🌅 Discover the Algarve coast on a vintage Portuguese boat – 2-hour cruise with drink included. 🥂
Take a relaxed 2-hour sunset cruise from Ria de Alvor and watch the Algarve cliffs glow as the day slips into dusk. Small group sizes, complimentary drinks and strawberries, and expert English/Portuguese guides make this a compact, camera-ready way to experience the coast.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; primarily seated with brief standing when sightseeing.
Wildlife
History
Ria de Alvor is an important coastal estuary and wetland that supports migratory and resident birdlife and has long shaped local fishing traditions.
Conservation
Small-group departures and mindful anchoring practices minimize disturbance to nesting birds and fragile cliff habitats; follow guide instructions to reduce impact.
Wooden Boat Tours
🌅 Discover the Algarve coast on a vintage Portuguese boat – 2-hour cruise with drink included. 🥂
Wooden Boat Tours is a small boat operator based in Alvor, Faro, offering guided boat and kayak experiences along the Algarve coast. The company specializes in combined boat-and-kayak tours, full-day private adventures, and snorkeling-enabled private trips that explore hidden caves, secluded beaches, and coral reefs. Tours run aboard a traditional Portuguese handcrafted boat named Frontino, built in 1957, and on other vintage-style vessels that prioritize comfort and authenticity.
Experienced local skippers guide each trip, share maritime history, and provide personalized route selection for private bookings. Safety equipment is provided on every excursion, and select tours include onboard amenities such as a small bar, music, snacks, and a restroom to enhance comfort during longer outings. Snorkeling is offered as an optional activity on private tours and the full-day adventure, allowing guests to swim in crystal-clear waters and discover underwater features.
Wooden Boat Tours designs itineraries to suit families, couples, and small groups seeking both relaxation and active exploration. Private tours provide flexibility and intimacy, while shared boat-and-kayak options deliver a balance of paddling and leisure. The company emphasizes local knowledge, small group sizes, and an authentic maritime experience rooted in traditional Portuguese boat craftsmanship. Travelers seeking guided exploration of the Alvor to Praia do Vau coastline will find factual, safety-focused, and locally guided tours that highlight natural caves, beaches, and coastal history.
Booking options include full-day private adventures, four-hour private tours, and combined boat-and-kayak departures that accommodate beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Reservations are recommended during peak summer months and holidays.
Location
Alvor, Faro
Tours along the Algarve coast
Handcrafted Boat
Frontino — 1957
Traditional Portuguese boat
Private Tours
Available
Customizable itineraries
Tours Offered
5 tours
Boat, kayak and snorkeling options
Secure a private or shared tour on Frontino — limited group sizes, customizable routes, and optional snorkeling for clear-water exploration.
Arrive early
Plan to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before boarding to streamline check-in and seating.
Layer up for evening breeze
Even in summer the wind off the water cools quickly after sunset—bring a windbreaker or fleece.
Bring motion-sickness remedies
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventative medication or bring wrist bands; the trip crosses open water.
Keep camera settings ready
Use a fast shutter for cliff-face movement and bracket exposures during golden hour for reliable shots.
Windproof jacket
Blocks the cool sea breeze at sunset and keeps you comfortable in changing conditions.
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Camera or smartphone
For capturing cliffs, arches, and golden-hour light—bring extra battery and a lens cloth.
Motion-sickness tablets or bands
Useful if you’re sensitive to rolling or choppy sea conditions.
Binoculars
Helps spot wading birds in the ria and details on distant cliff faces.
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