Benagil caves · from Albufeira Marina
Private boat trips to the Benagil caves
Skip the crowded tour boats. Cruise east from Albufeira Marina past golden cliffs, sea arches and hidden beaches to the famous Benagil caves, on a private boat with only your group on board.
Choose your boat
Available boats
Private RIB speedboat to the caves
Albufeira Marina · 3 hours · up to 8 guests
- Fast private RIB with skipper
- Get close to the sea caves and hidden beaches
- Ideal for small groups and families
From€900per boat
Private catamaran trip
Albufeira Marina · 3 hours · up to 12 guests
- Private catamaran with skipper
- Cruise the coast, caves and beaches
- Swim stops on the way
From€1,200per boat
Sunseeker Portofino 53 “Infinity”
Albufeira Marina · 2 to 10 hours · up to 12 guests
- 17.4 m Sunseeker sports yacht
- Welcome drink, wine, soft drinks and snack boards
- Skipper, crew and fuel included
From€1,200per boat
Sunseeker Predator 60 “Serenity”
Albufeira Marina · 4 to 12 hours · up to 12 guests
- 19.4 m yacht with Seakeeper stabiliser for a smooth ride
- Air conditioning, 3 cabins and a hydraulic swim platform
- Drinks, snack boards, skipper, crew and fuel included
From€2,200per boat
Private sailing catamaran “Unwind”
Albufeira Marina · Half day, 4 hours · up to 18 guests
- The whole catamaran for your group
- Skipper and crew included
- Spacious and stable, ideal for families and big groups
From€1,400per boat
Prices include Portuguese VAT and are confirmed when you book. Where two seasons are shown, the lower price applies from 20 September to 30 April.
Guide
Visiting Benagil by private boat
Benagil is about 30 minutes by boat from Albufeira Marina, along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Algarve coast.
Which boat?
A private RIB is the quickest and gets closest to the rocks. A catamaran or a Sunseeker yacht is more comfortable and lets you combine the caves with swimming and drinks on board.
Best time to go
Mornings are usually calmest and less busy. Sea conditions decide how close boats can get to the caves, and your skipper always puts safety first.
Along the way
The trip passes many smaller caves and beaches between Albufeira and Benagil, and dolphins are sometimes seen on the way.
More ways to enjoy the sea
Other private boat trips in Albufeira
How booking works
Book online, pay a 25% deposit to secure your boat
Choose your boat
Pick your boat, date, time and group size, and send us your booking by WhatsApp or email in under a minute.
Pay the deposit
We confirm availability and send you a secure card payment link for the deposit.
Step aboard
Meet your skipper at Albufeira Marina and pay the rest on the day.
Our own fleet in Vilamoura
Elite yachts 20 minutes from Albufeira
Elite Yacht Charters runs its own fleet from Vilamoura Marina: Sunseeker, Fairline, Azimut and a catamaran, for Benagil caves, dolphins and sunset cruises.
Questions
Albufeira private boat charter FAQ
Can we go inside the Benagil cave?
Your skipper takes you as close as the sea conditions and local rules allow, so you can see the cave from the water. Landing on Benagil beach from a boat is not permitted.
How long is a private Benagil trip?
Allow at least 3 hours for a relaxed trip with a swim stop. Half-day and full-day yacht charters can include Benagil too.
Where do the boats leave from?
Every boat on this site leaves from Albufeira Marina. We send you the exact meeting point when your booking is confirmed. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure.
How does the 25% deposit work?
Choose your boat, date and time and send us the booking by WhatsApp or email. We confirm availability and send you a secure link to pay the deposit. You pay the rest on the day.
What is the cancellation policy?
It depends on the boat and is confirmed before you pay. On the Sunseeker yachts, cancellation is free up to 7 days before. If the skipper cancels because of the weather, you can move your date or get your deposit back.
Do prices include VAT?
Yes. All prices shown include Portuguese VAT and are confirmed when you book.
We check availability and send you a secure link to pay the deposit. If the skipper cancels because of the weather, you can move your date or get your deposit back.
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