Boat · Santoña
Laredo-Santoña Boat Trips
Who they are
The company that runs the Puntal ferry, the crossing that has linked Laredo and Santoña since the 16th century and that pilgrims on the Camino del Norte use, and the boat trips around the bay to the cliffs of the Caballo lighthouse.
The Puntal ferry
It leaves every ten or fifteen minutes from the Pasaje de Santoña, opposite the Juan de la Cosa monument, and from the tip of El Puntal, in Laredo. Single, €2.50; return, €3.50; bikes pay a supplement. You pay on board, by card or in cash, and dogs can come aboard. It runs from March to October: in November 2026 it has already closed and returns in March 2027.
The trip to the Caballo lighthouse
An hour around the bay from the Santoña promenade to the cliffs of the lighthouse, with views of La Salvé and the marshes: €16 for adults and €8 for children, ticket on the boat. Pets are admitted and children get a captain's diploma.
What they run
- Boat trip to the Caballo lighthouse Boat trip to the Caballo lighthouse Book
- Puntal ferry, from Laredo to Santoña Puntal boat Laredo–Santoña Book
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 605 972 566
- [email protected]
- Website
- excursionesmaritimas.com
Frequently asked questions
How much is the ferry from Laredo to Santoña?
€2.50 single and €3.50 return.
Can dogs come aboard?
Yes, on the ferry and on the lighthouse trip.
Does it run in winter?
No: from March to October.
