Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro
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Faro, Portugal
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a different perspective on the Algarve's coastline, without disturbing the local wildlife, during this eco-friendly sunset boat ride through the Ria Formosa reserve. Join a small group and board a solar-powered boat for a ride through the marshlands, soaking up the beautiful landscapes as the sun begins to set.
- Keep your eyes peeled for local flora and fauna
- Enjoy an eco-friendly excursion on the water
- Your skipper provides commentary on your surroundings
- A small group means more attention from your skipper
What's Included
- 1-hour boat trip
- Life vests
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cais das Portas do MarR. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal
The meeting point is the following: Lands Shop Kiosk Cais das Portas do Mar, R. da Porta Nova, Faro, Portugal
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Cais das Portas do Mar
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Ria Formosa Natural Park (Pass By)
Muralhas de Faro (Pass By)
Cais das Portas do Mar (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 14 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 38 reviews
John_M, Apr 2025
Diogo was a knowledgeable host, both friendly and funny. We had special guests aboard, complete with champagne and bubbly manner to match. Diogo was unfazed by the distractions. Highly recommended tour
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear John,
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time on our Sunset Boat Tour and that Diogo made your experience both informative and entertaining. He truly has a gift for making every trip special, no matter the surprises along the way!
We appreciate your kind words and your recommendation—it means a lot to us. We’d love to welcome you aboard again for another unforgettable adventure!
Best regards,
Bárbara, Lands - Eco Boat Tours
BereniceMccall, Apr 2025
Beautiful , calm experience exploring the waterways of the eco park with a knowledgeable guide. Andre knew so much about the area and it's history and was friendly and informative.
This is a lovely experience to do at the end of the day prior to eating out and felt very special. Great value for money and would 100% recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Berenice,
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Sunset Boat Tour and that André’s knowledge and friendly approach made your experience even more special. Exploring the calm waterways at sunset is truly a magical way to end the day, and we’re so happy you found it both memorable and great value for money.
Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us! We’d love to welcome you aboard again for another peaceful and scenic adventure.
Best regards,
Bárbara, Lands - Eco Boat Tours
Megan_F, Jul 2024
Really beautiful and relaxing experience. The guide was informative and was able to speak multiple languages.
The boat was lovely and so quiet making it a really relaxing, peaceful way to enjoy the sunset.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Megan,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a beautiful and relaxing experience on our Sunset Boat Tour. It's great to know that our guide added to your enjoyment and that the quiet boat made for a peaceful way to take in the sunset.
We hope to welcome you back for another serene adventure in the future!
Best regards,
Bárbara Abelho
Paul_G, Apr 2024
This was a surprisingly gorgeous and relaxing boat trip. The eco boat doesn't make noise so it felt very tranquil. The guide Luis was very good and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Paul,
Thank you for sharing your experience of our Sunset Boat Tour in Ria Formosa. We're thrilled to hear that you had a surprisingly gorgeous and relaxing trip.
It's fantastic that you appreciated the tranquility of our eco-boat and found it to be a peaceful experience. We're also delighted that you found our guide, Luis, to be very good and knowledgeable. Providing informative and enjoyable experiences for our guests is always our goal.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate it. If you ever decide to explore Ria Formosa again, please feel free to reach out. We'd be honored to have you on board for another memorable journey.
Best regards,
Bárbara Abelho
Annette_C, Apr 2024
A beautiful and peaceful trip. A very knowledgeable guide. A very pleasant experience and I can highly recommend this.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Annette,
We're delighted to hear that you found our Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa to be a beautiful and peaceful trip.
We're glad that our guide was able to enhance your experience with their knowledge and expertise. Providing informative and engaging commentary is something we strive for, and we're pleased to hear that it added value to your tour.
It's wonderful to hear that you had a very pleasant experience overall and that you would highly recommend it. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words.
Thank you for choosing our Ria Formosa Sunset Boat Tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another peaceful and enjoyable journey in the future.
Best regards,
Bárbara
William_O, Oct 2023
Great tour. Great guide. I enjoyed it immensely. The sights are delightful, especially the sunset. We hope to have this experience again.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear William,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time on our Sunset Boat Tour in Ria Formosa. Your feedback means a lot to us.
We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and found the sights delightful, especially the sunset. Ria Formosa is indeed a beautiful and serene natural wonder, and we're happy to have been able to share it with you.
It's fantastic to know that you're considering having this experience again. We would be more than happy to welcome you back for another memorable journey through Ria Formosa.
Once again, thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future.
Best regards,
Bárbara Abelho
Andrei_A, Oct 2023
Summary: Purchase if you want a peaceful wildlife tour on top of a nice sunset view. If you only want the latter, watching the sunset near the pier of Faro will give a similar view for free.
Longer: The trip left ~55 minutes before sunset, so most of the time on the water was spent sailing through the marshes looking at wildlife (every 2x people get binoculars). The boat is very quiet and we felt peaceful throughout. The sunset was beautiful, but we only saw it as we were beginning to head back towards the marina. It would have been nice had the tour started 30 minutes later to fully enjoy the colours of the sky after the sunset. Nonetheless, we appreciated the overall experience and got some great pictures.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Andrei,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about our Sunset Boat Trip in Ria Formosa, an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro. We truly appreciate your insights and observations.
