Explore Ria Formosa’s beauty on a catamaran cruise. Visit Farol and Deserta islands, swim, and enjoy a guided tour. Book your adventure now!
Explore Ria Formosa’s beauty on a catamaran cruise. Visit Farol and Deserta islands, swim, and enjoy a guided tour. Book your adventure now!
- Barreta Island - This amazing location offers the opportunity to discover nature, dunes, wildlife, and plant life. It also includes time for a swim in the pristine waters at Portugal’s southernmost point.
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - Enjoy a guided tour through Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you will experience the natural beauty, channels,…
- Barreta Island - This amazing location offers the opportunity to discover nature, dunes, wildlife, and plant life. It also includes time for a swim in the pristine waters at Portugal’s southernmost point.
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Ria Formosa Natural Park - Enjoy a guided tour through Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you will experience the natural beauty, channels, tides, wildlife, and bird species such as:
- Spoonbills
- Egrets
- Great Cormorants
- Grey Herons
- Kentish Plovers
- Oystercatchers
- Whimbrels
- Storks
- Ilha Do Farol - Upon arriving at Farol Island, you will encounter a unique atmosphere! The island features small, traditional houses built on the sand and rustic streets throughout. The beach is considered the finest in the area, and there is a charming beach bar where you can enjoy a drink before heading back!

- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park and its islands on a delightful sightseeing cruise departing from Faro. Join a small group of up to 11 people and navigate the Ria Formosa channels aboard a comfortable boat, with stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. A multilingual guide will accompany the tour.
During the high season (Easter to mid-October),…
Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park and its islands on a delightful sightseeing cruise departing from Faro. Join a small group of up to 11 people and navigate the Ria Formosa channels aboard a comfortable boat, with stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. A multilingual guide will accompany the tour.
During the high season (Easter to mid-October), the morning tour extends to approximately 4 hours, allowing for a longer stop on Farol Island to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants or to explore the island further. Please note that lunch is optional and not included in the tour price, and the choice of restaurant is independent of the boat tour company. The afternoon tour lasts about 3.5 hours.
For the remainder of the year, the tour duration is 3 hours.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a multilingual guide
- Parking available by Faro Marina
- Not recommended for people with impairment
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.