FUSETA BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Yamaha 22 Speed-Boat from Olhão: Eight Hours of Ria Formosa Island Hopping
A full-day rental of a Yamaha 22 center-console speed boat from Olhão’s marina for up to 10 people, useful for planning routes, crew roles, and what’s provided on board.
Yamaha 22 Speed-Boat from Olhão: Eight Hours of Ria Formosa Island Hopping.
Set out from the marina in Olhão aboard a modern Yamaha 22 center-console speed boat—a versatile 7.0 m craft with seating, a bow bed and extended bimini—powered by a Honda 4-stroke 50 hp engine and equipped with GPS and sonda for navigation. The boat carries up to 10 people, includes a Bluetooth speaker, cooler with ice and a nautical table, and is positioned for easy access to the Algarve’s islands and clear swimming spots a short run from the harbour.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Yamaha 22: compact, capable, and ready for a full day at sea
The Yamaha 22 is a 7.0-m center-console lancha with side benches and a proa bed, an extended bimini for shade, a 100 L fuel tank, Honda 4‑stroke 50 hp engine, GPS and sonda, plus a Bluetooth speaker and a supplied cooler with ice and nautical table—features that make it flexible for groups up to ten.
Head from Olhão to Armona, Culatra and the Deserted Island
The boat is based in Olhão’s recreational harbour in front of the Real Marina Hotel and places you within a roughly 30–40 minute run of the Algarve’s principal islands—Armona, Culatra, Hangares, Farol and Ilha Deserta—making them practical destinations for swimming, exploration and short excursions ashore.
A structured full-day outing from 09:00 to 17:00
Rentals are offered as a full-day hire comprising eight hours of navigation (typically between 9:00 and 17:00). The launch point is Kiosk No. 5 in front of the Real Marina Hotel in Olhão, which serves as the operational meeting and embarkation spot.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The outing moves at two paces: navigating the shallow channels and short passages of the Ria Formosa in the well-equipped Yamaha 22, then pausing to drop anchor off sandy islands or slip into crystalline water for swims. The boat’s layout—side benches, bow bed and a shaded cockpit—lets you switch between sun and shelter while the onboard Bluetooth speaker and supplied cooler keep social rhythms and refreshments simple.
THE BOAT
Yamaha 22: compact, capable, and ready for a full day at sea
The Yamaha 22 is a 7.0-m center-console lancha with side benches and a proa bed, an extended bimini for shade, a 100 L fuel tank, Honda 4‑stroke 50 hp engine, GPS and sonda, plus a Bluetooth speaker and a supplied cooler with ice and nautical table—features that make it flexible for groups up to ten.
THE ROUTE
Head from Olhão to Armona, Culatra and the Deserted Island
The boat is based in Olhão’s recreational harbour in front of the Real Marina Hotel and places you within a roughly 30–40 minute run of the Algarve’s principal islands—Armona, Culatra, Hangares, Farol and Ilha Deserta—making them practical destinations for swimming, exploration and short excursions ashore.
THE DAY
A structured full-day outing from 09:00 to 17:00
Rentals are offered as a full-day hire comprising eight hours of navigation (typically between 9:00 and 17:00). The launch point is Kiosk No. 5 in front of the Real Marina Hotel in Olhão, which serves as the operational meeting and embarkation spot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day hire runs for eight hours, typically from 09:00 to 17:00; plan your embarkation at Kiosk No. 5 in front of the Real Marina Hotel in Olhão.
The boat is supplied with a Bluetooth speaker, a cooler and ice, a nautical table, GPS and sonda, an extended bimini for shade and basic seating including a bow bed; it has a 100 L fuel tank and a Honda 4‑stroke 50 hp engine.
Maximum passenger capacity is 10; you may operate the boat yourself provided you hold the required nautical licence.
Meet at Kiosk No. 5 (in front of the Real Marina Hotel), Av. 5 de Outubro, 8700-304 Olhão. The harbour is positioned to access the Ria Formosa islands within short runs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
Rentals are full-day hires of eight hours, typically between 09:00 and 17:00.
Where do we meet the operator?
The meeting point is Kiosk No. 5, in front of the Real Marina Hotel, Av. 5 de Outubro, 8700-304 Olhão (see provided map link).
How many people can the boat carry?
The Yamaha 22 has a maximum capacity of 10 people.
Can I drive the boat myself?
Yes—renters may navigate the boat themselves provided they hold the appropriate nautical licence.
What equipment is provided onboard?
The boat is equipped with GPS and sonda, a Bluetooth speaker, a supplied cooler with ice, a nautical table, an extended bimini, and it is powered by a Honda 4‑stroke 50 hp engine with a 100 L fuel tank.
How long does it take to reach the main islands?
You can reach the principal Algarve islands—Armona, Culatra, Hangares, Farol and Ilha Deserta—within roughly 30 to 40 minutes from the harbour.