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

You can choose from three different tour options when making your reservation. All include an English-speaking guide and start at Ria Formosa Avenue in Cabanas de Tavira. The options are as follows:

1-hour tour

This one-hour cruise includes a 15-minute stop on Cabanas Island, where you can stroll along its beaches and observe the wide variety of birds in the area.

2-hour tour

The two-hour tour explores the Ria Formosa Natural Park with a 30-minute stop in the city of Tavira, allowing for additional sightseeing.

4-hour tour

On this four-hour tour, you will cruise around Cabanas Island, Tavira Island, and the beach of Terra Estreita, with a 30-minute swimming stop in the Atlantic waters. You will also sail through beds of oysters, clams, and cockles and visit the coastal village of Santa Luzia, known as the "capital of octopus." Other places of interest include the church of Nossa Senhora do Mar and the 17th-century fort of São João da Barra.