Top Experiences in Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta)

Experience Ria Formosa vibrant shoreline from the water on an exciting Private and Taylor Made Speedboat Tour!

Speed up through the Inspiring Natural Channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this Boat Tour from Faro.

You will slide through the astonishing canals in a modern, fast and comfortable boat and you will see why Ria Formosa Natural Park is named one of the Portuguese “Seven Natural Wonders”.

Along the tour you will be able to admire some of most magnificent exquisite birds and other wildlife that live all year long at the Natural Park.

With our Private Speed Boat Trip you can enjoy a totally exclusive, 1 hour Tour that can be customized to make your perfect Ria Formosa boat ride for up to seven guests.

• Enjoy a Private Tour
• Great for families, couples, and small groups of friends
• 1 Hour Tour visit 1 Island
• Choose a morning or afternoon tour
• Experience a comfortable Speed Boat Ride
• Driven by a local professional guide

Organize together with our company an ideal tour for you and spend an incredible day in pure tranquility and peace, where you can customize your own routes, as well as the stops and your stop time! Have the boat just for you and your group and create a day to stay forever in your memory and that of your friends!

Surprise and make a special surprise to the one you love or your group of friends.

You will have the opportunity to taste the gastronomy of the region on the island of Culatra, where bivalves are very much appreciated! ( Clams , Cockles , Oysters )

This is the ideal tour if you prefer to be accompanied only with the people you want and design the entire tour from the beginning to the end!

On this trip , we will also observe nature , biodiversity and all the wonderful landscapes hidden in this treasure of ours !

Feel free to explore the Ria Formosa’s barrier islands at your own pace. Departing from Faro, you can take the boat circuit to the islands of the Natural Park, and you have freedom to travel between them, on the available schedules. The ticket is valid for 24 hours on all trips until you return to Faro.

How does the Hop On Hop Off Islands work?

We have multiple scheduled pickup times in the three islands (hourly), giving you the flexibility to visit them all, choosing the time you want to spend on each one. Our boat skippers will be there to guide you and provide all the information you need during your journey.

You can depart from Faro, spend the day exploring and traveling between the islands, and choose your return time.

Experience Ria Formosa vibrant shoreline from the water on an exciting small-group speedboat tour!

Speed up through the Inspiring Natural Channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this Boat Tour from Faro.

You will slide through the astonishing canals in a modern, fast and comfortable boat and you will see why Ria Formosa Natural Park is named one of the Portuguese “Seven Natural Wonders”.

Along the tour you will be able to admire some of most magnificent exquisite birds and other wildlife that live all year long at the Natural Park.
• Small Groups Tours
• 1 or 2 Hours Tours
• 1 Hour Tour visit 1 Island
• 2 Hour Tour visit 2 Islands
• Choose a morning or afternoon tour
• Experience a comfortable Speed Boat Ride
• Driven by a local professional guide

Enjoy a private sailing trip on our Special Sailing Catamaran.

We will tailor the experience for you for whatever activity or sights you would like to see or do. Our Skipper, is always available to give suggestions for the best places and beaches to visit in accordance to the time of the day. Just sit back, relax, and take in the sights.

We will make some stops in a couple of bays next to some desert beaches so you can have your time to have a swim or go ashore to visit the islands.

This is a private tour and is great for families, couples and groups of friends.

- Private Activity - just you and your group will be aboard
- Catamaran provided ample space for big groups of up to 16 People
- Full Day or Half Day Options
- Skipper and Hostess Included
- Paddle Boards and Snorkeling Equipment Included
- Stops for Swims
- Small Children are Welcome

Nothing better than a family outing!!

Avoid the big crowds on the beaches of the Algarve, on a private tour for the family at a special price and with special conditions and discounts in restaurants, or if you prefer, make your own Picnic!

Customize together with our company an ideal tour for your family to spend an incredible day in pure peace and quiet!

From deserted beaches to visiting all the islands, you will have several options to be decided by you and your family!

Our boats can take up to a maximum of 11 people!

You can choose a tour from 2am to 8am!

Make your partner an incredible surprise!

A sensational tour, done at sunset, with a picnic of seafood or tapas on the beach and champagne, liquor or wine!

Everything prepared by the Odyssey team and with the goal of service excellence from start to finish!

It can be accompanied by music of your choice!

We are always interested in collaborating and thinking about special requests or dedications!

Example: Glass bottle with poem launched by our skipper.

A personalized service that can be designed with our team, which will be designed to please your partner, and create a unique and unforgettable moment that will always be remembered and will have a very special flavor!

Our skippers with a lot of experience and knowledge of the estuary, will be very professional and help to make everything go 5 *!

Get in touch directly with our team to organize the tour and suggest different routes and activities to be done along the Ria Formosa.

The Eco Tour is a guided nature tour, from Faro to Ilha Deserta, through Ria Formosa Natural Park’s channels. Our professional guide will share with you information about local biodiversity, traditional activities, the history of Faro, the barrier islands of the natural park, and birdwatching. More than 300 bird species have been found here, some of them very rare and others recognised internationally as endangered.

The boat leads you to Ilha Deserta (a deserted island, also known as Barreta Island), a laidback destination on a stunning stretch of white sand dunes. You can enjoy all afternoon at the island: walk along the beach, take the hiking trail to the southerly most point of Portugal and taste the genuine algarvian gastronomy at Estaminé restaurant. 

The return is included by Ferry, and we can adjust the time (depending on availability). You can enjoy this service every day, all year round.

A great chance to learn more about Ria Formosa and see the barrier islands that surround it. In this tour, a biologist will provide information about the natural park, its fauna and traditions! We head to the islands, where you will be able to see and visit Culatra Island and Deserta Island, as well as the Southernmost point of Portugal mainland - Cabo de Santa Maria.
The tour includes 2 stops: one in Deserta Island (perfect for a swim) and the second one in Culatra island!

Cross the channels of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa and enjoy a relaxing Private BoatTour.
Bring some drinks and have fun on board in 4 hours Trip.
Find out the beautiful waters of the Algarve, where 2 main island are located : Deserta Island and Farol Island.