The afternoon option runs into the sunset; lunch is not included. 4.91 from 2,128 reviews at €45 per person for 5h.
Best for: Why it ranks first: 4.91 from 2,128 reviews at €45 per person, three island stops across five hours, and it sails inside the lagoon so the water stays flat. Faro comparison
Trade-off: Lunch is on you, bought on the island.
In our comparison: #6 of 16 in Ria Formosa, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €45 per adult.
Children from €30 (ages 3 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,089 of 2,128
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We depart from Olhão for an odyssey in one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal, aboard a safe boat, with all safety and disinfection measures, comfortable and with shade, with the maximum capacity of 18 people, which allows its passengers to enjoy and have an unforgettable experience in the beautiful natural park of Ria Formosa!
Pass by, no stopThe tour will be interpretive and explanatory during your trip, so during the stops, everyone is free to carry out any type of activities on the respective islands, advised by the captain of the vessel. The captain of the vessel has a vast knowledge about the region, which will during your tour, inform you about various curiosities and customs of the region. Not only will you learn much more about Olhão and Ria Formosa, but you will also have the pleasure of enjoying the beautiful landscapes and nature that the Ria has to offer!!
1hStop for lunch, with several restaurants on the island or you can bring food, if you prefer.
2hWe will stop at Praia Deserta (end of Culatra Island) or Ilha da Armona, depending on the weather.
1hYour 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 ⚡️
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 16 | €45 | 5h | 4.91 (2128) | shared |
| Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro | €30 | 1h | 4.97 (843) | shared |
| 2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro | €40 | 3h | 4.94 (1112) | shared |
| Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (359) | shared |
Ranked #6 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. Compare all 16 Ria Formosa