Romantic Sunset Tour: An Unforgettable Boat Trip in Ria Formosa
Moment for Two - Romantic Sunset with lots of love!
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DETAILS
- Departure and Arrival: Faro
- Duration: 1 hour
- People Limit: 2
Additional Information: Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time for the tour. We always follow the scheduled time so that we can meet our schedule.
Subject to cancellation if weather conditions do not allow safe navigation or any other factor that affects navigability.
Description
Explore the beauty of Ria Formosa as a couple with Islands 4 You
If you are looking for a unique experience, full of romance, natural beauty and tranquility, our Romantic Sunset tour, organized by Islands 4 You, is the perfect choice. Imagine yourself with your loved one, sailing through the enchanting canals of the Ria Formosa, while the sun sets on the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant colors. The soft sound of the water and the birds at dusk creates an idyllic environment for a special and unforgettable moment.
What Makes Romantic Sunset So Special?
This tour was created for couples who want to celebrate love, whether it’s on a special occasion or simply to enjoy an intimate moment. Here are some reasons why
Romantic Sunset is so memorable:
The Charm of Ria Formosa at Sunset
The Ria Formosa is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal and, at dusk, it becomes an even more stunning landscape. During the tour, you can watch the golden reflection of the sun on the calm waters, create unforgettable memories and feel truly connected to nature.
A Private and Exclusive Experience
This tour is designed for couples, ensuring total privacy and exclusivity. Without crowds or distractions, you can focus solely on each other and the beauty of the moment.
Ambient Sound for a Romantic Atmosphere
To make the experience even more special, our guide will play soft background music, creating the perfect atmosphere to celebrate love. If you prefer, you can bring your own playlist to personalize the moment!
Celebrate with a Toast to Love
If you wish, you can bring your favorite drink for an unforgettable toast while enjoying the sunset. A glass of wine, champagne or a special cocktail will be the ideal complement to this outing.
The Tour Itinerary
The Romantic Sunset, hosted by Islands 4 You, has been carefully planned to provide the best possible experience. Here’s what to expect:
Departure from Faro Marina
- Start at the Marina of Faro with a personalized welcome
- Presentation of the itinerary and main points of interest
Navigation through the Ria Formosa Channels
- Crossing the serene channels of the Ria Formosa
- Observation of local fauna and flora
- Relaxing and intimate experience
The Magical Moment of Sunset
- Stop at a strategic location to enjoy the sunset
- Stunning colors reflected in the water
- Perfect moment for photos and unforgettable memories
Return to Faro
- Enjoy the gentle evening breeze
- Journey back under the glow of the first stars
- End of the tour with more romantic moments
Free Time to Enjoy Each Island
What to Bring?
- Drinks and snacks for a special toast
- Camera to record the moment
- Light clothing for the evening breeze
- Good mood and love to share
Best Time to Visit
- Spring and summer: More colorful sunsets and mild temperatures
- Autumn and winter: Quieter weather and even more unique scenery
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Angela30 October 2026Verified
An excellent afternoon out on the Rosa Formosa. Highly recommendPosted on Tripadvisor
Linda W29 October 2026Verified
Viagem fabulosa. Faça! Uma viagem fantástica. Andre era muito conhecedor sobre a vida selvagem e tirou tempo para apontar todas as aves marinhas e até parou para conversar e apontar sobre os milhares de pequenos caranguejos rosa que vivem nas planícies de lama. É claro que ele é apaixonado pelo seu meio ambiente. Os desertos eram deslumbrantes e a água cristalina. Tivemos um lindo mergulho na baía deserta. Então, finalmente Farrol para uma parada de almoço. Bonito com vista para as ondas do Atlântico. Viagem realmente ótima. Obrigado Andre. Também à empresa por ótimas informações e instruções.Posted on Viator
lindawT1678HY29 October 2026Verified
Fabulous trip. Do it! A fantastic trip. Andre was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and took time to point out all the sea birds and even stopped to talk and point about the thousands of little pink crabs that live on the mud flats. It is clear he is passionate about his environment. Deserts was stunning and the water crystal clear. We had a beautiful swim in the deserted bay. Then finally Farrol for a lunch stop. Beautiful overlooking the Atlantic waves. Really great trip. Thank you Andre. Also to the company for great info and instructions.+2Posted on Tripadvisor
Wpgbrad28 October 2026Excellent experience The tour was well organized. Antonio, our guide was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The islands were beautiful. We came back at sunset which was a real treat.Posted on Tripadvisor
Karl H28 October 2026Relaxing boat trip Great relaxing boot trip. The greeter and guide were great. We all really enjoyed the experience. Thanks guys!Posted on Viator
U6078NHkarlh28 October 2026Relaxing boat trip Great relaxing boot trip. The greeter and guide were great. We all really enjoyed the experience. Thanks guys!Posted on Viator
Wpgbrad28 October 2026Excellent experience The tour was well organized. Antonio, our guide was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The islands were beautiful. We came back at sunset which was a real treat.+3Posted on Google
Elizabeth Southgate25 October 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I would definitely recommend this tour! We had an amazing time. The first island we visited was so tranquil and beautiful and we enjoyed looking at the houses on the second island. Andre our tour guide was really great, so friendly and knowledgeable. Watching the sunset from the boat as we travelled back was magical.Posted on Tripadvisor
Geoff M23 October 2026A good tour, but poor communication A great tour, the guide was excellent and a wonderful understanding of the local area. Ricardo was friendly and accommodating. Our only negative was that they decreased the time by one hour with no refund, disappointing as we really enjoyed our tour and the extra hour was valuable to us.Posted on Tripadvisor
Angela C23 October 2026Great afternoon out in Ria Formosa An excellent afternoon/early evening boat trip. Our guide Andre was friendly attentive and passionate about the National Park. He was an excellent and safe boatman and shared great knowledge about the geography and wildlife of the Ria. Plenty of time on the islands to explore and get a drink. Motored back at sunset. We had a great time and took my 85 year old father who loved it too. I would definitely recommend.Posted on Tripadvisor
Eva H23 October 2026Relaxing boat trip to Ria Formosa Natural Park The trip to Ria Formosa Natural Park was a great experience! Everything was well organized and straightforward, and the meeting point was easy to find and centrally located in Faro. During the boat ride, the guide shared interesting information, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We had around 45 minutes on each island, which was enough time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The total duration of three hours was just right for this excursion. Overall, a well-organized and relaxing boat trip that I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Faro.Posted on Viator
Olga_V23 October 2026Verified
Boat trip Boat trip from Faro to Ria Farmisa , lhla Deserta and a village . Boat ride - like Uber ride from point A to point B with two stops. With very modest explanation from the guide- boat driver. Dissatisfied.Posted on ViatorevahT7649WB23 October 2026Relaxing boat trip to Ria Formosa Natural Park The trip to Ria Formosa Natural Park was a great experience! Everything was well organized and straightforward, and the meeting point was easy to find and centrally located in Faro. During the boat ride, the guide shared interesting information, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We had around 45 minutes on each island, which was enough time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The total duration of three hours was just right for this excursion. Overall, a well-organized and relaxing boat trip that I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Faro.Posted on ViatorAngecrook23 October 2026Great afternoon out in Ria Formosa An excellent afternoon/early evening boat trip. Our guide Andre was friendly attentive and passionate about the National Park. He was an excellent and safe boatman and shared great knowledge about the geography and wildlife of the Ria. Plenty of time on the islands to explore and get a drink. Motored back at sunset. We had a great time and took my 85 year old father who loved it too. I would definitely recommend.+7Posted on Getyourguide
