Dolphins swimming beside a boat off the Algarve coast

Cruise boat on turquoise water by the Algarve cliffs

Pod of dolphins at the surface of the sea

Cruise boat passing a rock stack near Albufeira

Boat beside the cliffs and caves near Benagil

Dolphins & caves · Albufeira Marina

Dolphin watching and coast cruise from Albufeira

Watch for wild dolphins, then cruise past the sea caves and golden cliffs of the Algarve. Morning and afternoon departures from Albufeira Marina, about 2 hours 30, with child prices and free babies.

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours✓ Pay a 25% deposit today⏱ About 2 h 30💬 English, Portuguese, Spanish👥 Families welcome

About this activity

About 2 h 30On the water

Morning or afternoonDaily departures

Dolphins, caves and cliffsAll in one trip

Child pricesBabies under 2 free

Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before for a full refund

25% depositRest paid on the day

Highlights

Search for dolphins in the open sea
Sea caves, arches and golden cliffs
Larger boats with room to move around
Good value for families

Full description

Start with the dolphins: the skipper heads offshore where dolphins are regularly seen feeding and playing. Then the boat turns back towards the coast for a cruise past the caves, arches and cliffs that make the Algarve famous.

The boats on this trip are larger, so there is space to move around, find shade and take photos. It is a popular choice for families, with child prices and free places for babies.

Included

Boat trip of about 2 h 30
Skipper and crew
Life jackets

Not included

Food and drinks
Transport to the marina
Landing on Benagil beach

Not suitable for

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

Meeting point

Check in 40 minutes before departure at Albufeira Marina. We send the exact meeting point 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 alcohol
Glass bottles
Large bags

Know before you go

Check in 40 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