Ilha Deserta Ferry: Ria Formosa Scenic Views

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Sail from Faro to Ilha Deserta, explore pristine nature, relax on sandy beaches, and savor local cuisine. Book online for a seamless adventure.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Animaris Ilha Deserta Boat Tours - Pier - Departure
Animaris Ilha Deserta Boat Tours - Pier - Arrival

What's Included

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide

Additional Information

The ferry boat sets sail from Faro towards Ilha Deserta, taking a scenic 45-minute journey through Ria Formosa Natural Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of the stunning natural landscape, along with its diverse flora and fauna.
Discover Ilha Deserta, a one-of-a-kind deserted island, where you can spend the entire day if you wish. Take advantage of your free…

Location

Cais das Portas do Mar

Rua da Porta Nova

Also know as "Cais da Porta Nova". You'll find our staff dressed in yellow shirts.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Steve

Apr 6, 2026

1h boat birdwatching trip - Had great and very informative boat trip hosted by Thomas. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny and engaged the whole family. Highly recommended

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Catherine_p

Mar 18, 2026

Great value - beautiful experience - Gorgeous location and the beaches were nearly deserted Easy to locate pickup and many departures on both sides made it a perfect day

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Abhinav_c

Mar 2, 2026

It was wonderful trip and... - It was wonderful trip and we got to spend some real quality time with each other. The walk on the beach felt like it was like our private beach. Didn’t really go to the restaurant but will try for sure next time.

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Krisztina_p

Feb 17, 2026

Friendly, efficient, good price, beautiful place - Friendly, efficient, good price, beautiful place. Great communication re booking and flexible approach

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Emaren58

Oct 1, 2025

Excellent - What an experience. Fabulous ride in the catamaran to the beautiful Ilha Deserts. The staff in the bust were friendly and great and helping you on and off if needed. The island, what can J say. It's a deserted island. Beautiful

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Rutemaribel

Sep 15, 2025

Transportation to the islands with better professionalism - My congratulations to the shuttle’s team who are of an irreproachable professionalism! Always with a smile, attention and readiness to help! I am a weekly customer because I find no similar Service at any other Enterprise transportation to the islands. Good luck to all, especially to Mr. João Patarata who coordinates the team with a remarkable level of experience!

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Margaret_j

May 21, 2026

Marooned on Deserta Island! - Make sure you plan your ferries as absolutely nothing to do and no toilets or cafe just a loop boardwalk around most of the island which is okay (leads to a pile of rubbish) but not really swimming weather when we went (mid May) and bugger all else to do unless you’re a naturist or a naturalist!

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Claire

Apr 8, 2026

Check your tickets! Drivers rude tour guide fab - Mixed review, Thomas was excellent, lots of information giving in a really entertaining way 5* But when we tried to board to come back we had real issues! One boat wouldn’t let us depart at the other islands, so we stayed for lunch which was amazing! And the second boat all the same company wouldn’t take us either! This was because it stopping at the other islands, but didn’t realise to already departed so took us back! The staff was very rude. Even though others from our first trip were on this boat! The frustrating issue was we had asked for the island hopping ticket as well as the eco tour, so have no idea why we can’t. Very frustrating to what was an excellent start with guide Thomas

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Nuala

Dec 20, 2025

Nice trip but sit at front to hear guide. - Trip was fine but if you sit at back of boat, hard to hear what guide was saying, as he tended to talk forward. Also when he had engine on you cannot hear him at all. I did mention this to him, but he kept forgetting to repeat what he told those in front. I gave up in the end. Luckily it was a lovely day & views wonderful.

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Irina

Apr 25, 2026

bought on the website an AR for €10, for 10:00 the next day. When I arrived I was told that it was cancelled and that I had to buy a - bought on the website an AR for €10, for 10:00 the next day. When I arrived I was told that it was cancelled and that I had to buy an AR for €20.

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From $12

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult