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Skip searching for a dolphin cruise at the Fuzeta port on your Algarve vacation, and book a family-friendly cruise online for your preferred date. With your voucher in hand, you’ll step straight aboard, and then head out to sea to look for wild dolphins in their natural habitat around the coast.

Enjoy a private sailing trip on our Special Sailing Catamaran. We will tailor the experience for you for whatever activity or sights you would like to see or do. Our Skipper, is always available to give suggestions for the best places and beaches to visit in accordance to the time of the day. Just sit back, relax, and take in the sights. We will make some stops in a couple of bays next to some desert beaches so you can have your time to have a swim or go ashore to visit the islands. This is a private tour and is great for families, couples and groups of friends. - Private Activity - just you and your group will be aboard - Catamaran provided ample space for big groups of up to 16 People - Skipper and Hostess Included - Paddle Boards and Snorkeling Equipment Included - Stops for Swims - Small Children are Welcome

Join us on this adventure in search of dolphins in their natural habitat, you may be surprised by other amazing marine species. During the course you will be surprised with stunning and unique landscapes that only the Ria Formosa can provide you. Our team is committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience aboard our boat.

One of the best ways to enjoy the gorgeous nature in the Ria Formosa Natural Park is to explore by kayak. This group tour lets you glide over the waters in an eco-friendly way, without gasoline or intrusive noises. You can also choose a standup paddleboard if that’s more your style. Keep an eye out for all sorts of wildlife in this sprawling lagoon system.

Escape the crowds of the coast and explore the Algarve’s lesser-known inland region on this adventurous buggy tour that shows there's more to southern Portugal than its beaches. Embark on a quick road trip with a local guide who will lead you to the Algarve’s many charming under-the-radar spots. Enjoy a relaxing ride as you cruise through bucolic countryside villages, vineyards, and farmland.

Relax and enjoy the Nature of Ria Formosa Natural Park during a short 1.5-hour Tour on a comfortable catamaran. Sail through the waters of the lagoon and observe the nature around you. (Binoculars will be provided free of charge.) If you choose low tide, you might spot some birds in their natural habitat. We don't guarantee the presence of any wildlife, but some birds such as storks, spoonbills, and herons are usually part of the scenery on this tour.

Whether you’re just learning to ride a board or honing life-long surfing skills, this private surfing lesson promises to enhance your time on Portugal’s Atlantic coast—hailed as one of the best places to surf in Europe. Your private instructor will customize your lesson according to your ability and experience.

Portugal is home to many awe-inspiring natural landscapes but deciding where to visit can be overwhelming and trying to see everything can be just as stressful. While traveling through Olhao, take this Ria Formosa on Olhao Algarve Boat Tour, and combine a day on the water with swimming and sunbathing, too.

Join us on a 3.5-hour boat tour through the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park, departing from Marina de Olhão. Aboard our comfortable 18-passenger boat with WC and rooftop, you'll explore the region's beauty and biodiversity.

Delve deeper into Ria Formosa National Park on a private sailing tour that gives you the chance tp get involved with sailing the boat. You can either sit back and soak up the scenery, or learn how to master sailing tasks with your skipper, from whom you’ll receive undivided attention.

Born into a family of local fishermen and mariscers. I, your skipper/Guide Nuno Pudim, spent my whole life between the city of Faro and the Ria Formosa. Can affectionately call recreation or playground of a lifetime. I am passionate about the sea and devoted to sport fishing. After working in various aspects of hospitality, including three years as a Professional Skipper for other companies. I have decided now to embrace my true vocation. On this tour, we will leave the Marina de Faro. We will visit Deserta Island, the southernmost point of Continental Portugal. The Villa do Farol de Sta. Maria, on the island of Culatra. We will also visit the Villa da Culatra (a traditional Portuguese fishing community). During the whole experience there is the possibility to observe different species of fauna and flora. As well as the traditions and customs of Ria and its people. Minimum guest of the experience is 4 people, or less people, upon payment of 4 seats.

This dolphin watching tour explores the Algarve coastline and the Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of Portugal’s most impressive protected areas. Departing with experienced local skippers from Passeios da Ria Formosa, guests head out to sea in search of wild dolphins, enjoying beautiful coastal views along the way. What makes this tour special is the responsible and respectful approach to wildlife observation, combined with the crew’s in-depth local knowledge of the area. Thanks to years of experience and constant monitoring of sea conditions, dolphins are spotted on 9 out of 10 tours. Travelers benefit from an authentic and memorable encounter with dolphins in their natural environment, along with insights into the region’s marine life and ecosystems. This experience is ideal for families, couples, nature lovers, and adventure seekers looking for a fun, educational, and unforgettable activity in the Algarve.

