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4-Hour Private Boat Tour in Ria Formosa

About this experience

Discover the islands of Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona.
Explore the lagoon on a confortable boat.
Visit the fishing community of Culatra.
Learn more about the Natural Park from your guide.
Take a dive on the Cristal clear water.
Relax and enjoy the amazing nature of the Ria Formosa Lagoon.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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4-Hour Private Boat Tour in Ria Formosa

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), English (live guide), English (written information), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Bottled water
  • Life vests

Not included

  • Private transportation

Itinerary and highlights

Navigate through the calm waters of the Ria Formosa with a skipper on board who gives you all the explanations about the Ria Formosa, the fauna and flora, and the fishing activities.

Culatra Island is a very typical and genuine village of mostly fisherman that inhabit the island all year through, with lots of interest and cultural aspects.

With the biggest inlet of water of all the Ria Formosa and being near the cape of Santa Maria, the most southern point of Portugal, these island has an extremely beauty marked by its imposing lighthouse.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meet at Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes, Av. 5 de Outubro, Cais T, 8700-302 Olhão Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. Meeting point at Sabino Boat Tours kiosk (Cais T side)

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • Portuguese — Written
  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sabino Boat Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), English (live guide), English (written information), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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