4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
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Faro
Embark on a catamaran tour from Faro to explore the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit three picturesque islands. Enjoy snorkeling, beach walks, and a glimpse into the oyster culture. Free masks provided!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - Navigate in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in a Confortable Catamaran and discover its magnificent landscapes, observe the Nature, some resident and migratory birds. (Storks / Spoonbills / Herons / Seagulls / Cormorants / Fishing Eagle )
  • Barreta Island - 1 Stop : Deserta Island ( You can swim or snorkeling - Free Masks)
  • Ilha do Farol - 2 Stop : Farol Island ( You can walk by the Lighthouse and see the union of the waters of the Ria Formosa and the ocean “ Cabo de Santa Maria “ )
  • Ilha da Culatra - 3 Stop : Culatra Island

(a) On the Morning Tour we Stop 2h to be able to have lunch at the typical island restaurant or you can take your pick nick. ( Lunch not inclued)

(b) On the Afternoon Tour we stop 45 m to visit the
Fisherman’s Village.

  • Ria Formosa - 4 Stop : Oyster Culture observation (15 minutes | We stayed on the boat)

  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - Finally, we return to the starting point with a completely different scenario, as the beauty of the Ria Formosa changes according to the tides!
What's Included
  • Masks for snorkeling
  • Guidance by a professional skipper/local guide
  • Life jackets provided for safety
  • 4-hour afternoon tour starting at 14h00, with snacks included
  • 5-hour morning tour starting at 10h00, with lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch ( Morning Tour)
  • Food & Drinks & Snacks
Additional Information

Enjoy a leisurely catamaran ride to the Ria Formosa Natural Park and explore the exquisite beauty of 3 islands with 4 stops: Deserta Island, Farol Island, Culatra Island, and Hangares. You have the opportunity to snorkel, take a stroll by the ocean, savor a local lunch on Culatra Island, and learn about oyster cultivation. (Complimentary Masks) (Lunch not provided - feel free to bring your own picnic)

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Tours can be changed depending on sea conditions.
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking.
  • A minimum of 2 people is required per booking.
  • Not recommended for people with motor difficulties.
Location
Cais das Portas do Mar
Rua da Porta Nova
The Boarding Place is located at Rua da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joelct8762uq
Jun 30, 2024
A really good experience - The trip was really amazing, although we didn't get the best weather, the views and the places where fantastic. Filipe, our Skipper , explained us some history of the places and was very kind and attentative, defenetely recomend to go with him.
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Claudia
Jun 29, 2024
Good way to spend an afternoon in Faro - It was a nice way to use our afternoon in Faro. The company welcomed us warmly at the meeting point, and afterwards, Filipe the skipper took really good care of us. We were a small group of 10, the explanations were good, and we were asked multiple times how we enjoyed our time. It's a good tour with enough time spent in each spot, I recommend.
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731r_gisg
Jun 28, 2024
Super visite - Très belle visite avec Joao ..nous avons passés une superbe journée Faro et sa réserve sont superbes . Guide sympathique qui a fait preuve debeaucoup d empathie
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511yolandeg
Jun 28, 2024
Balade en bateau - Super balade merci à jean, nous le conseillons pour une découverte des îles...guide très sympathique parlé plusieurs langues...
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808chlo_g
Jun 28, 2024
Super expérience - Super expérience avec notre guide Jean qui était très sympathique, des explications sur le lieux à chaque arrêt... Je recommande !
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Jes_ssw9325yy
Jun 28, 2024
De ruta en barco con Joao - Genial la ruta en barco con Joao! Muy amable y atento y lugares espectaculares para pasear, darse un bañito y disfrutar de estos maravillosos paisajes
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I5029mievam
Jun 28, 2024
Culatra - Parajes espectaculares! Recomiendo ir a las playas del océano, el agua es cristalina y no está tan fría como se cree. Joao, nuestro guía, nos informó de todo!
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Sandraka5167rl
Jun 28, 2024
JOAO EL MEJOR - MUY BIEN! Muy amable y divertido!! Joao ha sido un super guia! La Ria Formosa chulísima, todo muy bien indicado y explicado! Además eramos un grupo con 3 idiomas distintos!
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Escape45405120666
Jun 28, 2024
Genial!!! - Me ha gustado mucho el trayecto y el guia, Joau, ha estado atento con nosotros. Sus explicaciones muy claras. La comida miy biena en el restaurante donde nos llevaron
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C4067pwvanessaa
Jun 27, 2024
Belle expérience pour pas cher, mais plus ou moins fidèle a la description - Belle expérience grâce au guide sympathique et au petit prix. Par contre, j’avais acheté le tour en français, mais une fois sur place c’était en anglais seulement. Pour nous, ça n’a pas fait de différence, car nous sommes bilingues, mais si vous souhaitez vraiment dans une langue en particulier, je vous conseille de les contacter pour confirmer. Aussi, on nous a jamais proposé de kit de snorkeling comme mentionné dans l’annonce. L’eau est froide à cette période, c’est peut-être la raison…
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