FARO · ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
Good island hopping tours in Faro fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore three Ria Formosa islands from Faro by catamaran, with birdlife, beaches, oyster farms, and an optional Culatra lunch.
“What a lovely day out to see the water eco park surrounding Faro- a step back in time to a basic way of living The beach on the ocean side of Culatra was spectacular”
Review of Faro’s Ria Formosa boat trip to Farol, Culatra, and Armona, with honest advice on stops, guides, lunch, value, and planning.
“Our wonderful captain was great and told us lots of information about the islands and Portugal which was very informative, but he also made it funny and enjoyable as well. He spoke in many languages to accommodate everyone there. A very relaxing day trip and a must do!”
Review of Faro’s Ria Formosa boat cruise, with island beaches, birdlife, local guides, swimming stops, price, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Amazing experience and perfectly timed in each stop. Antonio made the whole trip very enjoyable and fun, thank you.”
Explore Deserta and Farol islands from Faro on a small catamaran tour through Ria Formosa, with swimming, birdlife, and free snorkeling masks.
“The amount of time spent at each location was perfect. Our train arrived in the afternoon so a 4pm departure met our schedule perfectly. Pudding, our Captain, expand everything in 3 languages. The water was clear and beautiful for a swim or a walk along the beach.”
Review of Faro’s 4-hour dolphin and two-island boat tour, with wildlife tips, itinerary details, price, practical advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Saw only 1 dolphin. Boat trip was lovely with very good English speaking guide. But after searching for dolphins, they simply dropped us off at 2 different islands for 45 minutes at each. Just enough time to get a quick look. Seeing the 1 dolphin was exciting, but the islands part was a waste of time.”
Every kind of island day we have been out on.
