Ria Formosa - Boat trip to the 3 Islands: Armona | Culatra Island | Lighthouse
Overview
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5 hours
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Your Guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands to you throughout the tour and will help with everything you need. During the stops, all customers are free, for the time stipulated by the captain. During the boat tour you will not feel nausea, since we sail only in the interior of the Ria Formosa.
Choose between the morning or afternoon tour, with the afternoon option including sunset! In the summer, we recommend the afternoon tour, as the islands are less busy, the temperature is more pleasant and excellent for swimming. The itinerary is the same, with the only difference that we spend less time in Culatra because there is no lunch, but you can eat on the islands if you want.
Parages:
- 1st Stop - Farol Island ( 1h00 )
- 2nd Stop : Ilha da Culatra ( 2H00 ) , stop for lunch , with several restaurants on the island or can bring food if so preferred.
- 3rd Stop - Desert Beach or Armona Island (1h00)
⚡️ The 15h45 option lasts until sunset - 4h00 ⚡️
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Ria Formosa Natural Park
We depart from Olhão for an odyssey in one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal, aboard a safe boat, with all safety and disinfection measures, comfortable and with shade, with the maximum capacity of 18 people, which allows its passengers to enjoy and have an unforgettable experience in the beautiful natural park of Ria Formosa!
Ilha Do Farol
The tour will be interpretive and explanatory during your trip, so during the stops, everyone is free to carry out any type of activities on the respective islands, advised by the captain of the vessel. The captain of the vessel has a vast knowledge about the region, which will during your tour, inform you about various curiosities and customs of the region. Not only will you learn much more about Olhão and Ria Formosa, but you will also have the pleasure of enjoying the beautiful landscapes and nature that the Ria has to offer!!
Options
Full Day : 3 Islands Tour
What‘s Included
⚡️ The 15h45 option lasts until sunset ⚡️
Molluscs and Seafood Guide
Map of the Islands
Guide of Birds
Fish Guide
boat with shade
Local guide with experience and knowledge of the locality;
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,993 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely 5H day in the sea, exploring little island and villages
Juan G,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful island and a lovely boat ride The guide was very friendly and the locations were amazing, I 100% recommend this tour
Very beautiful excursion.
874emmanuellec,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great excursion, our guide Joao is very fun and friendly. We chose the 5-hour excursion with the sunset. And we even had a little surprise at the end. We highly recommend it.
Absolutely recommendable boat tour.
Katja N,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice boat ride to the islands. Our guide shared a lot of information and addressed our needs. Top-notch!
A relaxing and different experience
Noir2021,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun and relaxing time ! Opportunity to explore these three very different islands and eat some fresh, delicious oysters that are as big as your palm! The boatman was knowledgeable and friendly making sure we were safe and relaxed throughout the tour.
Boat tour until sunset.
Jadenico,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, a knowledgeable guide, it was a lot of fun.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing boat trip—absolutely worth it!
17lauraalejandrav,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this boat tour if you are visiting the Algarve. We had an excellent experience exploring the beautiful waters and islands of Ria Formosa. The staff was fantastic, the boat ride was smooth, and the scenery was stunning. It is very reasonably priced for the quality of the tour you get. Totally worth the money and highly recommended!
Perfect Day Out
g bord nielb2025,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on the Ria Formosa boat trip! The scenery was beautiful, and the whole experience was very well organized. Our guide was funny, attentive, and incredibly kind, making the trip even more enjoyable. We really had a great time exploring the islands with our friends and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Thank you for a wonderful day!
Fantastic trip
Lars- Uwe L,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour! Our group had the boat to ourselves (10 people) and enjoyed a private tour. We were shown beautiful beaches and a lovely restaurant on Culatra. We had a great meal here. Our guide provided us with information about the Ria Formosa. It was a very nice day for us! Thank you for this!
A great experience - book your tour at sunset!
47jlj,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our experience. The boat driver was friendly and ready to answer all questions. I would have spent a little more time at the last island but we had to leave to be at sail for a beautiful sunset!
Highly recommend!!
D4931JVchiarab,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience! The islands are beautiful and are really worth the tour. The guide was really prepared and made this visit smooth and enjoyable.
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