Benagil Sunrise
Morning light in the caves
4.7◷ Duration: 2:30 hours
Next departure: 25 January 2027 · 08:40–11:10
Guide: 🇵🇹 Portuguese · 🇬🇧 English · 🇫🇷 French · 🇩🇪 German
Highlights
- Benagil Cathedral and the Carvoeiro coast
- Santa Bernarda and the small cave boats
The cruise
Depart along the Arade river, passing Ferragudo and Carvoeiro. On the Benagil coast, transfer into small boats to enter the caves, including the famous Benagil Cathedral. Back aboard Santa Bernarda, return to Portimão along Praia da Marinha.
On board & included
- Shade on all decks
- Large seating benches and room to walk around
- Toilets on board
- Family-friendly setting
- Professional sea crew
- Life jackets and insurance
- Cave visit in small boats
- Walk the plank, for adults
Environmental note
Bókun lists “Best eco-footprint” among the cruise’s features.
Access inside the caves may be restricted by sea conditions and maritime authorities.
Prices
- Adults · 18+
- 35 €
- Youth · 11–17
- 25 €
- Children · 3–10
- 15 €
- Infants · 0–2
- Free
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Meeting point
Sales stand no. 5 on the riverside, near the Capitania.
Parking: Rua Gonçalo Nascimento, 6, beside the pier. Restrictions may apply during public events.
Open in Google MapsBoarding starts 30 minutes before departure.
Cancellation
Refund if you cancel at least 1 day before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the cruise?
All cruises last 2:30 hours.
Where does the cruise depart?
From Cais Vasco da Gama in Portimão. Sales stand no. 5 is near the Capitania.
Is the cave visit included?
Yes, in small boats. Access depends on sea conditions and maritime authorities.
Can children join?
Yes. Adults: €35; ages 11–17: €25; ages 3–10: €15; ages 0–2: free.