Albufeira: Brunch & Benagil Caves with Open Bar
Highlights
- ✓A regional brunch served on board, anchored off a sheltered beach
- ✓Algarve gaspacho, marinated mackerel fillets and Algarve-style carrots
- ✓Serra skewer — Monchique ham, goat cheese and dried fig
- ✓Wraps, salads and a vegan option, and Algarve orange with cinnamon to finish
- ✓Open bar for the whole trip
- ✓A visit to the iconic Benagil Caves along the way
About this activity
A catamaran trip from Albufeira to the Benagil Caves, with brunch served on board, an open bar and a swim stop.
Leave Marina de Albufeira aboard a catamaran and follow the Algarve coast towards Benagil, passing Arco do Triunfo, Gruta do Capitão and Praia do Submarino, all the way to the iconic Benagil Cave — with its natural opening overhead lighting up the whole interior.
Midway we anchor by a sheltered beach, for a quiet swim or simply to take in the sea. That is where brunch is served on board, buffet style: Algarve gazpacho, mini codfish cakes, marinated horse mackerel fillets, Mediterranean wraps, chickpea salad, carob cake and pastel de nata, among others. The open bar runs throughout, with beer, white wine, water and soft drinks.
A calm, flavourful way to see the coast — good for families, couples or groups of friends.
Itinerary
- 1Check-in at Marina de Albufeira, 30 minutes before departure
- 2Board the catamaran Espírito Oceânico II
- 3Sail the coast — Arco do Triunfo, Gruta do Capitão and Praia do Submarino
- 4Visit the Benagil Cave, seen from the water
- 5Stop by a sheltered beach for a swim
- 6Brunch on board, with the open bar
- 7Return to Marina de Albufeira
What's included
- ✓A catamaran trip along the coast to Benagil
- ✓A regional brunch served on board, in two courses
- ✓A vegan option at brunch
- ✓Open bar — beer, white wine, water and soft drinks
- ✓A swim stop off a sheltered beach
- ✓Crew on board
Stops and access may be adjusted on the day, depending on sea or weather conditions.
Location
Where this activity starts
Marina de Albufeira
Marina de Albufeira, Passeio dos Oceanos, Lote 3, Loja 7, 8200-394 Albufeira
Important information
What to bring
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Comfortable clothing
- Swimwear and a towel
- A light jacket on cooler days
Cancellation policy
Flexible cancellation: full refund up to 12 hours before for bookings of up to 9 people, and up to 24 hours before for bookings of 10 or more. If the operator cancels because of bad weather, an alternative date is offered; if none works, the refund is made less up to 10% in administrative costs.
This deadline is the operator’s and applies to bookings made online. If you book with us on request, our own booking conditions apply. Booking conditions for direct requests.
More information
Check-in at Marina de Albufeira, 30 minutes before boarding time. Free for children under 2 (infants 0–1, children 2–10, adults 11 and over). For safety reasons, there is no landing inside the caves. Visit to the inside of the Benagil Cave on a support boat, at an extra cost of 9 € per person. This trip runs on the Espírito Oceânico II catamaran, which has an access ramp and takes wheelchairs; on board, the toilets may not be adapted — if you need that, talk to us before booking. Bookings for more than 5 people are subject to a short questionnaire and to the supplier's confirmation, for safety and capacity reasons.
Reviews
“Passeio animado, música boa, tripulação 10”
“Ótimo passeio de barco e a crew é incrível! O brunch foi delicioso!”
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages is the activity in?
The crew or guide speak Portuguese and English.
What does the open bar include?
Beer, white wine, water and soft drinks, served throughout the trip and already in the ticket. Anything outside that list is ordered at the onboard bar and paid separately — and the bar takes card payments.
When during the trip is the brunch served?
After the cruising part. The boat first runs the coast and the Benagil Cave, and only then anchors off a sheltered beach — that is where the brunch is served, with time to eat, swim and stay put. You do not eat under way.
Are there life jackets on board?
Yes, for adults and children, and the crew shows you where they are before departure. Wearing one at all times is only mandatory on the boats and routes where the law requires it — you are told at boarding.
Are there vegetarian options or options for dietary restrictions?
There are, and the menu is adapted — but it has to be flagged when booking, not on the day. Tell us how many people and which restrictions, and we confirm with the kitchen before issuing the ticket.
Pregnancy, back trouble, a wheelchair or a pushchair — is it possible?
Nearly always, and the right answer is given before you book, not on the quay. As a rule a pregnant passenger can go, with the final word resting with the skipper depending on the sea that day. Anyone with a sensitive back will feel the impact far more on a small fast boat than on a catamaran, which is stable and has proper seating. For a wheelchair or a pushchair, some boats have a boarding ramp and on others boarding requires you to be steady on your feet, and the toilets on board may not be adapted. Tell us the specifics and the date you want: we confirm with the operator which departure works, and only then do you pay.
What happens in bad weather?
The decision to sail is always the skipper’s, for safety. If a departure is cancelled because of the sea or the weather, you choose: a new date or a full refund — the booking is not lost.
Can I bring my pet on board?
As a rule no, with the exception of guide dogs with proper documentation. Some operators will consider it case by case — if you want to bring yours, tell us before booking and we will check with the boat operator.
Can I bring a backpack?
You can, as long as it fits on your lap. Bring only the essentials.
What if someone feels unwell on board?
Every operator follows safety protocols and has maritime support. If it happens, tell the crew straight away — that is what they are there for.
From €49