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 tour options, all with an English-speaking guide starting from Ria Formosa Avenue in Cabanas de Tavira. The options are:

1-hour tour

This one-hour cruise explores the landscape of Ria Formosa, a Natural Wonder of Portugal. There is a 15-minute stop on Cabanas Island to stroll along the beaches and observe various birds.

2-hour tour

The two-hour tour offers a longer ride in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, with a 30-minute stop in the city of Tavira instead of Cabanas.

4-hour tour

On the four-hour tour, experience cruising the island of Cabanas, the island of Tavira, and the beach of Terra Estreita, with a 30-minute stop for swimming. The tour includes views of beds of oysters, clams, and cockles and a visit to the coastal village of Santa Luzia, known as the "capital of octopus," and sites such as the church of Nossa Senhora do Mar and the 17th-century fort of São João da Barra.