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2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
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2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro

By Estrela da Ria Formosa Boat Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • Professional Skipper
  • Masks to snorkeling
  • Life Jackets
What's not included
  • Drinks and Food
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  • Cais das Portas do Mar, R. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal
    The Boarding Place is located at : Rua da Porta Nova , 8000-250 Faro The Company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Star. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20435P5
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • As crianças devem ser acompanhadas por um adulto
    • Os passeios podem ser alterados dependendo das condições do mar
    • Um máximo de 12 pessoas por reserva
    • É necessário um mínimo de 2 pessoas por reserva
    • Desaconselhável para pessoas com dificuldade motora
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20435P5
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    • R. da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal
      The Boarding Place is located at : Rua da Porta Nova , 8000-250 Faro The Company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity Star. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
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    • Estrela da Ria Formosa Boat Tours
      4,600
      Faro, Portugal
      Joined in June 2015
    • 923haitams
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      5% pour vous
      Super guid Oscar the Masterclass Loves maroccan people and goes to agadir 6 times in a row Dancing on the boat and telling lot of jokes. We laughed our ass out.
      Written September 19, 2024
    • B9763GJalexc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boa! ( Great, awesome, etc...)
      A fabulously chilled tour with a skilled, warm and friendly multilingual captain. Loved everything we saw and the special, final stop in Culatra (not spoiling the surprise).
      Written September 17, 2024
    • LesleyFisher25
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous sunset trip with João
      A lovely sunset boat trip. João was friendly and very knowledgeable about all the different birds in the nature park. A relaxed way to spend time!
      Written September 16, 2024
    • Dana B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful sunset in Faro
      It was very lovely. Joao/ John made the trip funny and also interesting to listen to some facts about Faro and the Ria Formosa
      Written September 16, 2024
    • Sightsee56167931746
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice tour
      Great guide and a nice tour. 1 recommendation though, i d stay longer at the 2nd island to enjoy the beach which is close by the boat and just go to the last island to eat. The beach at the last island is 35 mins away and 35 back. Include time to eat and you don t have time to enjoy the beach. All in all a nice experience
      Written September 16, 2024
    • B5069OTjoannaa
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Top 👌
      Amazing tour, muito obrigado Joao Best tour in faro to visit the Island near to faro Incredible tour ! Joao est le meilleur capitaine du port
      Written September 16, 2024
    • Duncan R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Johnnies Trip
      Great 90 mins on the water, hearing of the history and significance of the tidal water and the continuing efforts required to ensure their survival for the future made more difficult by man's intervention.
      Written September 15, 2024
    • 722samial
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sunset boat tour with Juan
      Beautiful sunset boat tour in Faro with Juan who is also a funny guy. He’s a passionate person and show us a really wonderful moment.
      Written September 15, 2024
    • Timbo011
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip with John
      Excellent trip with John our guide. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Engaged with everyone on the boat. Easy booking via Tripadvisor
      Written September 15, 2024
    • michaeleI1732SM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      5-star guide Joao
      Amazing guide Joao gave is a wonderful tour and we were lucky to se many species of birds. Thaks for the ride 😃 I recommend!!
      Written September 15, 2024
    • 998r_gisg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great to learn something with juao
      It was very interesting. Thanks to Juao, he made the tour funny. Bird were awake so it was beautiful. We were by the desert Island.
      Written September 15, 2024
    • Q5495TUalexandrec
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice tour with João
      Great tour, nice views ! We discovered different beanchs and learn about insland’s history. João was great, it was very funny.
      Written September 15, 2024
    • roxieAFC
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Joao the great
      What can I say, Joao was amazing. He was so full of energy very knowledgeable and very accommodating. Think what would top off these trips is stopping longer than 40 mins at some of the islands, by the time you trundle to the best parts it’s time to start trundling back. Otherwise it’s great thank you
      Written September 14, 2024
    • N4793TFsandyh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic trip
      Joao was extremely informative and friendly. We will recommend. See you again. Thank you Joao..................................... .............
      Written September 14, 2024
    • 834izzyk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      Saw so many dolphins and the second island is beautiful! Filipe was an amazing tour guide, would definitely recommend lots
      Written September 11, 2024
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    5.0
    5.0 of 5 bubbles819 reviews
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    Mark S
    Dublin, Ireland17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful 3 hour exploration of the islands n Park with snow expert guide
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    This 3 hour trip gave us a taste of the islands and life in faro.
    The driver of the boat was an excellent guide too.
    Well worth a visit
    We went with Star Ria Formosa
    4.5
    (122) · Boat tour agency
    7+ years in business · Faro, Portugal
    We booked online and departed from the marina which was quieter n easier than from the ferry port
    Written August 13, 2023
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written September 9, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    A. S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely afternoon
    Apr 2022 • Friends
    We were lucky enough to be the only group on the boat. Alex, our skipper, made sure we got as close as we could to the flamingoes and helped us spot numerous birds. We spent a pleasant afternoon on the beach and the little town. Well worth it!
    Written April 6, 2022
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    EstreladaRiaFormosa
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written May 2, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Antonella G
    Exeter, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience.. faro must do!
    Feb 2024 • Couples
    We had a great time on the boat trip visiting thw desert island and lighthouse island. Really nice charming places and a must see when in faro.

