Ferry to the Cíes Islands from Sanxenxo

The option if you are holidaying in the northern Rías Baixas. Pricier than Vigo with a single daily departure, but it saves you the drive down to the ría de Vigo.

Departures

Peak-season timetable observed on 14 August 2026:

11:15

Outside summer they thin out a lot (and in November some days have no service).

Trip details

Price	€32.50
Boarding	Puerto Deportivo Juan Carlos I
Rating	8.6/10 · 808 reviews
Travellers	11.914

The permit, included

The ticket from Sanxenxo includes handling of the Xunta permit, so you do not have to wrestle with the official form or its two-hour window. If you would rather do it yourself, we explain how on the permit page.

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Before you book here

Check the quota first. If the National Park has filled the day you want, no operator can sell you a valid ticket — from Sanxenxo or anywhere else.
Collect the physical ticket at the desk before boarding, even if you have the booking on your phone. Where the office is and when to go.
No pets. Animals are not allowed on the boat to the islands.
Cancellation is free up to 14 days ahead; the permit can be cancelled up to 15 days ahead. If you cancel, mind both deadlines.

Other ports

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Timetables, prices and ratings checked on 14 August 2026 on the booking listing. They can change: the valid figure is always the one at checkout.