Algar de Benagil from Lagos
4.8
Algar de Benagil from Lagos
By BlueFleet - Boat Trips and Tours
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Ages 5-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Lagos Train Station, train station, Estr. de São Roque, 8600-318 Lagos, PortugalCheck-in takes place in our office inside Lagos Train Station 15 minutes before departure.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 55704P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 55704P5
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- train station, Estr. de São Roque, 8600-318 Lagos, PortugalCheck-in takes place in our office inside Lagos Train Station 15 minutes before departure.
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- bvt0010 contributionsVery good!The trip was amazing, very friendly crew. Beautiful and informative. The weather was excellent. Highly recommended.Written March 24, 2025
- Y6522BGharoldb0 contributionsBlue fleet cruiseExcellent program and presentation. Highly recommend! Great view of area from the water. Staff were professional and delightful. A must do while in Lagos.Written March 24, 2025
- Guide2591510 contributionsFun in small boats with awesome viewsFabulous views sea too rough to enter caves but trip stii wonderful. Crew warm and friendly, funny too. I recommend the trip to everyone.Written March 18, 2025
- Jcad0 contributionsFantastic tour - go do it!First sunny day while we were in Lagos and very much enjoyed this boat ride! The scenery is spectacular! The sea was a bit rough, so we could only go into a few caves, but we still enjoyed this trip very much! Highly recommend it - its only just over an hour, which is plenty of time to see the sights. The guide and the captain were fantastic.Written March 15, 2025
- nitaya s0 contributionsThe best beaches in Algarve Portugal. Stunning beaches Marina Beach Camilo beaches and moreGreat team enjoy fascinating view sea breeze and the scenery. Very new adventures and interesting Atlantic sea sunshine nice beach and the cave and red rocks and benagil cave is amazingWritten March 14, 2025
- Raymondderooij0 contributionsNice tour from Lagos to see the grotto’s.Nice clean well maintained boat. Bruno the caption was nice/entertaining. The guide Was also good explaining things along the way. All with all good trip. Can be booked via agency in central train station or along the marine promenade.Written March 7, 2025
- DotsGirl20 contributionsReally Fun tripWe loved this boat trip. If you get sea sick make sure you take something. We explored the rock formations and the guides were very good at explaining things and pointing things out. It was a really fun timeWritten March 3, 2025
- T1192WJrobertb0 contributionsBeautiful boat tripExcellent trip. Boat captain and guide were brilliant. I recommend doing it. Well worth the money. I would do it again..Written February 22, 2025
- PeterL2930 contributionsJust GREATExcellent trip, Marta and João made it great. They treated my grandchildren especially well. One child was afraid but Marta and João were able to reassure her and now she thinks it was great. ObrigadoWritten February 21, 2025
- sharongH3453JP0 contributionsGreat visit to the cavesWonderful trip. Small number of people. Pleasant helpful crew. Great time visiting inside the caves. Quite ait of wind so warm jackets neededWritten February 16, 2025
- AlexfromFoodstrolls0 contributionsGreat as advertised.Excellent as advertised. Very nice guides. 75 minutes is a short but perfect length. Recommend a a way to break up your day.Written February 14, 2025
- davidpO865KQ0 contributionsGreat thing to do !Wonderful coastline and excellent caves to wander into, by boat. Great driving by our pilot. Would recommend on a warm sunny day, to see the coast at it's best.Written February 14, 2025
- catherinebI9002HM0 contributionsGrotto tour 1 1/4 hoursExcellent tour - captain and tour guide. Ivo was our tour guide. He took time to point out buildings - historic sites and restaurants on our way out of the marina before arriving at the ocean. He answered impromptu questions and was very knowledgeable. What a lovely friendly and helpful personality! We were very pleased. Managed to get through small openings that I thought was impossible. Credit to our captain for his expertise in manoevering our water craft!Written February 13, 2025
- 737peggyb0 contributionsHighly recommendOur family (five adults) had an excellent tour. The guide was knowledgeable and fun. We were able to go inside several caves due to excellent boatmanship skills. Highly recommend Blue Fleet!Written February 3, 2025
- L8897HAbarbaraa0 contributionsGrotto tourWe did an hour boat ride through the Grotto. Our driver and guide were hilarious. The tour was so much ,ore than I expected! Very interesting to view from the eyes of fishermen.Written February 1, 2025
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daveygsmith
1 contribution
Apr 2023
We had an amazing time on the trip out to the Benagil caves. Our guide Roger was very knowledgable and Reggie our driver was an excellent boat handler, taking us in and out of the many caves we viewed. The views on the way to Benagil and back were breathtaking especially as my wife and I were in the front seats. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun way to spend a couple of hours on a fun and unique tour experience.
