Faro - Ria Formosa tour with visit to 2 islands (Deserta, Farol) 3.5 hours

We had a great time for the 5 hours we were out. Visited 2 islands, sunbathed, had lunch and saw dolphins. The skipper, Carlos, doesn’t guarantee seeing them as they’re wild animals but we saw dozens as he and his colleague seem expert at tracking them down. He also speaks perfectly good English so we knew what was happening at all times. Well worth the money per person per hour.

WOW!!! This was the best boat trip we have ever been on. We accidentally booked this thinking it included dolphin watching too, but it didn’t. We accidentally bumped into the tour guide on the marina and was talking to them about the trips. After discussing with them, we decided to upgrade our experience to the dolphin watching and 2 island trip, which was the best decision of our holiday… We were slightly concerned for the first hour of trying to find dolphins, but soon after that, we came across some splashes in the ocean… We had found a group of about 100-150 dolphins!!! They were very inquisitive of our boat and we must have stayed for about 30-40mins watching the dolphins. We got loads of videos and the tour guides even sent us the underwater recordings of our trip too. The visits to the islands were also good, time for the kids to enjoy the beach and sea for a couple of hours. We ate at the second island which was quite pricey for what we got, but it was very nice. It’s probably better to take snacks with you and eat cheaper when you return back to Faro. On the way back from the islands, they took us round the marshlands and shared some knowledge of the marine life which was extra to what we paid for. Our youngest is 8 years old, and his words when we were walking back to the villa were “this was the best day ever, thank you for booking it for us!” Don’t be afraid to spend money on this, you won’t be disappointed. Overall review 11/10

Professional and nice staff!

This was our favourite trip on our recent visit to Faro. 2islands, dolphins, lunch ln a beautiful spot on one of the islands and the opportunity to swim too. Knowledgeable and friendly staff on our small boat. Really recommend!

Absolutely marvellous informative trip with Carlos. Beautiful dolphins and bird life in abundance - this is the second trip I have had with eco marine algarve and would thoroughly recommend that you choose this company

Carlos and Afonso are both amazing! They were very funny, kind, and professional. They made us feel very safe. Both islands were so cool. We saw dolphins! It was great. 100/10 I recommend to anyone looking for a fun trip to the Atlantic.

Great experience with our family!

Our dolphin tour was easily one of the most fun and memorable experiences of our entire trip! We had a group of 11. From the moment we arrived, the team made everything smooth and stress-free—they were incredibly welcoming, organized, and so accommodating to our group. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to explain what to expect and made sure everyone felt comfortable before heading out. Once we were on the water, the excitement just kept building—and seeing dolphins in their natural habitat was absolutely magical! What made the experience even better was how accommodating the crew was throughout the tour. They were patient, attentive, and always making sure everyone had a great view and felt included. You could tell they genuinely wanted everyone to have the best possible experience. And for anyone who loves photography—this is a dream! There were so many incredible moments to capture, from the dolphins swimming alongside the boat to the beautiful ocean scenery. Definitely bring your camera—you won’t regret it. Overall, this tour was fun, well-organized, and unforgettable. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and exciting experience!

Highly recommend. Skipper Carlos provided very interesting information on local bird life . Great value for 3 1/2 hours seeing local islands .

We were lucky enough to get a calm sunny day to go. Best tour is the am tour as birds more active! So lucky to get to see a kingfisher and get some photos! Saw osprey, marsh harrier and kingfisher and so many more birds! Local tour giude very knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth the money, would highley reccomend!