Lagos Boat Tours: Our 4 Best

1.Boat trip to the grottos at Ponta da Piedade, Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,197 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $21Our pick

Set out from Lagos for a 1-hour-15-minute boat trip along the Algarve coast with room for up to 10 people. Guides such as João, Ricardo, Miguel, and Angelo share local stories while the captain steers into the narrow grotto openings at Ponta da Piedade. The small boat gets closer than larger craft, though tides and weather can limit access.

“Amazing way to view the caves and beaches. Tour guides were great and this company took their time. Other boats were rushing and we had time to take it all in”

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2.Boat Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,016 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Join BlueFleet in Lagos for a short coastal boat trip to Ponta da Piedade. A local guide explains the beaches, fort, arches, and caves while the small boat slips into narrow rock formations that larger boats may miss. Guides can include Bruno, Marta, Luis, Mariana, or Kaia, depending on the departure.

“There are no words that can adequately express the beauty of the scenery on this trip. Make sure to get a front seat or an outer seat (..just don’t sit in the middle) if you are someone who wants to take good photos for any purpose other than posting to social media- middle seat photos get obstructed by everyone’s bodies and cameras, hands, heads, and arms.. haha. It was such a wonderful ride though. Couldn’t have had a better day or experience outside of where I was seated!”

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3.Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

From Lagos Marina, a purpose-built catamaran carries you to Ponta da Piedade, where you launch in a double kayak. Guides such as Ricardo, Jaime, Andre, and Bruno may lead the group through caves and around the cliffs. After about two hours on the water, you reboard for swimming, a possible slide, and a coastal cruise back.

“A wonderful guide…professional, fun, and friendly. The tour is amazingly beautiful and informative. A must do in Lagos.”

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4.Boat trip to the caves of Benagil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 830 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Board a RIB at Lagos Marina for a fast, scenic ride to Benagil and the caves near Carvoeiro. Guides such as Hugo, Rafael, Angelo, and Luis explain the coast, geology, and local history while you search for dolphins. The boat carries no more than 18 people, but you cannot swim or leave the boat.

“Such a fun trip! Nice to see all of the different caves and learn the history. Very nice guides. Would recommend.”

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