Ria Formosa Natural Park Boat Tour: 4 Stops on 3 Islands from Faro
by Estrela da Ria Formosa de Cristela Martins
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€90Overview
This boat tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours aboard a comfortable catamaran in Faro. It includes four stops across three islands within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The journey starts with navigation through the park, where passengers can observe local wildlife such as storks, spoonbills, herons, seagulls, cormorants, and fishing eagles. The first stop is Deserta Island, where guests have about 45 minutes to swim or snorkel using provided masks. Next, the catamaran stops for 45 minutes at Farol Island, allowing time to walk near the lighthouse and see where the waters of the Ria Formosa meet the Atlantic Ocean at Cabo de Santa Maria. The third and longest stop is Culatra Island. On the morning tour, the stop lasts 2 hours to allow time for lunch at a local restaurant or to eat a brought picnic (lunch is not included). On the afternoon tour, the stop is 45 minutes to visit the fisherman’s village. The final stop is a 15-minute observation of oyster farming from the boat. The tour ends with a return to Faro, passing through changing landscapes influenced by the tides. Life jackets and snorkeling masks are provided, and a professional skipper and local guide lead the tour. Lunch is not included; food, drinks, and snacks must be brought if desired.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Travel through the Ria Formosa Natural Park on a comfortable catamaran while watching native and migratory birds such as storks, spoonbills, herons, seagulls, cormorants, and fishing eagles.
Deserta Island
Stop for 45 minutes to swim or snorkel using provided free masks around Deserta Island.
45 min
Farol Island
Stop 2: Walk by the lighthouse and see the meeting point of the Ria Formosa waters and the ocean at Cabo de Santa Maria.
45 min
Ilha da Culatra
Stop 3: On the morning tour, there is a 2-hour stop to have lunch at a typical island restaurant or a picnic brought by guests (lunch not included). On the afternoon tour, a 45-minute stop is made to visit the fisherman’s village.
120 min
Ria Formosa
Stop 4: Observe oyster culture for 15 minutes while remaining on the boat.
15 min
Return to Faro
Return to the starting point while viewing the changing scenery of the Ria Formosa influenced by tidal changes.
Meeting point
The Boarding Place is located at Rua da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
End point
The Boarding Place is located at Rua da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ria Formosa Natural Park Boat Tour: 4 Stops on 3 Islands from Faro
by Estrela da Ria Formosa de Cristela Martins
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€90Overview
This boat tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours aboard a comfortable catamaran in Faro. It includes four stops across three islands within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The journey starts with navigation through the park, where passengers can observe local wildlife such as storks, spoonbills, herons, seagulls, cormorants, and fishing eagles. The first stop is Deserta Island, where guests have about 45 minutes to swim or snorkel using provided masks. Next, the catamaran stops for 45 minutes at Farol Island, allowing time to walk near the lighthouse and see where the waters of the Ria Formosa meet the Atlantic Ocean at Cabo de Santa Maria. The third and longest stop is Culatra Island. On the morning tour, the stop lasts 2 hours to allow time for lunch at a local restaurant or to eat a brought picnic (lunch is not included). On the afternoon tour, the stop is 45 minutes to visit the fisherman’s village. The final stop is a 15-minute observation of oyster farming from the boat. The tour ends with a return to Faro, passing through changing landscapes influenced by the tides. Life jackets and snorkeling masks are provided, and a professional skipper and local guide lead the tour. Lunch is not included; food, drinks, and snacks must be brought if desired.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Travel through the Ria Formosa Natural Park on a comfortable catamaran while watching native and migratory birds such as storks, spoonbills, herons, seagulls, cormorants, and fishing eagles.
Deserta Island
Stop for 45 minutes to swim or snorkel using provided free masks around Deserta Island.
45 min
Farol Island
Stop 2: Walk by the lighthouse and see the meeting point of the Ria Formosa waters and the ocean at Cabo de Santa Maria.
45 min
Ilha da Culatra
Stop 3: On the morning tour, there is a 2-hour stop to have lunch at a typical island restaurant or a picnic brought by guests (lunch not included). On the afternoon tour, a 45-minute stop is made to visit the fisherman’s village.
120 min
Ria Formosa
Stop 4: Observe oyster culture for 15 minutes while remaining on the boat.
15 min
Return to Faro
Return to the starting point while viewing the changing scenery of the Ria Formosa influenced by tidal changes.
Meeting point
The Boarding Place is located at Rua da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
End point
The Boarding Place is located at Rua da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.