Ria Formosa Islands Cruise

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

For one hour we'll enjoy a cruise around the Ria Formosa, which is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal. We will explore the canals and make a 15-minute stop on Cabanas Island, giving you the chance to stroll along its beaches and observe the local birdlife.

2-hour tour

This two-hour tour also explores the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Instead of going to Cabanas Island, we'll make a 30-minute stop in the city of Tavira.

4-hour tour

On the four-hour tour around the islands of Ria Formosa, you'll cruise the island of Cabanas, the island of Tavira, and the beach of Terra Estreita, with a 30-minute stop for swimming in the Atlantic waters. We will also sail through beds of oysters, clams, and cockles and see the coastal village of Santa Luzia, known as the "capital of octopus". Notable sites include the church of Nossa Senhora do Mar and the 17th-century fort of São João da Barra.