Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: A Small-Group Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro

Embark on a small-group boat trip to the stunning Ilha Deserta and Farol Island in Ria Formosa. Explore the natural beauty of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, spot diverse birdlife, and immerse yourself in the local fishing village. Limited to 11 people for an intimate experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Formosamar - Boat Tours in Ria Formosa - The tour begins at our office located on the ground floor of the Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) building. Kindly check in with our team at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure.
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - The tour starts at our office on the ground floor of the…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Life vests
  • Live commentary on board
  • 3-hour catamaran boat trip (includes a stop of 1 hour in Farol and 20 up to 30 minutes in Deserta)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (Optional)
Additional Information

Explore the unique natural beauty of Portugal on a 3-hour catamaran journey to Ria Formosa, departing from Faro. Join a small group and step aboard a cozy catamaran to discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Traverse the Deserta Island and the Farol Island, keeping an eye out for various bird species and observing the everyday activities of the…

Location
Formosamar - Boat Tours Passeios na Ria Formosa
The meeting point for your tour is at our offices: Boat Tours Store at the ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Please be so kind and check in for your tour or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Susan_b
Feb 16, 2025
Great trip - A lovely trip taking in the nature reserve, amazing beaches and islands with lots of interesting information from a great guide
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Mairtin_g
Feb 14, 2025
Highly Recommend - Not to be missed, great experience and an amazing way to learn about Faro and its national park. Boat is very safe and guide is friendly and knowledgeable.
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Happykam66
Jan 25, 2025
The captain was attentive... - The captain was attentive and informative. He gave us a lot of information about the natural parks. We enjoyed the boat ride and especially the sunset .
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L7898iagiuliab
Jan 7, 2025
Catamaran trip in the reserve - Really nice trip, beautiful places even in winter. The boat is comfortable. The really good and helpful guide told many interesting things.
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Peter_p
Dec 31, 2024
Ria Formosa islands, and a beautiful trip on the water - Highly recommended. Our captain was passionate and knowledgable about the this natural gem, the Ria Formosa (and its islands) The Farol island has a signature lighthouse and a storybook maze like array of small cottages, the desert island is deserted, which is all one would hope for, apart from a timber clad restaurant that has a terrace for a wonderful view (and a sundowner). The sunset over the sea is one to remember.
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Laury_g
Dec 11, 2024
A Relaxing and delightful boat trip - Here’s a great review you could use: We had an amazing time on the 3-hour catamaran boat tour! The guide, Jõao was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights throughout the journey. The boat was comfortable, the views were stunning, and the overall experience was relaxing yet engaging. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable outing on the water!
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Dervin_c
Jan 20, 2025
Relax and learn - It is a very chill and relaxing tour , you will learn about the ecosystem and preservation in the area.
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Yannteste
Dec 31, 2024
Great guiding tour about the birds and species with Carlos - Great experience with the guide especially Carlos who was our guide. He knows a lot from the place as he is native and is pationated about it. Also he makes the visit so you can remanger the content. The islands are very nice especially when not crowded as we experienced it!
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Eyalamiron
Dec 29, 2024
Our boat trip in ria formosa - Carlos was very nice. He provided a lot of information. He kept making sure we see birds and also provided facts about them. The trip was enjoyable overall a great experience .
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Madhushan_g
Dec 29, 2024
Possibly a great spring/summer excursion - The guide/skipper was very knowledgeable and the boats were very good. Going in winter was a bad choice. Not much fauna and flora. Also didn't get to see much doing the main straight with 2 islands. Better to go electric and really get in-between the islands.
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