The most fun boat trips in Algarve
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Boat trips in Ria Formosa – You can’t miss it !!! A lot of offers with lots of fun !!!
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The Algarve is well known for its magnificent beaches and sunshine almost all year round. In the corner this region of Portugal hides a paradise and a treasure where fauna and flora come together in perfect harmony with the fishermen and their traditional houses.
Take a boat tour in Ria Formosa and discover its secrets. Ria Formosa is a lagoon system with beautiful islands not too far from the coast with beaches on both sides: river and sea.
The most fun boat trips in Algarve . Come on board with us navigating through the channels to see the harvesting of bivalve, one of the most important economic activities in the region.
Boat Tour – 3 h
This trip will offer you the opportunity to watch the birds in their habit and the beauty of the Natural Park, when navigating through the swaps and narrow water channels.
Dolphins Watching
This boat tour brings you along the Algarve coast where you have the opportunity to watch dolphins in the wild. An unique experience to enjoy with your family or friends.
Boat Tour – Lunch included – 5 h
Enjoy this 5 hour trip throughout the channels of Ria Formosa where you can see its natural beauty. Many surprises will be waiting for you as well as a nice lunch. See this fragile ecosystem considered one of Portugal 7 wonders.
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House boat for holidays Barra Velha
This is an ecological house boat including suite, 2 double bedrooms and 2 sofa beds which fits 4 children. There is an indoor meal area, an outdoor lounge with a solarium and a small bubbling pool. The kitchenette is equipped with fridge, microwave oven and a small gas cooker. Price includes towels and bed linen. Pets are not allowed.
House boat for holidays Ilha da Culatra
This eco-friendly houseboat includes 1 panoramic double room with blackout curtains and 1 additional twin room to accommodate 2 children. There is an indoor dining area and an outdoor sun deck with a solarium.
Light meals can be prepared in the kitchenette as it is equipped with a fridge, microwave and a portable stove. Price includes towels and bed linen. Pets are not allowed.
Boats for rent
Catamaran boat rental service for your boat trip in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Departures from the city of Faro, an ideal boat, with comfortable sofas and full coverage for those who want to stroll with their family or friends.
Boats for rent – Catamaran
Ideal for tailor made boat trip with your family or friends. The rental includes skipper, and you can start your tour from Olhão harbor We promise you an unforgettable day in a comfortable boat that you can choose from our models.
Boat information:
• Pontoon Sun Chaser Classic
• Length: 7.70 m
• Power: 60 Hp
• Capacity: 10 people
• Safety equipment
• Access ladder
• Full Coverage
• Accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
• These boats are only allowed to sail in Ria Formosa inland waters.
Traditional boats for rent
Rental of traditional boats is a good solution for a boat trip in Ria Formosa.
Departures from the city of Faro, take your family or friends to know the channels, beaches and islands of Ria Formosa. Explore the nature of one of Portugal’s 7 Natural Wonders.
Boat information
Traditional fishing boats typical of the Algarve
• Length: from 5.50 m to 7.00 m
• Power: 8 to 15 Hp
• Capacity: from 8 to 10 people
• These boats are only allowed to sail in Ria Formosa inland waters.
Rigid boat for rent
Semi-rigid boat rental service for a boat trip in the Algarve Departures from the city of Faro, this is the ideal boat for a sea trip on the south coast of the Algarve. Fast and safe make an unforgettable day of it visiting the hidden beaches of Ria Formosa islands and with luck you might see dolphins and other marine animals.
Boat information
Valiant V 750
• Length: 7.50 m
• Power: 200 Hp
• Capacity: 12 people
• Safety equipment
• Probe, GPS, Radio VHF
• Access ladder
Prices and more information on request
Kayak for rent in Ria Formosa
The most fun boat trips in Algarve. Explore and enjoy the calm waters of this Natural Park renting a kayak and go through the channels and marshes where you will find abundance of wildlife.
