Eco-Friendly Sunset Boat Trip in Ria Formosa: A Quiet Cruise from the Faro Marina
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Experience a quiet and eco-friendly sunset boat trip in Ria Formosa. Cruise through the lagoon, observe bird species, and enjoy stunning views of Faro's Old Town. Limited to 10 people for an intimate experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lands - Eco Boat Tours (Main Office and Departures) - Meeting point of the boat tour.
    You’ll find us at our offices at the ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) (pin point 1). Please check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.
  • Marina de Faro - Starting point of your boat trip.
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - Enjoy the lagoon of Ria Formosa on this 1-hour eco boat trip without any stops at sunset.

Come and relax in Ria Formosa on a 1-hour boat trip at the best time of the day – sunset. With departures from Faro, admire the surrounding nature on a romantic boat tour and experience a beautiful sunset.

Sit back and relax and treat your loved ones to a magical outing on board an eco-friendly experience in Ria Formosa.

  • Muralhas de Faro - The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro.

  • Portas do Mar - You can choose to disembark here. So if you wish so, please be so kind to ask your guide in advance.

  • Marina de Faro - Ending point of your boat trip.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 1-hour boat trip
  • Life vests
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Beginning from Faro’s Marina, enjoy an eco-conscious boat trip at sunset through the Algarve’s Ria Formosa. The silencing effect from the solar-powered boat is not only appreciated by our passengers, but also favorable to the local wildlife.

During this environmentally sensitive tour, a seasoned captain will navigate you around the lagoon, its intricate channels, and its marshy landscapes. You will be able to see a variety of bird species that call this protected zone home, undisturbed.

This small set boat journey around Ria Formosa accommodates up to 10 individuals, thus ensuring personal attention and a tranquil end to the day, witnessing the sun descend over the lagoon. During your trip, enjoy the breathtaking wilderness and exceptional views of Faro’s Old Town while delighting in a stunning sunset before returning to the Marina of Faro.

This is an excellent outing to share with family and friends. Sit back, unwind, and indulge your loved ones on an unforgettable, eco-conscious voyage through Ria Formosa.

  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Lands - Eco Boat Tours (Main Office and Departures)
You'll find our offices in the ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Please be so kind and check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paul_g
Apr 16, 2024
Peaceful trip - This was a surprisingly gorgeous and relaxing boat trip. The eco boat doesn't make noise so it felt very tranquil. The guide Luis was very good and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend
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Annette_c
Apr 11, 2024
Lovely, interesting experience. - A beautiful and peaceful trip. A very knowledgeable guide. A very pleasant experience and I can highly recommend this.
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Bighenry70
Feb 24, 2024
With the solar boat underway - Very nice, quiet trip with the solar boat through the nature reserve at sunset. A windproof jacket is definitely recommended in February.
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Preciousphoebe30
Feb 6, 2024
Great guide, great view, great wildlife - Me and my friends loved this tour! Manuel was an extremely friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and we really had a nice time with him. The boat is super quiet so it’s such a peaceful trip to watch the sunset and the birds. They also provided blankets for us when it got a bit colder - nice touch! Would definitely recommend 👍🏼
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William_o
Oct 20, 2023
Beautiful tour - Great tour. Great guide. I enjoyed it immensely. The sights are delightful, especially the sunset. We hope to have this experience again.
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Neilita
Oct 10, 2023
Amazing and peaceful - Absolutely breathtaking views and very relaxing experience. I could do this every evening . Definitely worth getting it !
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Emmasu8678mb
Oct 6, 2023
Relaxing - This is a nice relaxing experience , the boat is quiet and the sunset really is beautiful. We had a sagres in the cafe afterwards and was treated by a show if bats
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Zy1111110
Jun 21, 2023
Beautiful and healing tour - It's beautiful and peaceful. I strongly recommend for anyone who enjoys the nature! The boat is quieter than I expected. Our captain played some traditional music along the way. Just makes the experience very relaxing.
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Tatiana_y
May 30, 2022
Splendid trip, relaxed... - Splendid trip, relaxed and quiet. There were just 3 of us in a boat. Actually, it was electric catamaran which doesn’t make any noise. That made the trip very special as you can enjoy birds singing. Special thanks to the capitan!
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Andrei_a
Oct 8, 2023
Peaceful sunset cruise - Summary: Purchase if you want a peaceful wildlife tour on top of a nice sunset view. If you only want the latter, watching the sunset near the pier of Faro will give a similar view for free. Longer: The trip left ~55 minutes before sunset, so most of the time on the water was spent sailing through the marshes looking at wildlife (every 2x people get binoculars). The boat is very quiet and we felt peaceful throughout. The sunset was beautiful, but we only saw it as we were beginning to head back towards the marina. It would have been nice had the tour started 30 minutes later to fully enjoy the colours of the sky after the sunset. Nonetheless, we appreciated the overall experience and got some great pictures.
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