Take to the Algarve coast aboard X Ride's 2.5-hour cruise to witness Benagil’s breathtaking sea caves and swim in pristine waters. Spot dolphins in their natural habitat and soak in southern Portugal's rugged shoreline unlike any other.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Basic physical ability for boarding and swimming required.
Wildlife
History
The Benagil cave area has long been a fishing and smuggling route since the 19th century, its formations shaped by centuries of Atlantic wave action.
Conservation
The Algarve coast is protected under regional marine preservation statutes aiming to safeguard its unique limestone caves and marine biodiversity.
X Ride Lda
Take to the Algarve coast aboard X Ride's 2.5-hour cruise to witness Benagil’s breathtaking sea caves and swim in pristine waters. Spot dolphins in their natural habitat and soak in southern Portugal's rugged shoreline unlike any other.
X Ride Lda is a coastal tour operator based in Albufeira, Faro. Featured on The Adventure Collective, X Ride Lda offers a mix of public cruises, private tours, and a luxury yacht experience along the Algarve coast.
Public options include three named 2.5-hour cruises — X Plorer II, X Ride, and X Ride I — that navigate the Algarve coastline to explore the Benagil sea cave, vibrant rock formations, and local dolphin habitat, with a scheduled beach swim stop on each route. The business also operates private experiences: the X Plorer Private Tour is a 2.5-hour private cruise focused on caves, rock formations, dolphin watching, and a swim break. The Xclusive III Private Luxury Yacht combines coastal cruising with onboard luxury, offering champagne plus fruit, cheese, and cold cuts while guests enjoy the scenery.
Trip descriptions supplied by X Ride Lda consistently highlight cave exploration at Benagil, opportunities to see dolphins in their natural environment, distinctive rock formations, and swimming at scenic beaches. Public and private departures are centered on Albufeira in the Faro district, serving visitors along the Algarve coastline. All listed tours specify core features such as duration (approximately 2.5 hours), cave visits, dolphin watching, and, for one private product, premium onboard refreshments. This summary presents factual, third‑party details about X Ride Lda’s offerings as shown in published trip information.
Location
Albufeira, Faro
Departures from the Algarve coast
Tour Length
2.5 hrs
Typical duration for listed tours
Tours Offered
5
Public, private, and luxury options
Luxury Yacht
Xclusive III
Champagne and gourmet platters
Reserve a 2.5-hour public cruise, private tour, or luxury yacht experience and enjoy Benagil caves, dolphin watching, and a beach swim.
Arrive Early for Best Seating
Get to the departure point in Albufeira at least 15 minutes before boarding to secure ideal spots on the boat for photos and dolphin watching.
Bring Waterproof Protection
Spray from the waves inside caves and during the swim can get you wet—carry waterproof phone cases or camera covers to keep your gear safe.
Wear Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin without harming marine life by choosing environmentally friendly sunscreen before heading out on the water.
Motion Sickness Preparedness
If prone to seasickness, consider medication or acupressure bands as the boat moves through open waters and waves near cave entrances.
Water-resistant camera or phone case
Protects your electronics while capturing dynamic cave and wildlife shots.
summer
Quick-dry swimwear and towel
Prepares you for the swim stop with lightweight gear that dries fast.
summer
Sunscreen (reef-safe)
Shields your skin without harming marine ecosystems along the Algarve coast.
summer
Light windbreaker or jacket
Useful for cooler early spring breeze and occasional spray onboard.
spring