Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour: Explore 3 Stunning Islands

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park aboard a comfortable catamaran and marvel at its stunning landscapes. Enjoy observing nature, including both resident and migratory birds such as storks, spoonbills, herons, seagulls, cormorants, and the fishing eagle.
  • Barreta Island - First Stop: Deserta Island (Enjoy…
What's Included
  • Life Jackets
  • Professional SKIPPER / Local Guide
  • Masks for snorkeling
  • Afternoon Tour: 4 hours (includes snacks)
  • Morning Tour: 5 hours (includes lunch)
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…

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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Alewis123
May 2, 2026
A pleasant day trip - Joao was friendly and informative. Interesting tour and would recommend!
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Laura_s
Apr 28, 2026
A great day! - Visiting these islands was a wonderful experience. My family and i enjoyed the diversity of the landscape. We had a lovely lunch arranged by our guide. And our guide was fabulous!! His knowledge of the islands and the area made for a memorable experience.
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Y3492hvemmanuellel
Apr 26, 2026
John - A superb walk with a guide Jean who takes the time to explain! B7 A beautiful taste discovery recommended: knives and a squid that we shared with 2 😋! A treat 😍.well, in short a moment in suspense that I recommend you with your eyes closed😆!
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943magalih
Apr 26, 2026
John - Excellent walk👍 I recommend
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Y6706vwmaryr
Apr 24, 2026
100% recommendations - The best tour I had ever been thanks to our guide Joan😃😘😃very relaxing atmosphere and lots of fun. Thank you, Maria_Poland
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996ezgid
Apr 24, 2026
Algarve - Nice tour with narrations. Tour leader Joan
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Getaway01316647290
Apr 22, 2026
Joan (jean) at the top - Joan (jean) very nice and professional Really nice outing
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Landa
Apr 21, 2026
Cultural, and historical visit. - João, an excellent guide, very friendly and good detailed information. We will do it again more often.
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Dianamesange
Apr 21, 2026
Boat ride - Very nice experience Jean our guide is funny and knows the area Gave us a lot of anecdotes Very special mention at the last stop, Jean took us to a real typical restaurant we ate fresh top fish. To do
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Yakupa356
Apr 24, 2026
Joan - It was Very nice and incredible experiences
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).