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Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro

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Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro

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Ria Formosa Catamaran Trip from Faro

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Option 1: 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa with departures at 11:30am.

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Highlights

Discover Portugal’s exotic natural wonders during this 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa from Faro. Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group and discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and the Farol Island, looking out for birdlife and observing the daily lives of citizens in a local fishing village.


This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.

Itinerary

  • Formosamar - Boat Tours Passeios na Ria Formosa(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The meeting point for your tour is at our offices at 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 tour or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
  • Ria Formosa Nature Park(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The meeting point for your tour is at our offices at 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 tour or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
  • Ria Formosa Boat Tours - Animaris Desert Island(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Experience Ria Formosa - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal on this boat trip. Cruise gently on a comfortable catamaran as we depart from Faro sailing slowly through the channels of the Ria Formosa to fully enjoy the beautiful landscape. Along the tour we will see birds like the Grey Heron, the White Stork and many other birds that use this area as a feeding habitat. At low tide, looking around one can observe the hard work of the people in the oysters and clams farms. Looking towards the ocean you will see one of the most important sea entrances of the Ria Formosa. This boat trip takes a total of 3 hours and makes 2 stops on 2 different islands (includes a 1 hour stop on Farol Island and 20-30 minutes on Deserta Island). Stops are planned according to tides and day conditions.
  • Barreta Island

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Ilha Deserta is also known as Barreta Island. In this stop you can choose to explore the fauna and flora of the island along an easy walk or simply enjoy the sunshine and bath in the clear waters of the beach.
  • R. das Flores 119

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Here you can enjoy a walk around the streets of this small but friendly community. When passing by the lighthouse, go on until the very end to admire an extensive beach of fine white sand washed by calm warm waters, here lies the most southern point of Portugal - the Santa Maria Cape.
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    After the 2 stops, on the trip back to Faro be enchanted by one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal – the Ria Formosa.
  • Muralhas de Faro(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro along the way.
  • Portas do Mar(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    You can choose to disembark here, if you wish please be so kind to ask your skipper in advance.
  • Marina de Faro(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Ending point of your boat trip.
  • Marina de Faro(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Ending point of your boat trip.
  • Barreta Island

    Admission Ticket Free
    Please kindly add here the informaton

What's included

INCLUDED

Local guide
Life vests
Live commentary on board
3-hour catamaran boat trip (includes a stop of 1 hour in Farol and 20 up to 30 minutes in Deserta)

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Tips (Optional)

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
A maximum of 11 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

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