Excursions & day trips

Catamaran trip discovering Benagil Cave from Vilamoura Marina

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Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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Duration: from 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

The tour begins with an exciting catamaran journey setting sail from Vilamoura Marina
You'll get to explore the awe-inspiring oceanic coastline featuring magnificent caves and rock formations
A key highlight is the visit to the famed Benagil Cave, also known as the Cathedral or Algar de Benagil
There will be tastings of national spirits and regional sweet delicacies included in your adventure
This is an exclusive tour that guarantees lasting memories of one of Europe's best-kept secrets

What to expect

This captivating catamaran journey, setting sail from Vilamoura, whisks you westward to discover the awe-inspiring coastline with its magnificent caves and rock formations. The highlight of this voyage is undoubtedly the famed Benagil Cave, also known as the Cathedral or Algar de Benagil.

As you embark on this exploration, you'll encounter other mesmerizing sights such as the iconic Nossa Senhora da Rocha chapel, the charming Praia da Marinha, the mysterious Captains Cave, the intriguing Submarine Rock, the grand Arco do Triunfo and the award-winning Falésia beach.

This exclusive tour includes a welcome drink to kick-start your adventure and offers tastings of two national spirits and two regional sweet delicacies to tantalize your taste buds. If weather conditions are favourable, you'll have the opportunity for a refreshing swim stop. Uncover one of Europe's best-kept secrets, and create lasting memories.

What's included

WiFi
Multilingual guide
Local delicacy tasting
Welcome drink
Catamaran cruise

What's not included

Additional food and drinks
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Towels

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 take drinks on board, excluding drinks and food for babies. You may bring your own snacks on board

Know in advance:

Please note, entering the caves can not be guaranteed, this is conditioned to the sea conditions and notifications from the authorities (the local captaincy and maritime police), safety always is the main priority. The local operator can not guarantee entrance to the Benagil Cave, as occasionally the authorities condition the access
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, 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 to finding dolphins or any other marine life, as they are wild animals
If the time and weather permits, there will be a stop for swimming, this is a Captain's decision
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 our 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

Remember to bring:

Bring sunscreen, towel, hat, light jacket (even on warm days) and your camera

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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