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
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
Ilha Deserta
Free time 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)
What‘s Included
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,399 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ria Formasa tour
718mariskav,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a nice tour with the guide André. The islands are beautiful.
Crystal clear
simonecorraoofficial,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delightful tour with a very nice company and two beaches with truly crystal clear water
Great trip
Thomas P,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great trip with Antonio, he was both knowledgeable and funny! We really enjoyed the trip to both islands and the great scenery
Antonio answered all the questions and accompanied the boat tour with good explanations about birds and fauna. A beautiful day
Ralf H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great boat tour with Antonio (Ronaldo)
An outing that we recommend without hesitation!
isabellegN4609WB,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very beautiful boat trip in Portugal to discover the deserted island and the island with the lighthouse. The landscapes are magnificent and the excursion is truly enjoyable. Special mention to the guide André: it would be a shame not to take advantage of his commentary throughout the visit. His explanations are clear, interesting, and add real value to the experience. One learns a lot while enjoying the exceptional setting. 🌊☀️🚤 Jean-Luc and Isabelle
Recommended.
lukaslU3840MX,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very nice. Good guide, amazing landscape!
Worthwhile, beautiful tour
wolf-sieger,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful tour, very pleasant guide, with a lot of information. Beautiful stays on the islands. Friendly contact during booking - uncomplicated. Our large travel backpacks could be taken on board upon request.
Great afternoon
danielhU1729TT,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely guide, lovely experience. Good for a chill afternoon and taking in the sea air.
A very beautiful Tour
demety304,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this boat tour in Portugal. The tour was beautiful, relaxing, and very enjoyable from start to finish. Our guide Andre was fantastic—friendly, entertaining, and made the whole experience even more fun. Everything was well organized, and we felt very comfortable throughout the trip. We were extremely satisfied and would definitely recommend this tour to others!
We had a wonderful time...
Hailey V,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a wonderful time exploring the islands. Seen some wildlife but not too much. Nice little self exploring tour.
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