Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira
Overview
Your Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise begins at the new marina of Albufeira where you will board the boat "Insonia". Cruise along the Algarve coastline between to the Beach of Carvoeiro passing spectacular rock formations on the way. Also visit the Benagil sea cave.
What's Included
- Life jackets
- 10% Discount to use @ Gate 4 Café
- 10% Discount on LemonDrops Restaurante & Lounge
- Safety Briefing
- Smilles & Good Times :)
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Sunscreen, Swimming Gear and Towels
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
R. Marina de Albufeira 5B
8200 Albufeira, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Begin with a relaxing ride through the caves and rock formations that make this landscape so unique. Then head out to sea in your search for the dolphins who call these waters home.
'Insónia' is the perfect vessel for dolphin exploration, and these playful and fun animals are truly a sight to behold! Your expert guide will share with you interesting facts and history on this memorable trip.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed
- The stop for swim will depend on the sea conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If Local Marine Police order to not visit the caves due to sea conditions, the caves will be viewed from a safe distance.
- The stop for a swim will happen depending on the sea conditions. It will not be near or inside any cave or beach.
- There will be no disembark inside Benagil Cave
- Although we do our best to provide a french guide on all our boats, this may not always be possible.
- We offer an APP with audio and text guides of the tour, available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2236DOLPHIN
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Life jackets.
- 10% Discount to use @ Gate 4 Café.
- 10% Discount on LemonDrops Restaurante & Lounge.
- Safety Briefing.
- Smilles & Good Times :).
- Gratuities.
- Food and Drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Sunscreen, Swimming Gear and Towels.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Life jackets
- 10% Discount to use @ Gate 4 Café
- 10% Discount on LemonDrops Restaurante & Lounge
- Safety Briefing
- Smilles & Good Times :)
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Sunscreen, Swimming Gear and Towels
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed
- The stop for swim will depend on the sea conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If Local Marine Police order to not visit the caves due to sea conditions, the caves will be viewed from a safe distance.
- The stop for a swim will happen depending on the sea conditions. It will not be near or inside any cave or beach.
- There will be no disembark inside Benagil Cave
- Although we do our best to provide a french guide on all our boats, this may not always be possible.
- We offer an APP with audio and text guides of the tour, available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
