Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
This sunset boat trip in the Algarve’s Ria Formosa departs from the Marina of Faro on board an eco-friendly boat. The solar-powered boat is beautifully quiet which is nice for our guests, but it’s also ideal for the animal life in the area.
On this eco-friendly boat tour, an experienced skipper will guide you through the lagoon, its beautiful channels, and marshlands. You will approach numerous species of birds that inhabit this protected area without any disturbance.
This small-group boat tour of Ria Formosa is limited to 10 people, offering an intimate experience and a wonderfully relaxing end to the day watching the sun go down over the lagoon. Soak up the stunning natural surroundings and the beautiful views over the Old Town of Faro as you experience a beautiful sunset and cruise back to the Marina of Faro.
This is a great trip to enjoy with your family and friends. Sit back, relax, and treat your loved ones to a magical outing onboard an eco-friendly boat tour in Ria Formosa.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
A maximum of 14 people per booking
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meeting point of the boat tour. You'll find us at our offices at the ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) (pin point 1). Please check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.
Marina de Faro
Starting point of your boat trip.
What‘s Included
Local guide
1-hour boat trip
Life vests
Live commentary on board
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Options
Sunset Boat Tour
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sublime.
susanfK1228HG,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the peaceful trip round the lagoon. The colours were stunning on the sunset trip and we saw plenty of birdlife. Luís, our guide, was friendly and informative. He spotted and identified various bird species. As the boat is solar powered, there was no noisy, stinky engine. This made the trip more relaxing.
Relaxing and picturesque with a personal and friendly vibe!
Ross G,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour around Ria Formosa with 4 others. The sunset was great, and there were some lovely views. Flamingos flying overhead was a highlight for all. Our host, Andre, was great. He had lots of information to share, both about the area and also Portugal as a whole. He was friendly, funny, and made time for everyone. His English was perfect and he also was translating some words into German for another couple in the boat. Personal touches brought everyone on the boat together. He was happy to answer tourist questions like how best to get to the islands and where to eat (even offering to show a couple of the group to his favourite restaurant on his way home). We loved the idea of the solar boat and it was absolutely silent, adding to the relaxing nature of the tour. A lovely way to relax for an hour or so
Perfect
Voyager07937566694,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful and tranquil boat tour. Our guide was wonderful, telling us about the area and what birds we saw. This is an amazing tour, seeing a perfect sunset in a wonderful area. Highly recommend and one that I would love to do again. Many thanks for making it so special x
Gliding into the sunset!
katebH4718RL,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely evening tour of Ria Formosa while the sun sets. Super quiet solar boat. Lots of information about the area and wildlife. Plenty of time for great photos.
Calm, peaceful, beautiful!
Sharon G,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely way to see a beautiful sunset! Even with a fairly high tide, we got to see quite a few different birds, the highlight being the flamingo flypast! A knowledgeable guide and just a small number of people,this was a lovely calm, peaceful experience - highly recommended!
Sunset tour
John M,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Diogo was a knowledgeable host, both friendly and funny. We had special guests aboard, complete with champagne and bubbly manner to match. Diogo was unfazed by the distractions. Highly recommended tour
Lovely to do
BereniceMccall,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful , calm experience exploring the waterways of the eco park with a knowledgeable guide. Andre knew so much about the area and it's history and was friendly and informative. This is a lovely experience to do at the end of the day prior to eating out and felt very special. Great value for money and would 100% recommend
Peaceful boat trip
tuulikeh,,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very peaceful cute little boat trip. Loved every moment. If you love nature and sunset- then it’s the right thing to choose. Diego gave us good advice where to go, where to eat. Thank you x
Best tour- quiet boat
huggibear,,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful tour with birdwatching included! Lovely electric boat means you get to experience the marshes in peace. Highly recommend
No Sun But Had Fun
iamjntours,,Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Capt was humours and shared good knowledge of the marina, its wildlife and what we could do and where to dine while we stayed in Faro. In terms of the personal touch for us, we knew the weather was not going to provide that sunset experience but we expected the Capt to express some kind of humour about it. All in all, it was a nice way to spend an hour on the smooth water. For those who are fascinated about aviation, you get good views of the Faro International AirPort and Runway.
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