About this tour
When Em from our team caught the ferry to Lobos Island from Corralejo, we found a straightforward operator that's been running this route since 1988. The 20-minute crossing gets you to a volcanic speck off Fuerteventura's north coast without fuss — you're free to wander the island at your own pace for however long you've booked. It's the kind of place where you'll see barely anyone else, wind-sculpted rock, and the Atlantic in all directions. The ferry company handles the logistics cleanly; you just show up, board, and go.
Highlights
- Brisk 20-minute crossing — no drawn-out sea time
- Volcanic island with minimal crowds and zero infrastructure
- Self-guided exploration — no rigid itinerary or group timeline
- Experienced local operators who know the island inside out
- Flexible return slots let you tailor island time to your mood
- Weather-triggered cancellations come with reschedule or full refund
- Prams and strollers work fine; accessible for most fitness levels
What to expect
The ferry departs Corralejo and gets you across to Lobos in 20 minutes of relatively calm water — it's a proper working boat, not a leisure cruiser, but it does the job. Once you're ashore, you're on your own. There's a single restaurant on the island (though don't bank on it being open), no shops, and no shade to speak of — the whole place is dark volcanic rock and sparse scrub. You can hike the volcanic cone, poke around tide pools, or just sit and stare at the horizon. Summer visitors catching the 15:30 or 16:30 ferries should know they'll have roughly two hours or one hour on the island respectively, since the last boat home leaves at 18:00. It's not crowded, which is the whole appeal.
What travellers say
- Efficient 20-minute crossing; minimal boat time before exploring
- Quiet, unspoilt island with virtually no tourist infrastructure
- Flexible return times let you stay as long or short as you want
- Established operator transparent about weather cancellations and refunds
- Accessible for families and varied fitness levels; prams welcome
- Island restaurant unreliable; you must bring own food and water
- Zero shade and intense sun — volcanic rock reflects heat harshly
- Summer evening ferries leave only 1–2 hours for exploring
- Weather cancellations possible; bad crossings can be choppy and rough
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Lobos Island is genuinely quiet and unspoilt — you won't fight crowds like you do at other island day-trips. The ferry timetable gives you real flexibility: pop over for a morning, an afternoon, or a longer ramble. The operator is well-established and transparent about cancellation policy (bad weather happens; you reschedule or get your money back). It suits all fitness levels, and families with small kids can bring prams.
Bring your own food and water — the island's restaurant is unreliable and there's nowhere else to eat. The volcanic landscape offers zero natural shade, so sun protection isn't optional; heat can be intense in summer. Summer evening departures compress your island time sharply. Pets aren't allowed. The crossing can be choppy in bad weather, and adverse conditions may cancel the trip.
at least two litres of water per person, snacks or a packed lunch, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, sturdy walking shoes. Insurance is mandatory and included. Public transport gets you to Corralejo if you're not hiring a car.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.