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Spend a full day crossing from Lisbon to the Algarve for a 2.5-hour boat cruise to Benagil Cave, lighthouse-lined cliffs, possible dolphin sightings, and free time in Albufeira Old Town. Comfortable transport and a local driver-guide make this a stress-free coastal introduction.
Spend a full day crossing from Lisbon to the Algarve for a 2.5-hour boat cruise to Benagil Cave, lighthouse-lined cliffs, possible dolphin sightings, and free time in Albufeira Old Town. Comfortable transport and a local driver-guide make this a stress-free coastal introduction.
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Operated by MTS Globe Portugal · Albufeira, Faro District
You leave Lisbon before dawn, the city slipping behind you as plains and cork oak groves unfold. After about three hours on a comfortable Mercedes or roomy van, the Atlantic appears: a band of glittering blue and the white shapes of Algarve cliffs. At Albufeira Marina you step aboard for a 2.5-hour coastal cruise whose high point is the Benagil Sea Cave — a vaulted pocket in the limestone that lets light and surf trade places.
easy.
11 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and short walks.
The boat tour is approximately 2.5 hours and includes visits to Benagil Cave, Praia da Marinha, and other coastal formations; dolphin sightings are possible but not guaranteed.
No; life jackets are provided on board and the cruise stays offshore; swimming is not part of the standard itinerary.
Yes — the private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon and comfortable, air-conditioned transport for the full day.
Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available on request—note them at booking.
The Algarve’s coastline bears marks of marine erosion and a layered human history—from Phoenician and Roman fish salting to Moorish agrarian landscapes—visible in place names and old harbors.
The Benagil area is sensitive to boat traffic and coastal erosion; follow local guidance, avoid landing on fragile cliffs, and use licensed operators to reduce impact.
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