Portimão/caves
Portimao: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise
Operated by Local operator

- Best price
- (GetYourGuide)
- Total time
- 3 hr 5 min total (including travel)
- Departs
- Portimao area
- Group size
- Self-guided
- Minimum age
- None stated
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| Saving vs highest | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civitatis | No | 2026-08-03 | |||
| GetYourGuide | Yes | 2026-08-03 | |||
| Viator | Yes | 2026-08-03 |
Prices last checked on the dates shown. Always confirm the current price on the seller's site before booking.
3 sellers list this activity and the gap between the cheapest and the dearest is €3.20 per person. On a party of four that is €12.80.
About this activity
Navigate the coast on a large pirate ship with shade, toilets and a bar, then transfer to small boats to explore sea caves including the famous Benagil cathedral cave.
The cave systems along this stretch of the Algarve, Benagil included, are the reason most people come to the water here.
The activity itself runs for about 3 hours, and you should allow roughly 3 hours 5 minutes in total once travel to and from the meeting point is counted. You meet at Portimao area. It is run in English and Portuguese.
It suits families, couples. The pace is moderate. Most people manage it comfortably. It is weather dependent, so book early in your trip and you will have days spare if the sea gets up.
Sunset. Morning, afternoon and sunset departures.
What is included
- +Guide
- +Equipment as required
What is not
- −Hotel pickup unless stated
- −Gratuities
Best time of day
Sunset. Morning, afternoon and sunset departures
Practical details
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Duration
- 3 hr
- Season
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Weather dependent
- Yes
- Intensity
- medium
- Boat type
- Small boat
Common questions
- How long does Portimao: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise take?
- The activity itself runs for 3 hours. Allowing 5 minutes for travel to and from Portimao area, budget 3 hours and 5 minutes in total.
- How much does Portimao: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise cost?
- The lowest price found is €35 on GetYourGuide. It is listed by 3 sellers (GetYourGuide, Viator, Civitatis), and the gap between the cheapest and the priciest is €3.20. Prices change, so check the seller before booking.
- Which site is cheapest for Portimao: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise?
- At the last check, GetYourGuide had the lowest price. The comparison table on this page shows every seller side by side, along with the free cancellation policy and the date each price was checked.
- Where does Portimao: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise depart from?
- Departures are from Portimao area in portimao. The best time to go is sunset. Morning, afternoon and sunset departures
- Is Portimao: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise suitable for children?
- No minimum age is listed. It suits families, couples. Intensity is rated medium.
- What time of year does Portimao: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise run?
- It runs in April, May, June, July, August, September, October. It is weather dependent, so departures can be cancelled or moved at short notice.
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