffs and more than 30 caves along the way.