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Half Day Private Catamaran Boat Tour: Personalized Sailing in Ria Formosa
4.9
11 Ratings
Faro
Embark on a personalized half-day private catamaran boat tour in Ria Formosa. Enjoy tailored activities, stops for swims, and explore deserted beaches. Perfect for families, couples, and groups.
Embark on a personalized half-day private catamaran boat tour in Ria Formosa. Enjoy tailored activities, stops for swims, and explore deserted beaches. Perfect for families, couples, and groups.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Barreta Island - Anchoring near Ilha Deserta allows for a peaceful onboard experience, with opportunities for swimming, paddle boarding, and snorkeling.
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - The journey includes sailing through the channels and anchoring by the stunning desert islands.
- Barreta Island - Anchoring near Ilha Deserta allows for a peaceful onboard experience, with opportunities for swimming, paddle boarding, and snorkeling.
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - The journey includes sailing through the channels and anchoring by the stunning desert islands.
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Two paddleboards available
- Complimentary welcome drink
- All fees and taxes included
- On-board restroom facilities
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Two paddleboards available
- Complimentary welcome drink
- All fees and taxes included
- On-board restroom facilities
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Food and Drinks
Additional Information
Experience an exclusive sailing adventure on our Special Sailing Catamaran.
The journey will be customized to suit your preferences, whether it’s specific activities or sights you wish to explore. Our Skipper is always ready to recommend the best spots and beaches to visit, depending on the time of day. Simply unwind, relax, and enjoy the views.
We’ll…
Experience an exclusive sailing adventure on our Special Sailing Catamaran.
The journey will be customized to suit your preferences, whether it’s specific activities or sights you wish to explore. Our Skipper is always ready to recommend the best spots and beaches to visit, depending on the time of day. Simply unwind, relax, and enjoy the views.
We’ll pause at several bays near secluded beaches, allowing you time to swim or go ashore to explore the islands.
This private tour is perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends.
- Private Activity - only you and your group will be on board
- Catamaran offers ample space for large groups of up to 16 people
- Skipper and Hostess Included
- Paddle Boards and Snorkeling Equipment Provided
- Stops for Swimming
- Small Children are Welcome
Location
iSea Yachting - Faro
Meet us at our Office at the Faro Marina
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(11 Ratings)
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Tanya_s
Aug 11, 2025
Paradise - The most amazing half day sailing on a catamaran with a welcoming crew: Pedro and Ana, gorgeous views, paddle boarding, swimming and a magical dolphin show. Pure paradise!
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Cruiser35731900130
Jul 15, 2025
Family trip - Awesome time. Beautiful ride to Isla Deserta for a swim and paddle boarding with family and friends. Our group was 15 people from ages 11-5 and everyone enjoyed the trip. We went on the half day and we brought our own food and drink. We were offered champagne once we were underway which was a nice touch. Private doors boat to the catamaran was very pleasant as well. Wish it could have lasted longer so I may consider the full day tip next time. We had a party of 15 and it did not seem crowded on this boat.
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Tal_p
Sep 9, 2024
A wonderful private tour - We had an amazing 3.5 hour tour with the team at iSea! The staff were so friendly and helpful and full of information and we were taken out to explore the deserted beaches of Ria Formosa. It was private and intimate and would highly recommend!
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Phil_l
Sep 5, 2024
Professional and lovely. A must do. - Incredible experience and the best hosts. Would so recommend this to anyone. We will be back for sure. ❣️
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Drew_s
May 30, 2024
The Best Hen Do Surprise - This excursion was booked as a surprise for one of my best friends hen do in Faro. She was absolutely over the moon and all 16 of us had the most amazing time. It was definitely the highlight of the trip. We were made to feel like royalty the full duration of our trip, thanks to our amazing hostess Annie. She was super knowledgeable and really gave us an insight to some hidden gems round about! I'd recommend this to anyone and will most definitely be doing this again when visiting Faro!
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Susanwr7774ei
May 27, 2024
A truly memorable experience . . . - This group of 10 friends from the US/Michigan had a truly memorable day on Rio Formosa with the team from iSea Yachting. We were initially concerned about the weather forecast (wind/waves), but Bruno assured us that we were in good hands and he was absolutely right! We set out on tour day with sunshine, blue skies and beautiful clear, blue/green water. Our amazing crew - Pedro and Annie, were the perfect hosts. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience - above and beyond including retrieving a hat, with significant sentimental value to one friend, from the water after it had blown off his head. Annie was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with information about the area we visited and fantastic recommendations for the area where we were staying. This was an experience none of us will forget. Thank you, iSea Yachting, Bruno, Pedro and Annie.
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Chloem425
May 16, 2024
Amazing day out! Highly recommend - We were a group of 14 women and booked the half day tour. It was unbelievevable from start to finish. So much better than we expected! Our captain was Pedro and our host Annie, they were really helpful and made the day! We could fully relax and enjoy the views; Annie would bring drinks whenever we needed and also gave us lots of interesting information about the surrounding islands. We had dolphins swim near the boat which was magical and apparently quite rare. Would book again in a heartbeat, just amazing!
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Margaret
Aug 27, 2023
Amazing half day trip - We had an excellent time aboard the catamaran. It was only my husband and I - there were 2 crew members who took care of our every need. Pedro the captain located a pod of dolphins. We swam near a beautiful beach on one of the barrier islands and did a quick paddle board session as well. The boat itself was in great shape and spacious - could have easily fit more people. Annie made an amazing fruit plate and charcuterie board for us to enjoy after our swim. All around our experience was amazing.
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Grace_n
Jul 7, 2023
Wonderful trip - The team was very patient with us and made everything really nice, we really had a great time and could enjoy the sea.
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Julie_s
Oct 24, 2025
Lovely afternoon on the water - Lovely afternoon on the water. Paddle boards would benefit from being pumped up a bit more and I don't think there is any chance that the sails would be put up for a sail, but if you want to spend time with friends on a beautiful catamaran and enjoy a swim and a few drinks this trip is ideal.
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