GetYourGuide Traveller22 October 2026Antonio was a fantastic guide - great sense of humour and very knowledgeablePosted on Tripadvisor
Tobias K21 October 2026Island tour Great tour. Highly recommended. Great guide and top organizedPosted on Google
Carlos Pob19 October 2026wow best experience ever, i recommend this to everybody for their first time, and you should go for a swim too!Posted on Google
Sarah Steedman19 October 2026We loved the sunset tour with Andre. He was knowledgable and passionate about the plants and animals pf Ria Formosa, spoke Portuguese, French and English and is from Faro. The weather was perfection, we even got to see a rainbow. We went swimming on Deserta and had a beer at a bar on Farol. There was enough time for both of these adventures, plus a sunset boat trip back to Faro which was very romantic.+2Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller19 October 2026We had a fantastic trip, our guide couldn’t of been any better! So much knowledge sprinkled with humour, throughly enjoyed our day and would recommend 100%Posted on Google
Adrienne Curran18 October 2026We had a fantastic time. Andre is a brilliant guide. 100% recommend.+2Posted on Tripadvisor
HelenaKB18 October 2026Unmissable experience This was an amazing experience.So pleased we went out into the Ria Formosa and visited Islas Deserta and Farol.Andrea, our guide,was knowledgeable ,helpful and informative as was Sandra at the company’s booking booth.The group on the boat was small and this made it much more enjoyable.Posted on Viatorhkdbennett18 October 2026Unmissable experience This was an amazing experience.So pleased we went out into the Ria Formosa and visited Islas Deserta and Farol.Andrea, our guide,was knowledgeable ,helpful and informative as was Sandra at the company’s booking booth.The group on the boat was small and this made it much more enjoyable.Posted on Google
Samantha Dicuonzo16 October 2026Ria Formosa tour: fantastic experience! Desert and lighthouse island are enchanting! The trip was perfectly organized! Sandra was very thoughtful in providing tips before departure, and Andre, our captain, was friendly and exceptional! Highly recommended.+0Posted on Google
Michele P.16 October 2026Great trip and great guide! Thank you Andre!Posted on Google
Rachel Dennison16 October 2026We had a fantastic time on the Deserta & Farol trip from Faro with Islands4you. The 4-hour trip was the perfect amount of time to explore, relax, and take in the stunning scenery. Our guide, Andre, was absolutely brilliant. He was incredibly knowledgeable and deeply informative about the Ria Formosa nature reserve and its unique wildlife. We learned so much about the ecosystem while enjoying the beautiful boat ride. The absolute highlight for us was Farol Island. It was completely unlike anything else we have ever seen before—the houses were all so individual, quirky, and full of unique character. The customer service we received from Sandra was exceptional, from booking to returning. Thank youPosted on Google
Yang Li16 October 2026A very relaxing natural watch tour. Thanks Antonio for the local knowledge.Posted on Tripadvisor
Rachel D16 October 2026Unforgettable 4 hours exploring Ria Formosa! We had a fantastic time on the Deserta & Farol trip from Faro with Islands4you. The 4-hour duration was the perfect amount of time to explore, relax, and take in the stunning scenery. Our guide, Andre, was absolutely brilliant. He was incredibly knowledgeable and deeply informative about the Ria Formosa nature reserve and its unique wildlife. We learned so much about the ecosystem while enjoying the beautiful boat ride. The absolute highlight for us was Farol Island. It was completely unlike anything else we have ever seen before—the houses were all so individual, quirky, and full of unique character. The customer service we received from Sandra was exceptional, from booking to return. Thank youPosted on Tripadvisor
Cruiser2609992236416 October 2026Great trip Great trip and great guide! Thank you AndrePosted on Tripadvisor
Lox16 October 2026Fantastic boat trip Lovely pleasant boat. And fantastic beaches. A very pleasant way to experience FaroPosted on Tripadvisor
Samantha D16 October 2026Eccezionale Ria Formosa tour: fantastic experience! Desert and lighthouse island are enchanting! The trip was perfectly organized! Sandra was very thoughtful in providing tips before departure, and Andre, our captain, was friendly and exceptional! Highly recommended.Posted on ViatorU9570IJsamanthad16 October 2026Eccezionale Ria Formosa tour: fantastic experience! Desert and lighthouse island are enchanting! The trip was perfectly organized! Sandra was very thoughtful in providing tips before departure, and Andre, our captain, was friendly and exceptional! Highly recommended.+0Posted on Viator
T8012KLracheld16 October 2026Unforgettable 4 hours exploring Ria Formosa! We had a fantastic time on the Deserta & Farol trip from Faro with Islands4you. The 4-hour duration was the perfect amount of time to explore, relax, and take in the stunning scenery. Our guide, Andre, was absolutely brilliant. He was incredibly knowledgeable and deeply informative about the Ria Formosa nature reserve and its unique wildlife. We learned so much about the ecosystem while enjoying the beautiful boat ride. The absolute highlight for us was Farol Island. It was completely unlike anything else we have ever seen before—the houses were all so individual, quirky, and full of unique character. The customer service we received from Sandra was exceptional, from booking to return. Thank youPosted on ViatorAdventurer34056116 October 2026Fantastic boat trip Lovely pleasant boat. And fantastic beaches. A very pleasant way to experience FaroPosted on GetyourguideMegan14 October 2026We had a terrific day. The island stops were fantastic and our guide was great, he actually seemed to really enjoy what he did which makes it so much better. We went swimming in beautiful waters and even a bit of body surfing.Posted on Google
Jonathon Prasad13 October 2026We really enjoyed the relaxed nature of the tour. Our captain was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and it's wildlife as well as being fun.Posted on Google
katy Harris13 October 2026Lovely, well organized tour. Our captain Antonio was great. Would recommend.Posted on Google
Barbara11 October 2026we had an absolutely wonderful time on 9.10.26 and could not find any fault at all with the trip. The scenery was stunning and the boat was very comfortable and not overcrowded with lots of space . Our guide Andrea was a genuine caring, interesting and knowledgeable man, who made great efforts to check that we were all happy with our trip. He was highly enthusiastic and we would definitely recommend Peter and BarbaraPosted on Tripadvisor
Laurence O11 October 2026Superb ride Beautiful excursion with a very nice guide, Victor who explains very well. The free time on the islands allows you to walk around, to swim. Everything is well organized, I recommend this great moment of escape.Posted on TripadvisorBrenda11 October 2026Great half day trip we had an absolutely wonderful time on 9.10.26 and could not find any fault at all with the trip. The scenery was stunning and the boat was very comfortable and not overcrowded with lots of space . Our guide Andrea was a genuine caring, interesting and knowledgeable man, who made great efforts to check that we were all happy with our trip. He was highly enthusiastic and we would definitely recommend Peter and BarbaraPosted on Getyourguide
Tuncay11 October 2026Andres was a such a tour guide! Was amazing trip. I can highly recommend!Posted on ViatorbarbarahI4737LT11 October 2026Great half day trip we had an absolutely wonderful time on 9.10.26 and could not find any fault at all with the trip. The scenery was stunning and the boat was very comfortable and not overcrowded with lots of space . Our guide Andrea was a genuine caring, interesting and knowledgeable man, who made great efforts to check that we were all happy with our trip. He was highly enthusiastic and we would definitely recommend Peter and BarbaraPosted on Viator480laurenceo11 October 2026Superb ride Beautiful excursion with a very nice guide, Victor who explains very well. The free time on the islands allows you to walk around, to swim. Everything is well organized, I recommend this great moment of escape.Posted on Tripadvisor
Philippe M10 October 2026Faro Nice boat trip for a visit to two islands. Captain was greatPosted on ViatorA7918BZphilippem10 October 2026Faro Nice boat trip for a visit to two islands. Captain was greatPosted on Google
enrico campestrin8 October 2026Great tour, great guide, good equipment. Recommend the morning tour with lunch on Farol - a lovely day. Highly recommended for a relaxing half day.Posted on ViatorSusan_N5 October 2026a very pleasant boat trip... a very pleasant boat trip with 2 stop offs and plenty of time to have something to eat and observe the wildlife.Posted on Google
