Visit Berlengas

Ferries & tours

Getting There

Every journey runs through Peniche. From the marina, 20 to 45 minutes by boat.

First, Peniche

  • By car

    1 h 20

    A8 from Lisbon. Marina parking is paid in summer and fills by mid-morning in August.

  • By bus

    1 h 30

    Rede Expressos and FlixBus, direct from Lisbon (Sete Rios / Oriente). A 15-minute walk to the marina.

  • From Porto

    About 2 h 30

    By car via the A17/A8. By bus with a connection. Easier with a night in Peniche.

The crossing

  • 20–45 minPeniche marina to the island
  • Carreiro do MosteiroThe pier where boats land
  • 9 am–9 pmBoarding in high season, 9 am–7 pm off season
  • Pass not includedBuy the Berlengas Pass separately
  • Book days ahead in July and August. Weekends sell out weeks in advance.
  • Swell cancels crossings, even in summer. Full refunds are standard when the operator cancels; keep a spare day.
  • Prone to seasickness? Sit aft, outside, eyes on the horizon.

Choose your boat

The ferry is cheapest, with the longest island time. Fast boats take half the time. Catamaran packs add caves and snorkeling.

  • The classic ferry

    Viamar

    From: €19.90 round trip

    Crossing
    ~45 min aboard the Cabo Avelar Pessoa (185 passengers)
    Season
    May to September, up to two daily departures in high season
    Departs
    Marina de Peniche
    Good to know
    • Operating the Peniche–Berlenga crossing since 1958.
    • Up to five hours on the island, the longest stay of any operator.
    • Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure; full refund if the sea cancels the trip.
    • July and August weekends sell out weeks in advance.
    viamar-berlenga.com (opens in a new tab)

  • Fast boats & packs

    Feeling Berlenga

    From: €25 adults / €15 children (low season)

    Crossing
    ~25–30 min by speedboat or catamaran
    Season
    Roughly May to September, two daily departures
    Departs
    Largo da Ribeira, Marina de Peniche
    Good to know
    • Packs from a simple crossing up to caves, guided walk, snorkeling and full-day tours.
    • Private tours and sunset cruises available.
    • Check-in 45 minutes before departure.
    feelingberlenga.pt (opens in a new tab)

  • Catamaran & glass-bottom caves

    BerlengaTur

    From: €25 round trip; caves from €35

    Crossing
    ~20–25 min aboard the BerlengaTur catamaran
    Season
    May to October, morning and afternoon sessions
    Departs
    Stand 3, Marina de Peniche
    Good to know
    • Glass-bottom boat visits to the Gruta Azul, Cova do Sonho and the 70 m Furado Grande tunnel.
    • Packs add a guided trail walk or snorkeling (ages 13+).
    • Collect tickets 40 minutes before boarding.
    berlengatur.com (opens in a new tab)

Every licensed operator

Only ICNF-licensed operators may run activities in the reserve. Snapshot from July 2026.

Official list at berlengaspass.icnf.pt (opens in a new tab)