Underwater expedition to the Cíes Islands. Snorkeling safari from a schooner.

Expeditions to the Cíes Islands on a historic schooner.
You'll feel like an explorer aboard this traditional vessel, built in Galicia in 1912 at the Freixo port shipyards on the Muros and Noia estuary.

Description

This vessel is 18,70 meters long, 5 meters wide, and 1,65 meters deep. It is rigged with two masts built in the style of the period and has square sails, also made of standard materials. We will sail if the group has experience in this type of voyage. The objective of these expeditions is to raise awareness among visitors through knowledge provided by specialized guides on various topics.

What does it entail? We'll depart from the port of Cangas early in the morning. During the journey, we'll moor alongside in a raft to learn about the life in this ecosystem. An explanation will be given on the surface of the platform. If we're lucky, we'll also be able to observe other fishing techniques.

This will be an expedition to explore the rich marine biodiversity of the Cíes Islands. Our expert guides will encourage the group to reflect on the importance of the marine environment in our lives and show them how they can contribute to conservation.
You'll dive into the waters of the National Park on a guided snorkeling tour to discover its hidden underwater wildlife.
There will be a pre-briefing to introduce the activity and equipment, including submersible identification boards that will help the group find and recognize the different species that will accompany us on this underwater tour.
Afterwards, we will do the snorkeling tour with two guides and the support equipment.
Approximate snorkeling duration: 2 hours.

Hours: 10.00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m.

The experience in detail

Activities

  • snorkeling

Included services

Acíes Apartments
Travel Guide
Lunch time
Material to be used depending on the product:
All snorkeling equipment is included:

  • Glasses
  • Suit
  • fins
  • Boots
  • Submersible boards

Additional Services

Transfer is not included, but it could be included.

Ecotourism Commitment

Dissemination and conservation of the marine environment.
We draw on environmental education and scientific knowledge to develop our materials and activities. Our main motivation and ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the importance of caring for the marine environment and mobilize action for changes at the individual and local levels that contribute to the preservation of our most important ally, the sea.

Sustainable tourism

These expeditions are the result of a union of small businesses that share common values ​​regarding respect and environmental awareness. We participated in the following proposal:

Bluscus Marine Tourism
Committed to promoting the maritime professions and maritime culture of Galicia. They come from Galician seafaring families.
Extensive knowledge of fishing environments and traditional navigation. Only through knowledge will it be possible to respect and protect maritime heritage.

13 Grados
Committed to the dissemination and conservation of the marine environment. Through environmental education, they showcase the underwater landscapes that cover the estuary's bottom and its inhabitants, protecting something as fascinating and essential to us all as the sea. Virtual dives, talks, workshops, diving safaris, photography exhibitions... all to bring this great unknown a little closer.

ECOTOURIST RESERVE

Natural spaces

These are the natural spaces where this experience takes place: Underwater Expedition in the Cíes Islands. Snorkeling Safari from a Schooner

Organizing company/ies