Written April 14, 2023
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Hello,
Many thanks for your recommendation and 5 star evaluation.
With BlueFleet experiences the costumers have the chance of knowing the Algarvian coast from sea, which alwyas provides a different prespective comparing to land.
Our skippers are very knowledgeable and navigate safety through the coast and rock formations.
We are very grateful for your preference and look forward welcoming back soon!
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written April 24, 2023
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Raymond A
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • Couples
This was a great excursion. Unfortunately the rain didn’t cooperate but that was beyond anyone’s control. The guides were fantastic and provided great commentary. Their expertise in handling the boat allowed us to take beautiful pictures and there care for the people on board made for a great experience.
Written March 17, 2025
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Hello,
Many thanks for your kind words and high evaluation.
Our skippers always aim to provide top quality and afety upon the provided experiences, even when the weather is no cooperating in full.
We are very gratefull for your preference and look forward welcoming you back soon!
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written March 21, 2025
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Pete M
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Fabulous trip - would recommend to anyone. We were 1 adult and 2 children.
Sales personnel (Anja ☺️) gave us excellent information and advice to choose best trip for us.
Checkin location indoors at the station made for low stress start (for 3 nervous travellers - I’m a bit of a sea-sicker so was a bit concerned taking the children with me)
RIB was comfortable and perfect for the trip, crew (2) were friendly, informative and experienced and went above and beyond to maximise the fun.
Caves and grottos were VERY busy with many other people from across the Algarve there at the same time … but being in water made this fine (no jostling positions!) and didn’t detract from the wonder.
The coastline and caves are fantastic, a definite highlight of The Algarve and Bluefleet were fabulous for us. Will always recommend people to use them.
Sales personnel (Anja ☺️) gave us excellent information and advice to choose best trip for us.
Checkin location indoors at the station made for low stress start (for 3 nervous travellers - I’m a bit of a sea-sicker so was a bit concerned taking the children with me)
RIB was comfortable and perfect for the trip, crew (2) were friendly, informative and experienced and went above and beyond to maximise the fun.
Caves and grottos were VERY busy with many other people from across the Algarve there at the same time … but being in water made this fine (no jostling positions!) and didn’t detract from the wonder.
The coastline and caves are fantastic, a definite highlight of The Algarve and Bluefleet were fabulous for us. Will always recommend people to use them.
Written July 31, 2023
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Hello,
In the name of BlueFleet team we would like to thank you for your feedback and for the 5-star evaluation.
BlueFleet team always aims providing personalized tours from the booking moment until the end of the experience.
Our skippers are very experienced and always aim to keep the good mood on board aiming and experience with top quaility and safety.
Over the last years, Cave of Benagil has become o "hot spot" for tourists visiting the Algarve region, so it is very common to find more people in that area in high season.
Nevertheless, with the rib we are still able to provide a good prespective from water with the maximum safety. Also, the coastline views from the boat are amazing, so certainly a "must-do" when looking for an experience with a little bit of adrenaline.
We are very grateful for you choice and look forward welcoming you on board soon!
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written August 12, 2023
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marilie83
Montreal, Canada2 contributions
I loved my experience with BlueFeet!
I did the Benagil cave with Jim&Luis and the dolphin experience with Keith. They were all very professional, fun, interesting, knowledgeable, caring too.
You’re in a speed boat with a small group, which I appreciate cause your experience gets more personal. I’d recommend to bring a jacket cause it gets cold with the wind (even if it’s hot and sunny!), they have blankets for you otherwise. It’s comfortable, you’re like horseback riding on the sea, it’s fun haha
I got the chance to see the common dolphins and the bottle nose dolphins (which you don’t see everytime they say!), we even saw a hammerhead shark! They are respectful of the animals and I like that it’s a smaller boat (the big ones of other companies get too close from the dolphins in my opinion… I was scared they would hurt the animals…)
I was a bit disappointed of the Benagil cave, because there was so much tourists, I preferred the other caves that they showed us, it was magical! Some looked surreal and untouched nature! Much more beautiful and interesting to see!
Muito obrigada Jim, Luis & Keith, eu amei meu dia com vocês para descobrir a naturaleza e a vida selvagem de Lagos! <3
I did the Benagil cave with Jim&Luis and the dolphin experience with Keith. They were all very professional, fun, interesting, knowledgeable, caring too.
You’re in a speed boat with a small group, which I appreciate cause your experience gets more personal. I’d recommend to bring a jacket cause it gets cold with the wind (even if it’s hot and sunny!), they have blankets for you otherwise. It’s comfortable, you’re like horseback riding on the sea, it’s fun haha
I got the chance to see the common dolphins and the bottle nose dolphins (which you don’t see everytime they say!), we even saw a hammerhead shark! They are respectful of the animals and I like that it’s a smaller boat (the big ones of other companies get too close from the dolphins in my opinion… I was scared they would hurt the animals…)
I was a bit disappointed of the Benagil cave, because there was so much tourists, I preferred the other caves that they showed us, it was magical! Some looked surreal and untouched nature! Much more beautiful and interesting to see!
Muito obrigada Jim, Luis & Keith, eu amei meu dia com vocês para descobrir a naturaleza e a vida selvagem de Lagos! <3
Written September 23, 2022
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Hello,
In the name of BlueFleet's team we are very grateful that have choosen us for the Benagil and Dolphin Watching experiences.
Our team is very experiences and always aims to provide services full of excellency and remarkable moments.
I look forward to welcome you back on one of our exepriences soon.
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written September 29, 2022
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Going2TravelMore
Massachusetts41 contributions
Mar 2023
It started with a recommendation of Blue Fleet from a women that I met walking the beach. I found the kiosk by the Marina and spoke with Anja who shared information on the various trips. The weather the next few days looked promising so I booked the Benagil cave trip. My travel companion opted for the Grotto trip. The scheduled day arrived and it was sunny and warm. John was our guide and told us what the plan was for the trip. The boat was expertly navigated by Regis. We rode for about 25 minutes along the shore as John described the area. We approached the caves and entered a number of them and took in the beautiful colors snapping man pictures. It was amazing how Regis was able to get us in the caves with the strong waves and current. We did get a little wet but it was worth it. I highly recommend Blue Fleet.
Written March 17, 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your recommendation and 5 star evaluation.
Our skippers are very experienced and manouver skilfully at the highest safety through the area.
Our team always aim to provide a personalised experience in each the participants feel as part of the experience.
We are very grateful for your preference and look forwward welcoming back soon!
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written March 21, 2023
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mlpbjm
Mukilteo, WA1,108 contributions
Absolutely lovely trip with guide John and the captain(name?). We had a perfect blue sky day with calm seas. Trip to cave took about 25 minutes along the lovely, interesting Portugal coast. After passing many other boats, kayakers, and stand up paddle boarders we arrived at the cave. It looked on arrival that it might be a bit of a cluster to enter but it was handled with ease amongst the vessels. You enter and it’s just a fantastic mix of color and light. The hole casts a stream of light into the cave, providing for some lovely photos-if you can maneuver around your fellow passengers. Everyone had a chance to take many pics during our time in the cave and John was game for taking many photos of folks sitting on the bow with the cave in the background. Upon our departure, an added bonus. We were able to join other boats in viewing a small pod of dolphins complete with calves. Got some great views as they cruised the cost. The only drawback to our trip was that the boat we used had seat that were akin to getting into a saddle-no real seat/chair as with other boats we saw. These were quite uncomfortable, especially towards the end. And there is a very tight amount of space between the seats.
But I still highly recommend Blue Fleet for your trip to the cave.
