6-hour Boat Tour: Navigating Ria Formosa National Park's Amazing Islands with a Local Expert

Embark on a 6-hour boat tour with a local expert born in a family of fishermen and shellfish gatherers. Explore Ria Formosa National Park’s stunning islands and discover the rich fauna, flora, and traditions of this unique ecosystem.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ocean Vibes Algarve - We will spend 6h navegating between some of the islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Stoping, close to 1h in Desert Island, close to 1h on the Saint Mary Lighthouse Village, located on Culatra Island. And 2h on Culatra village ( a Portuguese thypical fishing comunity ), with the possibility of having lunch on a restaurant at…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Born in a family of local fishermen and shellfish gatherers. All my life was spent between Faro City and Ria Formosa. Calling it my playground of a lifetime. Im passionate by the sea and dedicated to sport fishing. After working, in the past, in several areas of hospitality. The last three years worked as a professional Skipper for other companys….

Location
Ocean Vibes Algarve
Passeio Abu Sào Ibn Harune
. Head towards the south (sea) side of the Faro Marina, in front of the boat access door, in the middle. It is in the middle of the boardwalk of Faro´s Nautical Club.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Yolanda_g
Jul 8, 2025
Highly Recommended: A Personalized Eco-Tour with Skipper Pudim - Our boat tour with Skipper Pudim was an absolute highlight! He's incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, with a clear passion for preserving the local wildlife and natural habitat. It was wonderful how he tailored the tour to our interests, making the experience truly personalized. We were incredibly fortunate to spot dolphins and explore the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park. The tour itself was a perfect blend of sightseeing, informative commentary, and even some time for us to explore on our own.
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Stay45833151489
Jun 12, 2025
Fantastic experience - Very nice guide with a lot of knowledge about the islands. Pleasant man to go with.😊 beautiful islands ! Definitely worth it!
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Nicoledorset
Jun 2, 2025
Lovely boat day trip - Lovely day spent with Pudim on his boat. We were joined by a French couple and it was a very enjoyable experience. He's very knowledgeable and proud of what he does. His communication is excellent. We visited 3 places and enjoyed wandering around. I get very sea sick but as we stayed within the marina I didn't feel ill at all.
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Euanc990
May 19, 2025
What an amazing day! - Nuno is a top class tour guide, from booking it he was super helpful, very responsive (normally no more that 2 mins) he messaged, asked and advised us about any of our questions or needs. So we met up at his office (he messaged a link so we didn’t get lost) and immediately put us at ease with his manner and nature. We headed out, around the islands, the wealth of knowledge and stories kept us entertained, stopped off at a few islands, Nuno arranged lunch for us on one of the islands, we insisted he joined us (so we could gain some of his advice), the restaurant was fabulous, the food was so fresh and the views were unbelievable (so much so we forgot to take pictures). To finish the day of we had a lovely trip to see some Fiddler Crabs and back to the marina. Saying goodbye to Skipper Pudim felt like saying to an old friend. We will be back and do another trip with him again. Massive Thanks for the memories that will stay with us forever.
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A992ctcorinnes
May 10, 2025
A professional proud of his region, passionate and protective of his environment. Friendly and guaranteed trimmings - If you want authentic exchanges and a tailor-made experience book with Mr Pudim Nono . We had the chance to spend the day only with him solo and to be able to share his passions and benevolence on fauna and flora. I recommend 🇵🇹🥰
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U4071mkemmad
May 8, 2025
Great experience! - Very nice experience visiting the islands, Pudim is very nice and has a very good knowledge of the environment, he is passionate about his job and transmits it well. I highly recommend it!
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Helen
Apr 26, 2025
Captain Pudim! The best in Ria Formosa! - We took a 6 hour tour and visited a few local islands along the Ria Formosa and highly recommend this local tour provider. Captain Pudim is very knowledgeable of the river, its natural habitat, and the history of this beautiful area. His love and connection to the sea only makes the tour more special. It was a wonderfully engaging tour, and the cherry on top was the local restaurant he recommended (à do João) which deserves its own 5 star review. Thank you Captain Pudim for an amazing day!!
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I7999cdrebecad
Apr 13, 2025
Great! - Great! We toured with Nuno on his boat and had a wonderful day. 6h in total, with 3 wonderful stops enjoying the ria and guided by the knowledge of Nuno. Environmentally friendly and very complete tour. Highly recommended.
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Ellagram89
Apr 9, 2025
Magic experience - It was a wonderful tour. Nuno is very attentive, courteous and prepared conveys passion for what he does which made this experience truly exciting. We saw magical places without haste but with the calm they deserve, ample availability from Nuno. We were on his boat divinely pampered by a fantastic person. I recommend this tour to immerse yourself in the charm of this place.
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I5127dgvalentinap
Apr 7, 2025
A fantastic experience. Thank you Nuno - An unforgettable experience! The tour was one of the best moments of our weekend in Fari. Nuno is an authentic person and passionate about his work, he manages to transmit all his love for nature, history and culture of the place. Each stage was interesting and relaxing at the same time, with detailed explanations but never boring. The boat was comfortable and the ride organized in every detail, without haste, with just enough time to enjoy every island and every glimpse. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience it authentically. With Nuno you will feel welcomed, listened to and accompanied by a true professional... but above all by a beautiful person. Thanks Nuno, we will definitely be back!
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From $58
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).