Short boat trip of the Algarve's Ria Formosa lagoon from Faro: 1 hour


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From $19.50

24 reviews   (4.75)

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes

: Algarve, Algarve

: Mobile or paper ticket accepted



This is boat trip to discover the lagoon of Ria Formosa

This 1-hour boat trip is ideal for those who are passing by Faro and do not have much time, but still would like to know the Ria Formosa, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal.

We leave the marina of Faro on board a confortable catamaran.

When exploring the lagoon area one can see numerous waders that feed on small organisms that live in the marshes. This boat trip goes through the numerous channels of this protected area and it ends with the beautiful view of the Walls of the Old Town of Faro.

This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.


1-hour Boat Trip (no stops)

Life Vests

Live commentary on board

Local Guide

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tips (optional)

Transportation to/from attractions


  • INFANT: : 0 - 5
  • CHILD: : 6 - 8
  • ADULT: : 9 - 99

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

The meeting point for your tour or activity is at our offices at the ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro).

Please be so kind and check in for your tour with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time.

• Admission Ticket Free

Ria Formosa Natural Park
This boat trip is ideal for those who are passing by Faro and do not have much time, but still would like to know the Ria Formosa, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal.

• Admission Ticket Free

Muralhas de Faro
The tour ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro.

• Admission Ticket Free

Portas do Mar
You can choose to disembark here, if you wish please be so kind to ask your skipper in advance.

• Admission Ticket Free

Doca de Faro
Ending point of your boat trip.

• Admission Ticket Free

Marina de Faro
Ending point of your boat trip.

• Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Tranquility at it's best
DayTrip12499151632, 12-08-2022
It was a fabulous hour well spent Our skipper was so knowledgeable and it was clear that he loved his job and was sympathetic to the ecological concerns for the area Our transport was eco friendly powered mainly by solar. So peaceful and rewarding
Tool around Faro marina
Ruth_W, 12-05-2022
Guide was awesome and informative. Beautiful water, relaxing ride, just enough time considering our brief time in Faro
Ria formosa boat tour
Pauladonovan, 28-09-2022
The sites along the Ria Formosa were beautiful, tour guide was really friendly. Great value for money
Family boat trip
melissaturney91, 25-07-2022
We had a great trip - we were a family of 11 (7 adults and 4 children) and we ended up with a boat to ourselves! Paolo our guide was very knowledgable and interacted/engaged with the children really well. The boats are very comfortable and Paolo made sure the children were shaded from the sun by setting up the canopy. Would highly recommend!
Nice short trip to the lagoon
Schotten-Maedel, 24-12-2021
We did the tour today on a sunny mornin with Paulo and it was great!
Paulo is ocean biologist and does know a lot about fauna and flora of the lagoon and can explain the salt marsh extremely well! A tour with him is highly recommended and he gives you the explanation to all the birds around and the possibility to take good pictures