10:30, 14:30, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
The shorter catamaran version of the Ria Formosa trip: two stops, Deserta and Farol, with snorkel masks handed out and time to walk the beaches by the Cape of Santa Maria.
Food and drinks are not included; bookings run from two to twelve people. 4.94 from 1,112 reviews at €40 per person for 3h.
In our comparison: #2 of 16 in Ria Formosa, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Children from €35 (ages 2 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
Reviews
4.9
1,112 ratings Tripadvisor 1,093 · Viator 19
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,103 of 1,112
Star breakdown of all 1,112 ratings
5 stars
1,057 · 95%
4 stars
46 · 4%
3 stars
5 · 0%
2 stars
3 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
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.
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Star.
Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa · Open in Google Maps
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Estrela da Ria Formosa de Cristela Martins; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
We cross the channels of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa in a confortable catamaran , where you can enjoy and see the beauty of wildlife: birds, shellfish and same fishermen activity if the tide is lowPass by, no stop
2
1 Stop : Deserta Island ( You can swin or snorkeling - Free Masks)45 min
3
Ilha Do Farol
2 Stop : Farol Island ( You can walk by the Lighthouseand see the union of the waters of Ria Formosa and the ocean " Cabo de Santa Maria "
45 min
Return to Faro with a new lanscape of the Natural Park ( different Tides )Pass by, no stop
About this tour, from the operator
Enjoy this relaxing tour in the Ria formosa Natural Parque whit a confortable Catamaran and discover the 2 beautiful and principal Islands with 2 Stop : Deserta Island and Farol Island. You can snorkeling , walking near the oceano , observe Cape os Santa Mariade and enjoy the local wildlife.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
As crianças devem ser acompanhadas por um adulto
Os passeios podem ser alterados dependendo das condições do mar
Um máximo de 12 pessoas por reserva
É necessário um mínimo de 2 pessoas por reserva
Desaconselhável para pessoas com dificuldade motora
Good to know
Food not included Drinks and Food
Children from €35 ages 2 to 9
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ranked #2 of 16 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €45, median €40; typical length 3h. 3 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Ria Formosa