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Private Half-Day Boat Tour in Ria Formosa from Faro

4.9 Excellent 57 reviews
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4h
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Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private four hour boat with a skipper, fuel and snorkel masks for your own group in the Ria Formosa, reaching Deserta and Farol islands at your own pace. Priced per boat; you bring your own food and drinks. 4.89 from 57 reviews at €400 per group/vehicle.

From the guide

Cross the channels of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa and enjoy a relaxing Private BoatTour.
Bring some drinks and have fun on board in 4 hours Trip.
Find out the beautiful waters of the Algarve, where 2 main island are located : Deserta Island and Farol Island.

Compared with other Ria Formosa

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 18€400 per group4h4.89 (57)private
Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro€301h4.97 (827)shared
2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro€403h4.94 (1111)shared
Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip€352h 30m4.96 (353)shared

Ranked #11 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

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:30, 14:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 14:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

- Professional Skipper
- Masks to snorkeling
- Live Jackets
- Fuel

What's Not Included

- Food
- Drinks

Itinerary

Ria Formosa Natural Park Stop 1
Guided Tour on a Private Boat trough the most beautiful waters of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa .
Pass by
Animaris Ilha Deserta Stop 2
1º Stop - Deserta Island , enjoy 11 kms of beach, is the most southern point of Portugal- ( Free Masck to snorkeling).
1h
Ilha Do Farol Stop 3
2º Stop - Farol Island, visit the village around the Lighthouse and see the " Cabo de Santa Maria".
1h
Ria Formosa Natural Park Stop 4
Finally, return to Faro, with a diferent lanscape of the Natutal Park, due the difference in the tides.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

The Boarding Place : Cais da Porta Nova. The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Starts. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa

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End point

The Boarding Place : Cais da Porta Nova. The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Starts. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa

Additional Information

  • 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 to by accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for people with linited mobility

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 400 per group