Return ferry
From about €17Independent visit · 1–4 hours · permit optional
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Isla de Lobos ferryTimetable, prices and permit from Corralejo
Crossing 15–20 minBocaina strait · 3 kmFrom €17 return
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Weather & wind outlook · next 7 days
Daily sky, maximum temperature and strongest gusts in km/h. Green = calm, amber = breezy, red = cancellation risk for sailings.
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Choose by experience
Which Lobos trip fits your day?
The cheapest ticket is not always the best value. Compare what is included before booking.
Speedboat + snorkeling
4 hoursMax 6 guests · equipment · photos · free time on Lobos
See the speedboat trip →Opens GetYourGuide
Catamaran day trip
4 hoursLunch · open bar · kayak, SUP and snorkeling
See catamaran availability →Opens GetYourGuide
Lobos + dolphin route
5.5 hoursHotel pickup · 2.5h on Lobos · picnic and snorkel gear
See the Lanzarote trip →Opens GetYourGuide
Return bus + ferry
6.5 hoursPickup · return ferry · permit · about 4h on Lobos
See the Caleta package →Opens GetYourGuideTravel guides
All the practical Isla de Lobos guides in one place
Find timetables, permits, prices, the port, route map, beaches, weather, packing lists and itineraries.
What travelers say
Rated 4.7/5 by people who took this boat
4.7/5 average from 3,460 verified reviews of the Corralejo–Lobos return ferry on GetYourGuide (checked August 2026).
Easy to book, just show up and show your e-ticket. Takes 25 mins to the island. […] Its well worth a visit.
Fabulous trip to Lobos Islands, beautiful island, well worth a visit, great value for money.
The boat staff were friendly & helpful […] the boat journey itself to Lobos was so relaxing & fabulous views along the way, highly recommend.
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Read this first
The permit sells out before the boat does
100% FREE — NEVER PAY FOR IT
Only 400 visitors per day set foot on Lobos
Access to the Parque Natural is capped at 400 people per day, in two shifts of 200. The authorization is issued by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura and is completely free — if any website charges you for the permit itself, walk away.
In high season permits run out days in advance. Secure the permit — or a ferry ticket that includes permit processing — before planning anything else.
Who runs the boats
Two family companies, one tiny strait
Since 1988 · Corralejo
Naviera Nortour
- The “Majorero” — classic boat with glass-bottom viewing
- Bicycles and beach gear allowed on board
- Optional mini-cruise + snorkeling add-on (~45 min)
Since 1970 · Corralejo
Ferry Isla de Lobos
- Two vessels, incl. the “Visión Submarina” glass-bottom
- Permit processing bundled with the ticket
- Free cancellation up to 48h before departure
Plan with confidence
Everything that can change your booking
Current timetableOperator-by-operator departures, returns and seasonal notes.Free visitor permitWhen you need it, how to request it and when processing costs €2.Permit sold out?What remains bookable, when landing matters and the boat-tour alternatives.Prices and operatorsCompare Nortour and Ferry Isla de Lobos without guesswork.Nortour ferry guideBarco Majorero, live ticket details, extras and accessibility notes.Ferry Isla de Lobos guideThe operator, Celia Cruz, live ticket, times and transfer options.Ferry + snorkeling guideCompare Nortour's ferry add-on with the six-person Lobos Surf speedboat.Ferry vs snorkeling vs catamaranChoose by budget, time and what is included.From LanzaroteCompare the guided trip with the DIY route through Corralejo.From Caleta de FusteCompare the bus-and-ferry package with travelling independently.From Costa Calma & Morro JableCompare a pickup day trip from the south with travelling independently via Corralejo.3-hour itineraryChoose a relaxed beach route or a purposeful island walk.Lobos with childrenFares, age limits, pushchairs and a realistic family beach plan.Water taxi or ferry?Compare small fast boats with the regular passenger ferry.Ferry today or tomorrowLive availability, permit checks and sold-out alternatives.All Lobos guidesPort, beaches, packing, weather and every planning topic in one place.
The right order
How to do it without ruining your day
- Secure the permit. Free from the Cabildo, or bundled with your ferry ticket by both operators.
- Book the boat. Standard return fares start around €17/adult and €11 for ages 4–11; under-4s travel free. Permit processing may add €2.
- Arrive 20 minutes early. Boats leave from the far end of Corralejo harbour (opposite Bar La Lonja). Bus line 6 stops right there; parking fills by 10:00 in summer.
- Come back on time. Miss the last boat and your only way home is an expensive water taxi.
Local knowledge
What nobody tells you
01Wind decides everythingThe Bocaina strait gets rough. Strong NE trade winds = cancelled sailings. Check the live wind indicator at the top of this page the morning of your trip and have a plan B.
02Bring everythingOne tiny restaurant, no reservations, no shops, no rentals, almost no shade. Water, food, sunscreen and an umbrella are on you.
033 hours is the sweet spotThe loop trail takes ~3h: Playa de la Concha, the Faro de Martiño lighthouse and the La Caldera volcano viewpoint.
04Coming from Lanzarote?No direct boat. Take the Playa Blanca → Corralejo fast ferry (~30 min), then the Lobos boat. Catch the 9:30 crossing to make it a day trip.
Worth the crossing
This is what 15 minutes of boat buys you
Photos: Josi, Dreizung — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Want more than a ferry?
Turn Lobos into a four-hour sailing experience
Sail around Lobos by catamaran with lunch, drinks, snorkeling, kayak and SUP included. It costs more than the ferry, but brings the whole day together in one booking.
See the Lobos catamaran →Opens GetYourGuide
FAQ
Quick answers
Do I need a permit to visit Isla de Lobos?
Yes — free, issued by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, capped at 400 visitors/day in two shifts of 200. Book it before the ferry, or buy a ticket that includes permit processing.
How long is the crossing?
15–20 minutes from Corralejo harbour across the Bocaina strait.
How much does it cost?
Standard return fares start around €17 per adult and €11 for ages 4–11; under-4s travel free. Optional permit processing is commonly €2 per person.
Do ferries get cancelled because of wind?
Yes — the Bocaina strait is exposed to the NE trade winds and operators cancel in strong conditions. Check the live wind indicator on this page the morning of your trip.
What if permits are sold out?
Try another date or choose a booking option that manages the required authorization. Do not assume that every boat tour permits landing: always check the exact itinerary before paying.
Checked 15 July 2026
Checked against operator sources
Times and prices are snapshots, not promises. Booking inventory is the final source of truth.