An enjoyable experience for water lovers. Departure from Faro. Duration: 2 hours
About Ria Formosa islands:
Tavira Island: Offers a huge stretch of sand, calm waters including a campsite. Several restaurants with fresh grilled fish or meat, water sports and other beach games.
Cabanas Island: Located at the east of Tavira is a narrow tongue of sand that extends to Cacela, the last bar of Ria Formosa. The beach is in front of Cabanas village, where you can find, restaurants, bars, super-market, fish market.
Fuzeta Island: Beautiful island one of the jewels of Ria formosa with good access by boat. Ideal for those who enjoy water sports.
Deserta Island: The shape of this island looks like an arrow pointing south between the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Formosa. The island has been kept untouched over the years and is still a surprise for nature lovers.
Sea boat trips – Visit the caves – A party on the beach – Swim – Have fun
Algarve Coast Cruise – Program 1
This is a cruise with lunch on the beach, a full day with lots of fun. Sit back and soak up the sun while you enjoy the cruise and have the chance to experience lots of things. See the ancient rock formations and explore the amazing caves.
After so much emotions it will be time for a stop on the beach where you can enjoy your lunch (BBQ, bread, salad, crisps, wines, soft drinks and fruit On the way back keep yours open, dolphins might come along to greet you !
Departure from Vilamoura at 10.00
Duration: 6 and half hours
Boat: Catamaran Liana
Boat: Yatch Moena
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Sea Caves Tour – Program 2
Exciting boat trip on the Catamaran Liana that will offer you an unforgettable day. This cruise takes you to Benagil sailing 38 miles along the spectacular coast of Algarve with beautiful beach’s, fisherman villages, amazing rock formations and cliffs. You will visit the caves, some of them are classified as the biggest ones in Europe.
Departure from Vilamoura Marina at 10.00 and 14.30
Duration: 4 hours
Boat: Catamaran Liana
Rock formations Tour – Program 3
Boat trip on Catamaran Liana or Yatch Moena. Departure from Vilamoura Marina, this cruise will take you to Galé along Algarve spectacular coastline, where you can see beautiful cliffs, golden sandy beaches, fisherman villages, Albufeira and rock formations.
Departure from Vilamoura Marina at 10.00 and 14.30
Duration: 3 hours
Boat: Catamaran Liana
Boat: Yatch Moena
Sunset Cruise – Program 4
A unique experience to admire the wonderful Algarve sunset on the sea. Departure from Vilamoura Marina, this cruise will take you to Albufeira. This tour goes for 16 miles along the spectacular Algarve coast.
Departure from Vilamoura Marina at 18.00
Duration: 2 hours
Boat: Yatch Moena
Algarve Deep Sea Fishing – 4 hours
On the Yacht Sant’Anna for a unique experience. Portugal has been considerate one of the best Big Game Fishing places in the world, currents bodies of cool and water push against each other attracting big fish, such as Blue Shark, Hammerhead Shark, but you also can find others species as Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Swordfish , Tuna , Dourados, etc.
Include:
Light meal – All equipment and bait
Necessary to bring personal identification. Minimum age fisherman: 16 years old
Algarve Family Day Fishing
This Family day fishing is a special tour for couples and families who would like to explore the Algarve hidden secrets and spend some relaxing time on reef.
Include:
- 2 hours Reef fishing in the morning
- Cruise on Yacht Sant’Anna along the Algarve coastline with beautiful beaches, cliffs, and rock formations
- Dinghy ride inside the caves
- Lunch aboard
- Stand Up paddle boards available to have fun
- With some luck you might see dolphins on the way back.
- All equipment and bait Necessary to bring personal identification.
Reef Fishing – 4 hours
Our Skipper knows these waters very well and will offer you a fishing trip a rewarding one with fun and naturally an experience for veterans and beginners.
Departure from Vilamoura Marina on the Yacht Sant’Anna we will sail to waters where you can catch reef fish but also sea bream, mackerel, Red Sea Bream, small conger, sole and others.Minimum age: 16 – All equipment and bait included
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