Faro: Exclusive Ria Formosa Islands & Lighthouse Cruise
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Discover Portugal’s exotic natural wonders during this 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa from Faro. Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group and discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and the Farol Island, looking out for birdlife and observing the daily lives of citizens in a local fishing village. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.
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Fiona_B, 12/8/2025 11:33:20 AM
A nice way to see some of the islands and view the national park. Very informative tour guide, who was very kind to a young child onboard, and let him steer the boat. Very relaxed tour. It was easy to book, location for pick up is well signed. Good tour.
boriso941, 12/4/2025 7:18:35 AM
Smooth experience from start to finish. Reasonable price. Great, caring and funny guide. Found amazing shells on the islands. Would recommend!
L969ROsamanthaf, 9/28/2025 8:47:45 AM
JC was a fantastic guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, funny and professional. Fantastic guy! We learnt about the local birds, seahorse breeding grounds and oyster farms. We could've spent more time on the lighthouse island, as it had restaurants and lovely beaches. We had some sangria and garlic butter prawns at one of the restaurants. Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Parastoo_M, 9/14/2025 5:38:17 PM
Miguel, our guide, was very passionate about the lagoons and algarve and his job. He gave us a lot of info about the birds, the wildlife there, the locals, etc. It was an amazing experience.
Christina S, 8/22/2025 10:36:06 AM
Guide service was very professional. Nice well kept boats. Our guide, Pedro, was friendly & very knowledgeable of the local ecosystems. The guide took time to explain local customs.
Alex_C, 6/25/2025 3:03:00 PM
Very good guide who was affable and knowledgeable. There was plenty of time to visit both islands. I would recommend to anybody visiting Faro.
juliarC346VB, 6/12/2025 4:49:01 PM
This boat trip was very well, our guide Miguel was excellent, it was visible, that he loves his work, it was 3 hours boat trip, but it was longer, thank you
sarahs659, 5/18/2025 5:38:29 PM
Really enjoyed the trip. The guide was very good. Relaxing & the weather was great. Only negative was there were 7 of us who spoke English & 4 Spanish. The guide spoke in Spanish & then English. The 4 Spanish were so rude & spoke very loudly everytime the guide spoke to us in English. This was very annoying as they did it every time.
Rodalita B, 4/16/2025 9:40:38 AM
SMALL GROUP TOUR IN RIA FORMOSA IIha Deserta and Farol Island : a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from faro - faro, Portugal-- some experience with a small group - a great trip and very smarty tour., friendly to talk by the guest guide to pass bt Formosamar boat tours Passerios na Ria Formosa..explore in the beautiful Island at Ria Formosa Bational Park.seen birdwatching . & flamingos the dangerous bird. In the Island of Ria Formosa..great guiding tour is excellent..knowledgeable.. and very kind...
mariarJ8028WZ, 4/13/2025 1:49:53 PM
I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding the 3-hour trip to the islands I took with my daughter this afternoon. Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we had hoped for. From the moment we boarded, it was clear that two senior Portuguese couples were receiving preferential treatment. They were seated at the front of the boat, occupying an 8-seat area entirely on their own, while the rest of us were left to arrange ourselves elsewhere without consideration. At one point, they requested the umbrella to be set up, and once again, no thought was given to the comfort of the remaining seven passengers. The lack of balance in how guests were treated was striking. Moreover, those of us seated in the back of the boat, near the motor, could barely hear the guide. He had to stop the boat to speak, and even then, the explanation we received was a fraction of what was shared in Portuguese. This left us feeling like second-class passengers on a tour that should have been equally enjoyable for everyone. I truly regret this experience and hope you take this feedback seriously. No one should walk away from what should be a pleasant outing feeling excluded or unwelcome.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 11 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
Departure point
The meeting point for your tour or activity is at the office of the local partner at the shop "Boat Tours Store" - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) Please be at the meeting point to check-in 10-minutes before the departure time of the tour.Return details
Discover Portugal’s exotic natural wonders during this 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa from Faro. Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group and discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and the Farol Island, looking out for birdlife and observing the daily lives of citizens in a local fishing village. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.Redemption
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