Book a group boat tour in the Ria Formosa

Q: When are the departures?

The 2 fishing villages tour leaves every day at 10:00 and 14:30 from Tavira town centre. The routes between Cacela Velha and Tavira leave when the tide allows: choose the route and the day under “Another day or route” and you will only see the times when the boat can go and come back with the tide and a skipper is free. The list shows the departures of the coming days and how many seats are free (Cacela Velha departures appear there once someone has booked). If the departure you want has nobody yet, you can be the first to book.

Q: How much does it cost?

€30 per adult (12 and over) and €15 per child aged 4 to 11. Babies up to 3 are free but count as a seat on the boat.

Q: How many people go on the boat?

Up to 12 people per departure. Each booking can have up to 8 people; for larger groups, see the private tours .

Q: Is the departure guaranteed?

Each departure runs with at least 2 people . The list shows “Guaranteed departure” once the minimum is reached. If you book alone on a new departure, it becomes guaranteed when someone else joins.

Q: Until when can I book?

On a departure that already has people, up to 30 minutes before it leaves. To create a new departure, 12 hours in advance.

Q: Which boarding point is closest to me?

The 2 villages tour leaves from the Tavira pier in the town centre. The routes between Cacela Velha and Tavira also leave from the Fábrica Beach pier , closer if you are staying in: Manta Rota 5 min Vila Nova de Cacela 5 min Altura 10 min Praia Verde 10 min Monte Gordo 15 min Vila Real de Santo António 20 min Castro Marim 20 min Ayamonte (Spain) 25 min Tavira is closer if you are staying in Santa Luzia (5 min), Luz de Tavira (10 min) or Fuseta (20 min). From Cabanas de Tavira and Conceição, both are about 10 minutes away. Approximate driving times.

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Step 1: choose the departure

Next departures

Choose a departure. Shared boat, up to 12 people.

How it works

€30 per adult · €15 per child (4–11) · babies free (they take a seat)
Up to 8 people per booking and 12 per boat
A departure runs with 2 or more people
Join a departure with people: up to 30 minutes before · new departure: 12 hours before

Step 3: your details

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Group boat tour in the Ria Formosa

Shared boat with a local skipper, up to 12 people. Every day at 10:00 and 14:30 from Tavira town centre, the 2 fishing villages tour; and, depending on the tide, the trip between Cacela Velha and Tavira. €30 per adult, €15 per child aged 4 to 11; babies are free. Here you can see the next departures with free seats and book in 4 steps.

Routes

€30 per adult (12+) · €15 per child (4–11) · babies (0–3) free, but they take a seat.

2 fishing villages tour
about 3 h
Every day at 10:00 and 14:30 from Tavira town centre, returning to Tavira. Tavira → Cabanas de Tavira → Quatro Águas → Tavira Island → flamingos → oyster beds → salt pans → Santa Luzia → Tavira
Cacela Velha → Tavira
about 3 h · Depends on the tide
Leaves the Fábrica pier in Cacela Velha when the tide allows and ends in Tavira. Cacela Velha → Cabanas de Tavira → Quatro Águas → Tavira Island → flamingos → oyster beds → salt pans → Tavira
Tavira → Cacela Velha
about 3 h · Depends on the tide
Leaves Tavira town centre and ends at the Fábrica pier in Cacela Velha, depending on the tide. Tavira → Cabanas de Tavira → Quatro Águas → Tavira Island → flamingos → oyster beds → salt pans → Cacela Velha

When are the departures?

The 2 fishing villages tour leaves every day at 10:00 and 14:30 from Tavira town centre. The routes between Cacela Velha and Tavira leave when the tide allows: choose the route and the day under “Another day or route” and you will only see the times when the boat can go and come back with the tide and a skipper is free.

The list shows the departures of the coming days and how many seats are free (Cacela Velha departures appear there once someone has booked). If the departure you want has nobody yet, you can be the first to book.

How much does it cost?

€30 per adult (12 and over) and €15 per child aged 4 to 11. Babies up to 3 are free but count as a seat on the boat.

How many people go on the boat?

Up to 12 people per departure. Each booking can have up to 8 people; for larger groups, see the private tours.

Is the departure guaranteed?

Each departure runs with at least 2 people. The list shows “Guaranteed departure” once the minimum is reached. If you book alone on a new departure, it becomes guaranteed when someone else joins.

Until when can I book?

On a departure that already has people, up to 30 minutes before it leaves. To create a new departure, 12 hours in advance.

Where do we board and where does it end?

The 2 villages tour leaves from and returns to the Tavira pier. Cacela Velha → Tavira leaves from the Fábrica Beach pier and ends in Tavira; Tavira → Cacela Velha does the opposite. If you need to get back to where you started, talk to us.

Which boarding point is closest to me?

The 2 villages tour leaves from the Tavira pier in the town centre. The routes between Cacela Velha and Tavira also leave from the Fábrica Beach pier, closer if you are staying in:

Manta Rota 5 min
Vila Nova de Cacela 5 min
Altura 10 min
Praia Verde 10 min
Monte Gordo 15 min
Vila Real de Santo António 20 min
Castro Marim 20 min
Ayamonte (Spain) 25 min

Tavira is closer if you are staying in Santa Luzia (5 min), Luz de Tavira (10 min) or Fuseta (20 min). From Cabanas de Tavira and Conceição, both are about 10 minutes away.

Approximate driving times.

How and when do I pay?

You pay when you board, in cash, by card or MB WAY. Booking is free.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Reply to the confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp, as early as possible. See the cancellation policy.

Questions? WhatsApp 965 890 566

Book a group boat tour in the Ria Formosa

Step 1: choose the departure

Step 2: people

Step 3: your details

Step 4: confirm the booking

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