Ferry to Ons Island
Description
Explore the enchanting Ons Island through this ferry service from Vigo and immerse yourself in a breathtaking natural environment filled with scenic trails and unspoiled beaches.
Accessing Ons Island
Departing from the port of Vigo, board a ferry that will take you to Ons Island, located within the Atlantic Islands Natural Park. This safeguarded region boasts stunning landscapes and has been inhabited since ancient times. The current villages are renowned for their delicious cuisine and enduring cultural traditions.
After approximately an hour of sailing, you will have the entire day to traverse the island's hiking paths that lead through hills and caves. Be sure to visit the island's lighthouse, which ranks among the tallest in Spain, and indulge in the local dishes served at the eateries, alongside enjoying the crystal-clear waters and inviting beaches that captivate many visitors.
Permits for Travel
As a protected area, Ons Island enforces a daily limit on visitor numbers. To gain access to the island, you will need prior authorization from the Xunta de Galicia.
Please note that from May 15 to September 15 and during Easter, you must possess a permit issued by the Xunta de Galicia to enter Ons Island. This will be emailed to you swiftly. Outside these periods, you will not receive a permit since the guide will have it on the day of the visit.
If someone in your party is unable to attend for any reason, kindly inform us at least 15 days in advance so the Xunta de Galicia can update their records accordingly.
Discover Ons Island with a Guided Tour
Between October 1 and May 14 (with the exception of the Friday prior to Holy Week through to Easter Sunday), your ferry ticket will also grant you a complimentary one-hour guided exploration of Ons Island.
Ferry Return Information
The ferry heads back at 6 PM.
Your ticket allows for departure and return on the same day. If you wish to come back on a different day, please contact us.
```Inclus
- Round–trip ferry between Vigo and Ons Island
- Guided tour of Ons Island (only from October 1–May 14, except Easter week)
- Processing of the permit to visit Ons Island from the Xunta de Galicia
Politique d'annulation
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 336 ore prima (heure locale)
Accessibilité
Not wheelchair accessible.
Informations importantes
Schedule & Departure point
On the day of the ferry, you should make your way to the Mar de Ons ticket office to hand in your voucher, the address is C/ Cánovas del Castillo, 3. 36201 Vigo. There they will indicate where to get on the ferry.
We recommend arriving 30 minutes ahead of time.
Required Travel Documents
Ons Island is a protected space with a daily quota of visitors, 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.
Terms & Conditions
Tickets can only be issued up to 30 minutes before the departure of the ferry and at the port corresponding to your journey.
The ticket is null and void and has no value outside the day and time indicated on the ticket. If the ticket is lost or mislaid, a new ticket must be purchased.
You'll need to be at the pier 10 minutes before departure and/or return time with your boarding ticket and the enclosed permit to disembark at Ons Island.
The company is entitled to modify the timetables advertised and even suspend and cancel the trip for internal, technical-logistical or organisational reasons, as well as for reasons of weather or force majeure. It may also make any kind of intermediate stopover.
If you have any questions, you can call the following telephone number: 986 22 52 72
Return Ferry Schedule
The return ferry departs at 6 pm.
With this ticket, you can go and return the same day. If you want to come back another day, you can contact us at the following link: https://www.civitatis.com/en/contact/.
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