Susan Kee Thulin4 October 2026We had a very enjoyable 3 hour private boat tour with Thomas. He shared a lot of interesting information about the sights, birds and crabs. The reservation service was very easy as well. Thank you for a lovely time.+1Posted on Google
s4 October 2026Andre was informative and warm. A local who is knowledgeable and caters to your desired experience. I had a great time on the water and exploring the 2 different islands that he took us to. I’d do it again!Posted on Google
Max Hill4 October 2026We have a brilliant time today with Andre doing to 4 hours trip. Everyone was super helpful, I had my 82 year old mother who has some mobility challenges but we managed just fine, and the team were very kind making sure we were OK. Our guide Andre was very informative, the boat is super comfy and I would highly recommend this trip. Both islands are lovely and we enjoyed a nice toasted sandwich in a beach bar.Posted on Google
Pete Overall3 October 2026Had a great afternoon touring around the islands with Antonio, fab comfortable boat too, islands great to explore and well worth it...,.Posted on Google
Sharon Lyons3 October 2026We were looking for a morning tour to entertain us ahead of a late evening flight. The 4 hour boat tour was ideal, Antonio was very entertaining and we had lovely people in our group. We didn't swim but those that did said the water was amazing. Would highly reccommend!Posted on Google
fabo3 October 2026We visited two islands, spending one hour on each. Our guide, Antonio, made it a fun experience and his commentary was most interesting.Posted on TripadvisorSharon L3 October 2026Ideal tour to while away time before a late flight We were looking for a morning tour to entertain us ahead of a late evening flight. The 4 hour boat tour was ideal, Antonio was very entertaining and we had lovely people in our group. We didn't swim but those that did said the water was amazing. Would highly reccommend!Posted on ViatorsharonlG5448QL3 October 2026Ideal tour to while away time before a late flight We were looking for a morning tour to entertain us ahead of a late evening flight. The 4 hour boat tour was ideal, Antonio was very entertaining and we had lovely people in our group. We didn't swim but those that did said the water was amazing. Would highly reccommend!+0Posted on Google
Daria Mróz2 October 2026Andre is a great guide; we had a wonderful time. We highly recommend him!+2Posted on Google
Glenn Hauwelaert2 October 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had Victor as our guide, and he was wonderful—extremely knowledgeable, insightful, and eager to answer every question we asked about the region. Unfortunately, the tour itself didn't live up to our expectations, largely because we saw very little wildlife. We hoped to spot a wider variety of animals in Ria Formosa, but only ended up seeing a handful of birds. This extended to the island stops as well, where there was practically no wildlife to be seen. We spent 1 hour on Ilha Deserta, which felt too long unless you planned on taking a much longer nature walk (for which 1 hour would’ve been too short). On Ilha Culatra, the 1 hour and 50 minutes was enough time to grab something to eat, but there wasn't much else to see or spot while there. Great guide, but the experience was disappointing if you are going for the wildlife.Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller1 October 2026Great introduction to the area and we had plenty of time to look around the islands.Posted on Google
Scott McCully30 September 2026We had a fantastic tour today with captain Antonio! We had the half day tour and our little group of four had a great time. Antonio was a great and knowledgeable host and we had ample time on both stops to explore. Highly recommended and would sail with them again anytime!Posted on TripadvisorOriane B30 September 2026An incredible experience Our best moment in Faro, just great, ideal for learning more about the Ria Formosa and for enjoying its islands in complete freedom. A big thank you to the team and to Andre in particular for all their attention and kindness. Everything was great from start to finish!Posted on Getyourguide
Iva30 September 2026We had a wonderful time on the boat trip and really enjoyed the experience. It was not only beautiful and relaxing, but also very informative, with lots of interesting information along the way. The colleague who was driving the boat was especially friendly, helpful, and attentive, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. This was actually our second time doing this boat trip, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time. We would absolutely do it a third time! Overall, it’s a fantastic experience that we can highly recommend and would happily come back for again.Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller30 September 2026Verified
Okay overallPosted on GetyourguideGlenn30 September 2026We had Victor as our guide, and he was wonderful—extremely knowledgeable, insightful, and eager to answer every question we asked about the region. Unfortunately, the tour itself didn't live up to our expectations, largely because we saw very little wildlife. We hoped to spot a wider variety of animals in Ria Formosa, but only ended up seeing a handful of birds. This extended to the island stops as well, where there was practically no wildlife to be seen. We spent 1 hour on Ilha Deserta, which felt too long unless you planned on taking a much longer nature walk. On Ilha Culatra, the 1 hour and 50 minutes was enough time to grab something to eat, but there wasn't much else to see or spot while there. Great guide, but the experience was disappointing if you are going for the wildlife.Posted on Google
Seeking Wisdom29 September 2026Excellent experience! Very professional, well organized and friendly team. Special thanks to Sandra, Ricardo and André for making it so enjoyable. Highly recommended!Posted on Google
Justin Dunn29 September 2026As someone who despises all things nautical and holds a fury for anything that doesn't have the confidence to breathe air directly from the source, Andre managed to calm my fury towards our sea dwelling relatives and enlightened me both with his impressive local knowledge and charm. His knowledge was only matched by his linguistic skill which he used to communicate with the french "people" who were also on the tour. All jokes aside it was a wonderful time and it gives a nice amount of time for both independent and guided activity. Thank you Andre 👍Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller29 September 2026Really nice tour! The boat is very comfortable, and there is enough time to see the islands. The guide was very kind and could tell a lot of helpful tips of the region aswell. Only thing that could be improved was that we weren't always able to hear him over the sound of the engine. Most times, however, he stopped the engine to tell about the surroundings. Recommended!Posted on Google
Rajsi Mehta28 September 2026Great tour with enough time to relax and enjoy the beaches and the weather. Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable and friendly.Posted on Google
Roger Nufer28 September 2026Everything on the beatyfull boattrip was excellent and offered plenty of variety. The boat operator André did a really good Job, was very friendly and enthusiastic, and the information he shared was very interesting and informative—even for me, despite having lived in Portugal for exactly three years now. I sometimes have visitors from Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, and an excursion like this would be a great option for them. Many thanks for the boat trip.+9Posted on ViatorDipesh_G28 September 2026Brilliant Great tour of the Ria Formosa with Victor Hugo as a fantastic guide. The communication before the tour was brilliant and direct with WhatsApp.Posted on ViatorrogernZ4294SJ28 September 2026Worthwhile excursion The beautiful boat trip was a complete success and offered plenty of variety. The boat captain André did an outstanding job; he was very friendly and dedicated, and his explanations were extremely interesting and informative – even for me, although I have now been living in Portugal for exactly three years. I occasionally have visitors from Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, and such an excursion would be a great option for my guests. Thank you very much for the boat trip.+8Posted on Tripadvisor
