Top Portugal Airboat Tours

Discover the eastern part of the Algarve in a relaxing way as you journey along the coast in a boat. Board your vessel, along with a small group, and set off from Cabanas to see several areas including Barra de Tavira, Tavira Island, Quatro-Cidades, and the city of Tavira. Your skipper points out any points of interest and provides context for every sight.

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.

This Octopus Route boat tour takes you through the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park, with stops at Santa Luzia, known as the octopus capital of the Algarve, and the beautiful Terra Estreita beach. Along the way, you’ll cruise past saltpans, oyster and clam farms, and the islands of Cabanas and Tavira, enjoying memorable coastal views. What makes this tour unique is its mix of nature, local culture, and gastronomy. In Santa Luzia, guests have around 90 minutes of free time to explore independently, without a guide. You can choose how to spend your stop, whether discovering the fishing quarter, learning about traditional octopus fishing, strolling through the village, or enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. The tour then continues to Terra Estreita beach, where there is time to relax, walk along the sand, or swim. This experience is ideal for food lovers, culture seekers, families, and travelers looking for a relaxed and authentic way to experience the Ria Formosa.

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, step straight aboard, and then head out to sea to look for wild dolphins in their natural habitat along the coast. Note that lunch is not included on this cruise.

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.

Embarking on Fuzeta, a boat ride to the perfect spot to begin the fishing. The Ria Formosa Tour team will provide the necessary material and the skipper responsible for the tour will assist those who need help. The fishery will last for 2h30. This activity will be a dynamic activity, offering the possibility, to all who embark, of fishing and, we guarantee adrenaline on board

The banana in Armação de Pêra is an inflatable banana where you can sit with up to 8 people. You will sit on it, hold the handle the banana is pulled by a high-speed boat. Our experienced captain knows all the moves he needs to make to make the banana completely crazy! It will revolve around the sea and make you scream for fun! Make sure you hold firm on the handles, otherwise you go to the sea! You can even make a competition with your friends and family to see who stays for longer! Bring all the members of your family or group of friends to join this fun banana ride in Armação de Pêra (minimum age is 8 years). The banana ride in Armação de Pêra starts at the beach and the journey takes about 10 minutes. But the memories will last forever! New: We have the "Clean & Safe Certificate" from Turismo de Portugal (safe and protected against the risk of contagion).

Our Crazy Cookie in Armação de Pêra is a round inflatable cushion that looks like a big cookie. You are lying on top of it and the "crazy cookie" that is pulled back from a high-speed boat. Our experienced captain knows all the moves he needs to make to make the biscuit completely crazy! It will spin around the sea, sneeze and make you scream for fun! Be sure to hold firm in the handles, otherwise you go to the sea! You can even make a competition with your friends and family to see who stays for longer!