--- title: Private Sightseeing Boat Tour in Ria Formosa at Olhão lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/private-sightseeing-boat-tour-in-ria-formosa-at-olh-o/ type: tour city: Faro country: Portugal price: 220 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 10 of 18 (Ria Formosa) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/private-sightseeing-boat-tour-in-ria-formosa-at-olh-o/ --- # Private Sightseeing Boat Tour in Ria Formosa at Olhão **Guidekin's take:** A private two hour boat from Olhão, the fishing town rather than Faro, with a sunshade, a guide and a swim at Armona beach, taking in Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona. Priced per boat; lunch is not included. 4.97 from 34 reviews at €220 per group/vehicle. ## Overview Discover the islands of Deserta, Farol, Culatra, and Armona. Explore the lagoon in a comfortable boat with a sunshade. Visit a fishing community on Culatra Island. Learn more about the Natural Park from your guide. Take a dive into the Cristal clear waters of the Armona beach. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes, - Starts 10:00, 16:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €220 per group/vehicle - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Sabino Boat Tours ## What's included - Bottled water - Life vests ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Ria Formosa Natural Park** (1h) - Navigate through the calm waters of the Ria Formosa with a skipper on board who gives you all the explanations about the Ria Formosa, the fauna and flora, and the fishing activities. 2. **Escape the crowds on land during a boat tour of Ria Formosa National Park and...** (30m) - Escape the crowds on land during a boat tour of Ria Formosa National Park and enjoy the clean white sands and pristine water of the Armona Island beach. You can take a swim and enjoy your time. 3. **Ilha da Culatra** (30m) - Culatra Island is a very typical and genuine village of mostly fisherman that inhabit the island all year through, with lots of interest and cultural aspects. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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 Meet at Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes, Av. 5 de Outubro, Cais T, 8700-302 Olhão Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. Meeting point at Sabino Boat Tours kiosk (Cais T side) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2XTqedtUBQ0Re60EMPGIhvE ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ria Formosa | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 18** | €220 per group | 2h | 4.97 (34) | private | | [Sunset Tour / Ria Formosa - From Faro](/portugal/faro/tours/sunset-tour-ria-formosa-from-faro/?format=md) | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (827) | 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 (1111) | shared | | [Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip](/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-ilhas-sunset-boat-trip/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (353) | shared | Ranked #10 of 18 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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