Algarve, Boat Charters

Hop On Hop Off Islands

Flexible duration

Viator

4.8/5

Product code: 26612P6

4.8 · 27 reviews

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About this activity

Feel free to explore the Ria Formosa’s barrier islands at your own pace. Departing from Faro, you can take the boat circuit to the islands of the Natural Park, and you have freedom to travel between them, on the available schedules. The ticket is valid for 24 hours on all trips until you return to Faro. How does the Hop On Hop Off Islands work? We have multiple scheduled pickup times in the three islands (hourly), giving you the flexibility to visit them all, choosing the time you want to spend on each one. Our boat skippers will be there to guide you and provide all the information you need during your journey. You can depart from Faro, spend the day exploring and traveling between the islands, and choose your return time.

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What is included

All Fees and TaxesFees

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-onsSafety contactless payments for gratuities and add

Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar

Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public

Food and drinksFood and drink

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

GratuitiesOther

Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Hotel pickup and drop-offOther

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible

Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby

Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas

Service animals allowedPets welcome

Suitable for all physical fitness levelsPhysical easy

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitisedSafety transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Itinerary

1
Animaris Ilha Deserta
3 hr - Ilha Deserta is one of the 5 barrier islands in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and the only uninhabited. The shape of Deserta looks like an arrow pointing south, between the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Formosa. The island has been kept pristine for many years, and today still surprises. From birds, to plants and flowers, crustacean, chameleons and others still to be found, Ilha Deserta is a hotspot of biodiversity. On island you'll find Estaminé Restaurant surrounded by the tranquility, it offers an authentic gastronomy experience, a quality service and spectacular panoramic views.
2
Animaris Ilha Deserta Boat Tours
3 hr - Ilha Deserta is one of the 5 barrier islands in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and the only uninhabited. The shape of Deserta looks like an arrow pointing south, between the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Formosa. The island has been kept pristine for many years, and today still surprises. From birds, to plants and flowers, crustacean, chameleons and others still to be found, Ilha Deserta is a hotspot of biodiversity. On island you'll find Estaminé Restaurant surrounded by the tranquility, it offers an authentic gastronomy experience, a quality service and spectacular panoramic views.
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Stop 3
2 hr - Ilha do Farol gets the name from the iconic lighthouse 'Santa Maria'. It is a mark among fisherman as safe haven and it has a small community on holidays and weekends.
4
Ilha da Culatra
2 hr - Culatra is the only island with residency all year long. The highlights is the fisherman port, church, island school and community itself. To reach the beach it requires a 30 minute walk.

Cancellation policy

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

Standard

Weather cancellation available

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Unforgettable experience

Amazing expierence!! A must do for everyone who is in Faro, fairly priced fro 30€ prr person fro the whole day od hop on and hop off between the islands. The best hidden gem was Culatra island with beautiful tiny streets and azing seafood!

Reviewed by Sightsee68264745131 - 2022-07-25

5/5

Island hopping at its best!

The hop on hop off speed boat experience gave us the opportunity to explore all 3 islands at leisure. We swam, enjoyed beverages and the thrill of the rides

Reviewed by Global41351405879 - 2022-09-11

5/5

The best island experience in Algarve

Everything about my experience with animaris was perfect. It’s the third time I go to them to visit the nearby islands of Faro, and I can’t imagine going to someone else. The boats are great, but above all, the guides/skippers are really amazing, they treat the customers with utmost care, they are kind and funny, and they know a lot about the nature and ecosystem. You can tell that every person is really passionate about the environment. I can’t recommend them enough

Reviewed by Thomas_travels_666 - 2022-06-18

5/5

Excited speed boats for hop on hop off island trip

We had a very good time on the hop on hop off island trip. The speed boats are fantastic! The staffs are all very nice! The best thing is, there are boats in each island hourly, you can plan your time to stay in different islands. You do not need to rush to catch the boat which is very flexible. Highly recommend! My children rate this is the best experience in Faro!

Reviewed by Iris M - 2022-06-20

5/5

I liked the trip

Well organised, clean and attentive to our on/off needs for old persons. Polite and well versed in languages.

Reviewed by ConfusedVancouver - 2022-10-16

5/5

Great way to see islands

Great way to see islands. There was a particularly knowledgeable and engaging guide who stood out from the rest. He was Portuguese/French originally from Toulouse.

Reviewed by 968Couple - 2022-10-01

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