Private tour in Faro João F

Portugal's Ria Formosa Natural Park Sunset Tour on Private Boat

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João F.

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My name is João Daniel Teixeira Freitas, Daniel for friends, and I was born in 1983, on Madeira island (Portugal). I promptly developed this positive and healthy addiction for water and everything on and in it. I have been navigating boats since childhood and I have restored, fixed, built, sailed and driven (navigated) all sorts and types of vessels. The Algarve has been my home for many years, especially the Ria Formosa Natural Park, since I was 4 years old I would spend my summer school holidays in one of the islands (Culatra) and soon started to learn about its beauty, rich nature, culture and the way of life of the people in this corner of the world, and I fell in love with it. I have been deepening both my knowledge and love for the place for many years. I've worked as a boat tour guide and a Skipper for the last 15 years, in traditional boats, sailboats, classic boats, luxury yachts, shuttle boats and fast boats. As a certified nature tour guide, I specialized in this ecosystem, its fauna and flora, its bird species and habits, its marine life, the geology and history of Ria Formosa Natural Park and the importance of this entanglement of small canals and sea entrances for the people that call it home. All throughout these years, I gathered knowledge that enables me to select the best this region has to offer to the people that visit us, offering activities that respect both the visitors time and intellect but also respecting my people's values, identity and way of life, as well as myself. The culmination of those years of experience is what I now propose for your enjoyment, something that encompasses safety and knowledge, with my boat "VENTURE", a life dream come true. I learned from the ocean about how to do things slowly and naturally, with no stress and no rush, just like nature does. And that I want to share with the world, to see, listen, taste, smell, breathe, feel, get of the spinning wheel even if for a moment, slow down and look around. Boat tour guide with 15 years experience in nautical Tourism, proficiency with different types of vessels (sailboats, powerboats, yacht). Experience in comercial (container), fishing vessels (trawlers). YachtMaster (Recreational vessels) Boat tours guide operating license nº. 87/2022 1st level High Seas Master (Recreational vessels, unlimited power,size, area of operations) STCW- High seas survival and rescue certificate Lifeguard training and certification Kayaking monitor certification 350kw Engine, Machinery, Mechanics certification Nautical fiberglass repairs and construction course Safety and health aboard vessels certificate Crowd management in emergency onboard, certificate International fisherman and comercial seamanship certification 2nd degree mariner (deckhand) Professional Fisherman license None.

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Overview of your Faro tour

Let's go through dusk on a classic boat cruise through the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural, as you relax and become one with the nature and wildlife of this amazing Paradise. The emphasis of this tour is to enjoy and take your mind off things. Experience the sweet odor of the "everlasting" plant flowing warmly through your senses, awakening you from the "spinning wheel" even if for a moment. Get in sinchronicity with nature's rhythm, with no rush, let the the warm ocean summer breeze gently embrace you, dazzle your mind with the infinite shades of golden color reflecting and coloring everything with the amazing feeling of being where you always should have been. Sip your drink to the sound of pure nature, the birds, the waves, or, the right musical note for that unrepeatable magical moment, pure enjoyment. You'll also be able to swim in crystal clear waters and desert beaches if you feel up to it, otherwise you can always stroll through the desert island at sundown, a unique moment in a magical place.

Your Faro tour itinerary

·The tour will begin once we gather in Olhão's main pier. ·Afterwards, we'll depart to Saint Mary's Cape, the southernmost point of continental Portugal with a perfect unimpeded view of the sunset. ·We'll continue to sail to the village of "Farol" in the most western end of Culatra island, where you will enjoy an amazing view with the prominence of the lighthouse over the landscape. ·Next, we'll reach a sea bar between the "Farol" village and the island of Barreta, where we'll stop to witness the awaited moment the sun "touches" the horizon and says goodbye. Depending on your interests or/and local tide and wind conditions we may get off the boat in the desert island at sunset. ·We sail back slowly after sunset, going back to Olhão at twilight, arriving under the stars. This itinerary could be customized upon request.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Boat

Our vessel is a classic design "sloop" or "whaler" type boat, designed and built as a 150 person capacity certified lifeboat that served onboard a warship, being built with fireproof material and virtually unsinkable because of it's floating safeguards. It has now the official capacity of 50 persons. It was slightly modified so it presents more modern and comfortable amenities without losing it's safety capabilities and timeless design charm.

What's included
Other: Courtesy of the crew to be consumed onboard, we offer: 2 bottles of water (33cl) per passenger. 2 ice cold beers (25cl) per adult passenger. 1 fresh cava or sparkling wine per group.
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Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Any expenses on the islands, or outside the boat.
Tastings: Oyster degustation with previous request.
Meeting location

Olhão, Portugal

This tour starts in Olhão main pier/pontoon, known and called by locals as "Cais T" in Portuguese. Pier T is also where the ferry boats to the islands stop, this pier is considered a central point in Ria Formosa natural park and also in the city of Olhão, this pontoon is the where we embark to our tours.

Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Boat
Tour reference number
1187122
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Faro best suited for?

This private tour in Faro is perfect for those who want to relax and connect with nature while enjoying a beautiful sunset. It's ideal for travellers looking to unwind, enjoy the natural beauty of Ria Formosa Natural Park, and experience a unique boat cruise. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.

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