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title: 2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/2-stop-2-islands-ria-formosa-natural-park-from-faro/
type: tour
city: Faro
country: Portugal
price: 40
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 1112
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Two islands in three hours
rank_in_category: 2 of 16 (Ria Formosa)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/2-stop-2-islands-ria-formosa-natural-park-from-faro/
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# 2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro

**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 1112 reviews at €40 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #2 of 16 in Ria Formosa, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The Boarding Place is located at : Rua…
- Starts 10:30, 14:30, 16:00: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: Drinks and Food
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €35: ages 2 to 9

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €40 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 1112 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Estrela da Ria Formosa de Cristela Martins
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 10:30, 14:30, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.94 from 1112 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1103 of 1112.

- 5 stars: 1057 (95%)
- 4 stars: 46 (4%)
- 3 stars: 5 (0%)
- 2 stars: 3 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- Life Jackets
- Professional Skipper
- Masks to snorkeling

## Not included

- Drinks and Food

## Itinerary

1. **We cross the channels of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa in a confortable cat...** (pass by, no stop) - 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 low.
2. **1 Stop : Deserta Island ( You can swin or snorkeling - Free Masks)** (45m)
3. **Ilha Do Farol** (45m) - 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 "
4. **Return to Faro with a new lanscape of the Natural Park ( different Tides )** (pass by, no stop)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:30, 14:30, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## 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.
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Star.
Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJIWoKW8BSBQ0Rvsm-6zd8cdc

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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

## Compared with other Ria Formosa

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 16** | €40 | 3h | 4.94 (1112) | shared |
| [Sunset Tour / Ria Formosa - From Faro](/portugal/faro/tours/sunset-tour-ria-formosa-from-faro/?format=md) | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (843) | shared |
| [Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip](/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-ilhas-sunset-boat-trip/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (359) | shared |
| [Boat Tour of 2 Ria Formosa Islands: Culatra and Armona](/portugal/faro/tours/boat-tour-of-2-ria-formosa-islands-culatra-and-armona/?format=md) | €35 | 3h | 4.93 (515) | shared |

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.

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