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Our most recommended Arade River Sailing trips & boat tours

Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

1. Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

Feel like a pirate sailing the Atlantic on this unique cruise from Portimão that combines adventure and relaxation. Visit famous sites like the lighthouse of Alfanzina and the Benagil Cave. Swim in crystalline water, and walk the plank like a real pirate.  After boarding, begin by receiving a full briefing on your safety and comfort for your cruise. From there, hit the open water and navigate the coast off of Rio Arade, the village of Ferragudo, medieval castles, and the Atlantic Ocean. Cruising east, pass Carvoeiro, which contains the famous rock formation of Algar Seco. Arriving to the lighthouse of Alfanzina, transfer to a small boat to visit the inside of the local caves which run from the lighthouse to Marinha Beach. These caves include the famous cathedral cave of Benagil. Returning to the boat, take a dip to swim in the enticing crystal clear water which surrounds you. On your return journey, be on the lookout for dolphins, which are regularly spotted in this area.

Benagil: Guided Caves Tour by Boat

2. Benagil: Guided Caves Tour by Boat

Make the most of your local guide's knowledge of the region and follow them on an adventure of the Benagil Coast. Discover up to 38 caves and enter 12 cave structures especially selected for your tour. Start your day at Vasco da Gama Peer. Meet your guide and make a trip along the Arade River. Along this route you can explore the city of Portimão, the village of Ferragudo, the castle, and the fortress of Ferragudo. Continue on your journey and arrive via boat to the coast of Benagil. Take the opportunity to discover the famous caves, beaches, diving cliffs, and rock formations. Discover 38 caves, 12 of which you will have to opportunity to enter. Finish your day of adventure with a brief swim stop before returning back along dolphin route to the original meeting point.

Portimao: Half Day Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise

3. Portimao: Half Day Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise

3h30 - Half day Luxury Sail-Yacht cruise + Anchored Chill Out Stop with 2 options a)Benagil; b)Joao d’Arens(Millionaires Bay) /Alvor; Included: 2 Qualified & Experienced crew members & 2 Paddle Boards; Optional Add-on: 1 - Seabob - 350€; 1 - Electric Hydrofoil Board - 350 €; 1 - JetSki Seadoo RXP-X 300 horsepower for the whole period, included petrol and licensed skipper on it - 770€; A list of Drinks & Snacks/Appetisers available to buy onboard (to be requested before trip) or you can bring your own drinks for 10 € per person, please be aware that some drinks are forbidden;

Algarve: Full-Day Boat and Jeep Tour

4. Algarve: Full-Day Boat and Jeep Tour

An unbeatable combination! Spend the day exploring the unknown Algarve in our jeeps and enjoying a relaxing cruise along the river Arade! Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the river Arade. As you cruise along the river you can enjoy the lush scenery, the soothing sound of birdsong, the river wildlife and the hypnotic lapping of the water against the boat. Then it’s time to enjoy a fantastic Safari! Let us take you off the beaten track and into the heart of the Algarve! In a convoy of jeeps, we travel up hills and down dales, crossing streams and traversing meadows. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and pure air as we travel along earthen tracks. Learn about the different flora and fauna and see some of the old customs still in practice - the traditional way of making of honey and distilling of medronho - a very potent local drink which you will have the chance to sample. A tasty lunch is provided in a pleasant and typical restaurant. After lunch it’s time to Return to your hotel by jeep. Please note: depending on tidal conditions, the programme may be inverted.

Portimao: Sunrise Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise

5. Portimao: Sunrise Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise

2h30 - Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with 2 options available: a)Benagil; b)Joao d’Arens(Millionaires Bay) /Alvor Included: 2 Qualified & Experienced crew members & 2 Paddle Boards Optional Add-on: 1 - Seabob - 350€; 1 - Electric Hydrofoil Board - 350 €; 1 - JetSki Seadoo RXP-X 300 horsepower for the whole period, included petrol and licensed skipper on it - 770€; A list of Drinks & Snacks/Appetisers available to buy onboard (to be requested before trip) or you can bring your own drinks for 10 € per person, please be aware that some drinks are forbidden;

Portimao: Full Day Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise

6. Portimao: Full Day Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise

7h - Full day Luxury Sail-Yacht cruise + Anchored Chill Out with 2 stops: First stop Benagil; Second stop Joao d’Arens(Millionaires Bay) /Alvor; Trip can be altered according to preference within the same time limit. Included: 2 Qualified & Experienced crew members & 2 Paddle Boards *You can bring your own drinks for 10 € per person, please be aware that some drinks are forbidden; Optional Add-on: 1 - Seabob - 350€; 1 - Electric Hydrofoil Board - 350 €; 1 - JetSki Seadoo RXP-X 300 horsepower for the whole period, included petrol and licensed skipper on it - 770€;

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What people are saying about Arade River

Highlight of my holiday in the Algarve. Wonderful experience, amazing crew, they very kind when I got the wobbles going into little boat to see the caves, nothing was a bother. Super safe, fun and great for all ages - highly recommend :)

The whole journey was smooth and enjoyable. we only wished we could have got off the boat and gone into the caves but the waves were definitely not allowing that!

I found the staff absolutely lovely, kind, and friendly. was really good with my toddeler was only two and run out of patience on the way back.

Tough seas made the experience a little harrowing but the crew did their best to make it a good time.

Was an amazing experience! The ship crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you