Caroline M27 September 2026Incredible day Fantastic tour by Victor - very accommodating and knowledgeable. Stunning tour with insane scenery. Boat was in very good condition too.Posted on GetyourguideSpyridoula27 September 2026very nice trip but a bit overpricedPosted on ViatorW7959VTcarolinem27 September 2026Incredible day Fantastic tour by Victor - very accommodating and knowledgeable. Stunning tour with insane scenery. Boat was in very good condition too.Posted on Viatoringeborgd79927 September 2026Relax Nice boat trip with a very friendly captain. Enjoyed walking on both islands, relaxing dayPosted on Google
Roula Tsourouti26 September 2026Very nice boat trip,the guide Andre was lovely , the boat well kept and trip worth it A bit expensivePosted on Tripadvisor
Jan O26 September 2026Verified
Not what we expected but all good Beautiful park, lovely boat ride but if you’re expecting to learn about birds and history of the area, this isn’t the tour. Drop off at first island to do your own walkabout, no guide (he stayed on boat), Restaurant recommended by guide ion 2nd island was fantastic though- some of the best fish we’ve ever had! Guide very nice, just not super informative (we didn’t realize this was the expectation). Beautiful day thoughPosted on Tripadvisor
Judy C26 September 2026Discovering the beauty of Ria Formosa Natural Park! This is a fun and well run boat cruise from Faro to the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Islands of Deserta and Farol. Sandra, of Islands 4 You, touched base with me prior to my afternoon trip, and she made sure all the bookings ran smoothly and directed people where to board the boat. I really appreciated her friendliness and clear directions. Andre was our guide and boat operator. He was a lot of fun, was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of this beautiful ecosystem, and he seamlessly provided explanations in English and French to our group of travellers. He gave us suggestions for things to see and do on our stops to the islands of Deserta and Farol. I liked that we had the freedom to wander around and explore these islands on our own. We experienced low tide on the way out, which allowed Andre to show us scores of little crabs along one muddy shoreline. We hit high tide on the way back, which made for an exciting limbo-like ducking under a short railroad bridge to enter the harbor. Minutes later, a train crossed the same bridge we had just skimmed under! I highly recommend taking this boat cruise from Faro!Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller26 September 2026.Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller26 September 2026Highly recommendPosted on ViatorjudycA1484YB26 September 2026Discovering the beauty of Ria Formosa Natural Park! This is a fun and well run boat cruise from Faro to the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Islands of Deserta and Farol. Sandra, of Islands 4 You, touched base with me prior to my afternoon trip, and she made sure all the bookings ran smoothly and directed people where to board the boat. I really appreciated her friendliness and clear directions. Andre was our guide and boat operator. He was a lot of fun, was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of this beautiful ecosystem, and he seamlessly provided explanations in English and French to our group of travellers. He gave us suggestions for things to see and do on our stops to the islands of Deserta and Farol. I liked that we had the freedom to wander around and explore these islands on our own. We experienced low tide on the way out, which allowed Andre to show us scores of little crabs along one muddy shoreline. We hit high tide on the way back, which made for an exciting limbo-like ducking under a short railroad bridge to enter the harbor. Minutes later, a train crossed the same bridge we had just skimmed under! I highly recommend taking this boat cruise from Faro!Posted on Viatorjano185526 September 2026Not what we expected but all good Beautiful park, lovely boat ride but if you’re expecting to learn about birds and history of the area, this isn’t the tour. Drop off at first island to do your own walkabout, no guide (he stayed on boat), Restaurant recommended by guide ion 2nd island was fantastic though- some of the best fish we’ve ever had! Guide very nice, just not super informative (we didn’t realize this was the expectation). Beautiful day thoughPosted on Google
Kim Woods24 September 2026What a peaceful, relaxing sunset boat ride! The communication from Sandra prior to the tour was impeccable. She checked in several times and even sent a video on how to get to the dock. Ricardo, the boat captain was delightful to chat with and knowledgeable about the area, habitat, and animals. Highly recommend!Posted on Google
Marina_ 00824 September 2026I really enjoyed the tour through the Ria Formosa nature park by boat in Faro. Duration was around 3,5 h. We visited two islands with free time of 1 h on each. The rest of the time was driving through the nature, spotting some birds and enjoying the view. Definitely recommend.Posted on Tripadvisor
Tobi24 September 2026Very pleasant experience This was a very pleasant and smooth experience. Compliments to Vitor, our very knowledgeable and friendly guide.Posted on Tripadvisor
Morgan M24 September 2026Faro boat tour A great way to spend a day in faro. Well informed guide and beautiful views! Definitely recommendPosted on Tripadvisor
Andrew W24 September 2026A Peaceful Sunset Cruise with Wonderful Hosts What a peaceful, relaxing sunset boat ride! The communication from Sandra prior to the tour was impeccable. She checked in several times and even sent a video on how to get to the dock. Ricardo, the boat captain, was delightful to chat with and knowledgeable about the area, habitat, and animals. Highly recommend!Posted on Getyourguide
claire24 September 2026very nice trip,our captain Vitor was friendly and very informative,both stops were beautiful and the boat ride was smooth it was a nice day out.Posted on ViatormorganmO4906YW24 September 2026Faro boat tour A great way to spend a day in faro. Well informed guide and beautiful views! Definitely recommend+0Posted on ViatorFearless3575312246024 September 20265 stars A simply fantastic experience from start to finish! 😊 From the first contact, even at the time of booking, Sandra was extremely friendly, available, and helpful, accompanying the entire process with incredible attention. The care didn't end with the reservation or even with the tour itself; even after everything was over, she remained available and concerned to ensure everything had gone well. It is this type of follow-up that really makes a difference and makes us feel welcome. During the tour, we were lucky to have Captain Vítor, who was equally exceptional. Besides being extremely friendly and accessible, he showed he knew the Ria Formosa very well, explaining various curiosities, stories, and particularities of the places we passed. It wasn't just a boat trip; we felt like we were truly getting to know the region with someone who loves what they do and knows how to convey that enthusiasm. The atmosphere was always relaxed, close, and very pleasant, making the entire experience even more special. Without a doubt, Islands 4 You is an experience I recommend to anyone who wants to get to know Ria Formosa in a different, peaceful, and very well-accompanied way. From our side, we certainly felt like coming back and, next time, bringing the family to share this experience with them. Thank you very much to Sandra and Captain Vítor for all the affection, professionalism, and friendliness. Until next time! 😊+0Posted on ViatorH426EBjeand23 September 2026Ria Formosa excursion We are delighted with our boat excursion in the Ria Formosa reserve. An extremely professional team. As soon as we registered, we received all the necessary information for preparing our outing via WhatsApp. Our guide and boat captain Antonio shared all his knowledge about the reserve's ecosystem as well as the daily life of the region. Thank you very much to the entire team.Posted on TripadvisorJet0252192188022 September 2026Very informative tour of the islands! Andrea was an amazing guide and we truly enjoyed the tour. Simple and easy and learned so much about the Ria (swamplands) and the history of the region. Muito obrigada!Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller22 September 2026TopPosted on ViatorJet0252192188022 September 2026Very informative tour of the islands! Andrea was an amazing guide and we truly enjoyed the tour. Simple and easy and learned so much about the Ria (swamplands) and the history of the region. Muito obrigada!Posted on Google
Lillian Høstaker21 September 2026Lovely boat-trip to two islands. On shore for some time on both. Can rest on restaurant, relax , walk etc. Can recommend this.+1Posted on GetyourguideChristina21 September 2026The organsers were really polite and happy to give us the best experience. Wenhad enough time in both islands which I loved a lot -as I wanted to swim and this gave me enough time to do so.Posted on Google
