Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

4.9 (1,497 reviews) Faro, Portugal
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 33 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Ria Formosa Natural Park
    1h 30m
    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
  2. Ilha Deserta
    45m
    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.
  3. Ilha Do Farol
    45m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel.

End point

The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel.

Additional 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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