--- title: Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/eco-boat-tour-in-the-ria-formosa-lagoon-from-faro/ type: tour city: Faro country: Portugal price: 25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 155 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 16 (Ria Formosa) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/eco-boat-tour-in-the-ria-formosa-lagoon-from-faro/ --- # Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro **Guidekin's take:** 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 155 reviews at €25 per person. In our comparison: #15 of 16 in Ria Formosa, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is the following:… - 7 start times: between 10:00 and 17:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €15: ages 0 to 8 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €25 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 155 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lands - Turismo na Natureza - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.7 from 155 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 145 of 155. - 5 stars: 123 (79%) - 4 stars: 22 (14%) - 3 stars: 6 (4%) - 2 stars: 3 (2%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Local guide - 1-hour eco-friendly solar powered boat trip - Life vests - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Meeting point of the Eco-friendly Solar Boat Trip in Ria Formosa You'll find ...** (1m) - Meeting point of the Eco-friendly Solar Boat Trip in Ria Formosa You'll find us at our Lands Shop Kiosk. In adress Cais das Portas Do Mar, R. da Porta Nova, Faro, Portugal. Please check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time... 2. **Ria Formosa Natural Park** (pass by, no stop) - This a boat trip through Portugal’s stunning lagoon of Ria Formosa. It's a 1-hour boat trip without any stops for all the family to enjoy your holiday in the Algarve. Join us on the solar-powered boat and discover the lagoon of Ria Formosa on the most relaxing way to discover... 3. **Muralhas de Faro** (pass by, no stop) - The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro. 4. **Ending point of your boat trip** (pass by, no stop) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 - 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 meeting point is the following: Lands Shop Kiosk at Cais das Portas do Mar, Rua da Porta Nova, Faro, Portugal Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJIWoKW8BSBQ0Rvsm-6zd8cdc Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required - A maximum of 10 people per booking - Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Ria Formosa | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 16** | €25 | 1h | 4.7 (155) | 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 #15 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/ria-formosa/?format=md ## More in Faro - All Faro tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/eco-boat-tour-in-the-ria-formosa-lagoon-from-faro/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/?format=md