But I still highly recommend Blue Fleet for your trip to the cave.
Written September 19, 2022
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Hello,
Many thanks for your recommendation and 5 star evaluation.
Our team is very skilled and always aims to provide remarkable and excellency experiences to the participants.
BlueFleet is keen on setting up a different service, with quality and safety.
Grateful for your preference, we remain.
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written September 27, 2022
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Lwes
Brighton, MI55 contributions
Jan 2023
Fantastic boat tour down to coast to visit the Benagil cave. The boat was very comfortable and the trip down the coast was stunning. As it is not the busiest season for visitors, we were able to experience the interior of the Benagil cave from the boat for an extended period of time. We also visited a number of different caves as well as the beautiful grottos in the area. The crew was great and provided a very smooth ride and great information along the way. For travelers this time of year, be prepared with a warmer jacket for the ride. Surprisingly, we didn't get wet at all but it can get windy as you travel to and from Lagos. I would highly recommend this experience with BlueFleet.
Written January 12, 2023
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Hello,
In the name of BlueFleet team we would like to thank you for your recommendation and 5-star rating.
Our skippers always aim to provide a personalised tour, providing memorable moments.
In winter time, we highly recommend warmer clothes , as it gets brizzy.
We are very grateful that you choose BlueFleet as your "adventure partner" and look forward to welcome you back soon!
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written January 13, 2023
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Boombetty
46 contributions
Fantastic from start to finish! 18 people onboard the rib we went on, the 2 crew were great and very engaging and knowledgeable. It’s a brilliant trip and would highly recommend as the scenery is spectacular from the sea! The only disappointing thing for us was no one else bar us, acknowledged the efforts of the crew by leaving a nominal gratuity- shame on them as the 2 guides were fantastic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 for Blue Fleet
Written September 26, 2024
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Hello,
We are very grateful for your feedback and for the high evaluation.
Our skippers always aim to provide a service full of excellency with top quality and safety.
Within the Benagil Tour the participants can get a good glimpse of the Coastline between Lagos and Benagil and the skippers always add up some exta facts to provide a more complete experience.
It was a pleasure welcoming on board and we look forward welcoming you back soon.
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written October 3, 2024
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Maura S
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We took a tour with Blue Fleet today to see the Benegil caves. I was nervous about being on a small boat as I was not sure if I would get seasick. The tour was amazing. We saw many caves and towns along the coast. We took a morning tour as I had read it was better for "sensitive people", I think this is because the water is usually more calm in the morning. Our team was John the tour guide and Reggie the boat captain. They both did an amazing job. John explained about all the caves, cliffs and towns we passed. He had a great sense of humor and was very informative. Reggie was a master at getting the boat in and out of the caves. even in the pitch dark. I can not say enough about this tour, It was worth every cent.
Written April 21, 2023
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Hello,
In the name of BlueFleet team we would like to thank you for your preference and 5 star evaluation.
Our team always gives their best to provide personalized tour and make costumers feel as part of the experience.
It is very awarding to know that you have enjoyed the tour and we look forward welcoming you back soon!
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written May 10, 2023
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Sharleen D
Oia, Greece24 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Such a great experience, laughter from start to end, we left punctually and it was a nice day. The boys Antonio and Stephano were so good and really funny, they told us all about the local area and the gave us lots of tips on places to visit, walk, hike and eat! Such nice lads! And the lady in the office was very sweet too! We would highly recommend this experience!
Written January 8, 2024
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Hello,
In the anme of BlueFleet team we would like to thank you for your kind words and 5-star review.
At BlueFleet we always to provide personalized tour, in which we engage with the participants and are able to provide a much "full" experience from the check-in moment until the end of the tour.
We are very grateful for your preference and look forward welcoming you back soon!
Kind Regards,
Rita Rio
Written February 9, 2024
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How many people for the tour? Just visit one cave or a few? What time to meet?
Written May 23, 2019
Good afternoon. I understand you cannot leave the boat during the tour but does the boat actually navigate inside the Benagil caves?
Written November 15, 2018
no final de novembro entre dia 26 a 28 tem esse passeio?Duas pessoas?
Written October 25, 2018
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