Private boats · Vilamoura Marina
Private Benagil Boat Tour from Vilamoura
The same coast and the same famous cave, with the boat to yourselves. Take a private boat on the Benagil route, hire a speed boat by the hour and set your own pace, or charter a yacht for a full day.
- Private boat €585
- Speed boat €200/hour
- Up to 12 guests
- Flexible start times
Book a private boat
Two ways to go private
In the form, choose Benagil Cave Tour and select the private boat option for the classic 2.5-hour route, or choose Speed Boat Hire to book by the hour and plan your own day with the skipper.
- Skipper included
- Your group only
- Swim stops when calm
- Instant confirmation
Your options
Which private trip is right for you?
All private trips leave from Vilamoura Marina and include a licensed skipper, fuel and life jackets.
The classic Benagil route on your own boat with a skipper. About 2.5 hours, up to 12 guests, €585 for the boat.
Book from one hour upwards, €200 per hour for up to 11 guests. Three hours gives you time for Benagil, the caves and a swim stop.
A yacht with crew and drinks on board for a slower, more comfortable day. See the yachts.
Why go private
Your own boat, your own pace
On a private trip there’s no one else to wait for. You can spend longer at the caves you like, stop for a swim when the sea is calm, or head out early to reach Benagil before the busiest part of the day.
It’s the easiest way to do the trip with young children or older relatives, and a good choice for birthdays, proposals and family celebrations. Tell us what you have in mind when you book and the skipper will plan the route around it.
What you’ll see
The cliffs of Falésia and Albufeira, the arches at Albandeira, Praia da Marinha and the Benagil Cave, plus the Alfanzina lighthouse if you have time to go a little further.
Private luxury yachts
Or charter a luxury yacht
For a longer, more comfortable day, charter one of our partner yachts with crew. Yachts anchor outside the caves rather than going in, so it’s a slower, scenic way to see the coast, with drinks and snacks on board.
- NOON, MAJESTIC or São Lourenço
- Skipper and crew included
- Drinks and light snacks on board
- Exact price for your date in the form
Plan your trip
More from Algarve Cave Tours
We also run algarvecavetours.com, our main website, with full tour details and free guides to Vilamoura and the Benagil Cave.
Questions
Private boat tours: your questions
Anything else? Call or WhatsApp +351 965 656 675 or email bookings@algarvecavetours.com.
How much is a private Benagil boat tour?
A private boat on the Benagil route costs €585 for up to 12 guests (about 2.5 hours). A larger private boat for up to 50 guests costs €2,100. Speed boat hire is €200 per hour for up to 11 guests.
How long should I book the speed boat for?
Three hours is ideal for Benagil, the caves along the way and a short swim stop. Two hours is enough for the closer caves around Albufeira and Galé.
Can we choose the start time?
Yes. Private trips can start at any free time shown in the booking form, so you can go early for calmer water or later for the evening light.
Can we swim during the trip?
Swim stops are possible on private trips when the sea is calm and the skipper says it’s safe.
Does the boat go inside the Benagil Cave?
Our smaller boats go in when the sea and maritime rules allow. Large yachts stay outside.
Is a skipper included?
Yes, every private boat comes with a licensed skipper, fuel and life jackets. You don’t need a licence.
Our tours
Other trips from Vilamoura
Most popular
Benagil Cave Boat Tour
Shared trip along the coast to the Benagil Cave and Praia da Marinha.
- 2.5 hours
- €42 adult · €30 child
Luxury
Luxury Yacht to Benagil
A private yacht with crew, drinks on board and a slow cruise to the caves.
- 3 or 7 hours
- from €1,000 per yacht
Golden hour
Benagil at Sunset
Late-afternoon light on the cliffs, by private speed boat or yacht.
- 3 hours
- from €600 per boat
Book your private boat
Check live availability for a private Benagil boat or speed boat.