Cíes Islands Boat Trip
Description
Stunning landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and scenic trails await you in the Cíes Islands, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Discover their natural beauty and immerse yourself in a full day of exploration aboard our boat departing from Cangas de Morrazo.
Details of the Boat Trip
Your adventure begins with a pleasant ferry ride from the Cangas Marina, taking approximately 40 minutos to reach one of Galicia's most breathtaking destinations. You can choose your preferred departure time to set sail. Get ready to embark!
As you arrive at the Cíes Islands, you will be welcomed by a true paradise featuring crystal-clear waters and mesmerizing scenic views.
While exploring, be sure to visit the Cíes Lighthouse, Alto do Príncipe, Rodas Beach, and many other remarkable sites waiting for your discovery.
Schedule from Cíes Islands to Cangas de Morrazo
Return ferry times to Cangas de Morrazo from the Cíes Islands depend on the season and may change. During your booking process, you will have access to the timetable. However, we will verify the ideal departure time based on your selection.
Returning on a Different Day
If you wish to return to Cangas de Morrazo on a different date, please inform us when making your reservation. If you plan to camp on the islands, prior authorization from the Xunta de Galicia is required.
Guided Tours During Low Season
In the low season (from October 1 to May 14), access to the Cíes Islands comes with a 1-hour guided tour. This requirement stems from the prohibition of independent visits during this period. The guide will accompany you during your ferry ride from the departure point, and upon your arrival at the dock, will showcase the highlights of the islands. Enrich your understanding of this exquisite Galician archipelago through interesting insights into its history, flora, and fauna during the guided walks.
This guided experience is not available during the 10 days of Easter Week (from the Friday before Easter Sunday through Easter Sunday), as this time frame is recognized as peak season.
Authorization from the Xunta de Galicia
During the peak season (May 15 - September 30 and Easter week), you must possess your own authorization from the Xunta de Galicia to enter the Cíes Islands. Once you've made your reservation, we will email this authorization to you as soon as possible. For the remainder of the year, this will be provided by your guide on the day of the tour.
Regulations for Campers
If you opt to camp on the Cíes Islands, the campsite is responsible for managing the authorization request, and it must also handle any necessary cancellations. If the campsite does not cancel the authorization, the ferry operator cannot process refunds for your tickets.
This means that to cancel your trip to the Cíes Islands, you must first reach out to your campsite. Once they confirm the authorization has been canceled, you can then inform the ferry company (within the designated refund timeframe) to cancel your tickets.
Additionally, once an authorization is linked to a specific ferry operator, it cannot be transferred to another. Therefore, should you choose to withdraw your reservation with this operator, you will also need to cancel your authorization and request a new one.
What's included
- Round–trip ferry between Cangas de Morrazo and the Cíes Islands
- Guided tour (subject to availability)
- Processing of the Cíes Islands access permit from the Xunta de Galicia
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 336 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Accessible only for folding chairs. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
You'll need to go to the offices of the Mar de Ons shipping company to hand in the voucher. The address is as follows: Av. de Montero Ríos, 14, 36940 Cangas. You'll be given your tickets to board the ferry as well as directions to the pier. We recommend arriving in plenty of time to be able to do this, but no more than 30 minutes as tickets can't be issued earlier than this.
It's difficult to park in the area, so we recommend arriving well in advance to be able to find parking.
Necessary Documentation
The Cíes islands are a protected archipelago, with a daily visitor limit, and to be able to visit, you should obtain authorization from the Xunta de Galicia which the local provider will process.
In high season (from May 15 to September 30 and at Easter), once the authorization has been processed, you'll receive it by e-mail. You must bring it with you, as well as this voucher. If you prefer, you can request it at the ticket office on the day of your visit, as long as you arrive at least 25 minutes in advance. The rest of the year, we will not send it to you, as it'll be the guide himself who will bring it on the day of the tour.
If you still haven't received the authorization of the Xunta in your email 24 hours before the date of your visit, you can access the website of the Xunta and download the authorizations by following these steps:
- Go to the following link: https://autorizacionillasatlanticas.xunta.gal/illasr/cambiarIdioma?lang=en
- Once on the page, select option #3 "Search by date and visitor's document"
- After filling in your details, you'll be able to download the authorization directly
If for any reason any of the participants cannot attend the activity, please give at least 15 days' notice and indicate the name and surname of the person who will be absent so that the Xunta de Galicia can remove him/her from the list.
Authorization for Campers
If you decide to stay at a campsite on the Cíes Islands, the campsite itself must process the authorization, or cancel it in case you want to cancel. If the authorization is not canceled by the campsite, the shipping company cannot cancel your boat tickets.
Regarding the authorizations, once they are associated to a shipping company, they cannot be linked to another, that is to say, if the reservation is canceled, they will always have to be canceled and then new ones will have to be processed.
Thus, if the campsite confirms that it has processed the cancellation of your authorization, in this case, you'll have to contact the shipping company so that, within the stipulated refund period, it can cancel your boat tickets.
What Does the Tour Include?
The activity includes round-trip sea transport and the management of the permit from the Xunta de Galicia to access the Cíes Islands. The guided tour is subject to availability, the company will include it while places last.
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