What do I need to know before booking a tour?
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At the Beach of Carvoeiro (main center) after crossing the square on the left-hand side, where you can see an orange flag “CarvoeiroCaves.”
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The city center is most likely too busy for parking. Park in the church area, located at 37°05’42.0″N 8°28’13.5″W.
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We start working from 09:30h onwards and depending on the number of visitors, we board guests every 15 to 30 minutes.
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Yes, please do. You can book far in advance, preferably online. It will always depend on the sea conditions of the chosen day, which we kindly ask you to enquire about before departing home, as our cancellation email may not reach you in time.
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You can book on this page online, or call our ticket shop +351 965 041 785, or purchase the tickets on-site, directly at our ticket shop.
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Yes, usually we always enter the Benagil cave to explore its beauty and majestic dimensions; however, passengers are not allowed to step out of the boat inside the Benagil cave. If you book the long tour and if the weather allows, you can go for a swim during a short break in impressive scenery.
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Yes, babies are allowed and will be welcomed on a free basis, but they count as one passenger, so please always include your baby when selecting the number of people to book.
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Children from 3 to 10 years inclusive pay less than 5 Eur on each of the tours: Benagil short tour: 15 Eur/ per child and Benagil long tour (up to Marinha) 20 Eur / per child.
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In Carvoeiro, we are equipped with 6m long, comfortable fiberglass boats, with a 2-step easy boarding system, which allows us to maneuver tiny entrances to the caves.
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Please ask a member of CarvoeiroCaves® staff to get you a seasickness pill (“Vomidrine 50 mg” – which contains “Dimenidrinato”) to take up to 30 minutes before the trip.
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Please do not worry, you have automatic safety life jackets on (including young babies) and all CarvoeiroCaves ® skippers are very well trained and have over 1000 hours of sailing experience each. You will be astonished by their performance and the way they try to please visitors. All boats are equipped with all safety gear as required by law.