Dolphin watching and wildlife from Faro
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Dolphin watching and wildlife from Faro

By Islands 4 You
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Before visiting the Atlantic Ocean, you'll also see the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Barrier islands: Deserta and Farol. The boat only takes a small group of 12 people, so everyone can feel very comfortable and the tour gets more personal.
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Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide


Start:
  • Islands 4 You, Avenida da República Stand 8 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal
    The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 32872P8

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operated by a multilingual guide
    • Parking available by Faro Marina
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 32872P8

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    • Islands 4 You
      4.9 of 5 bubbles2,581
      Faro, Portugal
      Joined in May 2016
    • NBG15
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing guide!
      Ricardo was amazing. Such a kind, informative guide. I'm so glad we chose this tour over others. He was so helpful with my elderly mother and was so patient. Thank you!
      Written 23 March 2025
    • josephhJ4457PX
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do experience
      An amazing experience visiting the national park and reserve. Islands 4 You certainly know how to introduce you to this environment and ensure you walk away with a memorable and lasting experience. I can not recommend them enough
      Written 19 March 2025
    • Joy2963
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Half Day Island tour
      As the weather was "iffy", the tour went at 3:15 p.m. as that was the best chance of no rain and wind. The boat tour was great. We visited 2 islands and had 45 minutes on each island to explore the beaches and the boardwalk. The bonus was the sunset. The driver/guide was excellent. He shared a lot of information about the Ria Formosa. Visiting at this time of year was great.
      Written 19 March 2025
    • 861annib
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very recommending boat trip
      We really enjoied the tour through the incredible national park. Our Guide Antonio told us a lot about the nature and the birds. It was really interesting. The two islands were really nice and we had enough time to explore them.
      Written 15 March 2025
    • 256pata
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sunset at Ria Formosa
      The Ria Formosa Natural Park was extremely calm and quiet with beautiful scenery at sunset. The guide was very knowledgeable. I travelled solo but was made very comfortable among my group of fellow travellers. We saw a few birds on the water but the main selling point of this trip is the whole atmosphere of the Ria Formosa Natural Park at sunset on an eco boat.
      Written 14 March 2025
    • D1171IGnadiaz
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Don't miss this!
      A lovely afternoon spent on the water. We had a fun afternoon on the water, saw some local birds and were able to explore two islands before heading home. The weather was beautiful and the sunset was amazing! A relaxing, beautiful time.
      Written 12 March 2025
    • Andrew W
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Really good wildlife small trip
      Small boat cruise with a guide. The group had both English and French speakers and the guide was able to seamlessly switch between languages in order to keep all in the gounp involved. Guide was really engaging and stopped frequently for the wildlife as, sometimes seemingly just for us as we had binoculars.
      Written 1 March 2025
    • David C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Natural wetland joy
      Wonderful experience with a knowledgeable and witty host. Would recommend to all. Enjoyed the visuals and the stories too.
      Written 22 February 2025
    • 805maisieb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience to learn about Ria Formosa natural park and islands, the nature and see some beautiful scenery
      Had a lovely boat tour guided by chico who was very friendly, kind and had lots of knowledge to share with us! It was a beautiful and relaxing day.
      Written 20 February 2025
    • Compass785571
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable tour experience
      Very pleased with the tour, with a small group of people and a very knowledgeable guide, this is one of my best tour experiences I ever had. Sunset was calming, enjoyed the atmosphere very much. Five stars tour for sure👍
      Written 19 February 2025
    • mummyv2025
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would recommend!
      We had a fantastic trip with Antonio, he was very informative and friendly. Really lovely trip enjoyed by adults and children.
      Written 19 February 2025
    • X2981PQvictorj
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ask for Francisco!
      We went on a 3 hour tour starting at 11am, with Francisco (aka Chico) as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable on the biology of the area, and would identify birds of interest faster than we could even register that there's a bird ahead. The boat ride itself was very comfortable as well, with padded seats and very few waves. I highly recommend the 3 hour tour as it gives the opportunity to see the outer islands and the impact of the tides on the inner channels.
      Written 16 February 2025
    • Jilske84
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice trip
      It was a nice trip. The whole walk on the deserted island was a bit much to do in the time we got, but we did it and arrived a bit to late because of that. But that was not a problem.
      Written 14 February 2025
    • pietervU3084IX
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour for Ria Formosa
      Great tour! A comfortable ride on the boat and lovely views. Nice tour guide and enough time on the islands. If you're there in February make sure to wear a jacket. We had the 15:15 your and got a beautiful sunset at the end of the trip.
      Written 13 February 2025
    • RR1411
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sunday boat tour
      The boat tour was as described. We were fortunate to also visit an island that's accessible only during high tide and see the oyster farms. Our guide Ricardo was very friendly and knowledgeable about Faro and the Ria Farmosa area. We really enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend it!
      Written 13 February 2025
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    Agnieszka S
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2022
    I heartily recommend this company and the tour to everyone!
    The trip was nice, long, with beautiful views, the crew was very smiling, sociable, helpful, with a lot of knowledge about the sea and dolphins. We were able to see several herds of dolphins! We saw them up close, we could admire them almost the entire duration of the trip. The crew also approaches the dolphins with due respect - in silence, without scaring the individuals, and the observation of each herd did not last too long, so as not to stress the animals. The trip was intimate, in a small group of people, which allowed for deep contact with the nature of the Atlantic Ocean. Such experiences are worth any price. Apart from the fact that Faro is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal, this trip was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life! Greetings from Poland :)
    Written 17 August 2022
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    Wendy G
    Norwich, UK18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2022
    I would highly recommend the Dolphin Watching tour. We were very lucky to see the dolphins so soon into the tour and they swam so close to our boat. Our guides were fantastic, very knowledgeable & they really care about the dolphins & their environment. They even stopped a couple of times to clear rubbish from the sea.
    Written 18 July 2022
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    Anouk B
    Buenos Aires, Argentina8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2022 • Couples
    All the people working for this company were very nice and attentive. The boat is luxurious and very comfortable.
    We did two tours the sunset and dolphin watching and it is definitely worth every penny!
    Written 5 July 2022
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    Małgorzata P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2022 • Couples
    I totally recommend this attraction. Great organisation and memories that last a lifetime. Amazing experience that everyone should go for!🐬🥰
    Written 4 July 2022
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