Ferry to the Cíes Islands: from Vigo or from Cangas?

  • 2cruises compared
  • €24lowest price
  • 24 htime on the water
  • 2boarding points

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Cíes Islands ferry from Vigo

24 h · from €24 · 8.9/10 (9,274)

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Updated 13 October 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

Cruises in Vigo side by side

If you are staying in Vigo, book the ferry that leaves from the Terminal Marítima de Vigo. It costs from € 24, holds an 8.9 score from 9,274 reviews and is the only one of the two whose listing says it is wheelchair accessible. The boat from Cangas costs the same, from € 24, with an 8.7 from 824 reviews, so the choice mostly comes down to which side of the ría you sleep on. Both are sold by the operator Mar de Ons and both include the Xunta de Galicia permit.

The Cíes belong to the Atlantic Islands of Galicia maritime-terrestrial national park, and the listings describe a protected archipelago with a daily visitor quota that requires a permit from the Xunta de Galicia. The local provider arranges the permit and it is part of the price. What the listings do not give is departure times, crossing time or the type of boat; the duration field reads 24 hours, which only tells you the booking is for a day. Prices and scores checked on 13 October 2026.

Boat trips in Vigo compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Cíes Islands ferry from VigoSightseeingOur pick 24 h Not stated No food from €24 8.9/10 (9,274)
Cíes Islands boat from CangasSightseeing 24 h Not stated No food from €24 8.7/10 (824)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Cíes Islands ferry from Vigo

A return ferry between Vigo and the Cíes Islands, sold by Mar de Ons from € 24, with the Xunta de Galicia access permit included.

from €24

8.9/10 from 9,274 reviews on Civitatis

  • 24 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Terminal Marítima de Vigo, Calle Cánovas del Castillo 26
  • Free cancellation up to 336 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsAnyone sleeping in Vigo who wants the easiest way to the islands, and wheelchair users, since this is the listing that says it is accessible. It is also the better-tested option, with 8.9 from 9,274 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you expect a guided cruise: the listing describes a crossing and a permit, not a route, stops or time on the island. Skip it too if you are staying in Cangas, where the other listing starts from your side of the ría.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Terminal Marítima de Vigo, Calle Cánovas del Castillo 26. Hand in your voucher at the Mar de Ons ticket office inside the Terminal Marítima de Vigo, Calle Cánovas del Castillo 26. Staff there tell you which dock the ferry leaves from. The listing recommends arriving at least 30 minutes early. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
Civitatis does not describe the boat.
Commentary
The English listing names no guide language and says nothing about commentary on board.
Included
  • Return ferry between Vigo and the Cíes Islands.
  • Handling of the Xunta de Galicia permit to enter the Cíes Islands.
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 14 days before the activity. After that, or if you arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 13 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Cíes Islands boat from Cangas

A return boat between Cangas de Morrazo and the Cíes Islands, sold by Mar de Ons from € 24, with a guided visit (subject to availability) and the Xunta de Galicia permit included.

from €24

8.7/10 from 824 reviews on Civitatis

  • 24 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Mar de Ons office, Avenida de Montero Ríos 14 (Cangas)
  • Free cancellation up to 336 h before

Who it suitsAnyone staying in Cangas or elsewhere on the Morrazo side who would otherwise have to cross to Vigo first. Same operator, same starting price and same cancellation terms as the Vigo ferry.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you need to know the wheelchair access beforehand: this listing does not state it, while the Vigo one does. It also has far fewer reviews (824 against 9,274), and arriving by car means looking for scarce parking.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Mar de Ons office, Avenida de Montero Ríos 14 (Cangas). Go to the Mar de Ons office at Avenida de Montero Ríos 14, 36940 Cangas, to hand in the voucher. They give you the boarding tickets there and show you the exact dock. Tickets cannot be issued earlier, so the listing asks you to allow enough time but not to arrive more than 30 minutes ahead. It also warns that parking in the area is difficult. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
Civitatis does not describe the boat.
Commentary
The English listing includes a guided visit, subject to availability, but names no guide language.
Included
  • Return ferry between Cangas de Morrazo and the Cíes Islands.
  • Guided visit (subject to availability).
  • Handling of the Xunta de Galicia permit to enter the Cíes Islands.
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 14 days before the activity. After that, or if you arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 13 October 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Vigo

How much is the ferry to the Cíes Islands?

Both the Vigo ferry and the Cangas boat start from € 24 per adult on Civitatis, checked on 13 October 2026.

Do I need a permit to visit the Cíes Islands?

According to the listings, yes: the archipelago is protected, has a daily visitor quota and needs a permit from the Xunta de Galicia. Both tickets include it, and the local provider arranges it.

Can I cancel the Cíes ferry?

Yes, for free up to 14 days before the activity, on both. After that, or if you arrive late or do not show up, there is no refund.

What time does the Cíes ferry leave?

The listings do not say. They give a duration field of 24 hours, which only indicates a day booking, and no sailing times or crossing time.

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