4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Navigate in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in a Confortable Catamaran and discover its magnificent landscapes, observe the Nature, some resident and migratory birds. (Storks / Spoonbills / Herons / Seagulls / Cormorants / Fishing Eagle )

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2. 1 Stop : Deserta Island ( You can swim or snorkeling - Free Masks)

   45 min

3. 2 Stop : Farol Island ( You can walk by the Lighthouse and see the union of the waters of the Ria Formosa and the ocean " Cabo de Santa Maria " )

   45 min

4. 3 Stop : Culatra Island (a) On the Morning Tour we Stop 2h to be able to have lunch at the typical island restaurant or you can take your pick nick. ( Lunch not inclued) (b) On the Afternoon Tour we stop 45 m to visit the Fisherman's Village.

   2 h

5. 4 Stop : Oyster Culture observation (15 minutes | We stayed on the boat)

   15 min

6. Finally, we return to the starting point with a completely different scenario, as the beauty of the Ria Formosa changes according to the tides!

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 3,409 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Was a very pleasant trip,...

  Was a very pleasant trip, always enjoy being on the water Pedro was very nice and explained so much about the area and lunch was delish!

  Deborah_SOctober 2026via Viator

• 5A fun day visiting the islands!

  This was a wonderful experience! It was great learning about the different islands, and the lunch recommendation was superb. Pedro was a great navigator and guide. Very friendly, spoke in 3 languages to accomodate everyone on the boat, very professional. Would recommend.

  LettySeptember 2026via Viator

• 5A pleasant and informative trip

  The company was very professional and communicated well before the event. The skipper was polite and friendly, maintaining good standards of safety throughout the trip. We visited 3 islands and had an hour at each one.

  Janeontour2006September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience. Would...

  Great experience. Would definitely recommend if you’re considering a boat trip. Pedro, our skipper, was fantastic, very knowledgeable

  Hayley_USeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Wonderful trip

  Wonderful experience in the wild Islands of Faro. The first stop at ilha deserta was particulary stunning. The guide was very funny and good at explaining everything.

  davidecJ7240YTAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Comprehensive thumbs up!

  Great trip. First day in the area. Pedro was a great guide, and gave perfect advice for us, my 10 yr old boy had loads of fun. The meeting point is really well organised. Info and instructions all clear and simple. Just a 0 friction fun day.

  India_by_bumbleAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Faro

• Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 56 day trips we list in Faro.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 56.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Faro

Faro is the capital of Portugal's Algarve, a small walled old town beside the Ria Formosa lagoon, with sandy barrier islands a short boat ride away.

Faro is built around a marina and an old town enclosed by walls, entered through the neoclassical Arco da Vila. Inside, quiet lanes lead to the cathedral and to the Carmo Church, whose Chapel of Bones is lined with the skulls and bones of monks. The city feels more local than the resorts along the coast.

Top-ranked sights in Faro: Ilha do Farol, Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta), Arco da Vila.

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