The Clear Kayak Tour. Look down.
Paddle a see-through kayak over the seagrass and sandbanks of the Ria Formosa, from the Fuseta waterfront.
- 2 or 4 h
- 1–2 per kayak
- Ages 8+
- from €45 /person
Free cancellation up to 24 h Licence RNAAT 71/2011 Meet at Fuseta waterfront
Clear Kayak
A see-through floor over the seagrass.
- Duration
- 2 or 4 hours
- Per kayak
- 1 or 2 people
- Minimum age
- 8 years
- From
- €45 /person
- Underwater views through the transparent hull
- Ria Formosa's marine life up close
- Deserted beaches for a swim and a rest
2 hours or 4?
2 hours
Out through the channels to the first sandbank, a swim, and back. Right for a first go or with kids.
4 hours
Time to reach the deserted island, walk it, find the abandoned lifeguard building and drift over the flats where flamingos are often seen.
Both kayaks come in 2 or 4 hours. The exact price for each length shows in the booking calendar.
Regular Kayak
The classic sit-on-top, with the whole lagoon around you.
The same channels and islands for the lowest price. Good for beginners, longer paddles, and anyone who'd rather watch the horizon than the floor.
- Duration
- 2 or 4 h
- Per kayak
- 1–2
- Age
- 8+
- From
- €20 /person
Who's coming along?
Kids looking at the floor, not at a screen.
From 8 years old, with an adult in the same kayak and a life jacket on the whole time. The clear hull turns a paddle into a hunt for crabs, fish and seagrass.
Our pick: Clear Kayak · 2 hours
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Two seats, one quiet lagoon.
Share a double kayak and take the long version: cross to the deserted island, swim, and come back slowly over the flats.
Our pick: Clear Kayak · 4 hours, double
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The shot nobody else has.
The hull frames the seabed, and white sand reflects light up through the water. Bring a waterproof camera or case, and give yourself 4 hours to wait for the light.
Our pick: Clear Kayak · 4 hours
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Never paddled? Start here.
No experience needed: you get instructions, a stable kayak and a map before you leave the waterfront. Two hours on the regular kayak is the easy first step.
Our pick: Regular Kayak · 2 hours · from €20
Check availabilityWhich kayak suits you?
| Regular Kayak | Clear Kayak | |
|---|---|---|
| From, per person | €20 | €45 |
| What you see | The lagoon and the horizon | The seabed under your feet as well |
| Best for | Beginners, budgets, long paddles | Families, couples, photography |
| Duration | 2 or 4 h | 2 or 4 h |
| People per kayak | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Minimum age | 8 | 8 |
| Included | Kayak, life jacket, map | Kayak, life jacket, map |
| Book regular | Book clear |
| 2 hours | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| How far you get | Channels and the first sandbank | Deserted island, lifeguard building, flats |
| Time ashore | A quick swim | Swim, walk, picnic |
| Good for | First-timers, kids | Couples, photography, birdwatching |
The islands take the waves.
A chain of sandy barrier islands keeps the open sea outside. In here the water stays shallow and calm, even when there are waves at sea. That's why weather cancellations are very rare, and if one happens you get a new date or a full refund.
From the Fuseta waterfront
- Fuseta waterfrontCollect your kayak, life jacket and map on Av. Dr. César Oliveira.
- The channelsSheltered, shallow water between seagrass banks.
- Sandbank and deserted islandPull up on white sand and swim.
- Abandoned lifeguard buildingOne of the island's landmarks, easiest to reach on 4 hours.
- Flamingo flatsFlamingos and wading birds are often seen. They're wild, so no promises.
Meeting point
Av. Dr. César Oliveira, Fuseta (Fuzeta), Algarve
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before your start time and you get a full refund.
Do I need any experience?
No special skills are required. Basic kayaking knowledge is helpful, and comfort in water is essential. Beginners are welcome, and the kayaks are stable and easy to navigate. You get instructions before you set off.
Is it safe for children?
Yes, the kayaks are safe and stable, but the experience is not suitable for children under 8. Children aged 8 and over must be with an adult and wear a life jacket at all times.
What if the weather is bad?
If bad weather could compromise your safety or the quality of your experience, we may move your rental to another day or give you a full refund. The decision is made by the rental provider, with safety first. Weather cancellations are very rare: the lagoon is sheltered by the barrier islands.
Is there a guide?
No, this is a kayak rental, so you paddle at your own pace. You get the kayak, a life jacket, a map of the area and instructions, plus pointers to the popular spots before you set off.
See the lagoon floor for yourself.
Clear Kayak · 2 or 4 h · 1–2 per kayak · from €45
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before · RNAAT 71/2011