Short boat trip of the Algarve's Ria Formosa lagoon from Faro: 1 hour
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Faro, Portugal
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Admire the Ria Formosa Lagoon on this approximately one hour catamaran tour, where you and your private party will have the opportunity to see the marsh wildlife and have excellent views of the walls of the Old Town of Faro. No need to join a large group tour, or waste time with shared transport. This is perfect for those with not much time in Faro.
- Easily meet up with your boat
- Check out the lagoon by a private catamaran
- Get your cameras ready for views of Faro Old Town
- Great for groups with not a lot of time, and no more than 11
What's Included
- 1-hour Boat Trip (no stops)
- Life Vests
- Local Guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Formosamar - Boat Tours Passeios na Ria FormosaBoat Tours - Formosamar Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal
The meeting point for your tour or activity is at the office of the local partner at the shop "Boat Tours Store" - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) Please be at the meeting point to check-in 10-minutes before the departure time of the tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Formosamar - Boat Tours Passeios na Ria Formosa (Pass By)
Ginásio Clube Naval (Pass By)
Ria Formosa Natural Park (Pass By)
Muralhas de Faro (Pass By)
Portas do Mar (Pass By)
Marina de Faro (Pass By)
Marina de Faro (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
Anne_O
Did the one hour boat trip to the Ria Formosa lagoon. Pedro, our guide was so informative and friendly. Very enjoyable experience!
Reviews
4.7
based on 61 reviews
Anne_O, Oct 2025
Did the one hour boat trip to the Ria Formosa lagoon. Pedro, our guide was so informative and friendly. Very enjoyable experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for your excellent 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the one-hour boat trip to the Ria Formosa lagoon and that Pedro made the experience special with his friendly and informative guidance. It’s wonderful to know you had such an enjoyable time. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable adventure on the Ria Formosa!
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you our warmest regards!
Pascal_K, Aug 2024
Carlos was a great and fun tour guide, we got a lot of interesting information and travel tips that will definitely improve our stay here!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Carlos made your tour both enjoyable and informative. His enthusiasm and knowledge are truly assets to our team, and we're glad that his travel tips helped enhance your stay in Faro. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences in the future!
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you, our warmest regards!
Rachel_R, Aug 2024
We had an afternoon in Faro before catching the plane. This trip was ideal. Interesting and informative guide lovely to see salt marshes
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Guest
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad our tour fit perfectly into your afternoon in Faro and that you enjoyed exploring the salt marshes. It's great to hear that you found the experience both interesting and informative. We hope you had a smooth flight, and we’d love to welcome you back for more adventures next time you’re in Faro!
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you, our warmest regards!
Holly_C, Jul 2024
Brilliant way to spend an hour doing something totally different and thoroughly enjoyable. Our guide was lovely and friendly and gave some brilliant recommendations as well as incredible knowledge about the park.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Guest
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your unique and enjoyable experience with us. It's great to know that our guide's friendliness, recommendations, and knowledge about the park made your hour with us even more special. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! 🌳😊
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you, our warmest regards!
Margaret_H, Oct 2023
Enjoyable boat trip and very informative on the journey with tour guide the captain 😉 the weather was also great for the trip
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable boat trip with our tour guide and captain. It's always our goal to provide informative and engaging experiences for our guests, and we're delighted to know that you found the journey informative and overall pleasant.
It's also great to hear that the weather cooperated and added to your enjoyment of the trip. Mother Nature can truly enhance the beauty of the experience.
We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on board again in the future. Thank you for choosing us for your boat trip!
On behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our warmest regards!
Howard_C, Aug 2023
The Boat was comfortable and clean and the captain, Paulo was an excellent and very knowledgeable host and really made it an enjoyable trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your wonderful five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the boat comfortable and clean. It's fantastic to know that your Captain’s excellent hosting and extensive knowledge added to your enjoyment during the trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board for another fantastic experience in the future.
On behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our warmest regards!
aoifegeraghty7, May 2023
JC was a wonderful host! Informative, enthusiastic and really made the adventure fun :) We enjoyed it a lot, highlight of our trip to Faro!
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your glowing review and for recommending us! We're thrilled to hear that our guide made your adventure with us truly special. We pride ourselves on having knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides who strive to create a fun and informative experience for our guests.
It brings us great joy to know that your time with us was the highlight of your trip to Faro. We believe that creating memorable moments and leaving a positive impression is at the heart of what we do.
We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Should you find yourself in Faro again or if you have friends or family planning a visit, we would be more than happy to welcome you back or assist in arranging another memorable adventure.
Thank you once again for choosing us and sharing your wonderful experience. If there's anything else we can do for you, please feel free to reach out to us.
On behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our warmest regards!