When it’s time to say goodbye to the Algarve, end your trip the easy way by pre-booking this shared departure transfer to Faro International Airport (FAO). Your driver picks you up from your hotel (towns listed below) and drives you to the airport in a comfortable, climate-controlled shuttle bus. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides, and shuttles are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Feel free to explore the Ria Formosa’s barrier islands at your own pace. Departing from Faro, you start with a guided tour of 90 minutes with a marine biologist guide. Once arrival to the first stop - Ilha Deserta - you can take the boat circuit to the islands of the Natural Park, and you have freedom to travel between them, on the available schedules. The ticket is valid for 24 hours on all trips until you return to Faro. We have multiple scheduled pickup times in the three islands (hourly), giving you the flexibility to visit them all, choosing the time you want to spend on each one. Our boat skippers will be there to guide you and provide all the information you need during your journey. You can depart from Faro, spend the day exploring and traveling between the islands, and choose your return time.

Explore the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park at your leisure with this hop on, hop off island tour, which lasts for 24 hours. The islands of Ilha da Culatra, Ilha do Farol, and Animaris Ilha Deserta are the ones you can hop between. Each has its own feel and flavor, so explore as you like. The ferries have scheduled pick up times, so you can plan your stays accordingly.

Embrace the magic of the East Algarve during a guided day trip to Faro, Olhao, and Tavira, leaving from select hotels in the Algarve region. This tour visits the charming Old Town in Faro, the elegant capital of the Algarve. Continue east to relish the mellow atmosphere in the fishing town of Olhão. Finally, explore traditional architecture at Tavira Castle, a ruin considered to be from the Neolithic era.

The Ria Formosa is a natural system on the Algarve coast, and has one of the richest and most interesting geologies, floras and faunas in Europe. It has about 18,400 hectares and 60km of extension and contains beaches, five barrier islands (Deserta or Barreta, Culatra, Armona, Tavira and Cabanas), two peninsulas (Ancão and Cacela), islets, and largely swampy and lagoon areas, covered by a dense network of water channels with an average depth of 2m. The Natural Park of Ria Formosa provides the most enjoyable boat experience with the most beautiful views of the Algarve and the best and largest water plan sheltered to rest and forget your daily routine. The sandy beaches of the desert provide silence and privacy to your stay.

Explore Ria Formosa National Park at your own pace on a private sightseeing boat tour that takes you to islands and fishing communities inaccessible by other transport. Visit the islets of Deserta, Farol, Culatra, and Armona, and enjoy time to sunbathe and swim in the crystal clear waters of Armona Beach.

Have the freedom to take your Stand Up Paddle board or kayak wherever you want and visit several places on the same day or several days! Visit the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the morning and the Benagil Caves in the afternoon, in the company of someone, and in the case of kayaking it can be up to 3 people. The kayaks have super comfortable seats. We offer a map of the Ria Formosa, waterproof bags for your belongings and also for your cell phone. Safety vests are also included.

The sunset in Ria Formosa paints rich hues of red blended with oranges, purples, and it's our favorite part of the time. The journey starts in Faro at 16h45 on the ferry to Ilha Deserta crossing the main channel of Ria Formosa Natural Park with a landscape of the birds feeding over the saltmarshes. Once arrival on Ilha Deserta, you'll have 30 minutes of free time in Ilha Deserta, so you can walk on beach, relax, enjoy a drink in Restaurant Estaminé and/or go for a swim. Afterwards the journey back will be at sunset, either with the ferry or the speedboat, depending on time of the year and time the sun sets. After picture taken, we had back to Faro.

"Venture" into dusk on a Classic boat cruise through the beautiful Ria Formosa, as you relax and become one with nature and wildlife of this amazing Paradise. The emphasis of this experience is to enjoy and take your mind off things. Drinks and typical Portuguese TAPAS are served onboard, as we glide quietly into the Sunset, that magical and unhurried moment, when it seems that nature and time itself slow down as our King Star says goodbye to us and inevitably dives into the horizon, displaying dazzling colours, sensations of tranquillity and unforgettable pleasure. Sunset our emblem and inspiration, the philosophy that drove our project, the desire to offer pleasant and unforgettable experiences in your own time, without rush or extremes, at your own pace. Exercise your senses, sip your drink, taste the fruits of the ocean (oysters and others) listen to the sound of pure nature, the birds, the waves, or, the right musical note of your choice for that unique moment in a magical place.

Observe the Flamingos, while enjoying a boat trip through the Ria Formosa Natural Park We advise this experience to all those who want to learn about the fauna and flora of the Ria Formosa and we promise that you will not regret or forget this tour, as it will be a fun time while enriching you.

Sail through Formosa National Park and experience the beautiful scenery from the water. Set off from Faro on a sightseeing cruise through the channels of Ria Formosa. See the lush blue waters and intricate island formations.

Visiting the Ria Formosa lagoon on a small sailboat allows you to get close to the islands and see the birds up close, because we don't make any noise. Our catamaran allows us to stop wherever we want and reach places that other boats cannot reach. In addition to visiting the Ria Formosa, we do sports on a sailing boat with an experienced skipper. Adrenaline, pleasure and beauty of the landscape.