Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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
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.
Free time Once on the Farol island, you´ll see a different reallity! The small and typical houses built over the sand and the rustic streets all over the island. The beach is also the best you can find in the region. You can find also a nice beach bar to drink something before the return! On the morning tour, you can have lunch at the restaurant or bring a picnic. On the the afternoon the stop is around 1 hour.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1,408)
A very nice trip! Sandra welcomed us at their desk and informed us correctly about our meeting for the boat. Anthonio gave us a warm welcome and informed us about nature, birds, sea… Beautiful lagunes, and islands! Happy we made this trip!!
I heartily recommend this boat trip! Very well organised, with detailed directions to the meeting point received via WhatsApp from the efficient Sandra. We had a fabulous 4 hour trip around the lagoon and islands guided by Andre. Andre's wide knowledge of the flora and fauna really enriched the trip and he slowed the boat to show us interesting wildlife (crabs, spoonbills, terns ...). His linguistic skills were much in evidence as he switched effortlessly between English and French for the benefit of different groups of passengers. A great trip!
We had a great time. Our guide was excellent and we really enjoyed being out on the boat and seeing the islands.
We went today in a 4 hours island tours in the afternoon with Captain Antonio. After the precious and friendly help of Sandra with the reservation me and my family had a really great time. I strongly recommend this company.
Fantastic experience, very kind staff!
Excellent guide, Ricardo, very attentive and kind at all times, complete and interesting visit, and also thanks to the ground staff for their kindness 👍🏻
Great family day out, guide ( Andre) gave us interesting info about the area . We took the 4 hr 2 island tour - everyone has a great time . Only thing I would have changed was next time I would bring some food with me, as we ate in a restaurant on the Island ( was nice ). However we not did not have enough time to explore the Island after the meal ( Our own fault)
Excellent cruise available in several languages, 1 hour of freedom on each of the 2 islands and breathtaking scenery throughout the journey. I totally recommend this experience that you must do in Faro.
The guide Vitor Hugo was extremely friendly and made the tour even more complete. Sandra's assistance at the stand was a complete customer service. Company to stand out for quality.
We had a nice boat trip. Our guide was very friendly and helpful. He helped us to and from the boat and also looked for a sticker for a cut on my foot. He also knew a few words of Dutch, which I liked. For nature lovers this is highly recommended. The extra info about the fauna and flora of Faro is very interesting. In addition, you will also get to know two islands that you would not otherwise have seen. At deserta you have a very nice beach, you can look for shells or take a walk. In Farol we had a nice meal in a local restaurant (note: lots of fish). Definitely recommended so but don't forget your sun cream!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable boat tour and that your guide’s friendliness, helpfulness, and care made your experience even more special 😊 It’s lovely to know that he was able to assist you whenever needed, and we’re glad you enjoyed his few words of Dutch too! We’re also very happy that you appreciated learning about the flora and fauna of the Ria Formosa, as well as discovering the unique character of both Deserta and Farol Islands. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the beautiful beach, the local restaurant, and everything the islands have to offer. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for sharing your helpful tip about the sunscreen! We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable adventure. Warm regards Sandra
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