Benagil Cave Tour · From Vilamoura · Algarve
A private yacht charter from Marina de Vilamoura to Portugal's most photographed sea cave — São Rafael, Senhora da Rocha, the Triumph Arch and Benagil, with a swim stop and Champagne on board.
Private charters only. Limited availability.
The Programmes
Every charter is private — your group, your pace, your celebration. Up to 18 guests on the Morningstar.
10:00 — 13:00
Anchor in a hidden cove
Vilamoura Marina → Falésia Beach → Olhos d'Água → Galé / Albufeira → private beach swim → return.
09:00 — 13:00 / 14:00
The world-famous cave at first light — 4h or 5h
Vilamoura → São Rafael → Senhora da Rocha → Triumph Arch → Submarine Beach → Benagil Cave → private beach → return.
14:00 — 17:00
Sun, sea and serenity
Vilamoura Marina → Falésia Beach → Olhos d'Água → Galé / Albufeira → private beach swim → return.
14:00 — 18:00 / 19:00
Golden hour in the cathedral cave — 4h or 5h
Vilamoura → São Rafael → Senhora da Rocha → Triumph Arch → Submarine Beach → Benagil Cave → private beach → return.
14:00 — 21:00
Afternoon to starlit horizon
Vilamoura → Ria Formosa (Golden Triangle: Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo) → Farol Island lunch → Armona Island swim & water sports → return.
10:00 — 17:00
An entire day at sea, your way
Vilamoura → cruise to Benagil (cave, Senhora da Rocha Chapel & Love Arches) → Portimão lunch → private beach (swim, paddle, snorkel, ring tow) → return.
10:00 — 20:00
The flagship Algarve cruise
Three routes — Alvor Lagoon (Benagil & Alfanzina caves → Ferragudo lunch → Alvor lagoon & private beach), Tavira Discovery (Ria Formosa → Tavira lunch → Armona Island), or Lagos Scenic (Ponta da Piedade → Portimão lunch → return via Benagil).
18:00 — 21:00
Cinematic evenings on the water
Vilamoura Marina → Falésia Beach → Olhos d'Água → Albufeira marina (sunset stop for swim or paddle) → return.
Always included
Sparkling white & rosé wine, green wine, rosé and white wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Full-day cruises also include 2 bottles of champagne.
Fresh fruit, Portuguese tapas of cheese & smoked ham, crisps and crackers.
Cave visiting, swimming, paddle boards and snorkeling (when weather conditions allow).
Fuel, professional crew, insurance, towels and Bluetooth surround sound system.
Elevate the day
Personalise your cruise with curated additions — handpicked to match the occasion.
3 hours · advance booking required
Resident DJ set with full PA on the sun deck.
3 hours · advance booking required
Live saxophone — perfect for sunset and celebrations.
3 hours · advance booking required
Intimate acoustic set on the bow.
5h+ cruises only
Generous gourmet sandwiches with prime cuts, caramelised onion and rocket on artisan bread.
Algarvian classics
Char-grilled and finished on board.
Full or long day cruises only
A full-day feast, plated on deck.
Perfectly chilled, served on request
An additional bottle of original French Champagne, perfectly chilled.
Already included on full-day cruises
Jet-style water toys, ring tow and chase boat. Jet skis can be hired separately.
The Morningstar
Morningstar is a 200 sqm yacht designed for stability, shade and slow living. Generous sun decks, a cushioned bow lounge, a shaded saloon and two private toilets — every detail tailored to your group. Departing from Marina de Vilamoura, minutes from the Algarve's most sought-after addresses.
18
guests
200
sqm yacht
40+
years' experience
RNAAT
Licensed RNAAT 743/2022
About us
Vilamoura Dreams is the result of 40 years of experience in the tourism and service industry and a registered brand of LUXURY REFERENCE, LDA, licensed tour operator no. 743/2022 RNAAT.
Our vessel is located on piers 21 and 22 at the beautiful, award-winning Marina de Vilamoura.
Excellence Crew
A hand-picked, licensed crew with decades on the water — your day in the safest, warmest hands in Vilamoura.
From thousands of happy guests welcomed on board to 20+ years of service excellence at sea, Morningstar has earned hundreds of guest reviews on Google and Tripadvisor, with a solid 5.0-star rating — the trusted choice as the largest private charter in Marina de Vilamoura.
Cláudio Sousa
1st Captain
Jorge Guimarães
2nd Captain
Hugo Lopes
Chief Deckhand
Vira Sanotska
Onboard Chef
Guest stories
Real reviews from 5-star ratings on Tripadvisor and Google.
“Great company! Easy and quick communication via WhatsApp. We took the Bora Bora for a 5-hour cave and sunset cruise. George provided excellent service and great snacks — our drinks were never empty. Beer, wine and sparkling on board. The captain did a great job and we never felt rushed. Loved it and highly recommend!”
Frequently Asked
Send your request via WhatsApp or the contact form with date, cruise and number of guests. We reply in minutes and confirm availability the same day.
Request your charter
Fill the details below and send via WhatsApp or email — we reply in minutes.
Vilamoura · Algarve · Portugal
Morningstar Yacht operates private yacht charters from Vilamoura aboard Morningstar, a 200 m² luxury yacht with a dedicated professional crew, shaded saloon, generous sun decks and two private toilets. Every cruise is fully private — we never mix groups — and tailored for up to 18 guests, departing from Marina de Vilamoura.
Our flagship programme is the Benagil Cave boat tour from Vilamoura: four to five hours along the Algarve coastline, with stops for paddle boarding, snorkelling and access into Portugal's most photographed sea cave. At the other end of the day, the Vilamoura sunset cruise is the most requested experience for celebrations, proposals and evenings out toward Olhos d'Água and Albufeira — with sparkling wines, Portuguese tapas and your own playlist on the onboard Bluetooth system.
For groups who want the whole Algarve in a single day, our full-day Algarve yacht charter extends up to ten hours and can reach Ria Formosa to the east or the Alvor lagoon to the west, with Champagne included. Every charter departs from and returns to Marina de Vilamoura, hugging the ochre cliff coastline between Quarteira and Albufeira.
We operate under Portuguese tour-operator licence RNAAT 743/2022 — backed by 40+ years of Algarve hospitality experience, 5-star rated on Google and Tripadvisor.
