Ferry to the Cies Islands, Vigo - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Ferry to the Cies Islands
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 27.50 USD
Rating: 9.5 (95 reviews)

The ferry ride was a ferry ride but the Mar de Ons guide, Ruben, was fantastic. He was so enthusiastic and passionate ab...

Andrea Onnollee

The Cíes Islands are a natural paradise off the Galician coast that any visitor to the area simply can't miss! Enjoy a day in this natural park with a return ferry to the Cies Islands from Vigo. And don't worry about the permit, it's included!

Details

Duration

1 day.

Included

Return ferry from Vigo to the Cies Islands
Handling of permit from Xunta de Galicia to visit the Cies Islands
Guided tour (depending on availability)

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 14 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Cies Islands Day Trip by Sailboat

Free cancellation

Free Walking Tour of Vigo

9.3

(147)

Gratis

Vigo Mysteries & Legends Free Tour

10.0

(1)

Gratis

Meeting point

Calle Cánovas del Castillo, 26.

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 1,661 Travelers·95 reviews

June 21, 2026
Anonymous
United States
The ferry was great. It was a little difficult to know where to go to get onboard. The ticket process was also confusing-I had the copy in my ewallet...
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April 29, 2026
Andrea Onnollee Hooper
Santa María De Oia, Spain
The ferry ride was a ferry ride but the Mar de Ons guide, Ruben, was fantastic. He was so enthusiastic and passionate about the island and its preserv...
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August 18, 2026
Andy
Madrid, Spain
Ferry was on time and comfortable, the Cies were fantastic
As a couple
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July 5, 2026
Anonymous
Altea, Spain
Fantastic equal to the Maldives , Tobago and Hawaii so from my perspective a pearl in Europe Spain well done!
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June 21, 2026
Michael Maiolo
New York, United States
It was great, would love to go again, my only 2 gripes are 1 had to get the authorization form the ticket office and the ferry takes an hour instead ...
Traveling solo
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May 25, 2026
Michelle
Reno, United States
So easy to access the ferry and the people are very friendly!
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May 4, 2026
Andrew
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Trip to the Cíes Islands was excellent! Our day started out drizzly but cleared up and the afternoon was beautiful. The ferry service was punctual. Ma...
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June 25, 2025
Christina Starks
Madrid, Spain
This was very easy and stressful free. I didnt have to do anything about the permit or ticket itself. The ferry was prompt and it was a quick 45 minut...
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July 25, 2022
Annabelle
Ireland
It was great love cues island definitely will recommend but the boat site should be more precise some emails said you needed the ticket printed, othe...
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October 27, 2025
Adva Levi
Marco De Canavess, Portugal
perfect, interesting, pleasant.
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Ferry Details

At your selected time, make your way to the port in Vigo to board the ferry that will take you to the Cíes Islands, one of the most incredible natural parks in Spain. The trip will take you just 40 minutes.

Once you've disembarked, you'll be free to explore the island's hills and beaches, or simply relax and soak up the sun. You decide!

This paradise is a must-see on any trip to Galicia. Formed by three islands, the archipelago has hiking trails, a wealth of natural attractions and some of the most breathtakingly beautiful bays in Europe. You'll never want to leave!

Ferry Timetable

Ferry departure times from the Cíes Islands vary according to the season and may be subject to change. You'll find the schedule when making your booking, however, we'll confirm your specific return time as close to your original choice as possible.

Return on a Different Day

If you'd like to return on a different day, please indicate so in the comments section when making your reservation. To camp on the islands, you must obtain the relevant permit from the Xunta de Galicia, as we only arrange authorizations of tickets with same-day returns.

Low-Season Guided Tours

In low season (between October 1 and May 14), the ticket to the Cíes Islands includes a one-hour tour with an official guide, since it's prohibited to visit the islands on your own during low season. This guided tour will not take place during Easter, as this period is considered high season.

The guide will accompany you during the boat trip from the port of departure. Once you dock at the Cíes pier, the guide will show you the main routes. During these walks, they'll explain the most important anecdotes and curiosities about the history, and fauna and flora of this paradisiacal Galician archipelago.

Authorization from the Xunta de Galicia

Please note that in high season (from May 15 to September 30 and Easter) you'll have to bring your own authorization from the Xunta de Galicia to access the Cíes Islands. We'll send it to you by email as soon as possible. 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 choose to stay at a campsite in the Cíes, it's the campsite itself that must process the authorizations and cancel them as well. If they are not canceled, the shipping company cannot proceed to cancel the boat tickets.

Regarding the authorizations, once they are associated with a shipping company, then they cannot be linked to another; that is, if they are canceled, they will always have to be canceled and then process new ones.

Thus, if the campsite confirms that it has processed the cancelation of your authorization, in this case, you'll have to contact the shipping company so that, within the established refund period, it can cancel your boat tickets.

Types of activities in Vigo

Boat ticket Guided tours and free tours Free Tour

Other activities in Vigo

Cies Islands Day Trip by Sailboat Vigo Electric Bike Tour Vigo Estuary Boat Ride Christmas Boat Tour in Vigo

Ferry Details

Once you've disembarked, you'll be free to explore the island's hills and beaches, or simply relax and soak up the sun. You decide!

Ferry to the Cies Islands