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title: 4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
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type: tour
city: Faro
country: Portugal
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 3409
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
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rank_in_category: 5 of 16 (Ria Formosa)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# 4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro

**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 3409 reviews at €45 per person.

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

## Overview

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)

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The Boarding Place is located at Rua da…
- Starts 10:00, 14:30, 16:00: 3 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €40: ages 2 to 9

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 3409 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: 10:00, 14:30, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.91 from 3409 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3354 of 3409.

- 5 stars: 3178 (93%)
- 4 stars: 176 (5%)
- 3 stars: 29 (1%)
- 2 stars: 17 (0%)
- 1 star: 9 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10h00 5h Tour / 14h30 4h Tour | €45 / person | Spanish, French, Portuguese, English | Swin 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. |
| 16h00 4h Tour - Sunset inclued | €45 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, French, Portuguese, English | Swim and Snorkeling: ( Free snorkeling masks ) Duration: 4 hours Not inclued 3 Island of Ria Formosa Catamaran |

## What's 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 )

## Not included

- Lunch ( Morning Tour)
- Food & Drinks & Snacks

## Itinerary

1. **Navigate in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in a Confortable Catamaran and disco...** (pass by, no stop) - Navigate in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in a Confortable Catamaran and discover its magnificent landscapes, observe the Nature, some resident and migratory birds. (Storks / Spoonbills / Herons / Seagulls / Cormorants / Fishing Eagle )
2. **1 Stop : Deserta Island ( You can swim or snorkeling - Free Masks)** (45m)
3. **2 Stop : Farol Island ( You can walk by the Lighthouse and see the union of t...** (45m) - 2 Stop : Farol Island ( You can walk by the Lighthouse and see the union of the waters of the Ria Formosa and the ocean " Cabo de Santa Maria " )
4. **Ilha da Culatra** (2h) - 3 Stop : Culatra Island (a) On the Morning Tour we Stop 2h to be able to have lunch at the typical island restaurant or you can take your pick nick. ( Lunch not inclued) (b) On the Afternoon Tour we stop 45 m to visit the Fisherman's Village.
5. **Ria Formosa** (15m) - 4 Stop : Oyster Culture observation (15 minutes | We stayed on the boat)
6. **Finally, we return to the starting point with a completely different scenario...** (pass by, no stop) - Finally, we return to the starting point with a completely different scenario, as the beauty of the Ria Formosa changes according to the tides!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 14:30, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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.
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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tours can be changed depending on sea conditions.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking.
- A minimum of 2 people is required per booking.
- Not recommended for people with motor difficulties.

## Compared with other Ria Formosa

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 16** | €45 | 4h–5h | 4.91 (3409) | shared |
| [Sunset Tour / Ria Formosa - From Faro](/portugal/faro/tours/sunset-tour-ria-formosa-from-faro/?format=md) | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (843) | shared |
| [2 Stop / 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro](/portugal/faro/tours/2-stop-2-islands-ria-formosa-natural-park-from-faro/?format=md) | €40 | 3h | 4.94 (1112) | 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 |

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.

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