Admire the beauty of the Algarve coastline as you discover Portugal’s caves and dolphins during this cruise from Albufeira. Aboard your sleek boat, bask in the sapphire blue waters of the Atlantic and maneuver to the Beach of Carvoeiro to uncover the stunning rock caverns. During your cruise, dip into the Atlantic for a bit and enjoy a chance to see friendly dolphins.

Enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the Algarve coastline from Albufeira
Be amazed by the beauty of the grottos
Try your luck to spot some dophins
Take some sun and relax on the deck

What's Included

Life jackets
Safety Briefing
10% Discount to use @ Gate 4 Café
Smiles & Good Times :)

Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Sunscreen, Swimming Gear and Towels
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Departure & Return

Departure Point

R. Marina de Albufeira 5B
R. Marina de Albufeira 5B, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal
The meeting point will be @ Gate 4 Café in Marina de Albufeira. You have to be there 30min prior to the schedualed departure.

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Start your day meeting at the Albufeira marina for your Algarve cave and dolphin watching cruise. Relax as you motor the coastline in a nimble boat. Glimpse over the waters and enjoy golden views of the sandstone cliffs.

Arrive at the grottos and explore its mesmerizing caves. Then, sit back and relax! Voyage back to Albufeira and traverse deeper into the sea to seek out dolphins. Observe the water surface closely for a chance to see common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. Watch as these schools of dolphins jump and swim playfully and occasionally approach the boat. Head back to the Albufeira marina where your Algarve dolphin and cave watching cruise ends.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

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Excellent amazing trip - in this cost it is really not able to get more!

Reviews

4.5

861 reviews

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It was not visible on the...

Paula_D, Aug 2022

It was not visible on the reservation that we had a speedboat and it was really uncomfortable and heating our back the whole time. We were with two kids, fortunately they were not afraid but it can't be the case of all kids. The way to Benagil was too long, almost an hour, jumping the whole time and started feeling dizzy. We booked for a guide in Portuguese but as there were many foreigners the guide started "speaking" several languages. It was kind of fun listening to the guide mixing French, Spanish and English words all in the same sentence. He was friendly but really not well prepared. He asked then for tips at the end of the journey. You enjoyed from the views to Benagil grottes but we didn't stop so much. It is worth visiting them but I would advise taking a better boat especially when you go with kids and maybe taking it from a place nearest, from Albufeira was too long.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Caríssimo Paula_D, Em primeiro lugar, queremos agradecer-lhe por trazer este assunto ao nosso conhecimento. Nós nos esforçamos na Dream Wave para que todos os nossos Clientes tenham uma experiência que exceda suas expectativas, no entanto, infelizmente, pode haver momentos em que estamos um pouco ao lado do nosso objetivo. É por isso que apreciamos todas as formas de feedback, boas ou ruins, para que possamos resolver quaisquer problemas no futuro. Em toda nossa publicidade nós publicitamos os barcos utilizados. Os nossos barcos são todos equipados com baquets que oferecem um bom conforto. Toda a nossa equipa fala Português. Pelo que conseguimos compreender os Srs aceitaram o passeio ser feito noutro idioma porque o entendem. Não compreendemos como está a queixar ter ido num speedboat e também estar a queixar que demorou muito até chegar a Benagil pois, num barco mais lento mais tempo levariam até lá chegar. Quando nos pedem para ir mais lento para chegar mais rápido, não podemos fazer mais. Atenciosamente,

Fun in the Sun and out on the Water.

Michelle_D, Jul 2022

A great tour out on the water. We saw the dolphins which was really cool. Hard to get pics but we got them in video…Great photo ops at the caves. Tour guide and boat captain were amazing.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hello Michelle, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Worth every minute! Must do in Algarve

Muhammad_A, Jun 2022

its a great tour, and our captain was really good. You get a tour around the cliffs, and into a number of caves and all the way to light house. the only thing to note is you stay in the boat at all times, you need a different tour if you want to take a rowing boat to some of the land locked beaches. This trip is highly recommended and a must try!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hello Muhamm, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

This was a very fun...

Marika_W, Jun 2022

This was a very fun experience. The boat ride was a lot of fun and we got to see dolphins. The captain and guide were very attentive and made sure we all enjoyed our time

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello Marika_W, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Disapointed

Lise_B, Jun 2022

We were three and weren‘t able to Share That Moment together…! The crew did its best but ….it could have been better.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello Lise_B, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. we are sorry you feel disapointed. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Amazing trip would recommend

Tabby_H, Jun 2022

The caves where a sight to be seen and what a fantastic experience seeing the dolphins! Meeting point was east to locate.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello Tabby_H, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Worth Booking!

