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Full-day Ria Formosa islands cruise with local lunch

3.4/5
8 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Algarve
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Meal Included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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

3.4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 8 reviews


Review categories

Safety

1.8/5

Service

1.8/5

Staff

2.2/5

Value for money

2.2/5


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  • J

    Jen

    Traveled with family


    September 17, 2026
    4.2

    Netherlands

    Het was een hele leuke excursie en Antoinette was heel vriendelijk en gezellig

  • C

    Cato

    Traveled as a couple


    September 17, 2026
    3.8

    Netherlands

    Ik ben slecht ter been. Dat betekende dat ik niet mee kon doen met de wandelingen over de eilanden. Dat is niet verwijtbaar aan de organisatie, maar ik had daar wel graag vantevoren over geïnformeerd willen zijn

  • N

    N

    Traveled with a group of friends


    June 12, 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.

  • M

    Maarten

    Traveled as a couple


    June 12, 2026
    3

    Netherlands

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

  • S

    Salvatore

    Traveled as a couple


    May 29, 2026
    4.6

    Germany

  • S

    Single traveller

    Solo traveler


    September 19, 2026
    1.8

    Germany

    Von 5 Sternen erreicht der Trip max 2 Sterne /die angegeben Abholorte kannte der Fahrer nicht, das war nicht nur bei mir so/ Ich sollte als letzter abgeholt werden, ich wurde als erster abgeholt, somit dauerte die fahrt nicht 20min sondern 45min/ deutschsprachiger Reiseleiter angekündigt, der eigentliche Reiseleiter konnte nur Englisch oder France/ erste Insel vom Reiseleiter ein Strand gezeigt, der viel bessere Strand habe ich selber gefunden, dadurch aber zu wenig Zeit zum Baden/ 2 Insel ähnli