About this experience
Your Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise begins at the new marina of Albufeira where you will board the boat "Insonia". Cruise along the Algarve coastline between to the Beach of Carvoeiro passing spectacular rock formations on the way. Also visit the Benagil sea cave.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Life jackets
- 10% Discount to use @ Gate 4 Café
- 10% Discount on LemonDrops Restaurante & Lounge
- Safety Briefing
- Smilles & Good Times 🙂
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Sunscreen, Swimming Gear and Towels
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary and highlights
Begin with a relaxing ride through the caves and rock formations that make this landscape so unique. Then head out to sea in your search for the dolphins who call these waters home.
'Insónia' is the perfect vessel for dolphin exploration, and these playful and fun animals are truly a sight to behold! Your expert guide will share with you interesting facts and history on this memorable trip.
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Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point will be @ Gate 4 Café in Marina de Albufeira. You have to be there 30min prior to the schedualed departure.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Dream Wave Algarve
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed
- The stop for swim will depend on the sea conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If Local Marine Police order to not visit the caves due to sea conditions, the caves will be viewed from a safe distance.
- The stop for a swim will happen depending on the sea conditions. It will not be near or inside any cave or beach.
- There will be no disembark inside Benagil Cave
- Although we do our best to provide a french guide on all our boats, this may not always be possible.
- We offer an APP with audio and text guides of the tour, available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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