What do I need to know before booking a tour?
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There are free parking spaces nearby, the GPS coordinates: 37º07’53.2N 8º32’04.6 ”W. Then head to our building, which is right in front of the Clube Naval building, next to the main entrance to the Portimão Museum.
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We start working from 09:00 onwards and, depending on the number of visitors, we board every 15 to 30 or 60 minutes.
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Yes, please. You can book in advance, preferably online. It will always depend on the sea conditions of the chosen day, which should be questioned before leaving home, as our cancellation email may not be seen in time.
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You can book on this page online, or call us at our ticket shop +351 932300600, or you can buy tickets directly at our ticket shop.
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Yes, we usually go to the Benagil cave to explore its beauty and majestic dimension; however, passengers cannot leave the boat inside the Benagil cave. If you book the long tour and weather permits, you can swim for a short break around fascinating landscapes.
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Yes, babies are allowed and will be welcomed free of charge, however, they count as a passenger, so you should include your baby in the number of people to book.
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Children from 3 to 10 years old are 10 Eur less on each of the tours: short ride from Benagil: 10 Eur / per child and long ride from Benagil (up to Marinha) 20 Eur / per child.
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We are equipped with several safe and comfortable boats (semi-rigid and fiberglass), each 7.5 m long, which have an easy boarding system and climb back to the boat after the dives. These boats allow you to enter the smallest caves and hidden coves.
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Please ask a member of the Benagil Express ® team to give you a prophylaxis pill (“Vomidrine 50 mg” – which contains “Dimenhydrinate”) to take up to 30 minutes before starting your journey.
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Don’t worry, in addition to the latest generation life jackets, which automatically activate as soon as you contact the water (including babies and children), all Benagil Express ® sailors have been very well trained and have over 1000 hours of experience in navigation per year / each. You will be surprised by the way they maneuver the boats and the way they try to please visitors. All boats are equipped with the various safety equipment, as required by law.