From the owner: Embark on a Journey of Discovery with Formosamar in the Stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park!…read more We specialize in curating unforgettable boat trips, engaging activities, and immersive tours amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Ria Formosa Natural Park and along the enchanting Algarve coastline. Our dedication lies in showcasing the splendor of the Ria Formosa, a gem recognized as one of Europe's most vital protected areas and recently crowned as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. Founded with a passion for this ecological marvel, Formosamar strives to provide an expansive and harmonious array of boat trips, tours, activities, and nature tourism experiences within the Ria Formosa. Experience the Algarve like never before with Formosamar, as we present a comprehensive selection of tours and activities both at sea and on land. Departing from Faro with multiple daily schedules available year-round, we offer the possibility to explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park through our meticulously crafted tours. Whether by boat, kayak, bike, or on foot, our expert guides and monitors will accompany you on a journey to discover the very best that the Ria Formosa has to offer. Join us and unlock the secrets of this pristine natural haven, where every moment is an opportunity to connect with the wonders of nature. Your unforgettable adventure begins with Formosamar, where passion meets exploration!

We had the best time parasailing, paddleboarding, and Sonar jet skiing. The staff is friendly,…read morevery helpful and made our first experience with the activities fun. They take pictures for you to always remember your visit! Thanks for the memories!

From the owner: Aluguer de embarcações com tripulação; Aluguer ou utilização de motas de água e de pequenas…read moreembarcações dispensadas de registo; Aluguer ou utilização de motas de água e de pequenas embarcações dispensadas de registo (Surf, bodyboard, windsurf, kitesurf, skiming, standup paddle boarding e similares); Outros serviços, designadamente os respeitantes a serviços de reboque de equipamentos de caráter recreativo, tais como bananas, paraquedas, esqui aquático;

Very cute marina with many restaurants around. Good place to have dinner before going out to a club…read morelike LICK or to cool down after a day at the beach and have an Amorino ice cream cone.

If you're looking for Water Sports (water skiing, tubing, jet ski, etc) in Praia da Luz, Beach Hut…read moreWatersports is perfect! Paolo and his team are super nice and very helpful. Can highly recommend!!!

From the owner: Passeios de barcos para Observação de Golfinhos, Observação de Aves, Visitas as Grutas; Aulas e…read moreCursos de Vela, Windsurf, Wakeboard, Ski Aquatico, SUP, Kayak, e deportos nauticos, Motas de Água, Insufláveis

Last summer my parents and I did a private sailing trip and another day did a motor boat trip…read morethrough the caves. The day sailing trip lasted from 10am-5pm and included a 3 course meal which was delicious plus wine and water. We saw the beautiful coastline of Algarve and had the chance to see dolphins. We made a stop in front of Lagos and swam around. It was a great day which is why we decided on the motor boat trip the following day. The motor boat is the way to see all the caves and private small beaches along the way. We entered the caves and got so many pictures. We made a stop in the city of Alvor to have lunch at Ze Morgadinho which was so good!! I recommend the clams and a fresh fish. The service of Portiate was one of the best we have had and I would highly recommend them! I can't wait to go back one day with more friends and would like to charter a boat for a week. Everyone in their shop and the crew were friendly and helpful. Hope to be back soon!

My friends and I had an amazing day cruising through the caves of Portimao with Portiate Charters…read more Our captain was experienced and knowledgable, and the boat so smooth and quiet. At the end of our journey we were able to swim in the incredible clear water near the caves. It was one of the best days of our trip and I highly recommend!

Fun experience that offers kayaking and small boat option to navigate via water through the caves…read morepresented by the large rocks. It is beautifully experienced with sun out and sangria offered by the crew members. Spectacular views of Lagos, Portugal throughout its coastline. Highly recommend as either sitting comfortably on boat experiencing calm adventure or booking kayaking/small boat adventure for higher adrenaline rush.

Beautiful marina not too big. There were a lot of fish swimming around and there are a lot of…read moretours on boats, kayaks and paddle boards.

Wow! Capitan Rui is a total professional... very clean and neat boat and equipment…read more He maneuvered the boat into grottos and caves that seemed smaller than the boat! The photo opportunities and his ability to hold position while waves crashed in and out was pure perfection. His English was great and his commentary and history of the area very appreciated.

Definitely one of the best experiences we had in Portugal! We were treated to about an hour and a…read morehalf boat ride on a boat that held about 10-12 people. Captain was great and took us to many caves and grottos and beaches. We had a lot of fun. Definitely worth the reasonable price and the small time investment. Go!

GREAT OUTFIT TO GO ON A KAYAK TRIP TO THE PONTA DA PIEDADE CAVES…read more============================================================= Weeks before my family's trip to Lagos, Portugal I did a lot of research on things to do. One of the things I really wanted to do was to go on one of the boats that would take us kayaking to some of the caves and grottos nearby. We ended up just booking the day before when we arrived in Lagos. It was so easy. There was a kiosk for Days of Adventure just west of our hotel on Avenida Dos Descobrimentos. You can also cross the footbridge to the marina and they have a desk and covered patio area on the southwest side of the marina. It was so easy. They also sell clear covers for your phone which I recommend so your phone doesn't get wet. We walked over the footbridge to the meeting point on Saturday, July 6, 2024 for our 11:00 a.m. check-in. The crew members took us to the boat and we were on our way. Definitely wear swimwear because you will get wet in the kayaks. The main reason is a lot of little boats will go zipping by causing waves. The boat ride was really short at about 15 minutes which was nice. I get seasick, so I took two Dramamine and I was just fine. Two people actually tipped over on the two person kayaks right after they launched it. We all had life vests and the crew was great. They helped the two guys get resituated on their kayak and we were on our way. We had so much fun kayaking around the grottos and caves at Ponte da Piedade. The only thing I didn't like were all the little boats zipping in and out of caves with no respect for getting too close to the kayaks. One guy in his little boat did that multiple times and it was really starting to piss me off, but I kept my mouth shut. I could just see the guy doing something more dangerous. I will send an e-mail to Days of Adventure to complain about that. I don't know if they can control other operators, but who knows.

We booked tickets for the kayak tour using a discount site Odisseias dot com. It's like the…read morePortuguese Groupon. It requires us to book directly with the vendor so I went to the DaysOfAdventure website and looked at the calendar. Seeing there was a spot open at our preferred time the following day, I called the numbers on the website - not answer. Then, I shot them an email requesting a late morning slot as shown as available on their booking page. I got a pretty quick response from "sales manager" Marco Henriques. He wrote that the time was unavailable and I would have to wait 3-4 days for a late morning/early afternoon time slot - even though their booking page shows multiple slots open tomorrow and it the following days. So I asked Marco, what day can we book for our preferred time? He then replied that my kid and I would not be able to ever have the time we want because tix purchased through third-party bookings can only have the crappy, cold late times. This is not stated ANYWHERE in the purchase agreement, receipt, their website, the booking website - literally nowhere does it say that! The conversation continues but it's not looking good. I'll update the review to share how things turn out.