Group of friends celebrating on board a private boat

Private speedboat with guests beside the cliffs near Benagil

Pod of dolphins at the surface of the sea

Private boat anchored by golden cliffs and a quiet beach

Private boat · Albufeira Marina

Private boat to Benagil and the dolphins

Your own boat and crew for 2 hours 30 from Albufeira Marina: the Benagil cave, a swim stop and a search for dolphins, at your pace. Up to 20 guests for one price.

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours✓ Pay a 25% deposit today⏱ 2 h 30💬 English, Portuguese, Spanish👥 Up to 20 guests

About this activity

2 h 30Private trip

Up to 20 guestsOne price for the boat

Choose your timeMorning, afternoon or sunset

Swim stopIn a quiet bay

Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before for a full refund

25% depositRest paid on the day

Highlights

The whole boat and crew for your group only
Benagil cave, sea caves and a swim stop
Search for dolphins offshore
Ideal for families, birthdays and celebrations

Full description

Skip the shared trips and have a boat to yourselves. Your skipper takes your group from Albufeira Marina along the cliffs to the Benagil cave, stops in a quiet bay for a swim, and heads offshore to look for dolphins.

Because the boat is private, you choose the departure time and the pace of the day. It is a favourite for families, birthdays and groups of friends, with room for up to 20 guests.

Included

Private boat and crew for 2 h 30
Life jackets
Swim stop
Dolphin search and cave visit

Not included

Drinks, available to buy on board
Outside food and drink
Transport to the marina

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back or neck problems
People with reduced mobility

Meeting point

Albufeira Marina. We send the exact pontoon with your confirmation.

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Important information

What to bring

Swimwear and a towel
Sun cream and a hat
Sunglasses with a strap
A light jacket for the morning or evening

Not allowed

Outside food and drinks
Glass bottles

Know before you go

Arrive 15 minutes before departure
Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings are very likely but cannot be guaranteed
Since 2024 boats are not allowed to land on Benagil beach. You see the cave from the water, and sea conditions decide how close the boat can go
Trips depend on sea and weather. If the operator cancels, you get a new date or a full refund

Questions

How much does it cost?

€585 for the whole boat for up to 20 guests.

Can we choose the time?

Yes, choose a morning, afternoon or sunset departure.

Can we bring food and drinks?

Outside food and drink is not allowed, but drinks are available to buy on board.

Will we see dolphins?

Very likely, but dolphins are wild so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

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