sophia hernandez20 September 2026Islands 4 You… unless you’re the only English speakers, apparently. I really wanted to leave a better review because our experience before the tour was genuinely great. The salesperson and especially the woman I communicated with through WhatsApp were incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming. Unfortunately, the experience on the boat was completely different. My friend and I were the only English speakers in the group. The guide would initially explain things in French and then English, which was completely fine, except the French explanations were consistently much more detailed. We understand enough French to notice the difference, but we didn’t make an issue of it. At the first island, we returned about 15 minutes late. We fully acknowledge that this was our mistake. It was our first time there, someone gave us the wrong directions, and we got lost. The woman from WhatsApp called us and was extremely understanding and kind about the situation. The captain’s reaction, however, was unnecessarily hostile. As we were already walking toward the boat, he was visibly impatient and making exaggerated gestures at us. Once we arrived, he scolded us in front of everyone in a way that felt humiliating and disproportionate. We understood his frustration—we were late—but there is a professional way to handle that. What made the experience particularly uncomfortable was what happened afterward. On the way to the second island, instructions were suddenly given only in French. The captain then made jokes and comments in French to the other passengers about being on time, clearly referring to us. He seemed to assume we couldn’t understand him, but we could. The snickering and backhanded comments continued later in the tour, making us feel singled out for the rest of the experience. After that, information about things we passed, including birds he pointed out, was also explained only in French. At the end of the tour, his closing remarks were again only in French, and he left the boat without acknowledging us or saying goodbye. We absolutely accept responsibility for being 15 minutes late. However, being late does not justify spending the remainder of a paid tour excluding guests, making jokes about them with other passengers, or treating them as though they are an inconvenience. A simple, firm reminder about the return time would have been completely understandable and sufficient. Two stars because the booking process and WhatsApp customer service were genuinely excellent, and I don’t think their kindness should be overshadowed by one person’s behaviour. Unfortunately, the captain turned what could have been a lovely experience into an unnecessarily uncomfortable one.Posted on Google
Lauren Wilkinson20 September 2026Very much recommend this boat trip, we had a lovely time seeing two different islands. Plenty of time to explore.Posted on GetyourguideTanguy20 September 2026Really nice guide and fabulous moment!Posted on Google
Laurie Mcgeoghegan19 September 2026We had a great time, saw lots of dolphins but the whole trip felt ecologically responsible too.Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller19 September 2026The experience was amazing! I booked this as the first group activity for my friend's bridal shower and the tour exceeded our expectations. The boat is amazing, Antonio was really insightful and funny at the same time. We have a lot of free time to spend swimming and for drinks. Lastly, the nature, waters and wildlife are wonderful to look at.Posted on ViatorGrandTour2712872399019 September 2026If you are hesitating, go for it If you are hesitating, go for it. Great guide and a very good time+3Posted on Google
Daniela Bolanz18 September 2026Good service, beautiful views. Slightly longer stays would be appreciated, but it is all depending on the tide. André has been a great and entertaining guide. Highly recommend the last tour of the day.Posted on Tripadvisor
Kristian M18 September 2026Great experience Great way to explore the surrounding islands, definitely worth it!Posted on Tripadvisor
SallyA270218 September 2026Fabulous tour of the islands off Faro This was a highlight of our holiday - such a relaxing and chilled day. Our host Antonio was so much fun and we also learnt a lot from him - thank you 🤩Posted on ViatorSallyA270218 September 2026Fabulous tour of the islands off Faro This was a highlight of our holiday - such a relaxing and chilled day. Our host Antonio was so much fun and we also learnt a lot from him - thank you 🤩+4Posted on ViatorY4521RKkristianm18 September 2026Great experience Great way to explore the surrounding islands, definitely worth it!Posted on Tripadvisor
bethany17 September 2026Great! Really good knowledge. Fun guide. Good locations.Posted on ViatorPioneer4631383344417 September 2026Great! Really good knowledge. Fun guide. Good locations.Posted on ViatordavidrU7300NO16 September 2026Go for it!!! Wonderful moment thanks to Sandra and Antonio A truly beautiful moment to start our vacation in FaroPosted on Google
Jan Carter15 September 2026We went on the Half Day Islands tour. Our experience was excellent from booking to end. Booking was easy and instructions for where to meet and time to meet were very clear. We were taken to the boat , which was spotless. The information about the park was really interesting. The islands were lovely and the time given was just right. Would definitely recommend the company .+0Posted on Tripadvisor
Debra D15 September 2026Great value for money ! Great experience. Plenty of time on both islands to do your own thing . Vitor was a great guide. Cheap for 4 hour cruise .. well worth the money !Posted on ViatorF8702WCdebrad15 September 2026Great value for money ! Great experience. Plenty of time on both islands to do your own thing . Vitor was a great guide. Cheap for 4 hour cruise .. well worth the money !+0Posted on Google
Rory R14 September 2026We had a fantastic boat trip with Islands 4 You in Faro! From start to finish, everything was brilliant. The tour was really enjoyable, the scenery around the Ria Formosa was beautiful, and the whole experience was made even better by our guide André, who was friendly, knowledgeable and did a great job. We had such a lovely time and would definitely recommend Islands 4 You to anyone visiting Faro and wanting to explore the islands. A brilliant experience! Thank you again to the whole team!Posted on Google
Alessandro Yano14 September 2026Very nice tour! The boat is very comfortable and Antonio has been a great guide and Sandra at the desk was very helpful and kind!Posted on ViatorsophiegY5553RS14 September 2026Very good Very pleasant boat excursion with a very nice guide. Very comfortable boat and small group of 10+5Posted on Viator889juliom13 September 2026One of the wonders of Portugal I loved the visit, I still have places to explore in Portugal like this one. I will return for a new experience.Posted on Tripadvisor
Paula P12 September 2026Fabulous way to spend a day! Great tour, friendly guide, nice to visit different islands and get some of the history and info about the salt marshes 😊Posted on Tripadvisor
Debra P12 September 2026wonderful half day Islands tour to deserta and farol. Had a wonderful half day Islands tour to deserta and farol. Sandra was lovely to book with and Vitor, the Captain , was a great guide and host. We really enjoyed our trip and would recommend it Thank you 😊Posted on GetyourguideOwain12 September 2026Very well organised and good fun. Our guide was fun and informativePosted on ViatorF2105NWpaulap12 September 2026Fabulous way to spend a day! Great tour, friendly guide, nice to visit different islands and get some of the history and info about the salt marshes 😊Posted on Google
Yash Dhanjika11 September 2026Really enjoyed the Ria Formosa Islands trip! The places were beautiful, and we had the right amount of time at each stop. Andre was a great driver..knowledgeable, insightful and kept everything engaging and lighthearted. Overall, a great experience and definitely recommended!Posted on Google
Jessica Kavanagh11 September 2026Brilliant boat tour. One hour each island. Plenty of time to wander about and get a refreshment beverage. Great Customer Service. As soon as I booked i automatically got a WhatsApp confirming everything, offering extra assistance if needs be. Our tour guide Antonio was the highlight of our trip.+0Posted on GetyourguideYash11 September 2026Really enjoyed the Ria Formosa Islands trip! The places were beautiful, and we had the right amount of time at each stop. Andre was a great driver.. knowledgeable, insightful and kept everything engaging and lighthearted. Overall, a great experience and definitely recommended!Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller11 September 2026We booked this boat tour on our first day in Faro, and it was fantastic! The guide was super warm, enthusiastic, and genuinely dedicated to explaining everything. They were also very thoughtful—we received a WhatsApp message in advance with clear directions to the shop and parking tips. The scenery was stunning, and the boat was in great condition. Highly recommended!Posted on ViatorsofiasG1243NH11 September 2026AMAZING I loved the tour of Ria Formosa, the deserted island, and the Lighthouse Island! Our guide, André, was excellent and made the tour super light and fun! The entire booking process up to the boarding time was agile, easy, and with constant customer care! I give it a 5, because it's not possible to give a 10! I recommend to everyone who passes through the Algarve! Continuation of the excellent work! KissesPosted on Viatorpatrickstaedler202311 September 2026Cool, recommendable boat tour Very nice tour with a very funny and interesting guide. However, it would be desirable if one only headed for 1 island and took a detour into the canals instead-Posted on Tripadvisor
