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Private Half-Day Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: Serene Nature Exploration in Algarve
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56 Ratings
Faro
Navigate through the waterways of Ria Formosa Natural Park and delight in a serene Private Boat Tour. Carry your favorite beverages and make memories during the 4-hour voyage. Discover splendid Algarve waters that host two major islands: Deserta Island and Farol Island.
Navigate through the waterways of Ria Formosa Natural Park and delight in a serene Private Boat Tour. Carry your favorite beverages and make memories during the 4-hour voyage. Discover splendid Algarve waters that host two major islands: Deserta Island and Farol Island.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - Embark on a private boat for a scenic journey through the pristine waters of Ria Formosa Natural Park.
- Animaris Ilha Deserta Boat Tours - First stop at Deserta Island, where you can bask in 11 kilometers of sandy beach, the southernmost tip of Portugal - (Complimentary snorkeling mask included).
- Ilha Do Farol…
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - Embark on a private boat for a scenic journey through the pristine waters of Ria Formosa Natural Park.
- Animaris Ilha Deserta Boat Tours - First stop at Deserta Island, where you can bask in 11 kilometers of sandy beach, the southernmost tip of Portugal - (Complimentary snorkeling mask included).
- Ilha Do Farol - Second stop at Farol Island, explore the quaint village by the lighthouse and witness the “Cabo de Santa Maria”.
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - Conclude your adventure by returning to Faro, witnessing the changing landscapes of the Natural Park as influenced by the tidal variations.
What's Included
- Professional Skipper
- Snorkeling Masks Provided
- Life Jackets Available
- Fuel Included
- Professional Skipper
- Snorkeling Masks Provided
- Life Jackets Available
- Fuel Included
What's Not Included
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- Food
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- Drinks
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- Food
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- Drinks
Additional Information
- Children must to by accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for people with linited mobility
- Children must to by accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for people with linited mobility
Location
Rua da Porta Nova
The Boarding Place : Cais da Porta Nova.
The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt.
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Starts.
Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(56 Ratings)
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Allison
Sep 18, 2025
Lovely relaxing boat trip - We did this trip a few days ago. We had a five month old baby with us and five adults. The guide Adolpho was very good. He took us to the deserted island where we walked, swam and had a drink in the cafe. We were able to take as long as we wanted. He then took us to the other island where we had a walk around and a snack. Again he didn't rush us. Then we sailed back. It was a lovely day
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Mag-lli
Jul 29, 2025
Ria Formosa ride - Great excursion! The guide Jean is top! He speaks very good French and kind attention to each passenger
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Elenac0rinan
Jun 29, 2025
Oscar good guide - Very nice view and good food.
Oscar was a very good guide.
We had good weather and the beaches was very clean and had beautiful golden fine sand
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Franziskasg5148ls
Jun 9, 2025
Gladly again, beautiful! - It was super nice! Oscar is the best skipper!🐚🛥️☀️
We visited great places and beaches, there were many insider tips and I ate Oyster for the first time in my life, delicious!
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18guillemettev
Jun 2, 2025
Estrela da ria formosa - An excellent day in the Ria Formosa, beautiful! Many thanks to Oscar our guide for his good humor, humor and explanations. I recommend with my eyes closed!
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Raphaele554
Apr 19, 2025
Great experience near Faro - Great experience! 1.Island totally natural and empty, just a little too little time to look at everything better.
The 2nd island was more inhabited and surrounded by many beautiful plants.
The 3rd island had a lot to offer and also a super beautiful and almost deserted beach to offer.
Furthermore, we received a lot of great information during the boat tour.
Thanks to Captain John for the great experience and also great information!
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Claudinelm6966sp
Mar 31, 2025
Visit ria formosa - John was an excellent guide... top 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I highly recommend this visit to do absolutely for the beauty and diversity of the islands
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Curiosity55030355145
Mar 31, 2025
Very nice - Joao (John) was a funny guide, kept us safe and taught us about the region. Great Experience. Was colder on boat that expected.
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Emma7841
Mar 31, 2025
Visit ria Formosa - Joâo was very good as a guide, kind and good advice, superb walk despite the weather, I highly recommend
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Hampshiref
Jul 24, 2025
- We booked the private tour with 2 island stops. Our guide was Oscar who was excellent and very informative.
We got 1 hour on the first island which was nice but not enough time to eat and explore then 2 hours on the second which was far too long. Very crowded not much to do so we came home an hour only.
Save yourself the money and get a water taxi. So much cheaper.
We wouldn't do this again.
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