Ruth_W, May 2022
Guide was awesome and informative. Beautiful water, relaxing ride, just enough time considering our brief time in Faro
Response from Host, May 2022
Dear Ruth,
Many thanks for your review and comment!
We are very happy to read your comment and very happy to know that you had an awesome and informative tour with us!
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
Marie_W, Dec 2021
Excellent tour with José who is very fluent in English and provided us clear and detailed informations about the natural park and the city.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
Dear Marie,
Many thanks for your review and comment!
We are very happy to know that you had an excellent and informative tour with us!
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
Sharon_K, Jun 2021
It was super nice! We were 3 adults and 1 toddler (3 years old) and we all loved it. Paulo the guide was very nice friendly
and welcoming and gave interesting explanations about the area and the nature resort. He was also super sweet with our daughter. We highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Hi Sharon, many thanks for your review and the nice comment about our Guide! We are glad to know that you loved the tour and on behalf of our team we wish you all the best and hope to have you join us again soon!
Laurent_O, Sep 2025
The claimant arrived 15 minutes late and the performance lasted 50 minutes.
The comments were interesting but it does not deserve to pay 25 euros for this service.
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Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about the delay at the start of your tour and that the overall duration did not meet your expectations. While we’re glad you found the guide’s commentary interesting, we understand your disappointment and will carefully review your comments with our team to improve both timing and value for our guests. Your input is very important to us, and we hope you might give us another opportunity in the future to provide you with a more complete and satisfying experience.
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you our warmest regards!
Alberto_P, Sep 2025
A really good trip in the park. We saw many birds (storks, spatulas, egrets, herons, etc... and our guide Miguel (a whole professional) told us a lot of details.
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Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed such a great trip through the park, observing so many different bird species. It’s fantastic to know that Miguel, with his professionalism and knowledge, enriched your experience by sharing so many interesting details. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable journey in the Ria Formosa!
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you our warmest regards!
Eduardo_C, Oct 2024
Claridad en las explicaciones y patrón/guia encantador. Paisajes y fauna muy bonitas.
Embarcación muy cómoda.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Eduarda,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the clear explanations and found our guide delightful. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the stunning landscapes and wildlife, along with the comfort of our boat. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable adventure! 😊🌅🚤
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you, our warmest regards!
Juergen_K, May 2024
Sehr gut und informativ. Wir hatten José und Kuba als Team, die sehr gut, informativ und sehr Lustig waren .Gern wieder
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Guest
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour both informative and enjoyable. José and Kuba will be thrilled to know that you appreciated their efforts and humor.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience in the future!
On behalf of the entire Formosamar team, we extend you, our warmest regards!
ANTONIOMIGUEL_F, Jun 2023
Muy buen rato compartiendo conocimientos de Fernando, guía de la barca. Maravilloso. Totalmente recomendable.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Guest
Thank you for your wonderful five-star review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the sharing knowledge of our guide.
It's fantastic to know that you found the experience truly enjoyable and we appreciate your recommendation.
We strive to provide an excellent and memorable experience for our guests, and we're glad to have met your expectations.
Thank you once again, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future!
On behalf of our team @Formosamar we send our warmest regards!
SYLVIE_P, May 2023
Super sortie
Avec un accompagnateur super sympa et qui a traduit en anglais portugais et français !!!
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Sylvie,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had a superb outing with us. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional service, and we're glad to know that our guide was not only super friendly but also went the extra mile by translating in English, Portuguese, and French.
At Formosamar, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our guests, regardless of their language preferences. It's important to us that everyone feels comfortable and well-informed throughout the tour.
Thank you for choosing us for your excursion, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.
On behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our warmest regards!
Eva_C, Aug 2022
El guía estupendo, sabia de lo que hablaba y muy amable. Hubiera estado una o dos horas más!, Formosa es precioso y apetecía seguir paseando
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Dear Eva
Many thanks for your review and comment!
We are very happy to read your comment and very happy to know that you had a very nice boat trip in the company of our guide and that you highly recommend our tour!
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
Maylis_H, Jul 2022
Ruiz était super sympa et nous a donné plein d’infos très intéressantes. Il a fait son maximum pour qu’on passe un bon moment et qu’on puisse observer la nature au plus près. Il nous a même fait gouté de la salicorne. Bref Ruiz est vraiment un guide génial. Nous avons passé un très bon moment malgré notre bêtise pour n’avoir pas regardé les marées et donc de n’avoir pu observer les chenils de la ria farmosa à cause de la marée haute.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Maylis,
Many thanks for your review and comment!
We are very happy to read your comment and very happy to know that you had a great experience in the company of our guide!
It was a pleasure having you on board and we do hope to see you visit us again.
Many thanks for your preference and on behalf of our team @ Formosamar we send our regards.
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