Dream Wave Algarve

Dream Wave Algarve (RNAAT licence 118/2009) is a boat trip operator based at Marina de Albufeira, Passeio dos Oceanos, that started 20 years ago from two founders' passion for Albufeira and the sea. The company has grown into a fleet of 12 vessels, six 'Insonia' boats (12 to 18 passengers, low to the water for a close-up feel) and four larger 'Dreamer' catamarans (up to 47 passengers, with an onboard restroom and a higher vantage point), crewed by a team that includes 12 skippers, 13 sailors and 8 marine biologists. Its bestselling trip is the Dolphin Watching & Cave Cruise from Albufeira (up to 2h30), cruising the coastline to explore caves including the well-known Benagil Cave before looking for dolphins on the return leg, priced at EUR 37.10 for adults (age 11+) and EUR 26.50 for children (ages 1-10), with a swimming stop when conditions allow. The company also offers jet ski hire (20-minute safety briefing plus a 30-minute ride, from EUR 103.88, minimum age 16 to drive), though this was shown as temporarily unavailable at the time of this audit. Dream Wave holds Portugal's Clean and Safe tourism certification and displays PME, COTEC and Novadora business award logos on its site. It can be reached by WhatsApp or email, and keeps active Facebook, Instagram and YouTube profiles.