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4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro

4.9 · 3,409 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Faro Operated by Estrela da Ria Formosa de Cristela Martins Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h–5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 14:30, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A catamaran day in the Ria Formosa with four stops on three islands, Deserta, Farol and Culatra plus the Hangares beach, with free snorkel masks and time for lunch on Culatra among the oyster farms.

Food is not included, a booking needs two people and takes up to twelve. 4.91 from 3,409 reviews at €45 per person.

In our comparison: #5 of 16 in Ria Formosa, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
10h00 5h Tour / 14h30 4h TourThe page priceSwin and Snorkling: ( Free snorkeling masks ) Duration: 5 hours Not inclued 3 islands of Ria Formosa Catanaran Time to Lunch in Culatra (2h): You can have lunch in a typical restaurant on Culatra island or you can take your Pick-Nik.€45
16h00 4h Tour - Sunset incluedSwim and Snorkeling: ( Free snorkeling masks ) Duration: 4 hours Not inclued 3 Island of Ria Formosa Catamaran€45 for 2+ people

Children from €40 (ages 2 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Life Jackets
  • Professional SKIPPER / Local Guide
  • Masks to snorkeling
  • 14h00 - Afternoon Tour : 4 hours ( Time to snacks )
  • 10h00 - Morning Tour : 5 hours ( Time to lunch )
  • Lunch ( Morning Tour)
  • Food & Drinks & Snacks

Reviews

4.9
3,409 ratings
Tripadvisor 3,289 · Viator 120

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 3,354 of 3,409

Star breakdown of all 3,409 ratings

5 stars
3,178 · 93%
4 stars
176 · 5%
3 stars
29 · 1%
2 stars
17 · 0%
1 star
9 · 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. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 14:30, 16:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
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

About this tour, from the operator

Visit The Ria Formosa Natural Parque in a confortable catamaran and discover the 3 beautiful islands with 4 Stops : Deserta Island, Farol Island, Culatra Island an Hangares You can snorkeling, walking near the ocean , enjoy a typical lunch on Culatra Island and observe the culture of oysters.
( Free Masks ) ( lunch not Included - you can bring your Pick Nick)

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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €40 ages 2 to 9

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Ria Formosa

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 16€454h–5h4.91 (3409)shared
Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro€301h4.97 (843)shared
2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro€403h4.94 (1112)shared
Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip€352h 30m4.96 (359)shared

Ranked #5 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

From €45 per adult · 10h00 5h Tour / 14h30 4h Tour