Portimão:Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board

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Summary

Starts
5emotionsalgarve
Duration
2 Hrs. 30 Min.
Languages
Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Redefine your journey in Portugal with this Portimão:Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board. Designed to enhance your travels in Portimao, this whale watching tour takes care of the details while you focus on creating unforgettable memories.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 4 languages: Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.

The starting point for this whale watching tour is located in Portimao. The exact address is Marina de Portimão, 8500-311 Portimão, Portugal. The endpoint of the tour is located at Marina de Portimão, 8500-311 Portimão, Portugal.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your time in Portimao special by booking this whale watching tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

The entire activity lasts around 2 hours 30 minutes and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Portimao. Previous travelers have rated this sailing tour an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 558 reviews.

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Destinations

Photo of aerial view of touristic Portimao with wide sandy Rocha beach, Algarve, Portugal.Portimão

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Portimão:Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board

Good to know

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
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.
95% chance of spotting 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.
Not recommended for babies.

Verified reviews

4.8
558 reviews
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Zdenka_D

Amazing!

I appreciate staff keep trying to find dolphins over 1 hour more longer as trip suppose to take 2,5h approximately. we came back after 3,5h and at the end they found it :-) our trip was amazing.

1 person found this helpful
5

5emotionsalgarve

20/02/2025, 09:22

Dear Zdenka...,

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊🐬

We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing trip and appreciated the extra effort our team put in to find the dolphins. Sometimes nature takes its time, but we're so glad it was worth the wait and you were able to experience the magic of seeing them!

Your feedback means a lot to us and we hope to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable adventure in the future. 🌊✨

Kind regards,

The 5emotionsalgarve team 🌟

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SivarajLenin

Amazing!

Good tour if you want to see the shore line, caves and dolphins. Marine biologist on board was very knowledgeable and gave commentary in multiple languages. Due to bad weather, our trip got cancelled and rescheduled for another day but it was really a smooth experience end to end.

5

5emotionsalgarve

02/01/2025, 10:04

Dear Sivaraj Lenin,

We would like to thank you for your kind words and feedback.

We hope to see you soon!

Best Regards,

5emotionsalgarve Team

M

michelleeM6296DS

Amazing!

Guide was very knowledgeable about the caves and the dolphins. He also made an effort to make sure everyone was feeling okay and of good spirits. We saw lots of gorgeous dolphins and had such a lovely tour!

5

5emotionsalgarve

27/12/2024, 06:31

Dear Michelle E,

Thank you very much for your comment and review! we are very happy to know that you had a great time with us and you enjoyed the experience.

Hope to see you again soon.

Best regards,

5emotionsAlgarve Team

4

464paulap

Amazing!

One of the highlights of our trip. Great excursion out to see dolphins followed by the caves. We saw so many dolphins as they swam around the boat jumping out of the water. The caves were magnificent full of color. We went in the afternoon for the sunset cruise and it did not disappoint. Perfect end to a wonderful day.

5

5emotionsalgarve

24/12/2024, 07:47

Dear Paula P,

We would like to thank you for your words, which were very important for us and for the progress of our company. We are very grateful for your feedback, which will help us in our future work.

We hope that you will come back soon!

Kind Regards,

5emotionsalgarve Team

T

TharunKumar_E

Amazing!

The trip was so good . The marine biologist on board was so helpful . He was asking us all through out the trip if we are felling comfortable. We have seen the dolphins so early in our trip and they also had explained about the algarve coast .

5

5emotionsalgarve

02/01/2025, 10:00

Dear Tharun...,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that our marine biologist made your experience even more special by ensuring your comfort throughout. It’s fantastic that you were able to see the dolphins early in the trip and that you appreciated the explanations about the beautiful Algarve coast.

We hope to welcome you back on board for another memorable adventure soon!

Best regards,

Team 5emotionsalgarve

P

paulb468

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing experience.

The biologist was a top man and learnt a lot from him including portugal with 10 million people is the top consumer of cod in the world and also they have 500 ways of cooking cod!

Also discussed how they celebrate xmas. Really appreciated his warmth.

Really genuine man who has such a passion for his job.

We saw dolphins and the caves were breath taking.

5

5emotionsalgarve

07/12/2024, 13:13

Dear Paul B,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us. Our marine biologist will be delighted to hear how much you appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm - he loves sharing fascinating insights into marine life and Portuguese culture.

We're so glad you were able to experience it all with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and we are happy to have been part of your memorable day.

We hope to welcome you back on board for another incredible trip soon!

Best regards,

5emotionsalgarve Team

A

asalehi

Amazing!

Worth the time and money. 3 hours trip. Small group with English speaker and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend it.

5

5emotionsalgarve

07/12/2024, 13:15

Dear Asalehi,

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that the trip was worth your time and money.

Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the 3-hour adventure. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on board again in the future! Best regards, 5emotionsalgarve Team

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Trek63518206473

Amazing!

The trip was great, good reception, boat crew was excellent and we could see dolphins 🐬 also managed to enter to different caves as much as possible.. Kids really liked the trip :)

Would definitely recommend.

5

5emotionsalgarve

29/11/2024, 11:00

Dear Leiu V,

We really appreciate your comment! We are very happy to know that you and your family had a great experience with us. Thank you very much for your feedback! Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Team 5emotionsAlgarve

3

321maggieq

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing trip! Staff was knowledgeable, kind, informative. The tour guide spoke many languages. Worth every penny

5

5emotionsalgarve

29/11/2024, 10:57

Dear Maggie Q,

Thank you very much for your comment and review! we are very happy to know that you had a great time with us and you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards, 5emotionsAlgarve Team

M

MarieLou_C

Amazing!

All around great service & experience!

Happy crew & knowledgeable marine biologist Angela who made sure all our questions were answered.

We saw many wild common dolphins & viewed multiple impressive caves.

I recommend them 100%!

5

5emotionsalgarve

24/11/2024, 17:12

Dear Marie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with 5emotionsalgarve! We hope to see you again soon in order to provide you with the same great service.

Thank you, again! 5emotionsalgarve Team

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