Finisterre, Muxía & Cabo Vilán Day Trip from Santiago with Boat Cruise
- 📍 Santiago de Compostela
- ⏱ 10 h
- 👥 up to 30 guests
- Available
Day trip from Santiago by road to Finisterre, Muxía and Cabo Vilán, with a boat cruise from Finisterre port and wine and empanadas on board.
Key conditions
- Type
- Group trip: it may be shared with other travellers
- Price
- Per person
- Group size
- Up to 30 guests
- Duration and times
- 10 h · 09:00
- Food and drink
- Only what the “Included” list says; other items are agreed with the operator after booking
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
Overview
A group excursion by road from Santiago de Compostela along the Costa da Morte, with one boat cruise from the port of Finisterre. It is not a sailing day: most of the trip is spent travelling and visiting lighthouses and villages, and the cruise lets you see the Finisterre lighthouse from the Atlantic. About ten hours, for bookings of up to 30 travellers.
The route runs west from Santiago and starts with a viewpoint over Carnota beach, the Pindo mountains and the Finisterre peninsula. Next comes the Finisterre lighthouse, long known as the “End of the World”, beside the kilometre 0 stone of the Camino to Finisterre. In the town of Finisterre your guide shares tips on what to see and where to eat, and you board the boat for a cruise from the port. On board you are served wine, vermouth, water, soft drinks, homemade Galician empanadas and snacks. Lunch is not included: you have free time to choose from the town’s restaurants.
The day continues to Muxía, where the Sanctuary of the Virxe da Barca stands right by the sea next to the Muxía lighthouse, and where your guide tells the legend of the Virgin who, according to tradition, appeared to the Apostle Santiago, and of the stones linked to it. The last stop is the Cabo Vilán lighthouse, which marks one of the most dangerous stretches of the Costa da Morte, with a visit to its museum when it is open to the public. Then you return to Santiago.
Good to know
- This is a group tour by air-conditioned vehicle, not a private tour. The guide speaks English and Spanish; choose your preferred tour language when you book.
- The tour starts at the meeting point in Santiago; there is no hotel pick-up.
- Wine and vermouth on board are for adult guests (18+).
- Lunch and any food or drinks in the villages are paid on the spot.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a windproof layer: the lighthouses are exposed to the wind.
- Not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for pets. Infants must not sit on laps; infant seats are available if requested at least 24 hours before travel.
- Adults 12+, children 3–11, infants 0–2. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; no refund within 24 hours.
- The duration is approximate. Entry to the Cabo Vilán museum depends on it being open to the public.
What is included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Live guide in English and Spanish
- Boat cruise from the port of Finisterre
- Wine, vermouth, water, soft drinks, homemade Galician empanadas and snacks on board
- Entrance to the Cabo Vilán museum, when it is open to the public
- Travel insurance
- All fees and taxes
Not included
- Meals in the villages and restaurants
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- A windproof jacket
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Money for lunch and extras
Departure times
- 09:00
Meeting point
Galicia Travels Office, 31 Rúa das Casas Reais, C Santiago de Compostela
The tour starts at the meeting point in Santiago de Compostela’s old town (31 Rúa das Casas Reais, 15704 Santiago de Compostela); the exact start point is marked on the map. There is no hotel pick-up.
Google Maps ↗Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure
Frequently asked questions
Is this trip private? Is the price per person or per boat?
The price is per person. It is a group trip: other travellers may be on board unless the page says otherwise.
What is included in the price?
What the “Included” list of the trip says. What is not on that list is not included, and the “Not included” list shows the usual extras (fees, tips…). The price you see in the last step is the price you pay, with the taxes that apply unless the page says otherwise. If you need something that is not listed, it can be agreed with the operator after you book.
What food and drinks are served? Is it an open bar?
Exactly what the “Included” list of each trip says. “Open bar” means the drinks in that list: we do not guarantee specific brands or types (such as champagne, prosecco, vodka, whisky or rosé) or quantities unless the page names them. Anything else (extra drinks, catering, special menus, allergies or dietary needs) is agreed with the operator after you book and may carry a supplement.
Which boat will we use? Can it change?
The photos show the type of experience and may be of the usual boat or of a similar one. We do not guarantee a specific model, layout or facility (indoor seating, cabin, bathroom, shade…) unless the page states it. If the planned boat is not available (breakdown, maintenance), the operator may offer a comparable boat, with similar capacity and category and the essential services you booked. If the change is significant, you will be told and can choose, under the cancellation terms and your legal rights, another date, another solution or a refund.
Where do we go? Is the route fixed?
The usual route and highlights are in the description of each trip. The final route depends on the skipper, the weather and the state of the sea, and times may vary. Wildlife sightings or other natural events are not guaranteed unless the page says so.
Where do we meet? Is there hotel pickup?
The meeting point is “Galicia Travels Office, 31 Rúa das Casas Reais, C Santiago de Compostela”. You will find the details in the “Meeting point” section of this page.
When is my booking confirmed? Is the date I see guaranteed?
Your booking is confirmed when the payment is accepted and you receive the confirmation email with your reference. Availability is shown in real time, but a date that appears as available is not held for you until you complete the payment. Some experiences are sold through several channels at once and share the operator’s calendar.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The skipper or operator decides whether it is safe to sail, and that decision is final. If a trip is postponed, changed or cancelled because of weather, sea state or safety, you can choose another date or a full refund of the cancelled trip, even on non-refundable trips. The deciding factor is the safety of the navigation, not simply that it is cloudy or rainy. We recommend checking the forecast 48–72 hours before and writing to us if you have doubts.
What if the boat breaks down or the operator cannot run the trip?
If the trip cannot be run as booked, the operator will propose a comparable boat or another date; if neither suits you, you can choose a refund of the cancelled trip. Write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator. This does not limit your legal rights as a consumer.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you do not show up, the amount is not refunded. To cancel or change, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference before the deadline.
How do I pay? Is there a deposit?
You pay the full amount by card when you book, through a secure payment provider: we never see your card number. The price you see in the last step is the price you pay. There is no option to pay only a deposit online.
Who runs the trip? What is your role?
Sailing Beyond Limits, S.L. sells and manages the booking as a travel agency. The trip itself is run by the owner or local operator of that boat, an independent company. The service contract is formed between you and that operator, through us. For any change, question or incident, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator.
What if what I receive is different from what was advertised?
Tell us as soon as you can at booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your booking reference and, if you can, photos: we will ask the operator for a solution (a suitable replacement, a refund or another remedy that applies). Nothing in our conditions limits your legal rights as a consumer.
