Fees · Destination Guide
Galicia: Rias Baixas, Cies Islands, and Atlantic North Coast
Cold-water Atlantic reefs, kelp forests, wreck history, and island day boats from Galicia's green coast
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 25 sources
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Cies and Ons day-visit authorization - Free
- Cies and Ons ferry ticket - Operator fare
- Typical payment pattern: Galicia does not have a Bonairestyle universal marine park tag or general tourism levy for this itinerary.
What people usually pay
Galicia does not have a Bonaire-style universal marine park tag or general tourism levy for this itinerary. The important costs are ferry tickets, operator fees, and national park authorizations. Cies and Ons high-season day visits require free administrative authorization before ferry ticketing, and scuba or lead-weighted underwater activity in the national park requires the appropriate authorization.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cies and Ons day-visit authorization | Free Date-specific visit, required during Easter authorization periods and May 15 to September 15 | Day visitors traveling by authorized passenger ferry to Cies or Ons during controlled periods | Where to pay | The authorization or pre-reservation code is separate from the ferry ticket. Current portal guidance gives a limited time window to buy the ferry ticket after pre-reservation, so complete both steps together. |
| Cies and Ons ferry ticket | Operator fare Specific sailing date and return time | Island day visitors and campers | Authorized ferry companies from Vigo, Cangas, Baiona, Sanxenxo, Portonovo, or other seasonal ports | Ferry tickets are capacity-limited in peak season. Confirm the port, return time, cancellation policy, and whether the operator helps with the visitor authorization. |
| National park diving authorization | Administrative authorization, usually arranged through official channels or an authorized operator Activity and date-specific | Scuba divers and lead-weighted underwater activity in park waters | Atlantic Islands National Park authorization channels or through the dive operator | Snorkeling without lead in bathing areas is treated differently, but scuba and lead-weighted activity require prior authorization. Carry confirmation and follow no-take, no-fishing, and protected-zone rules. |
| Private boat navigation and anchoring authorization | Administrative authorization, check current portal Navigation and anchoring permissions vary by vessel, zone, date, and season | Private vessels entering or anchoring in national park waters | Atlantic Islands National Park and Xunta authorization portals | Anchoring can damage sensitive seabeds. Use authorized zones and never assume a private boat can anchor at Cies or Ons without permission. |
| Island campsite booking | Campsite tariff Reserved nights only | Overnight island visitors | Official Cies or Ons campsite booking channels | Camping outside authorized campsites is prohibited. Campers receive the relevant island authorization through the campsite process, but should still confirm ferry logistics. |