Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

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Explore Ria Formosa’s beauty on a catamaran cruise. Visit Farol and Deserta islands, swim, and enjoy a guided tour. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ria Formosa Natural Park - Enjoy a guided tour through Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you will experience the beauty of nature, channels, tides, wildlife, and bird species such as Spoonbills, Egrets, Great Cormorants, Grey Herons, Kentish Plovers, Oystercatchers, Whimbrels, and Storks.
Barreta Island - Discover the wonders of Barreta Island, where you can explore nature, dunes, fauna, and flora. Take a refreshing swim in the pristine waters at the southernmost point of Portugal.
Ilha Do Farol - Experience the unique charm of Farol Island, with its quaint houses built on sand and rustic streets. The island boasts one of the best beaches in the region, along with a delightful beach bar where you can enjoy a drink before heading back!

What's Included

Local guide
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park and its islands. Embark on a sightseeing cruise from Faro, accommodating up to 11 passengers. Navigate the Ria Formosa channels aboard a comfortable catamaran, with stops at Farol and Deserta islands. A multilingual guide will lead the tour. From April until the last Saturday of October, the tour duration is 3.5 hours. For the remainder of the year, the tour lasts 3 hours.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operated by a multilingual guide
Parking available by Faro Marina

Location

Islands 4 you

The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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R8677vgchristinev

Aug 7, 2024

La Ria Formosa Check-out from Faro - Welcome in French then we joined the boat and our Guide Miguel very nice. He took care to show us the birds, the crabs, and give us plenty of explanations about the Ria Formosa, all with humor and taking care of our well-being. 4h outing with stop on 2 islands, where it was very hot! We recommend this visit.

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B5150ptsophieb

Aug 7, 2024

Excellent - Perfect! Our Guide Miguel greeted us on his boat with a big smile and explained well during our walk the whole history of the islands. Thank you for this beautiful trip. Sophie

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Jessica_f

Aug 4, 2024

Book this trip :) - This is an amazing tour. From the scenery, to the wildlife, & to the beach time—it made for a great day. Miguel was a fantastic guide with knowledge of the wildlife in the lagoons & was very good maneuvering his way through the lagoons as the tides changed. It made our last day in Faro a great one.

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Ivan33333

Aug 4, 2024

Very nice excursion and highly recommended. - The excursion we took was the 4 hours, to the ppio they take you to desert island where they leave you an hour to bathe or visit the island, then you head to bluff island to visit the island, do not miss the bar of the pirate flag. Then you see the sunset that is impressive in the middle of the river to end with a pleasant walk back. (for the return wear a sweatshirt, it is a little cold). The Guide Miguel very nice and attentive, totally recommended.

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Feniouxn

Jul 27, 2024

The cruise has fun!! - Miguel our guide and boat captain was simply exceptional.lots of humor and attention, very pro.He made us discover the lagoon and islands with great relaxation. We recommend this company closed eyes. Do not hesitate you will spend an exceptional ment!!

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Cleov931

Jul 27, 2024

Miguel was excellent - Miguel was very well-informed about the wildlife, it was so lovely to see the crabs waving at us! The beaches he took us to were lovely and peaceful and it felt like you really got to experience Faro’s hidden gems.

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Stelladimare52

Jul 26, 2024

Beautiful experience - Fantastic tour, exceptional skipper, absolutely to see the IslaDeserta. We sailed safely and cheerfully thanks to Miguel, fantastic and charming captain.

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Domenicoj2020

Jul 26, 2024

Beautiful experience - Beautiful experience, comfortable boat and piloted excellently by Migel, excellent and very nice Captain. Recommendation to all this experience

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Mariep2665

Jul 23, 2024

A visit not to be missed! - Must-see boat tour to discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Deserta and Farol Islands. Small group visit (there were 12 of us) and very rewarding thanks to Miguel who took the time and care to explain everything about birds and the Ria Formosa, all with humor and extreme kindness. We strongly recommend this visit ❤️

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Excursion68173563612

Jul 21, 2024

Half day excursion to do - Very nice excursion, Guide top, comfortable boat! I recommend in particular the 11h session to do with family even with young children.

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