Catamaran BBQ on the Beach: Cruise to Benagil Caves
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Catamaran BBQ on the Beach: Cruise to Benagil Caves
By Algarve Charters
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Ages 0-99, max of 66 per group
Duration: 6h 15m
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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- Food and Drinks on the beach
- Glass of champagne in the end of the trip
- Wi-fi on board
- Explanation of the Coastline
- Friendly Crew!
What's not included- Bar service on board is paid extra
- Bring your own towels and sun creams
- Start:
- Algarve Charters, Cais H, Escritório 3, R. Marina de Albufeira, 8200-394 Albufeira, PortugalMeet us in the Algarve Charters office at the Marina de Albufeira for the check-in, 30 minutes before departure time, with your ID please.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86459P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- On the BBQ Cruise, a vegetarian option is available if we are informed at time of the booking
- Check-in is always made 30 minutes before departure time at ALGARVE CHARTERS's office
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Party Groups are not accepted unless the client private hire the all boat
- We have a booking minimum
- This activity is not accessible to people with limited movement, or reduced mobility, flexibility, or motor coordination. This is necessary due to the change of boat to a dinghy reach the beach. There is no refund if these requirements are not met.
- In this activity you will get wet
- Not allowed to bring drinks on board
- Not recommended for travelers with limited movement, or reduced mobility, flexibility, coordination.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 66 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86459P1
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- Cais H, Escritório 3, R. Marina de Albufeira, 8200-394 Albufeira, PortugalMeet us in the Algarve Charters office at the Marina de Albufeira for the check-in, 30 minutes before departure time, with your ID please.
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- 375nikolettp0 contributionsVery nice tour 😊The communication and payment went very easy, the tour was well organised, the team was also very kind and helpful 😊 Unfortunately we didn't see the Benagil cave "fully", maybe the water was too low or it was too windy, but we just went half way in the cave. I was sitting at the very front so I could see a little peace of sky. Although it was beautiful I was a little bit disappointed, but it's not the crew's mistake, they can't influence the weather. I would still recommend the tour, because it was well organised and the price was fair too.Written 28 November 2024
- ScottKey0 contributionsGreat family experienceI didn't realise that I have not written a review. Great experience for the family, kids loved it. Funniest thing was that I did get a bit seasick as the water was a bit choppy, once I had my champagne I got a lot better. Kids loved it, the staff were friendly and we had a great timeWritten 23 November 2024
- kriscK5038BG0 contributionsVery scenic, relaxing tourExcellent, relaxing tour of the Algarve coast's most scenic area, with great commentary The boat is too large to go into many of the "cave" areas etc, but the ride was very relaxing.Written 19 October 2024
- Ashley2015280 contributionsSuch a fun dayHad the best day! This trip is very highly recommended. The group size was nice and small so it made it easy to chat and get to know everyone. The crew were superb and really friendly. The yacht was great with great amenities and super comfy. The trip in itself was such a good one, we saw so much and the beach bbq was just incredible. The food was lovely, plenty of it and so tasty! Highly, highly recommend for a brilliant trip out.Written 16 October 2024
- cristian c0 contributionsBoring boat tripVery boring boat trip wasn't good at all Literally just looking at different beaches along the coast line,, only stop ones near the end to jump into the ocean only because we asked so many times as that's wat the kids were looking forward too and lertey only for 5 min woundt recommend it.Written 16 October 2024
- irvinesharonsky0 contributionsBeautiful scenery,great crew!Lovely trip, saw numerous dolphins and wasn't too choppy, so we got to go inside the caves on the boat. AMAZING scenery. Fantastic crew and very informative and very on time to a tee!!Written 15 October 2024
- lynnew5250 contributionsRelaxing and fantastic.Relaxing, staff friendly, cheerful and helpful. Commentary about the areas on our way was informative and good. Had a great time. ThankyouWritten 7 October 2024
- Lisa T0 contributionsLisa & Paul Catamaran Cruise: Caves and Coastline to BenagilToday, we boarded the catamaran for the Caves and Coastline to Benagil tour. It was absolutely brilliant from start to finish, and the crew was lovely, very helpful, and informative. There is so much tour for the money you pay. The caves are incredible, and the views along the way are stunning. Highly recommend to all 318 ReviewsWritten 6 October 2024
