Private boat hire · Olhão
Private boat hire in Olhão
Hire a private boat with skipper from Olhão waterfront and design your own day in the Ria Formosa. Pick the islands, stay as long as you like on each beach and stop for fresh seafood on Culatra.
25% deposit secures your date · prices include VAT
Available boats
Private island boatPrivate Ria Formosa boat for up to 11
Up to 11 guests · 2 to 6 hours
From €200 per boat
Olhão waterfront
- Your own boat and skipper, you choose the islands and timings
- Culatra, Farol, Armona, Deserta and the Hangares
- Local skipper-guide who knows the lagoon’s wildlife and history
Private island boatPrivate Ria Formosa boat for up to 18
Up to 18 guests · 2 to 6 hours
From €300 per boat
Olhão waterfront
- Larger private boat for families, friends and celebrations
- Stop at any island beach and stay as long as you like
- Ideal for birthdays, hen and stag groups and company days
Prices include Portuguese VAT and are confirmed when you book. Prices are per boat, not per person.
How private boat hire in Olhão works
Boats leave from Olhão waterfront, a short walk from the train station and the market halls.
Hourly pricing
You pay per hour for the whole boat: €100 per hour for up to 11 guests, €150 per hour for up to 18.
Suggested routes
2 hours: Armona or Culatra. 3 hours: Culatra and Farol. 4 to 6 hours: Culatra, Farol, Armona and Deserta with lunch.
Getting to Olhão
Olhão is 10 minutes by train or car from Faro. We send you the meeting point and parking tips when you book.
Celebrations
Private boats are popular for birthdays, hen and stag parties and family reunions.
Book online, pay a 25% deposit to secure your boat
- 1
Choose your boat
Pick your boat, date, time and group size, and send us your booking by WhatsApp or email in under a minute.
- 2
Pay the deposit
We confirm availability and send you a secure card payment link for the deposit.
- 3
Step aboard
Meet your skipper in Olhão or at Faro harbour and pay the rest on the day.
Other private boat trips in the Ria Formosa
Our own fleet in Vilamoura
Elite yachts 25 minutes from Faro
Elite Yacht Charters runs its own fleet from Vilamoura Marina: Sunseeker, Fairline, Azimut and a catamaran, for the Algarve coast, Benagil caves and sunset cruises.
See the Vilamoura fleetRia Formosa private boat tour FAQ
How much does it cost to hire a private boat in Olhão?
€100 per hour for up to 11 guests and €150 per hour for up to 18, with skipper and VAT included. Trips start from 2 hours.
Can we have lunch on an island?
Yes. Culatra and Farol have seafood restaurants by the beach. Your skipper can drop you off and pick you up after lunch.
Where do the boats leave from?
The island boats leave from Olhão waterfront and the catamaran and RIB from Doca de Faro, in Faro city centre. We send you the exact meeting point when your booking is confirmed. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
How does the 25% deposit work?
Choose your boat, date and time and send us the booking by WhatsApp or email. We confirm availability and send you a secure link to pay the deposit. You pay the rest on the day.
What is the cancellation policy?
It depends on the boat and is confirmed before you pay. If the skipper cancels because of the weather or sea conditions, you can move your date or get your deposit back.
Do prices include VAT?
Yes. All prices shown include Portuguese VAT and are per boat, not per person. They are confirmed when you book.
Do I need a boat licence?
No. Every boat comes with a professional skipper, and fuel and insurance are included.
Contact us
WhatsApp: +351 965 656 675
Email: bookings@elitecharters.es
We check availability and send you a secure link to pay the deposit. If the skipper cancels because of the weather, you can move your date or get your deposit back.
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