6-hour Boat Tour: Navigating Ria Formosa National Park's Amazing Islands with a Local Expert

Embark on a 6-hour boat tour with a local expert born in a family of fishermen and shellfish gatherers. Explore Ria Formosa National Park’s stunning islands and discover the rich fauna, flora, and traditions of this unique ecosystem.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ocean Vibes Algarve - We will spend 6h navegating between some of the islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Stoping, close to 1h in Desert Island, close to 1h on the Saint Mary Lighthouse Village, located on Culatra Island. And 2h on Culatra village ( a Portuguese thypical fishing comunity ), with the possibility of having lunch on a restaurant at the passenger responsabilty. We can provide a reservation, booking a table at one of the several restaurants existing on the islands.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Born in a family of local fishermen and shellfish gatherers. All my life was spent between Faro City and Ria Formosa. Calling it my playground of a lifetime. Im passionate by the sea and dedicated to sport fishing. After working, in the past, in several areas of hospitality. The last three years worked as a professional Skipper for other companys. Decided now, to embrace my true vocation. In this boat tour, we will leave Faro Marina at 10AM Visiting Desert Island ( most southern point in Continental Portugal ). The Saint Mary Lighthouse Vilage, in Culatra Island. And Culatra Vilage ( a typical Portuguese fishing comunity ). Throughout all the experience there is the possibility of spoting and observe diferent fauna and flora species. Aswell as traditions and everyday life of the National Park. Minimum number of guests for the experience is 4 guests, or less paying 4 slots

  • Experience limited to a minimum of 4 guests. Possible for just one guest upon payment of 4 places.
Location
Ocean Vibes Algarve
Passeio Abu Sào Ibn Harune
. Head towards the south (sea) side of the Faro Marina, in front of the boat access door, in the middle. It is in the middle of the boardwalk of Faro´s Nautical Club.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Angelam3967
Sep 30, 2024
Amazing day! - Amazing day, lots to see & a fantastic guide. Couldn’t ask for more. Really enjoyed the experience with an independent and knowledgeable boatman. Thank you - highlight of our break in Faro.
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Lies_v
Aug 23, 2024
I had a lovely afternoon... - I had a lovely afternoon thanks to Mr. Pudim and his amazing tour. I loved all the knowledge and enthousiasm our guide had for the islands and Natural Park and he made sure to answer any questions we had. The places we saw were stunning and if you like the beach I recommend bringing a swimsuit as you definitely have enough time for a swim. My personal favorites where the Oyster Farms and Desert Island but there is really nothing not to like. If need to find the location, its the shop in the middle of Google maps (Salts and Sea) but great communication with Mr. Pudim before that (he really is as sweet as his name!). I saw he also has some other tours and will be for sure looking into that when I come back to Faro.
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Jorgecb1718ch
Aug 16, 2024
Tour espetacular - Dolphins in the morning and paradise beaches in the afternoon... Skipper Pudim made sure we had the best experience... What an amazing day.
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Anabelleg842
Jul 31, 2024
Maravihoso - The capitao and even very sympathetic and the tour was indeed unbelievable We saw the dolphins and visited the desert islands of the lighthouse, culatra, Maria It was really solid. Once again I thank the captain Congratulations
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Nualao117
Jul 23, 2024
Delightful, educational tour of Rio Formosa. - The four of us had a wonderful relaxing but invigorating trip. Pudim has excellent English and has a tremendous knowledge of the natural habitat of Ria Formosa. We brought our swimsuits and had a refreshing dip on each of the islands. We would highly recommend this trip.
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Markus
Jul 12, 2024
Wonderful tour - We had a wonderful tour with Pudim on the boat. We learned a lot of the Ria Farmosa and visited beautiful spots . High recommended!
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Soniast5718wo
Jul 7, 2024
A superb moment of escape in an idyllic setting - Great walk in the lagoon. The tour allowed us to discover beautiful islands very different from each other and see dolphins from afar. The boat is very comfortable and Nuno's explanations in French very rewarding. We had a great day with him!
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Wander36190142253
Jun 30, 2024
Dolphin and respect - Nuno is very friendly, he speaks fluent French! I loved visiting the Ria Formosa with a passionate and enthusiastic skipper to let us know where he lives! Reserve without hesitation, pleasant in winter because more migratory birds. Thank you friend for this pleasant moment, very good boat! On the Pudim Boat tour website, other activities are available, take a look.
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Wander14397270427
Jun 26, 2024
Extraordinary experience - We loved the experience. Nuno has a vast knowledge of the Ria Formosa and is very attentive. She shows a lot of passion in what she does. We highly recommend the experience :)
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Samantha_m
Jun 22, 2024
A boat trip to remember. - Amazing views and places of interest. Our guide Pudim was full of knowledge about the area and his passion and care about the nature reserve was a pleasure to experience. This is a tour I would highly recommend and would not hesitate to do again.
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