- Rose Mary D0 contributionsGreat Boat TourThe boat trip was great, covered alot of caves. Unfortunately we did not see any Dolphins and the other boats did not either..Written 5 October 2024
- D6356LRlaurenm0 contributionsGreat tour!Great tour to the caves! The crew is really wonderful, we had great views of the caves and even managed to see some dolphins! Dolphins were unplanned but an absolute plus.Written 5 October 2024
- Russell R0 contributionsCatamaran CruiseOverall it was an enjoyable trip. Just the right amount of time to see the sights. The crew was engaging and the boat was comfortable. The only downside was that the company was unresponsive to several inquiries prior to the tour day.Written 5 October 2024
- frankees20170 contributionsWorth every pennyWent on this trip today and had such a great time, the crew are amazing amd we got to see the dolphins. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.Written 24 September 2024
- Ann-Marii R0 contributionsAmazing day on the sea!Everything was perfect, service was amazing, cruise was really enjoyable and lunch at the private beach was the cherry on top!Written 24 September 2024
- robbie3580 contributionsSailing the AlgarveFantastic sailing trip on the Finismar, the two crew we had were fantastic. Would defiantly recommend, BBQ all sorted out for us on the beach, food was good, service A1...Written 21 September 2024
- beckytantillo10 contributionsAwesome Experience & CrewWe had an awesome time on the Beach BBQ Cruise. The crew were so attentive and very amusing. The food was really good too! We would definitely recommend this experience.Written 20 September 2024
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Linda P
Massachusetts520 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We originally booked the Beach BBQ Benagil Cave tour for a Saturday but were informed that they did not have staff to run it on that day so we moved our tour to Friday. No problem whatsoever. The catamaran was nice and the crew were very good. What was interesting and maybe we did not realize it but all drinks and snacks were not free on the boat. I have never been on a day cruise where we had to purchase drinks and snacks onboard. Therefore we did not partake. The cruise was very slow going, we didn't move very fast along the water so didn't get that exhilarating feeling of cruising. The caves were ok, Benagil cave was a mass of kayakers so kind of detracted from the beauty of it. The beach where the BBQ was wasn't the greatest beach, the water wasn't very clean and we shared the beach with another tour group. The food was ok nothing over the top, plain and basic. We were offered free drinks at that point though. Then it felt like we were biding our time on the beach until we got back on the catamaran to return to the marina. Almost felt like a long and drawn out day with not much reward. Wish there was more commentary and more insight into the caves.
Written 13 September 2023
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Thanks for choosing us. We appreciate all the comments and will take them into account to improve the experience Hope you choose us again. Algarve Charters
Written 19 September 2023
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Jenna S
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This was an awesome tour. The Catamaran was very relaxing and fun. The views were stunning. The skipper was able to get us inside the Benagil Caves to get a really good view of the rock formations. The stop at the beach for the afternoon BBQ was amazing!! We had the option of swimming from the boat to the beach and back afterwards. Which I highly recommend as the water is very refreshing and crystal blue. Lots of time to relax, swim, eat, drink and explore the beach. The tour guides were very friendly, hardworking, helpful and fun!! They took the time to show my friend and I how to properly eat the Sardines, which were quite delicious! The entire experience was very fun and memorable. I would highly recommend and would definitely go again! Thank you for a great experience!!
Written 2 September 2023
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Thank you very much for the kind words. We are glad to know that you had such an enjoyable experience and that our team helped make it better. Kind regards, Algarve Charters Team
Written 3 September 2023
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Maghic69
Szczecin, Poland20 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Fantastic day spent out in the sea on journey along the coast of Algavre. Great boat crew keeping all the passengers happy during the trip. Picnic on the beach was great and fun with very tasty food and lots of cold wine. Would really recommend the trip to anybody, great idea for a day out, just watch the weather forecast and bring a lot of sun protection.