Carolyn C10 September 2026Faro Boat trip Excellent relaxing day with lovely lunch on one of the islands. Andre was super knowledgeable and friendly-a great host. Would def recommend this trip -it’s a great way to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the nature and wildlife.Posted on ViatorCompanion4942736058310 September 2026Faro Boat trip Excellent relaxing day with lovely lunch on one of the islands. Andre was super knowledgeable and friendly-a great host. Would def recommend this trip -it’s a great way to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the nature and wildlife.Posted on Google
Rebecca Russell9 September 2026Absolutely fantastic boat trip to the islands of Ria Formosa. The boat only takes small groups and the seating is so comfortable like leather sofas, not the benches some of the boats we saw have. The Captain Antonio was kind and knowledgeable and the customer service at the ticket office brilliant - she explained everything in advance and helped us with parking. The restaurant stop on the lighthouse island is perfect for some fresh fish. Go straight there before it gets busy. A very relaxing and enjoyable tour.+1Posted on ViatorRebecca_R9 September 2026Excellent trip This is a small group trip with comfy seating and shade on the boat, knowledgable and friendly captain, super customer service from the ticket office. Plenty of time on lighthouse island for lunch at the restaurant recommended by captain, delicious food and drink. Bring water, sun hat and screen.Posted on Google
Fabian Lange8 September 2026awesome guide viktor and amazing tour...Posted on Google
Stelios Kapetanios7 September 2026Ria Formosa Cruise A wonderful and very well-organised cruise! Everything was well planned, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. Our guide, Vitor, was excellent and shared lots of interesting and useful information throughout the tour. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable cruise through a beautiful natural environment. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Faro and the Algarve!Posted on Tripadvisor
Stelios K7 September 2026Ria Formosa Cruise Review A wonderful and very well-organised cruise! Everything was well planned, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. Our guide, Vitor, was excellent and shared lots of interesting and useful information throughout the tour. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable cruise through a beautiful natural environment. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Faro and the Algarve!Posted on GetyourguideStylianos7 September 2026A wonderful and very well-organised cruise! Everything was well planned, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. Our guide, Vitor, was excellent and shared lots of interesting and useful information throughout the tour. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable cruise through a beautiful natural environment. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Faro and the Algarve!Posted on Viator186s_lviac7 September 2026Excellent I really liked the experience. I recommend.Posted on Viatorsteliosk417 September 2026Ria Formosa Cruise Review A wonderful and very well-organised cruise! Everything was well planned, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. Our guide, Vitor, was excellent and shared lots of interesting and useful information throughout the tour. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable cruise through a beautiful natural environment. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Faro and the Algarve!Posted on Google
Isy Bryan6 September 2026We had an amazing experience on a boat tour with Vitor around the Ria Formosa. He spoke multiple languages and was able to tell us a lot about the area including the birds and marine life. Would definitely recommend for English tourists visiting Faro!Posted on Tripadvisor
paulroe76 September 2026Superb I have been travelling to Portugal for over 40 years and had no idea how stunning the Ria Formosa was. Victor was our guide and he was finny and engaging. What a great day and superb value for moneyPosted on Google
Ammar Albayti4 September 2026It was such a great trip. The weather was great for us also. My wife & I loved it. Our host Vitor was very friendly and supportive throughout the journey.Posted on GetyourguideAnna4 September 2026The company was very communicative, sent very detailed messages through Get your Guide and whatsapp, the ride was pretty quick, and the guide was really friendly. The boardwalk circuit is longer than you think it is, and I had to walk really quickly to do the full loop to get back to the boat in time. There were good stretches of beach if you wanted to take a dip or just walk through the sand. highly recommend.Posted on GetyourguideSarah4 September 2026Amazing time , tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to switch easily between all the languages well so the whole group could be included which was incredible. Would happily book another tourPosted on Google
Catherine Cain1 September 2026I did the Ria Formosa Faro Islands Boat Tour leaving from Faro on 1st September in the morning. This was such a great experience. Our boat “driver” Antonio was brilliant - so funny, great chat and really knowledgable about Faro, the Islands and the nature reserve. This trip allowed 1 hour on desert island and 1hr 30 mins on lighthouse island. We felt this was the perfect balance struck. Booking with the company was really easy online, and they were easy to find at the Marina area in Faro. The boat itself was comfortable. Would recommend this trip if you are thinking about it!+5Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller1 September 2026Great tour and saw a lot of birdsPosted on GetyourguideRev1 September 2026Victor tour guide - spoke in 3 different languages for all the clients. Very knowledgeable and cheerful. Great day on the water and visiting the 2 islandsPosted on Tripadvisor
Rev A31 August 2026Great day on the water around Faro islands Victor was the guide - very informative and speaks many languages (spoke French, English and Spanish on tour), nice day on the water and exploring around - wish it was longer to explore morePosted on Viatorreva202231 August 2026Great day on the water around Faro islands Victor was the guide - very informative and speaks many languages (spoke French, English and Spanish on tour), nice day on the water and exploring around - wish it was longer to explore more+4Posted on Google
Emanuela Barariu30 August 2026It was a wonderful experience, the guide provided us with interesting information and the leisure time spent on the islands was very much welcomed, the islands are beautiful and they are worth visiting.Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller30 August 2026It was a wonderful experience, the explanations provided by the guide were interesting and I also appreciated the leisure time spent on the islands.Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller30 August 2026This was a very nice activity to do on the last day of our holiday. We especially liked our guide Antonio. He's friendly and funny, made several small stops to see birds and told us about the region. Other than that, most of the tour is transportation - two 1-hour stops on both islands. For the price maybe we would have liked more of the guided tour experience!Posted on Google