    Our driver/tour guide Ivan was fantastic a d stopped many times to show us some of the native birds and explain more about the nature reserve and both islands we visited.

    Thank you very much Ivan for a great experience!
    Written February 27, 2024
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written March 3, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    njr423
    Southport, NC39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Relaxing and fun trip two beautiful islands
    Wonderful cruise to the two islands with Ivan on a perfect day. Highly recommend this tour company if you want a comfortable ride out to the islands and spend some time looking for shells and birds. You see plenty of information about the area and why it's special. Not too many birds this time of the year but the weather was perfect and the beaches are beautiful. Ivan and the ship captain were extremely friendly and eager to please.
    Written June 5, 2023
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written July 3, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Johannes G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tides are high with tiago
    Aug 2022 • Friends
    It was a fantastic tour. Such a lovely landscape and a beautiful beach on isla deserta, the southernmost point of Portugal. Tiago was a very nice guide that was never angry when we came a bit late to the boat and lend us some snorkling masks. I only can recommend this tour. Maybe the 4 stop tour is even better.

    Little extra: we booked this tour at 1 a.m. via the same day via Telephon. 24h Hotline. Amazing Service!
    Written August 11, 2022
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written September 1, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    RenataNel
    Vienna, Austria7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely 3 hour tour to enjoy the special character of the lagoon
    It was a lovely tour with Tiago and Ivan who explained about the importance of the ecosystem and wildlife living in the lagoons and why it is so special. Wer visited two beautiful and very different islands. Definitely worth taking the time while in Faro
    Written March 25, 2023
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written April 1, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Dani M
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Evening sunshine
    Jun 2023 • Friends
    The Tour was great, we did one in the late afternoon returning by evening, which meant, there where less people around and a great evening sun over the water. Tiago, our guide was very friendly in a lot of languages. I can totally recommend the tour.
    Written June 14, 2023
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written July 3, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Boss
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great way to see Ria formosa park in short time
    This was a very food tour of the 2 islands and Ria Formosa natural park. We had plenty of time around an hour to spend on each island to swim and relax. The boat ride was comfortable and overall a great experience.
    Our captain Tiago was excellent, informative, helpful and a fun guy and thanks to him I saw a large jellyfish which he noticed in the water. He made the tour extra great :)
    Written July 8, 2023
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written August 4, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Basil M
    Belfast, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    BEST TOUR HOST!!!!!
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Short boat tour with IVAN. What can I say other than....FANTASTIC. Ivan is very knowledgeable about his surroundings, local history, wildlife, customs. Navigation was perfect and very careful. He handles his catamaran with skill. He was courteous, funny and above all, a gentleman. There were 3 of us girls and all of us agreed that our boat trip with Ivan was the best part of our holiday so far. Thank you Ivan the Wonderful. You rock !! Della..(IRL)..Angie & Claire (Scotland) ❤️
    Written July 4, 2023
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    Cristela Martins
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written August 4, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Becky K
    Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A brilliant day out
    Jun 2022 • Friends
    After touring with Alex 4 years ago in Faro we made sure to book with him again this year for our boat trip because he is a brilliant tour guide. He gave us so much interesting information about all of the islands and made sure our trip was unforgettable (for a second time!). Our lunch was absolutely delicious & Alex made sure there was options for vegetarians on the trip too which was really appreciated. Every stop we made was beautiful & it was an all round wonderful day out. We will definitely be back to tour with Alex again next time we visit Faro.
    Written June 23, 2022
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    EstreladaRiaFormosa
    Your satisfaction is our reward. It was a pleasure having you on our boat... Come back and bring a friend! Thanks Cristela Martins ( The Green Team)
    Written July 2, 2022
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