ISLAND HOPPING GUIDE
The island days worth booking a whole trip around.
The 11 portugal island hopping travellers book most, gathered in one place. Which islands each trip reaches, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat aboard costs.
Catamaran tour from Faro through Ria Formosa islands. Spot birds, snorkel, learn oyster farming, and plan Culatra lunch.
Most Popular“Wonderful experience, beautiful day at sea visited three islands had a great lunch. I highly recommend it.”
A small-group boat trip through Ria Formosa’s island world, with shaded sailing and lighthouse, Culatra and Armona stops.
“William was a fantastic captain and guide as well.Will certainly recommend. We had a very good experience as a family.”
Catamaran tour from Faro through Ria Formosa islands with swimming at Ilha Deserta, lighthouse views, and oyster farming.
“4 stops, 3 islands, one unforgettable day on the catamaran. Pedro was more than a guide, he brought the Ria Formosa to life with his stories and local knowledge. This is not just a boat tour, you will be walking a lot, exploring and really experiencing each place. The first stop was Ilha Deserta, peaceful…”
Hop-on hop-off speedboat cruise from Faro to Ria Formosa’s Desert, Farol, and Culatra islands, with flexible timing and wildlife.
“Amazing experience seeing the areas at your own pace. Staff were also really friendly. Thank you for a great day”
Guided cruise from Olhão to Armona, Culatra, and Farol with a true fisherfolk lunch and time to swim and wander.
“Our captain Antonio was very informative on our tour. I totally enjoyed this tour and recommend it. The lunch was very tasty.”
5-hour guided boat tour from Olhão through Ria Formosa, visiting Armona, Culatra and Farol, with oyster farms, wildlife and lagoon sunsets.
“Excellent day trip with our guide Roberto who was very informative and knowledgable”
Guided boat trip from Olhão through Ria Formosa Natural Park with stops at Armona, Culatra, and Farol for birds, fishing villages, and sunset.
“Excellent day trip with our guide Roberto who was very informative and knowledgable”
Half-day Madeira boat cruise with lunch, drinks, and a swim at Calhau da Lapa. Small group, big coastline views, possible dolphins.
“They pick you up and drop you off which is really great. The boat is very well equipped with indoor and outdoor spaces and easy to walk around. Food was excellent and drinks were always available with a very attentive crew. Spotted dolphins, turtle and whale spouts. Leisure pace and good spot for lunch and…”
Hop-on hop-off boat ferry to Ilha Deserta, Ilha do Farol, and Culatra from Faro. Choose your island time; tickets may be extra.
“The boat drivers made every effort for persons to get on and off the boat with ease even with the changing tides They were excellent and helpful drivers Of course the beaches were the favourite Ille Desert Island Ilha Deserta Walk to the Beach on Cultura”
4-hour catamaran from Faro through Ria Formosa: Barreta, Culatra and Armona, birdwatching, snorkel stop, and village time.
“El personal del barco muy amable y atento y la embarcación estaba muy nueva y en perfecto estado.”
Guided hop between Faro’s Ria Formosa islands: Ilha Deserta, Culatra, and Farol. Small group, English guide, free island admission.
“Enthusiastic guide, knows a lot to tell, good mate. To be recommended. Beautiful nature reserve. EnjoyedAuto-translated”
Every archipelago worth the trip, island by island.
