Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
The possibility to observe the real beauty of the Ria Formosa national park, considered one of the 7 wonders of Portugal;
Visit the charming small island of Armona, once only known to the local fishermen;
Learning a bit about the biodiversity of the Algarve.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Ria Formosa Natural Park
All our tour is within Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you will stop in one of the islands.
Options
2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa
What‘s Included
Boat tour and Professional skipper
Any food or drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
There are better providers.
Thelis,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The term boat trip is incorrect: We moved a maximum of 200 meters from the departure point, and no questions were answered. 90 minutes for 20€, but in reality, it was a drifting near the departure point for 55 minutes.
Booked 90 minutes from Hotel Vila Gale Albacora.
Thelis,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The captain needed about 5 minutes to dock with the help of 2 other skippers. The trip lasted exactly 57 minutes, and we circled in the bay in front of our hotel. When asked by passengers, his response was: they must ask the locals. We saw flamingos that can also be seen from the road, and he said he didn't need to say anything. I believe he was either not interested or had too much to drink.
Nice tour
Inspire60259370331,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good trip, we meet Armona and was amazing, The Skipper was amazing, Erica (i think) is a good seller and singer shows us everything and invite us for a nice Welcome to Portugal Jam, A M A Z I N G
Birdwatching Tour
hannahsX7808VJ,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was by far the worst "birdwatching" tour I have ever done. What we got was a normal sightseeing tour sold as birdwatching. The "guide" spent most of the time on her phone and had zero knowledge of birds. We asked for a birdwatching tour multiple times but had to spot birds ourselves and constantly ask for stops, as she wasn't paying attention anyway. The "guide" also told us that the tour included a stop, which it shouldn't have. We declined the stop and asked to continue, which ended up being 30 minutes of cruising along a bathing beach (obviously no birds there). Our disappointment was not about missing wildlife, because wildlife was around. The problem was that the tour didn't care about it. We raised our concerns immediately at the desk. However, there was absolutely no understanding from the company, which simply referred to the tour as "their standard". This was a huge waste of time and money, and especially the way the "guide" and the company handled the situation was very disappointing. I cannot recommend booking with this company.
Boats from Carreia
Resort16204559981,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The crew that make the rails from Fuseta to the island, super arrogant!! I do not recommend the services!!!
Dreadful boat trip, saw no wildlife
Kalee W,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Absolutely dreadful! Captain was “sleeping” so turned up late. Don’t think it was the real guide that took us anyway. Told us nothing about the park. Saw no wildlife. Was in the middle of the water so could barely see the land. She couldn’t get us into the island stop because boat driving was so bad. Dreadful experience
Lovely Tour Lovely Guide
Compass24268595380,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour i had in a few months, Érica was a amazing guide, love her vibe, hope using this service more times
Disappointing and Overpriced Seahorse Tour
chrisstar11,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We were really disappointed with this tour. We booked the Seahorse tour expecting to actually see seahorses, but none were spotted. Instead, the guide just showed us some pictures, which felt misleading. For the price, it ended up being little more than an expensive boat trip. On top of that, the guide didn’t provide any meaningful explanations or information during the outing. Overall, it felt like a rip-off and definitely not worth the cost.
Lots of water little park seen
Andy d,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Expected a bit more of this boat trip through nature but turned out to be more trip along the coast. With aptitude for one island, which was also not very special. On the way there a nursery pond oysters seen on the way back at least 2 storks.
Amazing dolphin trip.
H9371RXstevet,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00brilliant experience. the sun was shining, and the dolphins were plentiful and playful. Amazing trip out. Everyone felt very safe and cared for.
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