Rebecca_M, Jun 2022

Great tour! Our captain and first mate were very friendly! The caves were beautiful with some shared history and we were fortunate enough to see dolphins!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello Rebecca_, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

A real treat!

Stuart_P, Jun 2022

Exhilarating boat ride, access to the caves in a small boat and seeing dolphins at play. Very friendly and knowledgeable skipper.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello Stuart_P, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Great Experience - Highly Recommend

Linda_E, Jun 2022

The views were fabulous and we had an awesome dolphin experience. Caves were really stunning. Thanks!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello Linda_E, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Dolphins galore

liz_j, Jun 2022

It was fun, exciting and seeing the dolphins 🐬 made it a perfect experience. I would highly recommend this trip.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello liz_j, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

The sun came out when we reached the caves

JuanMiguel_M, May 2022

Beautiful views of the caves from the sea and within them. Better ask in advance what vessel you will be at. Dreamer is catamarán and Insonia is a quick boat. I couldn’t choose when making the reservation. In May it may be a bit chilly in the morning, so the fast boat requires you bring a coat (although there are some in the boat for those who -like me- forgot it). Although it was cloudy and cool when we left, the sun appeared right in time to take beautiful pictures

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello JuanMig, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Just do the caves

Julie_B, May 2022

The ride is under two hours long and there's no dolpins as its too cold for them in may The caves was good the seats are not comfortable for the journey

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello Julie_B, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. The seats on the insonia boats are very comfortable, we cannot understand why you did not find so? they are cushioned baquet seats, used for race cars and especially designed for comfort. We see dolphins all year, weather conditions do not make any difference of seeing them or not. May is a warm time of year but some days may be cooler, for example today the 8th of May it is 28ºC at 11am. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Stunning

Gabriel_D, May 2022

Amazing trip, would recommend it to anyone visiting Albufeira. The boat ride was alot of fun too. The staff were excellent

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello Gabriel_D, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Spectacular

Andrewfisher9, Apr 2022

Thrilling motor boat ride spectacular caves & Very friendly host. Lots of interesting facts. Would highly recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Andrewf, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Great trip even though we...

Maria_C, Apr 2022

Great trip even though we did see the dolphins. The tour guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable. Would definitely book again when we are next in the algarve

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Maria_C, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Great afternoon!

Patrick_B, Apr 2022

We sat in the “copilots seats” with Marino as our pilot and tour guide. He was awesome at both. Very personable and happy to answer our questions. Thank your for an enjoyable and educational afternoon.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Patrick_B, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Bring a jacket

Rima_P, Apr 2022

Had a great time on this trip. The sun was shining and the views were truly stunning, gorgeous beach and truly magnificent caves. We got very lucky and saw a lot of dolphins which was thrilling. Just make sure you’re wrapped up warm as the boat goes quite fast and it can get quite chilly.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Rima_P, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Magical!

David_G, Mar 2022

We saw dolphins minutes after we headed out to sea and one swam under our boat. It was magical. Although the sea was a bit choppy, the boat was steered expertly into the caves. We didn’t manage to see by inside the best cave, due to the sea conditions, but but it was still a fabulous trip.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello David_G, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Fabulous trip

Gabriele_C, Mar 2022

Fabulous experience and we managed to see the dolphins, it was amazing! We went with my 5 year old son and he loved it too, would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hello Gabriele_, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Makes us happy that you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

Meh

audreychan43, Feb 2022

Very average. There were no dolphins, which is just our bad luck, but without them it was about 90 minutes of just riding out on the boat in open water. The fun wore off. The caves were beautiful to see from the water, but there was very little commentary given. The guide knew more, since he shared more information with some passengers in the back of the boat, but not with the general group. Also, other boats traveled closer to the opening of the Bengil Cave, but ours stayed much farther back so you couldn't see any of the interior. Would not recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Hello Audreycha, Thank-you for your review and your kind words. Safety is and always will be our 1st priority. If the sea conditions do not permit a safe approach to the caves, we will not move towards certain caves. Depending on sea conditions we can visit some, many, all or no caves. If other boats go closer to caves risking people´s safety, we cannot do anything about that, only regret such irresponsability. The coastline is beautiful, the dolphins can appear with any type of sea. We do prefer to do tours with the calmest sea possible. Unfortunately, we cannot control sea conditions, that can change within minutes. Hope to see you again soon! :-) Kind Regards,

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