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title: Private Half-Day Boat Tour in Ria Formosa from Faro
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alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/private-half-day-boat-tour-in-ria-formosa-from-faro/
type: tour
city: Faro
country: Portugal
price: 400
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 59
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 of 16 (Ria Formosa)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-11-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/private-half-day-boat-tour-in-ria-formosa-from-faro/
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# Private Half-Day Boat Tour in Ria Formosa from Faro

**Guidekin's take:** 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. 4.9 from 59 reviews at €400 per group/vehicle.

In our comparison: #10 of 16 in Ria Formosa, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The Boarding Place : Cais da Porta Nova.
- Starts 09:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: - Food, - Drinks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €400 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Estrela da Ria Formosa de Cristela Martins
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.9 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 59.

- 5 stars: 55 (93%)
- 4 stars: 2 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

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

## Not included

- - Food
- - Drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Ria Formosa Natural Park** (pass by, no stop) - Guided Tour on a Private Boat trough the most beautiful waters of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa .
2. **Animaris Ilha Deserta** (1h) - 1º Stop - Deserta Island , enjoy 11 kms of beach, is the most southern point of Portugal- ( Free Masck to snorkeling).
3. **Ilha Do Farol** (1h) - 2º Stop - Farol Island, visit the village around the Lighthouse and see the " Cabo de Santa Maria".
4. **Ria Formosa Natural Park** (pass by, no stop) - Finally, return to Faro, with a diferent lanscape of the Natutal Park, due the difference in the tides.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 14:30
- 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 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
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EilSLiBkYSBQb3J0YSBOb3ZhLCA4MDAwLTI1MCBGYXJvLCBQb3J0dWdhbCIuKiwKFAoSCS8VElrAUgUNEeVIMBMC4Z4SEhQKEgmn-pAi51IFDRFa_0pJ1MJzjQ

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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €400 | €200 |
| 4 | €400 | €100 |
| 6 | €400 | €67 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Ria Formosa start at €25 per person.

## Compared with other Ria Formosa

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 16** | €400 per group | 4h | 4.9 (59) | private |
| [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 #10 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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