Ferry routes in the Canary Islands

You can currently travel by ferry to La Gomera from Tenerife and La Palma:

• Fast Ferry Tenerife – La Gomera, departing from Los Cristianos.
• Fast Ferry La Palma – La Gomera, departing from Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Both connections arrive at the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera. Check each route for timetables, journey times and availability.

The price of the ferry to La Gomera varies depending on the departure port, date, season, demand, availability and the options selected during booking.

The main factors that can affect the fare include:

• Whether you are travelling from Tenerife or La Palma.
• The travel date and season.
• Demand and seat availability.
• The accommodation selected.
• Whether you are travelling with a car, motorbike or another vehicle.

If you are a resident of the Canary Islands, you may benefit from the 75% resident discount on maritime transport, provided you meet the applicable requirements.

Check the current price by selecting your departure point, date and journey details during the booking process.

The journey time by ferry to La Gomera depends on the departure port:

• Tenerife – La Gomera: approximately 50 minutes from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• La Palma – La Gomera: approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes, including a stop of around 30 minutes in Los Cristianos.

When travelling from La Palma, you do not need to disembark or change vessels during the stop in Tenerife.

Ferries to La Gomera arrive at the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera.

• From Tenerife: Los Cristianos – San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• From La Palma: Santa Cruz de La Palma – San Sebastián de La Gomera, with a stop in Los Cristianos.

From San Sebastián de La Gomera, you can continue your journey to other parts of the island such as Hermigua, Agulo, Valle Gran Rey or Garajonay National Park.

Ferry frequency to La Gomera depends on where you are travelling from:

• From Tenerife: daily departures throughout the year.
• From La Palma: 2 daily departures from Monday to Saturday.

Timetables and frequencies may vary according to the schedule, so we recommend always checking the departures available for your travel date.

It depends on the port you are travelling from:

• From Tenerife: the connection between Los Cristianos and San Sebastián de La Gomera is direct.
• From La Palma: the ferry makes an approximately 30-minute stop in Los Cristianos, but passengers remain on board and continue to La Gomera on the same vessel.

The journey from La Palma therefore includes a stop but does not require a transfer.

Yes. The short ferry journey between Los Cristianos and San Sebastián de La Gomera makes it possible to organise a same-day return trip from Tenerife.

Baleària Canarias offers specific options for discovering La Gomera in a day, whether you prefer to explore independently or choose an organised experience.

See the Day Trip to La Gomera from Tenerife for available options, timetables and conditions.

Yes. You can travel by ferry to La Gomera with your own vehicle, provided there is vehicle space available on the selected sailing.

During the booking process, you can add different types of vehicles, such as:

• Car.
• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan or other permitted vehicles, subject to availability.

Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

The accommodation available for travel to La Gomera depends on the fast ferry and the selected sailing.

The connections are operated by vessels such as the Pepita Castellví and the Volcán de Tirajana, which offer different types of seats, lounges and communal areas. The Pepita Castellví also features Exclusive lounges and maximum-comfort seats.

See the accommodation available on Baleària Canarias to discover the different on-board comfort options.

The specific availability for your sailing will be shown during the booking process.

Yes. You can travel with your pet by ferry to La Gomera. You must include your pet during the booking process and select the available pet options according to the vessel and sailing chosen.

Before boarding:

• Include your pet in the booking.
• Bring your pet's boarding pass.
• Check that its health documentation is valid.
• Check the pet-friendly accommodation available on your sailing.

On the Baleària Canarias travel with pets page, you can find out about the options and services available for travelling with your pet.

The boarding cut-off time for the connections currently available to San Sebastián de La Gomera is:

• From Los Cristianos with a vehicle: 40 minutes before departure.
• From Los Cristianos without a vehicle: 20 minutes before departure.
• From Santa Cruz de La Palma with a vehicle: 40 minutes before departure.
• From Santa Cruz de La Palma without a vehicle: 20 minutes before departure.

Always check the cut-off time shown on your ticket and review the latest information on how early you should arrive at the port.

Yes. If you are travelling to La Gomera from Los Cristianos, Baleària Canarias offers a FerryBus service from Santa Cruz de Tenerife for certain sailings.

The service has timetables linked to different Los Cristianos – La Gomera ferries and allows you to travel to the port in the south of Tenerife before boarding.

As timetables may vary, always check the latest FerryBus timetables in Tenerife before travelling.

After arriving by ferry in San Sebastián de La Gomera, you can discover some of the island's most distinctive landscapes and places:

• Garajonay National Park and its laurel forests.
• The viewpoints and ravines in the island's interior.
• San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• Agulo and Hermigua.
• Valle Gran Rey and the coast of La Gomera.

If you want to plan your stay and learn more about the island, see Baleària Canarias' La Gomera destination page.

You can check online the location, contact details and current opening hours of the Baleària Canarias offices related to routes to La Gomera.

• Check the Baleària Canarias office in La Gomera for information about the service available in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• If you are departing from Tenerife, check the Baleària Canarias offices in Tenerife.
• If you are departing from La Palma, check the Baleària Canarias office in La Palma.