Extra bonus: swim from the catamaran to the beach ;)
Once again BIG THANK YOU to all the crew!
Extra bonus: swim from the catamaran to the beach ;)
Once again BIG THANK YOU to all the crew!
Written 5 October 2023
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Tthank you very much for the kind words. We are glad to know that you had such an enjoyable experience and that our team helped make it better. Algarve Charters
Written 11 October 2023
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Lars E
Sweden9 contributions
A really nice cruising with a crew of the highest class. Guiding, the way they treated us guests and the BBQ on the beach, just top.
One important thing to improve, all locks on the lifevests did not work as they are supposed to do.
One important thing to improve, all locks on the lifevests did not work as they are supposed to do.
Written 21 September 2023
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Thanks for choosing us. We appreciate all the comments and will take them into account to improve the experience Hope you choose us again. Algarve Charters
Written 22 September 2023
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Compass559382
2 contributions
Oct 2022
The crew were very attentive, patient and knowledgeable. The boat was in great shape and the captain was an excellent navigator. Beautiful coastline views and the beach we stopped and had lunch was fabulous.
Unfortunately, that cannot be said about the BBQ. It was less then adequate and not as stated in previous posts, so I think it must have been just a bad day for the cooks (or prep cooks). I couldn't eat it (except for the chips). Other then that, it was a great trip!
Unfortunately, that cannot be said about the BBQ. It was less then adequate and not as stated in previous posts, so I think it must have been just a bad day for the cooks (or prep cooks). I couldn't eat it (except for the chips). Other then that, it was a great trip!
Written 10 October 2022
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Thank you for your review!
Can you please reach us at "bookings@algarvecharters.com" just to let us know a little better about your experience with our BBQ food? We would really appreciate that.
Let us know your booking reference also, please.
Best regards,
AlgarveCharters Team
Written 13 October 2022
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Shaeleigh B
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
This was a great trip me and my partner booked quite last minute. it’s was very much value for money, we saw the caves and had a beach bbq and lazed on the boat to and from which was lovely. All the staff working on the boat were very helpful and fun energy! I saw one guy was sea sick and they done everything they could to look after him. Food and drinks were great, I can’t reallt fault this trip, I’d recommend it to friends and family if they were heading to Albuferia.
Written 31 July 2024
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Thank you for your lovely comment. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour with us thank you for recommending us. Hope to see you next time. Algarve Charters
Written 25 August 2024
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Hanna O
County Cork, Ireland10 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
My favourite day in Albufeira! The captain and his crew were brilliant, so much fun and very professional. The captain in particular had alot of knowledge and great stories about Portugal and the Algarves's history. The boat itself was great.. Very clean and comfortable. The bbq on the beach was delicious! 10/10 experience and well worth the money!
Written 28 September 2022
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:) Thank you Hanna. Algarve Charters Team
Written 1 October 2022
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steveyeoman
Greater Manchester, UK8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We booked the same trip back in August 2019 and with having a great time then, we decided to book the same trip. coastline was breathtaking and areas were pointed out by the skipper. The remote beach was great and secluded and the bbq/food laid on by the staff good too. The overall experience was great yet again, the staff make you feel welcome and are entertaining from the moment you board the catamaran, to the time to disembark 6 hours later. Thanks again 👍
Written 7 August 2022
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:) Thank you Steve. Algarve Charters Team
Written 10 August 2022
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Sophie
Leeds, UK7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Amazing experience as a family, we recently enjoyed a day trip around the beautiful coast of Tenerife.
The catamaran allowed more than enough space for all to lay and enjoy the sunshine with a fresh sea breeze visiting the beautiful caves along the way.
Around lunch time it was optional to swim ashore or take a little boat to a private beach (a few of us swam and the water was… let’s say refreshing). The deck team had prepared a BBQ with fresh fish & meats with refreshments to enjoy a chilled afternoon, the sand was very hot but they had provided umbrellas to keep shaded.
