Ria Formosa Islands Cruise from Tavira - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Ria Formosa Islands Cruise
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 16.81 USD
Rating: 6.9 (108 reviews)

A very pleasant walk to enjoy the tranquility of the Ria Formosa. The route is relaxing, with beautiful scenery and the ...

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Enjoy the wetlands, the diverse wildlife, and the golden sand beaches in the Ria Formosa on this boat trip around the islands of Tavira and Cabanas. Are you ready?

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Boat ride
English–speaking guide
Life vest

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Avenida Ria Formosa, 40

Reviews of our customers

6.9

Good 1,266 Travelers·108 reviews

July 7, 2026
Aleksandra
Spain
A very pleasant walk to enjoy the tranquility of the Ria Formosa. The route is relaxing, with beautiful scenery and the opportunity to see the area's ...
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July 26, 2026
María Sáenz
Sanlúcar De Barrameda, Spain
Everything went very well; the guide explained everything in Spanish. He was very kind and pleasant at all times.
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July 16, 2026
Natanael
Ponferrada, Spain
The boat trip was great, we really enjoyed spending time as a family.
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September 21, 2024
Maria Del Pilar Garcia
Merida, Spain
We did this trip as a family, all adults, on our visit to Tavira. It was a wonderful experience, we had fun and learned a lot about the area, its fish...
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August 16, 2024
Nicolas
Spain
The boat is not very big, which is appreciated for the small groups. The explanations from our guide and pilot Filipe were excellent and the tour is v...
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September 15, 2025
Nuria
Spain
Very good Luca, the guide was charming. I think they could offer a small bottle of water.
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September 5, 2025
Carolina
Spain
Very good, pleasant experience
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June 12, 2025
Ricardo Del Barco Prieto
Sevilla, Spain
It was a magical trip. A true wonder. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The skipper went out of his way to explain everything to us, with every detail....
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October 5, 2024
Laura
Spain
We would repeat it 1000 times, pleasant journey, top town and beach and the guide was very friendly and translated into Spanish and English, highly re...
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September 29, 2024
Luis Miguel De Castro Vivar
Burgos, Spain
The guide was great. Entertaining explanations.
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Enjoy the wetlands, the diverse wildlife, and the golden sand beaches in the Ria Formosa on this boat trip around the islands of Tavira and Cabanas. Are you ready?

Ria Formosa Islands Cruise

When making your reservation, you can choose from three different tour options. All provide an English-speaking guide and have the same starting point: Ria Formosa Avenue in Cabanas de Tavira. The options are as follows:

1-hour tour

Welcome aboard! For one hour we'll enjoy a pleasant cruise around the beautiful landscape of the Ria Formosa, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.

We'll explore the different canals on this natural attraction in the Algarve and we'll make a 15 minute stop on Cabanas Island. You'll have the chance to stroll along its beaches and admire the wide variety of birds that fly over this area.

2-hour tour

Do you want a longer boat ride? Then this two-hour tour is the option for you. We'll also explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park but, instead of going to Cabanas, we'll make a 30-minute stop in the city of Tavira.

4-hour tour

On this four-hour tour around the islands of the Ria Formosa, you'll enjoy a unique experience cruising the island of Cabanas, the island of Tavira, and the beach of Terra Estreita, where you'll enjoy a 30-minute stop in case you feel like taking a swim into the Atlantic waters. Then we'll continue sailing through beds of oysters, clams, and cockles.

We'll also see the coastal village of Santa Luzia. Fun fact: did you know that it is considered the "capital of octopus"? The church of Nossa Senhora do Mar or the 17th-century fort of São João da Barra are some of the places of interest we'll be visiting during this very comprehensive boat tour!

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Enjoy the wetlands, the diverse wildlife, and the golden sand beaches in the Ria Formosa on this boat trip around the islands of Tavira and Cabanas. Are you ready?

Ria Formosa Islands Cruise

1-hour tour

Welcome aboard! For one hour we'll enjoy a pleasant cruise around the beautiful landscape of the Ria Formosa, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.

Ria Formosa Islands Cruise