Ria Formosa Natural Park Boat Cruise from Faro

Highlights

Maximize chances of seeing egrets and flamingos with a guide
Small vessel holds 12 passengers, for an intimate atmosphere
Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time

Summary

Make your way to Faro port to board a modern catamaran. As your guide provides an overview of the area, watch the coastline of Faro recede on the way out to sea. Keep watch for coastal birds that use this area as a breeding ground, such as egrets, cranes, and flamingos. Cruise along the Algarve coast, through the lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park, and around the islands of Deserta, Farol, and Culatra. Stop at Deserta and Culatra, where the catamaran makes a stop for you to access the isolated beaches. Taking this boat tour allows you the best possible views and experience of the natural park and the islands. Return to the port in Faro for drop-off at the end of your tour. Morning and afternoon tours are available to suit your schedule.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore Portugal's Ria Formosa Natural Park on a boat tour, a great way to explore parts of the park inaccessible by car. Aboard a 12-person catamaran, enjoy unobstructed views of the Algarve Coast and cruise around the islands of Deserta, Farol, and Culatra. Traveling with a guide maximizes your chances of spotting local wildlife such as egrets and flamingos, and promises to enhance your knowledge of local flora and fauna. A small group guarantees personalized attention from your guide.

What’s included?

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

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

In order to provide a safe experience in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, we ensure the sanitization of our vessels before and after each tour. We also provide sanitizer gel to all of our passengers when entering and leaving the vessel. Passengers are required to wear a mask.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Islands 4 You

About operator:

Islands 4 you Tourism and Nature does guided boat tours by the Ria Formosa Natural Park Our tours consist in a visit to the Ria Formosa Natural Park with regular departures from Faro at 11h00 and 15h00. The journey is made by the Ria Formosa channels with stops at the islands Farol and Deserta. The duration is 3 hours including stops on the islands.