Join X Ride Lda’s 2.5-hour cruise from Albufeira to visit the iconic Benagil sea cave, spot wild dolphins, and enjoy a beach swim along Portugal’s Algarve coast.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability for beach stops.
Wildlife
History
Benagil cave was formed over thousands of years by wave erosion of limestone strata, a geological process emblematic of the region’s coastal evolution.
Conservation
Local operators like X Ride Lda abide by strict environmental guidelines to minimize disturbance to marine life and protect the fragile coastal ecosystem.
X Ride Lda
Join X Ride Lda’s 2.5-hour cruise from Albufeira to visit the iconic Benagil sea cave, spot wild dolphins, and enjoy a beach swim along Portugal’s Algarve coast.
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.
Bring Seasickness Prevention
The boat ride can be choppy depending on the sea conditions—anti-nausea tablets or wristbands are recommended.
Wear Swimwear Underneath
Plan to swim at the secluded beach stop, so wearing swimwear will maximize your time in the water.
Sun Protection is Key
Bring sunscreen and a hat—the Algarve sun can be intense, especially midday on open water.
Camera Ready for Action
Keep your camera or phone accessible for dolphin sightings and dramatic coastal caves.
Waterproof Camera or Phone Case
Protect your electronics from splash and capture unforgettable cave and dolphin photos.
summer
Sunscreen
Shield your skin during open-sea exposure where shade is minimal.
summer
Light Swimwear
Ideal for the swim stop and comfortable under clothes for the duration of the cruise.
summer
Windbreaker or Lightweight Jacket
Useful for cooler breezes on the water during spring or fall outings.
spring