On this full-day tour, you set off from Olhao and cruise through the Ria Formosa, a 60-kilometre-long protected lagoon system that's loaded with barrier islands and wildlife like herons and ospreys. You'll hop off at Farol Island to take views over the Atlantic from a lighthouse before heading to Culatra, where you can wander its fishing village and tuck into a fresh lunch of local fish and meat paired with wine. After a dip and some leisurely island time, you'll cruise back to Olhao and return to your hotel.

De gids was goed, en zeer behulpzaam voor de mindervalide medereizigers. De bemanning van de boot was ervaren, en de bootreis zelf was erg fijn en mooi. De eilandjes waren mooi om te zien, maar weinig interessants te beleven. De lunch was dramatisch slecht, het eten was koud en taai. Ondanks in de reservering staat incl frisdrank/koffie werd er gezegd dat we dat niet kregen. Absoluut niet voor herhaling vatbaar, zonde van het geld.

Eten was zeer slecht geen grotten gezien alleen het eiland weinig bezienswaardigheden.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll cruise through the Ria Formosa, a huge natural park that's stuffed with lagoons and wildlife
There's a stop at Farol Island where you'll take in the views over the Atlantic from a lighthouse
The fresh local lunch with fish, meat and wine gives you an authentic taste of the Algarve
There's also a stop to visit the traditional local market in Olhão

Important to know

Just so you know, lunch includes a starter, a main course and a dessert, along with wine, water and coffee
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring suitable footwear
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Boat cruise
Lunch
Transport
Guide
Swim stops

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

What people say about this experience

3.9/5

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4/5

Staff

4.7/5

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3.4/5

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Travelled with a group of friends
12 June 2026
3.4
Netherlands
De gids was goed, en zeer behulpzaam voor de mindervalide medereizigers. De bemanning van de boot was ervaren, en de bootreis zelf was erg fijn en mooi. De eilandjes waren mooi om te zien, maar weinig interessants te beleven. De lunch was dramatisch slecht, het eten was koud en taai. Ondanks in de reservering staat incl frisdrank/koffie werd er gezegd dat we dat niet kregen. Absoluut niet voor herhaling vatbaar, zonde van het geld.
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Maarten
Travelled as a couple
12 June 2026
3
Netherlands
Eten was zeer slecht geen grotten gezien alleen het eiland weinig bezienswaardigheden.
S
Salvatore
Travelled as a couple
29 May 2026
4.6
Germany
K
Klappstuhl
Travelled as a couple
20 May 2026
4.6
Germany