Ellie Plaster29 August 2026We had a great tour with Andre . He was really personable and knowledgeable about the area . He was happy to take pictures and felt like a really safe pair of hands.+0Posted on TripadvisorVeronica B29 August 2026Perfect day Gorgeous day. Guide recommended a restaurant for lunch and it added to a perfect day.Posted on TripadvisorChorleymagsontour29 August 2026Holiday highlight We loved this trip - in fact it’s the highlight of our week-long holiday on the Algarve. Antonio, our tour guide, was a lot of fun and impressively switched from one language to another as we had a mixed group of nationalities on board. The boat was comfortable and the scenery was breathtaking. We stopped a couple of times to see spoonbills and egrets before the first stop at Desert Island. It’s very aptly-named, with a beautiful beach of fine yellow sand and a curious mix of sea so calm you could paddle board on it at one end, then waves you could surf further down. Later we stopped at Lighthouse Island, which for me had a feel of the Caribbean, with turquoise seas, bright buildings, tropical plants and chill beach bars. We ate at the Maramais - highly recommend. The trip was 4 hours and the only thing I’d have liked was more time.Posted on GetyourguideSuzanne29 August 2026I really loved this trip. Antonio was a great host and this was an excellent way to explore Ria Formosa. This was the highlight of my first time visiting Portugal, thank you.Posted on ViatorChorleymagsontour29 August 2026Holiday highlight We loved this trip - in fact it’s the highlight of our week-long holiday on the Algarve. Antonio, our tour guide, was a lot of fun and impressively switched from one language to another as we had a mixed group of nationalities on board. The boat was comfortable and the scenery was breathtaking. We stopped a couple of times to see spoonbills and egrets before the first stop at Desert Island. It’s very aptly-named, with a beautiful beach of fine yellow sand and a curious mix of sea so calm you could paddle board on it at one end, then waves you could surf further down. Later we stopped at Lighthouse Island, which for me had a feel of the Caribbean, with turquoise seas, bright buildings, tropical plants and chill beach bars. We ate at the Maramais - highly recommend. The trip was 4 hours and the only thing I’d have liked was more time.Posted on ViatorjacquelinewY5030WR29 August 2026Dreamy island experience. It was a wonderful excursion with a great tour guide (thanks Antonio), very informative, warm, and accommodating. There was time to explore both islands, to go eat something delicious in one of the great restaurants, and to experience a really great side of Portugal. The nature park and the bird life were absolutely impressive.+6Posted on ViatormartinafO5339LW29 August 2026Amazing Places Beautiful experience, a must-do if you visit Faro. Our guide, André, is a very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly guide. Sandra, the young woman we communicated with, is also very kind and super helpful. Furthermore, the places you visit are truly wonderful. I recommend the morning tour.+2Posted on ViatorveronicabR7934SR29 August 2026Perfect day Gorgeous day. Guide recommended a restaurant for lunch and it added to a perfect day.Posted on ViatorH8010TUlaurac29 August 2026Magnificent and exotic The trip was very pleasant and the experience very much appreciated, to be done at least once during a visit to the Algarve.Posted on Google
Andreea Halauceanu28 August 2026Really nice boat tour,guided by our tour guide Victor. He kept us entertained with numerous facts about the Ria Formosa and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the islands a bit. Would definitely recommend to everyone to try it!+2Posted on Google
Hawksfield Nursery28 August 2026A very well organised and fun team. We had a great morning with Vitor. Thanks so muchPosted on Google
MARIO DÍAZ MARTÍNEZ28 August 2026Wonderful excursion exploring the amazing nature of the Ria de Formosa with our highly skilled and super friendly captain Antonio. We had time to enjoy the Caribbean looking beach of Praia Deserta, as well as the picturesque village of Farol. This trip is a must for those staying in Faro, do not miss it...!!!+1Posted on TripadvisorAndreea H28 August 2026Fun and engaging boat trip to the Ria Formosa Beautiful boat trip to cover part of the Ria Formosa! Our tour guide Victor did an amazing job keeping us entertained throughout the boat ride,sharing fun facts and lots of informations about the ecosystem surrounding the islands. Would definitely recommend to everyone visiting Faro!Posted on Tripadvisor
Hawksfield N28 August 2026A great day out A great team with great communication from easy booking to end of tour. Well organised and a very enjoyable trip with Vitor. Great day out for a family. Faro coffee first and parking was right there too. Thank you so muchPosted on TripadvisorMdia M28 August 2026Do not miss this excursion from Faro...! Wonderful excursion exploring the amazing nature of the Ria de Formosa with our highly skilled and super friendly captain Antonio. We had time to enjoy the Caribbean looking beach of Praia Deserta, as well as the picturesque village of Farol. This trip is a must for those staying in Faro, do not miss it...!!!Posted on Viatorhawksfieldn28 August 2026A great day out A great team with great communication from easy booking to end of tour. Well organised and a very enjoyable trip with Vitor. Great day out for a family. Faro coffee first and parking was right there too. Thank you so much+1Posted on Viator506mdiam28 August 2026Do not miss this excursion from Faro...! Wonderful excursion exploring the amazing nature of the Ria de Formosa with our highly skilled and super friendly captain Antonio. We had time to enjoy the Caribbean looking beach of Praia Deserta, as well as the picturesque village of Farol. This trip is a must for those staying in Faro, do not miss it...!!!Posted on Viator262andreeah28 August 2026Fun and engaging boat trip to the Ria Formosa Beautiful boat trip to cover part of the Ria Formosa! Our tour guide Victor did an amazing job keeping us entertained throughout the boat ride,sharing fun facts and lots of informations about the ecosystem surrounding the islands. Would definitely recommend to everyone visiting Faro!Posted on Google
Jorge Da Costa27 August 2026Very nice tour on boat, visiting the islands of Faro with very nice and competent crew!Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller26 August 2026We absolutely loved our day! Antonio was our guide and he was truly amazing. he went out of his way to show us bird species, and did a great job pointing out landmarks. I would highly recommend this tour.Posted on TripadvisorPeter S24 August 2026Enjoyable trip This tour was excellent - very enjoyable - guide - Vitor - was very knowledgeable - islands were beautiful. Help and advice also excellent - would recommend and would do trip again.Posted on ViatorE9688OUjessicaa24 August 2026Nice discovery Very beautiful excursion to the two islands, André is a very friendly guide. We had a very good time. Sandra is also very welcoming, with a little message the day before to make sure we manage to park and to give us all the directions.Posted on TripadvisorLee M23 August 2026Excellent tour Excellent trip. Beautiful islands. Boat very comfortable with 11 guests. Capitan knowledgable about the area. Plenty time at the islands.Posted on Tripadvisor
Amy W23 August 2026A lovely afternoon exploring the islands around Faro. A lovely afternoon exploring the islands around Faro. Booking was simple and communication with the company was excellent. Our tour guide was great. A fab boat too!Posted on Tripadvisor
Joaquim V22 August 2026Great company, flexible and trustworthy We were very impressed with the professionalism, friendliness and care provided by Ricardo and Antonio. We had a great experience with the dolphins! And we could compare as we tried to do the same from Albufeira with another company and we were very disappointed. Just another shout out to Andre who took us the previous day to Ria Formosa in another highly recommended trip. He was the one that suggested for us to go with his colleagues to the dolphin trip.Posted on Tripadvisor
Paul H22 August 2026Great boat and a caring helpful company My wife and I experienced a clean stable and very comfortable boat with a canopy for much needed shade, it was also easy to get off and on. The multilingual captain Viktor kindly explained the history and nature as we went along, we had the option on the first island to sunbathe and swim off sandy beaches but decided to walk around the island an along the board walk taking in the sights. The second island has lovely shrub lined walk through the cabana style homes to the main resturant where we had time for a fresh sea food lunch. At four hours this was not too long. Thanks also to Sandra for the great directions at the marina. We are happy to recommend this tour of the islands.Posted on Tripadvisor