We're pleased to hear that you found the tour to offer a peaceful wildlife experience along with a nice sunset view. The quietness of our boat and the time spent sailing through the marshes are designed to provide a serene and immersive wildlife encounter.
We understand your desire to fully enjoy the colors of the sky after the sunset, and we'll take your suggestion to start the tour a bit later into consideration. Feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us enhance our offerings.
We're glad you appreciated the overall experience and that you were able to capture some great pictures. We strive to provide our guests with memorable moments, and your feedback helps us in that endeavor.
Once again, thank you for choosing our tour and for sharing your thoughts. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Best regards,
Bárbara Abelho
Tatiana_Y, May 2022
Splendid trip, relaxed and quiet. There were just 3 of us in a boat. Actually, it was electric catamaran which doesn’t make any noise. That made the trip very special as you can enjoy birds singing. Special thanks to the capitan!
Response from Host, May 2022
Hi Tatiana!
We are so happy to know you had such a splendid, relaxed and quiet sunset boat trip of Ria Formosa!
It was a pleasure having on board and we hope to see you one next time!
Bárbara
Diana_B, Nov 2021
Went with my girlfriend, it was such a nice experience and being able to watch the sunset with friendly people just made our night. Was an unexpected trip and I'm so glad we did it
Response from Host, Nov 2021
Dear Diana,
Thanks you so much for taking a few minutes and reviewing us on Tripadvisor.
Your insight is very important for us @ Lands so it's great to know our Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa was such a nice experience that just made your night.
We hope to see you next time here and send our warmest regards on behalf of all our team @ Lands,
Bárbara
Anam_A, Sep 2021
Luis was great! He had great knowledge about the are and the birds in ria for mass. It was an amazing sunset too!
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear Anam,
Thank you so much for taking a few minutes and reviewing us on Tripadvisor.
We are very happy to know you had such an amazing sunset boat ride with us! We want to thank you also for your lovely comments about our guide Luis. That makes us very proud of our team and our work.
We hope to see you next time here and send our warmest regards on behalf of all our team @ Lands,
Bárbara
Elvira_D, Sep 2024
Precioso paseo por las marismas en barco eléctrico solar de 10 personas más el guía. Es un poquito más corto que una hora pero se aprovecha bien y no se nos hizo corto. El guía fue muy simpático y nos daba información en español y en inglés a los demás paseantes. Nos indicaba los pájaros y cangrejos que se veían y curiosidades sobre ellos. También nos propuso hacernos fotos para que los distintos grupos salieran enteros en las fotos. No vimos muchísimos animales, pero fue mágico verlos tan cerca y la puesta de sol sobre la marisma es preciosa. Igual es un poquito caro para lo que es, pero es una experiencia muy bonita que nos alegramos de haber hecho
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hola Elvira,
Muchas gracias por tu reseña tan detallada y por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste del paseo en nuestro barco eléctrico solar por las marismas de la Ria Formosa. Nos alegra que nuestro guía, con su simpatía e información en español e inglés, haya contribuido a que la experiencia fuera aún más especial.
Entendemos que no siempre se vean muchos animales, pero estamos encantados de que hayas encontrado mágico observarlos de cerca y que la puesta de sol haya sido un momento precioso para ti. Apreciamos tus comentarios sobre el precio y valoramos mucho que consideres que fue una experiencia bonita y que te alegres de haberla hecho.
Esperamos poder darte la bienvenida de nuevo en el futuro para más momentos inolvidables.
Un cordial saludo,
Bárbara Abelho
Luisa_f, Apr 2024
Super vue, le guide était très sympathique, magnifique coucher de soleil. Le bateau est silencieux et la balade était apaisante
Response from Host, May 2024
Merci beaucoup pour votre merveilleuse critique Luisa ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié notre excursion au coucher du soleil dans la Ria Formosa. C'est fantastique de savoir que vous avez aimé la vue, trouvé notre guide sympathique et apprécié le magnifique coucher de soleil. Nous sommes heureux que notre bateau silencieux ait ajouté à l'atmosphère apaisante de la balade. Votre satisfaction est notre plus grande récompense et nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau pour une autre excursion écologique à l'avenir !
Anastasia_K, Sep 2023
Die Tour ging ca. Eine Stunde. Wir sind gemütlich zu mehreren Stellen gefahren eine Stunde vor dem Sonnenuntergang und dann hatten wir einen wunderschönen Blick auf Faro und den Sonnenuntergang. Unser Guide war auch echt perfekt und hat viel und interessantes erzählt.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled you found our Sunset Boat Tour in Ria Formosa Lagoon relaxing and enjoyable.
We pride ourselves on providing great experiences, and we're delighted that our guide was able to share his expertise on the local wildlife and make your tour even more engaging.
We appreciate your kind words and the trust you've placed in us. If you ever decide to return to the Ria Formosa Lagoon, we would be honoured to welcome you back on board for another memorable experience.
Warm regards,
Bárbara
kurtstutz, Jul 2022
Lockerer Ausflug mit einem sehr angenehmen Guide.
Sunset war wunderschön.
Guide hat sehr viele interessante Sachen über die Gegend erzählt.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Hi Kurt!!
Thanks for your review! We are really happy to know you had such a nice sunset boat tour that you highly recommend.
Many thanks also for you comments on our guide.
It was a pleasure having you onboard and we will be looking forward to your next visit here,
Kind regards on behalf of all of us!
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