Why choose this tour ?
Discover Portugal’s exotic natural wonders during this 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa from Faro. Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group and discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and the Farol Island, looking out for birdlife and observing the daily lives of citizens in a local fishing village. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.
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What makes Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro a unique experience ?
The meeting point for your tour 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 or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
The meeting point for your tour 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 or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
Ilha Deserta is also known as Barreta Island. In this stop you can choose to explore the fauna and flora of the island along an easy walk or simply enjoy the sunshine and bath in the clear waters of the beach.
Here you can enjoy a walk around the streets of this small but friendly community. When passing by the lighthouse, go on until the very end to admire an extensive beach of fine white sand washed by calm warm waters, here lies the most southern point of Portugal - the Santa Maria Cape.
After the 2 stops, on the trip back to Faro be enchanted by one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal – the Ria Formosa.
The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro along the way.
You can choose to disembark here, if you wish please be so kind to ask your skipper in advance.
Ending point of your boat trip.
Ending point of your boat trip.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 11 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Ria Formosa Catamaran Trip from Faro
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Option 1: 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa with departures at 11:30am.
Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Life vests
- Live commentary on board
- 3-hour catamaran boat trip (includes a stop of 1 hour in Farol and 20 up to 30 minutes in Deserta)
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Tips (Optional)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Formosamar.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 199 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 11 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure time
