An hour on a solar powered electric boat in the sheltered Ria Formosa lagoon, quiet enough to hear the birds, with a local guide and live commentary; a good fit for families. Two adults minimum per booking, up to ten people, no pickup. 4.7 from 150 reviews at €25 per person.
Enjoy the nature of the Algarve's beautiful Ria Formosa on an eco-friendly boat trip. Explore the sheltered waters of this protected lagoon in the Algarve on a 1-hour boat tour around Faro.
Discover Ria Formosa onboard our solar-powered electric boat; this really is the most relaxing way to discover this protected area.
This boat tour is the perfect family outing in the Algarve. Explore and enjoy the sounds of nature with your local guide. This eco-boat tour is the most sustainable way to experience the beautiful Ria Formosa lagoon. In fact, by taking an eco-boat tour, your visit will not leave any negative impact on the environment. Our solar boats don’t spill oils or produce pollutant gases and our trained guides know how to travel through this beautiful area without leaving any trace whatsoever.
Visit the lagoon of Ria Formosa with a friendly local guide on a small-group tour, approaching many bird species and learning more about the wildlife of this protected area.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #17 of 18 | €25 | 1h | 4.7 (150) | shared |
| Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (827) | shared |
| 2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro | €40 | 3h | 4.94 (1111) | shared |
| Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (353) | shared |
Ranked #17 of 18 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €50, median €40; typical length 3h. 4 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 18 Ria Formosa
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 20, 2026.
The meeting point is the following: Lands Shop Kiosk at Cais das Portas do Mar, Rua da Porta Nova, Faro, Portugal
The meeting point is the following: Lands Shop Kiosk at Cais das Portas do Mar, Rua da Porta Nova, Faro, Portugal
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |