Half Day Private Catamaran Boat Tour - Ria Formosa
Description
Enjoy a private sailing trip on our Special Sailing Catamaran. We will tailor the experience for you for whatever activity or sights you would like to see or do. Our Skipper, is always available to give suggestions for the best places and beaches to visit in accordance to the time of the day. Just sit back, relax, and take in the sights. We will make some stops in a couple of bays next to some desert beaches so you can have your time to have a swim or go ashore to visit the islands. This is a private tour and is great for families, couples and groups of friends. - Private Activity - just you and your group will be aboard - Catamaran provided ample space for big groups of up to 16 People - Skipper and Hostess Included - Paddle Boards and Snorkeling Equipment Included - Stops for Swims - Small Children are Welcome
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will anchor next to the Ilha Deserta, so you can enjoy a relaxed time onboard and have time for a swim, paddle boarding and snorkel
we will sail along the channels and anchor next to the beautiful desert islands.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Lovely afternoon on the water. Paddle boards would benefit from being pumped up a bit more and I don't think there is any chance that the sails would be put up for a sail, but if you want to spend time with friends on a beautiful catamaran and enjoy a swim and a few drinks this trip is ideal.
The most amazing half day sailing on a catamaran with a welcoming crew: Pedro and Ana, gorgeous views, paddle boarding, swimming and a magical dolphin show. Pure paradise!
Dear Tanya, Wow, thank you so much for this beautiful message! It truly means a lot to us. We're so happy you had such an unforgettable time — Pedro and Ana absolutely loved having you on board! The views, the paddle boarding, the swim… and dolphins showing up? That’s pure magic! 🐬✨ We’re really glad you got to experience that little slice of paradise with us. Come back anytime — we’d love to sail with you again! ⛵💙 Best winds iSea Yachting Team
Awesome time. Beautiful ride to Isla Deserta for a swim and paddle boarding with family and friends. Our group was 15 people from ages 11-5 and everyone enjoyed the trip. We went on the half day and we brought our own food and drink. We were offered champagne once we were underway which was a nice touch. Private doors boat to the catamaran was very pleasant as well. Wish it could have lasted longer so I may consider the full day tip next time. We had a party of 15 and it did not seem crowded on this boat.
Dear Jeff, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you and your group had such a great time — the Ria Formosa is a magical spot, and it sounds like you made the most of it with paddle boarding, swimming, and relaxing with family and friends. We are happy that you liked the boat, but especially that you noticed the little touches that make the experience unique. It’s great to hear everyone enjoyed the trip! We’d love to have you on board again, and a full-day tour sounds like the perfect next step. Until then, thanks again for sailing with us! Best winds iSea Yachting Team
We had an amazing 3.5 hour tour with the team at iSea! The staff were so friendly and helpful and full of information and we were taken out to explore the deserted beaches of Ria Formosa. It was private and intimate and would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing tour with us and enjoyed exploring the beautiful deserted beaches of Ria Formosa. Our team takes great pride in being friendly, helpful, and informative, so it’s wonderful to know you felt that during your trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another intimate and unforgettable adventure soon! Best winds iSea Yachting Team
Incredible experience and the best hosts. Would so recommend this to anyone. We will be back for sure. ❣️
Dear Phill, Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're so happy to hear you had an incredible experience and felt well taken care of by our team — that really means the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back on board next time. Until then, thanks again for the kind words and recommendation! ❣️ Best winds iSea Yachting Team
This excursion was booked as a surprise for one of my best friends hen do in Faro. She was absolutely over the moon and all 16 of us had the most amazing time. It was definitely the highlight of the trip. We were made to feel like royalty the full duration of our trip, thanks to our amazing hostess Annie. She was super knowledgeable and really gave us an insight to some hidden gems round about! I'd recommend this to anyone and will most definitely be doing this again when visiting Faro!
This group of 10 friends from the US/Michigan had a truly memorable day on Rio Formosa with the team from iSea Yachting. We were initially concerned about the weather forecast (wind/waves), but Bruno assured us that we were in good hands and he was absolutely right! We set out on tour day with sunshine, blue skies and beautiful clear, blue/green water. Our amazing crew - Pedro and Annie, were the perfect hosts. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience - above and beyond including retrieving a hat, with significant sentimental value to one friend, from the water after it had blown off his head. Annie was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with information about the area we visited and fantastic recommendations for the area where we were staying. This was an experience none of us will forget. Thank you, iSea Yachting, Bruno, Pedro and Annie.
Dear Susan, We are blushed with this beautiful comment and such dear words about our team. Thank you!!! We set a high standard for ourselves, and we’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We love our work and we like to show the beauties of Ria Formosa to the world and that our customers have a unique experience, but with such nice clients as you, working is a gift! The secret is that our Team is excellent because our customers are amazing, and you're no exception! Hope that you will be back to sail with us again - With the assurance that no hat will be lost :-) Best Winds ISea Yachting Team
We were a group of 14 women and booked the half day tour. It was unbelievevable from start to finish. So much better than we expected! Our captain was Pedro and our host Annie, they were really helpful and made the day! We could fully relax and enjoy the views; Annie would bring drinks whenever we needed and also gave us lots of interesting information about the surrounding islands. We had dolphins swim near the boat which was magical and apparently quite rare. Would book again in a heartbeat, just amazing!
Dear Chloe, We are delighted with your amazing comment. Thank you!!! Pedro, Annie and all our Team are amazing because we have amazing clients as you! We really love our work and we do it with great pleasure. When customers can feel how special they are to us, it is well worth it! Thanks to give your time to us and for the amazing words. Best Winds ISea Yachting Team
We had an excellent time aboard the catamaran. It was only my husband and I - there were 2 crew members who took care of our every need. Pedro the captain located a pod of dolphins. We swam near a beautiful beach on one of the barrier islands and did a quick paddle board session as well. The boat itself was in great shape and spacious - could have easily fit more people. Annie made an amazing fruit plate and charcuterie board for us to enjoy after our swim. All around our experience was amazing.
Dear Margaret, Thanks for sharing your feedback and for your amazing comment. We set a high standard for ourselves and were so happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Taking care of our customers is a pleasure and we do it with joy. Knowing that you enjoyed the experience is the best feedback we could get. Hope that you will be back to sail with us again!!! Best winds ISea Yachting Team
The team was very patient with us and made everything really nice, we really had a great time and could enjoy the sea.
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