Very friendly team, highly recommend and we was very impressed. Thank you for a brilliant day.
The catamaran allowed more than enough space for all to lay and enjoy the sunshine with a fresh sea breeze visiting the beautiful caves along the way.
Around lunch time it was optional to swim ashore or take a little boat to a private beach (a few of us swam and the water was… let’s say refreshing). The deck team had prepared a BBQ with fresh fish & meats with refreshments to enjoy a chilled afternoon, the sand was very hot but they had provided umbrellas to keep shaded.
Very friendly team, highly recommend and we was very impressed. Thank you for a brilliant day.
Written 3 July 2022
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:) Thank you Sophie. Algarve Charters Team
Written 4 July 2022
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sarah r
9 contributions
This was a well organised and enjoyable 6 hours. Started off with a cruise along the coast with great views and scenic caves. For the beach BBQ you had the option of swimming ashore or taking the dingy. Everything on the beach was well organised with parasols for shade. The food was ready almost immediately and was plentiful and delicious. (The sand was boiling hot so would advise to take flip flops or the like)
The guys work so hard in the heat and were deserving of a tip, to our surprise very few people obliged!!
The guys work so hard in the heat and were deserving of a tip, to our surprise very few people obliged!!
Written 24 July 2024
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Thank you very much for the kind words. We are glad to know that you had such an enjoyable experience and that our team helped make it better. Algarve Charters
Written 5 August 2024
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Hola, con mi familia estamos pensando tomar éste crucero pero tengo un par de dudas:
1-vamos para el 10/10, se puede ingresar igual al agua en ésa epoca?
2- bajan en alguna cueva? O es todo desde el agua y solo se baja a comer?
Gracias!!
Written 17 September 2019
Hola..tengo la duda si se baja en alguna cueva como Benagil o se entra con el catamaran en el interior?,
Written 15 August 2019
Hola , somos un grupo de 6 chicos interesados en hacer la actividad el lunes día 19/8/19, teníamos un par de preguntas :
- la bebida en la playa está incluida ? Y qué tipo de bebida ?
- existe la posibilidad de poner llevar una nevera privada con bebida ?
Gracias por todo
Written 12 August 2019
Buenas! Si, la bebida de la playa está incluida, hay Cocacola, fantas, cerveza, y así.
Nosotros también pensamos lo de la nevera.. creo recordar que no se podía pero no estoy seguro.
Written 13 August 2019
I get sea sick on small boats. Do you think I will be okay on yours?
Written 1 August 2019
Bonjour, quand j'ai fait l'activité je dirais que nous étions environ une 50ène, mais je ne sais pas s'ils peuvent prendre plus, nous n'étions pas trop les un sur les autre et avions de la place.
Written 25 July 2019
Do we get the chance to walk around the caves? Which beach does the boat stop at?
Written 21 July 2019
You don't go down from the boat! They just got with the bow into the cave for 2 Minutes, we took some pictures, and then we left!
For BBQ they stop in some private beach, which it's reacheable just by the boat(I don't really remember the name)!
But if you really wanna go inside the cave, and disembark there, I suggest you to look for "kayak trip to Benagil cave"!
Written 21 July 2019
Bonjour,
Je viens de réserver pour la croisière jusqu'aux grottes de Benagil sur TripAdvisor et j'ai reçu un mail avec un billet à télécharger mais tout en haut en orange c'est écrit que ce n'est pas le billet d'entrée est ce normal ?
Merci pour votre réponse
Written 17 July 2019
Bonjour,
Je viens de réserver pour la croisière jusqu'aux grottes de Benagil sur TripAdvisor et j'ai reçu un mail avec un billet à télécharger mais tout en haut en orange c'est écrit que ce n'est pas le billet d'entrée est ce normal ?
Merci pour votre réponse
Written 17 July 2019
Hola, en la cueva de Benagil puedes bajar del barco a bañarte? Gracias
Written 13 July 2019
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