2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro

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Faro, Portugal

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the best of Ria Formosa Natural Park—renowned for its white sands and wildlife—on a boat tour that stops at two of the archipelago’s best islands, Deserta and Farol Island. You’ll have free time to snorkel, swim, or simply soak up the sunshine on the beachfront.

Go island-hopping in Ria Formosa Natural Park on this boat tour
Increase your chances of spotting biodiverse birdlife
Enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to 12
Relish time to explore the islands at your own pace

What's Included

Professional Skipper
Masks to snorkeling
Life Jackets

Drinks and Food

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cais das Portas do Mar
R. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal
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. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Star. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa (Pass By)

Barreta Island

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ilha Do Farol

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
As crianças devem ser acompanhadas por um adulto

Os passeios podem ser alterados dependendo das condições do mar
Um máximo de 12 pessoas por reserva
É necessário um mínimo de 2 pessoas por reserva
Desaconselhável para pessoas com dificuldade motora
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

JULIE_S

The islands were very beautiful especially deserta where it is perfect for a swim. We had lunch at Farol also very nice. The captain Ivan was knowledgeable, polite, and informative. Well worth the money. I would have like to spend longer on deserta.

Reviews

4.9

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Mabel_C, May 2025

The first island (Deserta) was really quite deserted. We were just left to roam around for 45 minutes. No shade and very very windy. Not pleasant. The second island (Farol) was much nicer with more charming vibe. There was no public bathroom on both islands. The guide Filipe did all the basic commentaries, not too informative. An average experience

Fun few hours

Julie_G, Sept 2024

John was a great guide. Very friendly. Perfect way to get in the water and to enjoy a little walk on the islands.

Greet little trip

Bruno_T, Jul 2023

Sergio was awesome guide, knowledgeable and gave us good advice on restaurants on Farol island. It was a beautiful morning for the short trip

Trip with friends

JULIE_S, May 2023

Not exactly what the description says.

Magdalena_P, Jan 2022

Captain was great. Was to be 4 hours, but was there. Which is fine considering there is no snorkeling in December- they should have added something more of that is not what we will do understandably in the winter. Seemed like it needed something more for the tour. It was nice, just pricey to do so little.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Good afternoon The tour you bought is 3 hours with 2 STOPS, one stop at Ilha Deserta and another at Farol at Ilha do Farol. Unfortunately with COVID's worldwide pandemic, we were prohibited from supplying Diving masks, however as you say December will not be the best time to dive . We have a tour of 4 hours and even 5 hours, but it wasn't what you chose for the afternoon of 12/30/2021, you just preferred and bought a 3 hour tour with 2 Stops ! Regards Cristela

Perfect timing

Marla_M, Jul 2021

The amount of time spent at each location was perfect. Our train arrived in the afternoon so a 4pm departure met our schedule perfectly. Pudding, our Captain, expand everything in 3 languages. The water was clear and beautiful for a swim or a walk along the beach.

It's worth the...

Josefina_S, Aug 2025

It is worth the excursion and the visit to the 2 islands, our guide Pedro was great, made the trip very enjoyable and we enjoyed his indications

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Nice experience

Kore_A, Jul 2025

The guide (Adolfo) was very friendly and was explaining us from the boat. We stopped on 2 islands (deserted island and Faro Island) and were able to take pictures and even have a drink. A nice experience I recommend.

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Excursion por una zona fantastica

Monica_L, Sept 2023

Estamos encantados con esta excursion, Sergio el guia y conductor del barco, excelente. Nos explicó la fauna de la zona y costumbres. La zona espectacular, te haces un poco la idea de como es. Repetiria sin pensarlo, pero tal vez como ya tenemos una vision de todo, la próxima cogería un taxi y pasar el dia en illa deserta.