Dolphins & Benagil Caves 3h Small-group tour with Biologist

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Dolphins & Benagil Caves 3h Small-group tour with Biologist — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

common dolphins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

An excellent service within the maritime tourism sector, we are a small family business of people passionate about the sea.

During 3h, our main objective is to give you 'the best day of your holiday'

Learn about the marine species sighted, from a biologist and multilingual guide.

Venture out into open sea and keep eyes peeled searching for cetaceans.

Experience an unforgettable

moment as dolphins may play and swim around the boat.

Travel into the heart of Benagil Cave and many other stunning rock formations.

Enjoy swimming in the blue sea and crystalline water at a tranquil bay.

We are licensed (AOC/27/2023) and trained for a responsible Cetaceans observation activity. We follow local legislation & code of conduct to ensure that our activity has the least possible impact, preserving the well-being of dolphins and the integrity of the ecosystem. Wild dolphin can't be summoned or controlled in nature, but we have 98% success rate in sightings.

Pet Friendly - Our mascot comes on board on most tours. If you have any objections, or want to bring a pet, please contact us.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Capitão Nemo Algarve

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water

Itinerary

This tour combines 2 unforgettable experiences in 1: Looking for dolphins in their natural habitat and seeing the famous Benagil Cave and other rock formations along the Algarve Coast from Parchal, Lagoa to Benagil. The tour lasts up to 3 hours and the itinerary may vary depending on the location of the dolphins. Count on a family-friendly, good-humored and experienced team who will share their passion, information and interesting facts about the marine species and rock formations observed. The most commonly sighted cetacean species are the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Although this tour depends on Nature, it is a team effort with other companies equally accredited by the ICNF (Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation), thus maximizing the possibilities of sightings. We also saw several seabirds such as the Gannet (Morus bassanus), Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), among others. During the summer months, and if the sea and weather conditions are favorable, we stop in a bay for those who want to swim in the calm and crystal clear waters.

Stop 1
Algar de Benagil
Algar Seco
A Boneca
Praia do Carvoeiro
Castelo De Ferragudo
Carvalho Beach

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cross the railway line, go straight ahead and you have parking on your right side. Or, proceed to the cobbled street, and you find parking on your left side (this area is busier and may be full). Then, walk about 30m to the boarding pier, in front of the restaurant. Wait there for a crew member.

End point

Cross the railway line, go straight ahead and you have parking on your right side. Or, proceed to the cobbled street, and you find parking on your left side (this area is busier and may be full). Then, walk about 30m to the boarding pier, in front of the restaurant. Wait there for a crew member.

Using your ticket

You don't need to print your ticket - We just need your booking name and number.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.