How much does it cost to visit the Cíes Islands?

Between €24 and €32.50 per adult depending on the port and the season. The Xunta permit costs nothing: the boat is the only thing you pay for.

The detail almost nobody mentions: summer costs more

The "from €24" claim is real, but it is the low season price. Checked the same day in the booking flow from Vigo, on two different dates:

Adult Child 5-12 Under 5
A day in September (high)27,50 €12 €free
A day in December (low)24,00 €12 €free

Actual prices from the Vigo ferry booking form, checked on 14 August 2026 for 5 September and 10 December.

Price by port

Vigo €24 from (low season); €27.50 in summer
Cangas do Morrazo €24 from
Baiona €27.50
Moaña €27
Sanxenxo €32.50
Portonovo €32.50

The logic is simple: the further the port is from the mouth of the ría de Vigo, the pricier and longer the crossing. Sanxenxo and Portonovo cost most because they come down from the ría de Pontevedra.

What the ticket includes

What you pay for separately

Xunta permitFree
Eating on the islandsThere are restaurants and a café; several reviews call them pricey
Campsite (per night, per adult)from €10.90 + pitch — see rates
Sailing trip (full day)130 €

The expensive alternative that is sometimes worth it

There is an 8-hour sailing trip from Vigo, leaving from the Real Club Náutico, including National Park entry, skipper, snorkel and paddle-board gear, a picnic and a drink. At €130 versus €27.50 it is not a ferry substitute: it is a different day out. It scores 9.3 out of 10, though on few reviews so far.

SEE THE SAILING TRIP →

All prices were checked on 14 August 2026 and may vary by season and availability. The valid price is always the one at checkout.