Excursions & day trips

Dolphin watching and Benagil Cave experience in Algarve

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$46.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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Duration: 3 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll have the opportunity to search for dolphins and marine life along the Algarve coastline
A visit to the renowned Benagil Cave is included in the journey
It's an exclusive morning tour, ensuring ideal conditions for your adventure
You'll be guided by a professional crew, promising a memorable experience

What to expect

Join this one-of-a-kind combined tour aboard the remarkable catamaran, offering two of the Algarve’s most coveted experiences. This exclusive journey combines an exciting dolphin and marine life search with a visit to the renowned Benagil Cave.

The experience lasts for approximately three hours and begins with a welcome drink upon arrival. You'll then embark on a spacious, comfortable catamaran equipped with two onboard toilets for your convenience. The fully stocked bar ensures you are well catered for throughout the journey. To guarantee an unforgettable adventure, the tour operates exclusively in the mornings when conditions are ideal. Guided by a professional, experienced crew, you'll enjoy an unparalleled, truly memorable trip.

What's included

WiFi
Multilingual guide
Welcome drink
Catamaran cruise

Where

Marina de Vilamoura, Quarteira, Portugal

Meeting point:

Please check in 30 minutes before departure at Ocean Quest shop 29 located between Destiny clothes shop and O'Neills Bar at Marina de Vilamoura. Or at Ocean Quest kiosk 14 located at the very end of the marina, by the Domes Lake Resort Hotel.

What to remember

Not allowed:

It is forbidden to bring drinks on board, excluding drinks and food for babies

Know in advance:

Please note, entering the cave can not be guaranteed; it depends on the sea conditions and notifications from the authorities (the local captaincy and maritime police). Safety is always the main priority
Please always provide your contact details upon booking, so the local operator can contact you in case of alterations due to sea conditions
If you or someone in your party is pregnant, please inform the local operator. The local operator's contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
Children under 3 years old can attend for free
There is no guarantee of finding dolphins or any other marine life, as they are wild animals
If the tour is cancelled due to sea conditions or unforeseen circumstances, an alternative date and time will be offered. If this is not suitable, a full refund will be made
The local operator does not hold any responsibility for your personal belongings or electronic equipment whilst aboard one of the vessels
The local operator has the right to refuse boarding to people under the influence of too much alcohol and to stop serving alcohol on board if the safety of the client(s) is at risk. No refund will be given
The minimum drinking age is 18 years

Remember to bring:

Bring sunscreen, hat, light jacket (even on warm days) and your camera
You may bring your own snacks on board

Provider

Ocean Quest

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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