--- title: Ria Formosa Half Day Sailing Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-half-day-sailing-tour/ type: tour city: Faro country: Portugal price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 81 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 15 of 18 (Ria Formosa) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-half-day-sailing-tour/ --- # Ria Formosa Half Day Sailing Tour **Guidekin's take:** The sailing boat version of the Ria Formosa outing, with a professional crew and time to swim under sail rather than a motor catamaran hop between islands. The listing says little about the route, and food and drinks are not included. 4.74 from 81 reviews at €50 per person for 3h. ## Overview We assure you, that you will have a good time, full of adrenaline and energy, the fun is guaranteed. Swim or relax under the hot Algarve sun and enjoy a tour on a stylish sailboat. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In the big white ticket office with… - Starts 13:00, 15:00, 15:30: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Any food or drinks - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 81 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Passeios Ria Formosa ## What's included - Professional crew, sailboat tour and life jackets ## Not included - Any food or drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Fuseta Beach** (3h; admission included) - This activity begins in the village of Fuzeta and lasts for 3 hours. This activity is suitable for those who enjoy sailing or want to learn. Embark on this adventure full of adrenaline, great for socializing with family or friends. Do not miss the opportunity to be the... 2. **Ria Formosa Natural Park** (pass by, no stop) - Get to know the in's and out's with our experienced captain. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:00, 15:00, 15:30 - 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 In the big white ticket office with glass windows, next to "Clube Naval". Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJT1gZEy0AEA0RmazuOvGauCg ## Good to know - 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 · #15 of 18** | €50 | 3h | 4.74 (81) | shared | | [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 #15 of 18 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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