Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
Overview
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4 hours
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Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, amongst a small group up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable boat and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.
During high season (Easter until mid October), the morning tour will be about 4 hours to allow a slightly longer stop on the island of Farol to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the community or visit the island more time. Lunch is optional and not included in the price. The choice of restaurant and its service is not linked to the boat tour company. The afternoon tour is around 3,5 hours.
The rest of the year, the duration is 3 hours.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operated by a multilingual guide
Parking available by Faro Marina
Not recommended for people with impairment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Guided tour by the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you´ll see and feel the nature, channels, tides, fauna and the birds on the wildlife. Spoonbills Eagrets Great Cormorants Grey Heron Kentish plover Oystercatchers Whimbrel Storks
In this fantastic spot, you can explore the nature, dunes, fauna and flora. Also includes time for swim in the pristine waters on the southernmost point of Portugal.
Options
Half day
Deserta and Farol: Visit to the Ria Formosa Natural Park with stops at islands Farol and Deserta (free time)
Reviews
1,291 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely way to see Ria Formosa
Tania R,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. Antonio was a great guide. This tour was exactly as it is described. I even received a personal email the day before giving me exact instructions on where to meet and asking if I had any questions about the tour that they could help with.
A great way to pass...
Claudine F,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00A great way to pass throught the Ria Formosa. 2 stops on 2 islands where you can go swim and eat. Thank you Antonio our guide and captain!
Ricardo was a wonderful...
Celeste S,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ricardo was a wonderful tour guide. We had a great time exploring the islands. I would recommend this excursion here in Faro.
A pleasant boat trip with Antonio
Jan C,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00The boat trip was excellent. Antonio was a good guide and showed us the different birds on the islands. Also was he an excellent entertainer. We enjoyd it!
Great excursion, discovery of fauna and flora. Very good guide.
Magali C,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful discovery of fauna and flora. Tourist guide very nice, pleasant. The visit of the 2 Islands is very pleasant.
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