--- title: Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro/ type: tour city: Faro country: Portugal price: 42.26 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 1461 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 12 of 18 (Ria Formosa) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro/ --- # Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro **Guidekin's take:** A small group cruise capped at eleven through the Ria Formosa channels with live commentary from the guide and stops on Farol and Deserta islands. In high season the morning run stretches so you can eat in a Farol restaurant; hotel pickup is not included. 4.87 from 1461 reviews at €42.26 per person. ## Overview Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, amongst a small group up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable boat and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide. During high season (Easter until mid October), the morning tour will be about 4 hours to allow a slightly longer stop on the island of Farol to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the community or visit the island more time. Lunch is optional and not included in the price. The choice of restaurant and its service is not linked to the boat tour company. The afternoon tour is around 3,5 hours. The rest of the year, the duration is 3 hours. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100… - Max 11 people: small group - 6 start times: between 11:00 and 17:00 ## Key facts - Price: from €42.26 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 1461 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Islands 4 You ## What's included - Local guide - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **In this fantastic spot, you can explore the nature, dunes, fauna and flora** (45m) - Also includes time for swim in the pristine waters on the southernmost point of Portugal. 2. **Ria Formosa Natural Park** (1h 30m) - Guided tour by the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you´ll see and feel the nature, channels, tides, fauna and the birds on the wildlife. Spoonbills Eagrets Great Cormorants Grey Heron Kentish plover Oystercatchers Whimbrel Storks 3. **Ilha Do Farol** (1h 30m) - Once on the Farol island, you´ll see a different reallity! The small and typical houses built over the sand and the rustic streets all over the island. The beach is also the best you can find in the region. You can find also a nice beach bar to drink something before the return! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 11:30, 15:00, 15:15, 16:30, 17:00 - 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 The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJuw5FW8BSBQ0RCI39Y8K6nWQ ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operated by a multilingual guide - Parking available by Faro Marina - Not recommended for people with impairment ## Compared with other Ria Formosa | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 18** | €42 | 4h | 4.87 (1461) | shared, max 11 | | [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 #12 of 18 in Ria Formosa by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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