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On this tour you will be able to see the sunset from the boat and have an incredible and unique moment! This is the ideal tour of excellent quality, if you want to enjoy the Ria Formosa in a beautiful and peaceful late afternoon and enjoy the colors of the sunset! You will have the opportunity to taste the gastronomy of the region on the island of Culatra, where bivalves are very much appreciated! ( Clams , Cockles , Oysters ) On this trip , we will also observe nature , biodiversity and the wonderful landscapes of the Ria Formosa !
We will make a 45 minute stop for free visit
We make a stop on the island of Culatra for free visit
Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $41 per person for this Faro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Stand Odyssey Boat Tours. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We had such a fantastic sunset boat trip with James. From start to finish, he made us feel relaxed and welcome, and nothing was too much trouble. The sunset was absolutely beautiful, and sharing it from the boat made it even more special. James was great company and really helped make it a memorable experience for us. We’d definitely recommend James and would happily do it all again!
The entire experience was beautiful and relaxing, and getting out on the water was one of the highlights of our time in Portugal. The scenery was gorgeous, especially with the clear blue water, sandbanks, islands, and boats all around us. We had time to get off the boat, walk along the sand, explore, and just enjoy the surroundings without feeling rushed. Our guide made the experience even better, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and easygoing. The boat ride itself was fun, and watching the sunset over the water on the way back was the perfect ending.
Excellent lifetime experience
Wonderful evening experience on the Sunset Boat trip. Pedro was fantastic. Loved visiting the islands and watching the sunset.
It was an excellent experience!! Everything spectacular, we loved it.
We thought it was an incredible experience, the sunset excursion is totally recommended, our guide Iván proved to be a great professional and to have great knowledge of the estuary, plus he took us through the most spectacular places on the islands.
The boat trip was absolutely amazing! Our guide was incredibly helpful and enjoyable to chat with about everything we saw on the tour, as well as other big topics at the time like the World Cup. I booked it as a birthday present for my boyfriend, and he absolutely loved it.
Great fun and super guide. We really enjoyed the experience.
amazing trip, the staff and organisation was perfect. Plenty of places to eat after the trip around the marina, if you, like us had an hour journey back to base after cruise.. Claudio our guide was perfect in pointing out all the sites and the island stops were enough time to enjoy what was on offer. Note Please take cash for purchases on islands as very few take cards. Highly recommended!!
Loved this trip. Watching the sunset from the boat was every bit as good as it sounds peaceful, beautiful colors, and a really relaxing way to spend the late afternoon. The scenery and wildlife along the way were a highlight too; there's so much to take in as you drift through the lagoon. The stop at Culatra island was great, and the local seafood was a real treat — fresh and exactly the kind of thing you come to this part of Portugal for. Our guide/crew made the whole thing, friendly and knowledgeable and clearly happy to share the area with us. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting. A brilliant few hours and a perfect way to cap off the day.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip | 2h 30min | 5.0 (352) | $41 | |
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