Tours/Faro/Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
Viator · group up to 33 pax

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

4.9(1,410)Faro1 hour
VIATOR4.7(193)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,217)

Description

Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, amongst a small group up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable boat and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide. During high season (Easter until mid October), the morning tour will be about 4 hours to allow a slightly longer stop on the island of Farol to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the community or visit the island more time. Lunch is optional and not included in the price. The choice of restaurant and its service is not linked to the boat tour company. The afternoon tour is around 3,5 hours. The rest of the year, the duration is 3 hours.

Tour Options

Half day
  • Deserta and Farol: Visit to the Ria Formosa Natural Park with stops at islands Farol and Deserta (free time)

Itinerary

90 min

Guided tour by the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you´ll see and feel the nature, channels, tides, fauna and the birds on the wildlife. Spoonbills Eagrets Great Cormorants Grey Heron Kentish plover Oystercatchers Whimbrel Storks

Admission included60 min

Free time In this fantastic spot, you can explore the nature, dunes, fauna and flora. Also includes time for swim in the pristine waters on the southernmost point of Portugal.

90 min

Free time Once on the Farol island, you´ll see a different reallity! The small and typical houses built over the sand and the rustic streets all over the island. The beach is also the best you can find in the region. You can find also a nice beach bar to drink something before the return! On the morning tour, you can have lunch at the restaurant or bring a picnic. On the the afternoon the stop is around 1 hour.

Highlights

Local guide
Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operated by a multilingual guide
  • Parking available by Faro Marina
  • Not recommended for people with impairment

Reviews(1,410)

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H5620FCveerlev
July 20, 2026
Beautiful boattrip!

A very nice trip! Sandra welcomed us at their desk and informed us correctly about our meeting for the boat. Anthonio gave us a warm welcome and informed us about nature, birds, sea… Beautiful lagunes, and islands! Happy we made this trip!!

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67cor
July 18, 2026
Fun 4-hour boat trip

Very nice boat trip Good reception and guide. You have a stop On 2 islands, opportunity to Swim and have lunch. Recommended

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G3368HVlizl
July 17, 2026
A wonderful trip!

I heartily recommend this boat trip! Very well organised, with detailed directions to the meeting point received via WhatsApp from the efficient Sandra. We had a fabulous 4 hour trip around the lagoon and islands guided by Andre. Andre's wide knowledge of the flora and fauna really enriched the trip and he slowed the boat to show us interesting wildlife (crabs, spoonbills, terns ...). His linguistic skills were much in evidence as he switched effortlessly between English and French for the benefit of different groups of passengers. A great trip!

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hannahkW6347FY
July 17, 2026
Great half day out

We had a great time. Our guide was excellent and we really enjoyed being out on the boat and seeing the islands.

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FredericoARego
July 14, 2026
Great company for Ria Formosa Tours.

We went today in a 4 hours island tours in the afternoon with Captain Antonio. After the precious and friendly help of Sandra with the reservation me and my family had a really great time. I strongly recommend this company.

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rosaalbal2024
July 13, 2026
Fantastic experience

Fantastic experience, very kind staff!

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ErnestM238
July 12, 2026
Good day of beach and nature

Excellent guide, Ricardo, very attentive and kind at all times, complete and interesting visit, and also thanks to the ground staff for their kindness 👍🏻

2 people found this helpful
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A6792JStomm
July 12, 2026
Great family day oit

Great family day out, guide ( Andre) gave us interesting info about the area . We took the 4 hr 2 island tour - everyone has a great time . Only thing I would have changed was next time I would bring some food with me, as we ate in a restaurant on the Island ( was nice ). However we not did not have enough time to explore the Island after the meal ( Our own fault)

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Mateo_B
July 9, 2026
Ria Formosa Cruise

Excellent cruise available in several languages, 1 hour of freedom on each of the 2 islands and breathtaking scenery throughout the journey. I totally recommend this experience that you must do in Faro.

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DinaAlvim
July 9, 2026
Walk to Paradise

The guide Vitor Hugo was extremely friendly and made the tour even more complete. Sandra's assistance at the stand was a complete customer service. Company to stand out for quality.

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