Ria Formosa Boat Tour from Olhao, Olhão - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Ria Formosa Boat Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 50.45 USD
Rating: 9.1 (60 reviews)

Highly recommended. We took the boat tour to Isla Desierta, Farol, and Culatra, and it was a fantastic experience, very ...

Tatiana

Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve and discover its most beautiful spots on this cruise tour from Olhao. Ready to set sail and embark on this river adventure?

Details

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Boat ride
English–speaking guide
Life jacket
Small groups, there won't be any more than 11 people

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel after the reservation you will be refunded % of the total value. If you don't show up, you will not be refunded. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Port of Olhao

Reviews of our customers

9.1

Exceptional 506 Travelers·60 reviews

September 12, 2026
Tatiana
Madrid, Spain
Highly recommended. We took the boat tour to Isla Desierta, Farol, and Culatra, and it was a fantastic experience, very entertaining and different fro...
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July 23, 2026
Dulce
Spain
We shared the trip with four other groups of family or friends. The boat is comfortable, and the guide tells you all the important information about t...
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August 26, 2026
Manu Martin
Spain
Very good, on time and excellent service, also the people in charge.
Traveling solo
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August 22, 2026
Nuria
Valencia, Spain
Great! The guide was very friendly.
As a couple
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August 15, 2026
Ivana
Barcelona, Spain
Highly recommended if you're spending several days in Faro or Olhão. It's best to go in the afternoon to see the sunset.
Traveling solo
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May 17, 2026
Raúl Pérez Villahizán
Málaga, Spain
Everything was excellent, the guide, Eric, was perfect. The only downside of the excursion is the short stay on each island.
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March 21, 2026
Yves
Amiens, France
Impeccable, very friendly French-speaking guide. We had a wonderful sunny day.
As a couple
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October 13, 2026
Karina Caeiro Parracia
Ourense, Spain
A stroll through the Arya Formosa
With friends
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September 9, 2025
Anónimo
Spain
A very good experience with Ivan, our captain. We thoroughly enjoyed all the stops and had a great time on Farol Island. Highly recommended for explor...
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May 15, 2025
Jean Paul
Belgium
We were warmly welcomed by Suzanna at the Odyssey Traditional Boat Tours kiosk, then Captain Ivan (great) took charge of us for a very interesting rid...
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Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve and discover its most beautiful spots on this cruise tour from Olhao. Ready to set sail and embark on this river adventure?

Ria Formosa Boat Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the port of Olhao, where we'll board a boat to start the cruise along the Ria Formosa. Are you ready to explore one of the seven Natural Wonders of Portugal?

Aboard the boat, we'll tell you all about this gorgeous wetland in the Algarve region, the environmental characteristics of this estuary, its vegetation, and we'll focus especially on its wildlife. Did you know that this area is especially famous for its bird diversity?

The first stop of the day will be at Farol Island, where we'll step off the boat. You'll have 45 minutes of free time here to visit the famous Cabo de Santa Maria Lighthouse, which is an iconic symbol of the Algarve.

Our tour will then take us Culatra Island, where we'll stop for 20 minutes. In this old fishing village, you'll be able to bask in pure

Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve and discover its most beautiful spots on this cruise tour from Olhao. Ready to set sail and embark on this river adventure?

Ria Formosa Boat Tour

At the agreed time, we'll meet at the port of Olhao, where we'll board a boat to start the cruise along the Ria Formosa. Are you ready to explore one of the seven Natural Wonders of Portugal?

The first stop of the day will be at Farol Island, where we'll step off the boat. You'll have 45 minutes of free time here to visit the famous Cabo de Santa Maria Lighthouse, which is an iconic symbol of the Algarve.

Our tour will then take us Culatra Island, where we'll stop for 20 minutes. In this old fishing village, you'll be able to bask in pure tranquillity and quiet. You'll be able to spend 2 hours here exploring the beaches, going swimming and sampling its gastronomy.

If you're joining us in summer, we'll head to Armona Island for our next stop. Should you be doing the activity in winter, we'll visit Desierta Island. Whichever island we visit, you'll have 1 hour of free time to explore their beautiful natural scenery.

Having spent 5 hours 30 minutes exploring Ria Formosa, we'll drop you off back at the port of Olhao.

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Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve and discover its most beautiful spots on this cruise tour from Olhao. Ready to set sail and embark on this river adventure?

Ria Formosa Boat Tour

Our tour will then take us Culatra Island, where we'll stop for 20 minutes. In this old fishing village, you'll be able to bask in pure

Explore the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve and discover its most beautiful spots on this cruise tour from Olhao. Ready to set sail and embark on this river adventure?

Ria Formosa Boat Tour

Having spent 5 hours 30 minutes exploring Ria Formosa, we'll drop you off back at the port of Olhao.

Ria Formosa Boat Tour