2 to 3 Hours
Daily Tour
12 people
English, Français, Portuguese, Spanish
Join our Snorkeling Ria Formosa trips! We offer daily coastal trips to protected areas! Here you can explore the spectacular Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands! Enjoy the transparency of the sea, as well as the rich flora and fauna. And you will only need a quick briefing! No need for complex training or equipment!
All tours are accompanied by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Also take advantage of this tour for a swim on the wonderful deserted beach of Culatra island, one of the best beaches in the Algarve.
Ria Formosa is home to one of the largest seahorse communities in the world. On this tour you will have the opportunity to observe this fantastic species in its natural habitat. The two species that reside in the Ria Formosa are: the long-snouted seahorse (hippocampus guttulatus), and the short-snouted seahorse (hippocampus hippocampus). You will also have the opportunity to observe other species such as octopuses, cuttlefish and sea cucumbers. It is also possible to observe the traditional seafood catch.
The skipper, who will guide you throughout the tour, will provide all the necessary information, helping you throughout the seahorse identification activity. The activity takes place within the Ria Formosa lagoon system and the diving activity is carried out without an oxygen bottle, just diving goggles and a diving tube for breathing.
Due to the species being on the verge of extinction and having to be very protected, every care will be taken to not interfere with its natural habitat.
Snorkeling equipment, goggles and diving tube will be provided.
RECOMMENDATIONS : Bring a towel and bathing suit.
Don’t forget to always check the weather for that day , before booking your tour. See all our other tours here.
We do not refund customer cancellations less than 24 hours prior to departure. For cancellations of customers with more than 24 hours before departure, we refund the amount in full.
Our tours are subject to weather and sea conditions. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we will contact you to reschedule or provide a refund.
Additionally, the company reserves the right to cancel a trip if it does not reach the minimum number of passengers. Customers will receive a full refund in such cases.
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