Portimão:Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board
Description
This trip of around two hours and thirty minutes, departing from the Marina of Portimão, offers two magnificent experiences: the observation of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) and the observation of our Algarve coast with a visit to the famous Benagil Cave. To enhance your experience, we have a highly qualified marine biologist on board. This specialized multilingual professional (Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish) will be available to share their extensive knowledge about cetaceans, seabirds in the region, as well as marine life, and the local ecosystem, ensuring that all our passengers can fully understand and appreciate the wonderful marine life. Feel free to ask questions as our marine biologist will be at your disposal to answer any inquiries you may have. We are a team of professionals, passionate about the sea, who are dedicated to their work to make your trip a unique and unforgettable moment!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces 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
- The stop for a swim is only possible if the sea conditions allow it.
- Tours subject to a minimum number of 20 passengers, may be rescheduled or cancelled.
- Entry to the caves is subject to prohibition by the Local Marine Police, due to poor sea conditions;
- Schedule of the tour and prices subject to change.
- There is a 90% chance of seeing cetaceans.
- Bring warm clothes (winter) or a coat (summer) as it can be cold at sea.
- Due to local regulations, the vessel can only remain in the Benagil Caves for a few minutes. It is not permitted to leave the vessel.
- There are no reserved seats. Passengers are seated on board by our crew to ensure maximum safety, comfort and satisfaction.
- Not recommended for babies.
- participation is subject to the skipper's assessment based on sea conditions and the passenger's individual circumstances on the day of the tour.
Reviews(756)
We went on a 2,5 hour boattrip, with the hope of seeing dolphins and then the caves and part of the coast. The boat was very comfortable and despite looking otherwise moved rapidly. As opposed to the smaller boats we observed, we did not have to wear a lifejacket - a bonus in the heat. We got to see a huge flock of dolphins, as well as the caves (even inside some). The guides were great and multilingual enhancing the experience. Highly recommended!
Great tour! We saw lots of dolphins and had a nice tour of caves along the coast.
Tuff shi music was good and dolphins were super cool and we saw the super rare whale what a treat! I need to enter more characters for this to be a minimum review
Beautiful view and explanations in French. The coastline is highlighted The experience with the dolphins is incredible.
Definitely worth the price of the ticket.
A fabulous tour with excellent and very knowledgeable guides. I would highly recommend for all travelers. We had the luck of seeing two large and very playful dolphin pods. The caves in the Algarve coast are absolutely spectacular from the water.
Highly recommended excursion! The crew enhances the experience and is available for questions at any time! Modern and well-maintained boat. On our tour, we were able to observe dolphins and orcas.
Fantastic trip saw lots of dolphins although at first it was looking like we wouldn't find any...crew went that extra mile to find them and it was awesome...highly recommended
My husband and I genuinely loved this trip! The company was very accommodating of us being 5 minutes late from our flight. They got us comfortable onboard in no time. The boat was medium size and very safe and well equipped. The tour included a dolphin pod and the Benagil caves. We saw a pod immediately with the trained professionals. I really appreciated that the hosts were university educated marine biologists and were very knowledgeable. I also loved that they respected the animals by keeping their distance and left when the tourism was overwhelming the animals. They also report back info to the local universities on how the pods are doing. It is eco-tourism at its finest! Plus it was so fun and insightful.
I really enjoyed the boat trip with 5emotions. The boat was clean and comfortable, the marine biologists were so knowledgeable and friendly and the try itself was so much fun!
Dear Meg, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the fun and comfort of our boat and the expertise of our marine biologists. Knowing that you had a great time is the greatest reward for us. We hope to welcome you back on board soon to create more amazing memories! Kind regards, The 5emotionsalgarve team
