Tickets & tours
Guided tours offer the easiest way to navigate the shallow lagoon channels and spot protected wildlife.
Most bookedYour Guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands to you throughout the tour and will help with everything you need. During the stops, all customers are free, for...
Best valueDiscover and enjoy the diversity of islands, villages and beaches of the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Olhão. Departing at 13:00h from Olhão, this tour goes through the...
Small groupGet close to nature during a 1.5-hour bird-watching tour from Faro by Segway. Travel around the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the Algarve with a knowledgeable guide. See...
Top ratedIn a Confortable Catamaran relax and enjoy enjoy the beauty of the sunset and its magnificent colors reflected in the waters of the Ria Formosa. Our Captain /Local guide...
Explore the Fauna and flora of this unique ecosystem with remarkable biodiversity. Enjoy its stunning landscapes and discover ancient cultural details of the local...
Explore the charming traditional market of Olhão with its variety of fresh fish and seafood! Discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park on a boat trip around the islands....
Tour prices are starting rates and fluctuate based on the season and provider.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare options by duration and departure type.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 islands boat trip | 5 h | $51 | Compare | 4.8 (4,260) | comprehensive island hopping |
| half-day cruise | 4 h | $28 | Compare | 4.3 (177) | budget-friendly exploring |
| birdwatching segway tour | 1 h 30 min | $66 | Compare | 4.9 (379) | active nature lovers |
| sunset catamaran tour | 1 h | $34 | Compare | 5.0 (844) | romantic evening views |
| walking tour | 3 h to 4 h | $45 | Compare | 5.0 (42) | discovering flora and fauna |
| full-day combo tour | 7 h | $92 | Compare | 5.0 (8) | a full day of sightseeing |
Tours primarily leave from the marinas in Faro and Olhão. Check your ticket details for the exact meeting point. Some land-based tours offer hotel pickups.
Yes, especially in the summer months. Boat capacities are limited. Reserving early ensures you get your preferred departure time.
Most standard boat tours do not include food or drinks. Bring a reusable water bottle. Some longer tours stop at island villages where you can purchase lunch.
From Viator
4,260 reviews of the 3 islands boat trip on Viator & GetYourGuide
We had a wonderful time visiting Ria Formosa with help from our friendly guide, Claudio. Each stop along the way gave us time to appreciate the wildlife and human life on the islands. The beaches were heavenly and still warm well into October. Loved it!
We had an excellent day on this trip to the ria Formosa islands. Our guide Ivan was very informative and friendly. He recommended a lovely restaurant for lunch and we had a lovely, fresh local fish lunch. Would highly recommend this trip when visiting the area. The islands are so pretty and laid back and we are happy we experienced this.
A wonderful experience with enough time per stop to wander around and enjoy: the small town of Culatra and even time to spend on the beautiful beach. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