Navigate78070121 August 2026Toop ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful experience with Islands 4 You on our trip to Ria Formosa! Everything was very well organized, and the whole experience was beautiful and relaxing. Our guide was extremely friendly, welcoming, and made the trip even more enjoyable. We absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend Islands 4 You to anyone visiting the Algarve. If we come back to the Algarve, we will definitely book this trip with them again! Thank you for such a lovely experience! ❤️Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller21 August 2026Antonio was funny, engaging and knowledgeable. He showed us all around the areas stopping for local wildlife that he spotted to tell us about and perfect break times on the two islandsPosted on GetyourguideJasmine19 August 2026Really enjoyed our experience Fun time exploring the islands Great guide - vitor was excellentPosted on TripadvisorTriona L18 August 2026Relaxed Boat trip Excellent communication through Whatsapp as to where to go on the morning of the trip. We then headed to the boats, Ricardo took us and two other families out around the lagoon. He informed us of all the history heading out, the wildlife and about the islands we were visiting that day. We stopped at the first uninhabited barrier island, we stayed an hour and got into the sea. Then we moved to Farol Island again we had around one hour walking around this beautiful island that has no cars... Four hours out at sea and then a lovely trip back into port. Boat was safe, clean and we all were issued with life jackets. Would recommend it to others, a lovely day out.Posted on TripadvisorDavid B18 August 2026Faro boat trip 🛳️ It was a wonderful trip with lots of beautiful views, stunning nature, and a friendly and personable guide who answered many questions beyond just the typical tourist information. 🤗Posted on Tripadvisor
Maria P15 August 2026Sandra was great, helpful and communicative from before the tour. Andre was amazing and even let our son “drive” a bit. Amazing tour-interesting infoPosted on GetyourguideOceane15 August 2026Amazing moment with Andre, really kind with a lot of interesting facts to share about the Ria Formosa. The sunset was beautiful and the whole tour was just perfect. I highly recommend!Posted on Tripadvisor
Chiara B14 August 2026Perfection It was an amazing experience. I booked the tour the evening before and they have been very professional and kind. The guide was absolutely fantastic. I really recommendPosted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller14 August 2026it's a very chill tour. good for the early part of your trip so u can get familiar without doing too much. for me the highlight was the sunset. they should indicate that on the 5pm tour the marsh lands are submerged and that the possibility of seeing animals there is little. but overall, I enjoyed the pacing of the tour but in general, the islands are a bit mid.Posted on Tripadvisorlorenzo c13 August 2026Boat trip It was amazing and the captain really funny and explained interesting things. Thank you very very muchPosted on GetyourguideJekaterina13 August 2026I enjoyed the trip, everything was good, views beautiful but I expected morePosted on GetyourguideMargaux12 August 2026The boat tour was very nice, our guide Antonio was fun and gave good explanations, we had a blast visiting the Island and going swimming ! Thank you for the tour !Posted on GetyourguideMike René7 August 2026The islands were wonderful and you just have to see them. The water clear, lots of fish and different birds and the biggest mussels we've ever seen. Our captain, André, was very nice and funny, and had plenty of interesting stories to tell. A wonderful experience. Top!Posted on GetyourguideDavide7 August 2026What a wonderful experience! The Ria Formosa tour exceeded all our expectations and was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities of our holiday. The natural beauty of the lagoon is incredible, with crystal-clear waters, beautiful islands, and amazing wildlife. It was the perfect way to discover a different side of the Algarve, away from the crowds. The crew was welcoming, professional, and passionate about the area. They made the trip both informative and fun, sharing interesting facts about the local ecosystem and ensuring everyone had a great time. Everything was very well organized, the boat was comfortable, and the pace of the tour was perfect. We had time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. A special thank you to Sandra for being so thoughtful and caring throughout the organization. Your attention to every detail made the experience truly enjoyable and stress-free! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Algarve!!!Posted on GetyourguideJennifer6 August 2026Great fun and Viktor, our guide, was absolutely lovely! He spoke fluent French and English, seamlessly switching between the two groups. You get enough time on both islands to enjoy an ocean dip and/or a little exploration. The communication with the guides was also fantastic!Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller5 August 2026Was great!Posted on GetyourguideJody5 August 2026Really lovely to see the islands and Ricardo our guide was super fun!Posted on GetyourguideHelen2 August 2026We had a lovely trip. Antonio our skipper/guide/host was just perfect. He was humorous and made everyone feel welcome. He stopped the boat several times on the way to the islands to point out the wildlife, fishing and fauna of the Ria Formosa. We really enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend it. Thank you Antonio xPosted on GetyourguideSamanta2 August 2026Andre did a fantastic job! I would absolutely recommend this tour as a must when visiting Faro!Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller31 July 2026Very friendly and knowledgeable guide!Posted on GetyourguideAmanda27 July 2026We got too see the islands outside Faro, all the wildlife was amazing and he even told us everything about them. The islands was beautiful and I would recommend going on this tripPosted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller26 July 2026Guide was amazing, great information, everything ran on time, was easy to find meet up point as we were given information in advance and picture of kiosk which was great. Thanks for such a great dayPosted on GetyourguideMarlon20 July 2026We really enjoyed it; Victor was a great tour guide and made the tour an unforgettable experience. The islands were so picturesque and we also saw dolphins! Another thank you belongs to Victor, who was so kind and funny - great guide! 🙏🏼❤️Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller17 July 2026The Tour was amazing and the guide realy cool and friendly. We had good conversation. I also has a rich knowlege about the Park.Posted on GetyourguideGetYourGuide Traveller17 July 2026Andrea is an amazing tour guide. The whole journey level up my experience in Faro. Definitely recommend for everyone to come.Posted on GetyourguideMałgorzata16 July 2026It was great and our guide was amazing!Posted on Facebook
Ulanda Mcloughlin8 June 2025recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
Ricardo was absolutely brilliant. He was very informative and very friendly and answered all questions asked. We went on the sunset tour and had a lovely time watching the sunset. Miguel who we booked with the day before recommended a lovely restaurant which we went to after and had a great meal. Thank you very much our family had such a wonderful unforgettable experience ❤️Posted on Trustindex
Patricia Reed13 November 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex.
A really wonderful trip I have been really impressed with Islands4You from the initial booking through to our memorable 3 hour boat trip today with Chico, our guide. We had been booked for tomorrow but were concerned at the forecast. Before we could come to a decision as what to do, a call came through from Islands4You to say the forecast was poor and would we like to change the day. What a good job we did. The lagoon was like a millpond and we really enjoyed every minute of our tour with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. He went out of his way to show us as many birds as he could, despite it being high tide and we also enjoyed the length of our stops on the two islands. The boat was spotlessly clean, and all in all a great experience which we will certainly recommend to our friends.Posted on Facebook
Vince Fourdin17 April 2022perfect service to discover the Rio Formasa!Posted on Facebook
Sue Martin31 March 2018We took the four islands tour this week and had a fabulous time.the captain,Pedro, was really knowledgable and good fun and he made the day even more enjoyable.the islands were all different and very interesting and getting to them we felt safe and in good hands.i would definately recommend this company to my friends.Posted on Facebook
Sonya Brooks25 October 2017Went on the 4 islands tour; absolutely fantastic day out.Posted on Facebook
Charlène Kapien12 July 2017We had a great time with Island 4 You team during our guided tour! Thank you :) Find more info on my page @kelledstyle xoxoPosted on Facebook
Stu Dalgleish14 April 2017Jaime was an excellent captain who was friendly and full of great information. He made sure we felt comfortable at every stage of the trip, and even recommend a nice bar to go to afterwards. And I don't even like boats!
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