Services and Tours
Nature Tours
Birds observation
Discovery
Ecotour
The Eco-Tour is a guided boat tour through the channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park for observing fauna and flora, accompanied by a multilingual marine biologist guide. Perfect for bird watching.
from
35€
Discovery
Early bird
The 'Early Bird Tour' is a guided tour on Ilha Deserta for nature observation, accompanied by a multilingual marine biologist guide.
from
35€
Discovery
Santa Maria Guided Tour
Guided walk along the boardwalks of Ilha Deserta lasting 45 minutes.
from
10€
Discovery
Private Island Shuttle
Private Shuttle to Ilha Deserta and Estaminé restaurant, Ilha do Farol and Ilha da Culatra. Available every day, all year round.
from
75€
Discovery
Oyster Tour Experience
Private boat tour, accompanied by a marine biologist guide, to get to know the Natural Park, visit the oyster farms and taste the Ria Formosa oysters at the Estaminé restaurant
Hop on Hop off
Feel Free to Explore
Feel free to explore the barrier islands of Ria Formosa at your own pace.
Departing from Faro, start the boat circuit through the islands of the Natural Park, where you will have the freedom to travel between them, at available times.
How does the Hop On Hop Off Islands work?
We offer several boat stop times on the three islands (every hour), with flexibility to visit them, choosing the time you want to stay on each island. Our skippers will be available to guide you and provide all the information you need during your tour. You can spend the whole day exploring the islands and choose your return time to Faro.
Discovery
Hop on Hop off islands
The Tour Hop On Hop Off islands visits the barrier islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park - Ilha Deserta, Farol, and Culatra.
from
35€
Discovery
Hop on Hop off Nature
Hop on Nature is the tour that combines the Eco-Tour nature tour and the Hop On Hop Off Islands, where you can explore the Barrier Islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
from
50€
Island Shuttles
Discovery
Shuttle Deserta
Boat Shuttle to Ilha Deserta and Estaminé Restaurant. Available every day, all year round, with several daily departures.
from
10€
Discovery
Ferry
Ferry service between Faro and Ilha Deserta, available year-round with several regular departures throughout the day.
from
5€
Discovery
Shuttle Farol
Transport by speedboat to Farol Island. Available every day, all year round, with several daily departures.
from
10€
Discovery
Shuttle Culatra
Speedboat transportation to Culatra Island is available every day, year-round, with multiple daily departures.
from
10€
Sunset Catamaran Lounge
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Groups and events
Private Boat Services
Private Boat Services
Animaris offers you the service of chartering boats with crew for tours in Ria Formosa all year round.
This private service is ideal for groups: families, companies, or tourism. Contact us to learn more about boat tours and private transportation options, availability, and prices. Please provide us with the following details: number of people (adults/children), date, departure and return time, and type of desired tour.
- Customized route and schedule of your choice: Ilhas Deserta, Farol, or Culatra.
- Maximum capacity per boat: 18 people For larger groups, please click here.
* Subject to availability.
Where to buy tickets?
Kiosks
- Cais da Porta Nova - Ilha Deserta & Hop On Hop Off
- Faro Marina (Dock) - Ilha Deserta
Kiosks
- Cais da Porta Nova - Ilha Deserta & Hop On Hop Off
- Faro Marina (Dock) - Ilha Deserta
Yellow Team Animaris - Our team is easy to spot as you'll find our friendly staff always dressed in yellow shirts. They will guide you every step of the way to ensure that your family or group has a pleasant and unforgettable experience. Our qualified skippers meet all the legal safety requirements for the transportation sector. The Animaris team is multicultural and multilingual, as all members speak English and Portuguese, and some also speak French, German, and Spanish.
Kiosks
- Cais da Porta Nova - Ilha Deserta & Hop On Hop Off
- Faro Marina (Dock) - Ilha Deserta
Kiosks
- Cais da Porta Nova - Ilha Deserta & Hop On Hop Off
- Faro Marina (Dock) - Ilha Deserta
Yellow Team Animaris - Our team is easy to spot as you'll find our friendly staff always dressed in yellow shirts. They will guide you every step of the way to ensure that your family or group has a pleasant and unforgettable experience. Our qualified skippers meet all the legal safety requirements for the transportation sector. The Animaris team is multicultural and multilingual, as all members speak English and Portuguese, and some also speak French, German, and Spanish.
Hotels, travel agencies, and other partners
Hotels, travel agencies, and other partners
You can also request boat tickets to Ilha Deserta from the reception of your hotel.
We work with a network of hotel partners, and our company is well-known throughout the Algarve region, since we are the largest and oldest boat tour company in Faro.
Online tickets are available through a direct sales platform for our partners.