Best overall in our Faro comparison. Why it ranks first: 4.91 from 2,056 reviews at €39.90 per person, three island stops across five hours, and it sails inside the lagoon so the water stays flat.
Trade-off: Lunch is on you, bought on the island.
Last checked: July 27, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A guided boat trip that stays inside the sheltered Ria Formosa, so no swell, calling at Armona, Culatra and the Farol lighthouse with a shaded deck and bird, fish and shellfish guides on board. The afternoon option runs into the sunset; lunch is not included. 4.91 from 2,056 reviews at €39.90 per person for 5h.
Your Guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands to you throughout the tour and will help with everything you need. During the stops, all customers are free, for the time stipulated by the captain. During the boat tour you will not feel nausea, since we sail only in the interior of the Ria Formosa.
Choose between the morning or afternoon tour, with the afternoon option including sunset! In the summer, we recommend the afternoon tour, as the islands are less busy, the temperature is more pleasant and excellent for swimming. The itinerary is the same, with the only difference that we spend less time in Culatra because there is no lunch, but you can eat on the islands if you want.
Parages:
- 1st Stop - Farol Island ( 1h00 )
- 2nd Stop : Ilha da Culatra ( 2H00 ) , stop for lunch , with several restaurants on the island or can bring food if so preferred.
- 3rd Stop - Desert Beach or Armona Island (1h00)
⚡️ The 15h45 option lasts until sunset - 4h00 ⚡️
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 18 | €40 | 5h | 4.91 (2056) | 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 #6 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, 15:45. 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.
We're near the Ferry Tickets. Just look for the stand that says Odyssey Boat Tours. You can search on google maps also for Odyssey Boat Tours and you will find photos and location.
Open in Google MapsWe're near the Ferry Tickets. Just look for the stand that says Odyssey Boat Tours. You can search on google maps also for Odyssey Boat Tours and you will find photos and location.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |