Departure point
We depart from Peniche, a seaside city
Cais da Ribeira in Peniche is the boarding point for all island crossings. Arrive 20 minutes before departure. Parking is available nearby.
Spots are limited. Book your crossing now and secure your place at Portugal's most beautiful nature reserve.
Berlenga is the only inhabited island in the Berlengas archipelago — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1984. Turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs, sea caves and unique biodiversity found nowhere else in Portugal.
Over 700 verified Google reviews. Written by families, couples and groups who crossed with us.
Summer weekends sell out weeks in advance. Book ahead.
Times shown are departure times. The crossing takes approximately 45 minutes.
Cais da Ribeira in Peniche is the boarding point for all island crossings. Arrive 20 minutes before departure. Parking is available nearby.
Viamar is the historic operator of ferry crossings between the Port of Peniche and Berlenga Island, with over 60 years of experience taking families and adventurers to the most protected nature reserve on the Portuguese coast. On board the Cabo Avelar Pessoa — the largest vessel on the route, with capacity for 180 passengers — the crossing takes 40 to 45 minutes and offers unique views of Portugal's West Coast.
Berlenga Island has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1984, recognised for its exceptional marine biodiversity, dramatic cliffs and Atlantic waters of rare transparency. Covering just 1 km² of land, the island hides isolated beaches, sea caves, the historic Fort of São João Baptista (built in 1509) and wildlife found nowhere else in Europe. A typical visit lasts 4 to 6 hours — enough time to swim, explore the caves and feel the Atlantic isolation that makes Berlenga a truly singular destination.
With a 4.5-star rating across more than 706 verified Google reviews, an IMT licence (Portugal's Mobility & Transport Institute) and over 25,000 passengers carried each year, Viamar is the trusted choice for visiting Berlenga Island. Every ticket includes free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. The 2026 season opens on 9 May — July and August weekends sell out quickly. Book in advance to secure your spot.
