Ferry between Cádiz and Gran Canaria

The price of the ferry from Cádiz to Gran Canaria varies depending on the date, season, demand, availability and the options selected during booking.

The main factors that can affect the fare include:

• The travel date and season.
• Demand and availability.
• The accommodation selected.
• Whether you are travelling with a car, motorbike, van, caravan or motorhome.

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

Check the current price by selecting the date and details of your journey during the booking process.

The ferry from Cádiz to Gran Canaria takes approximately 35 hours to complete the journey from mainland Spain to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The duration may vary depending on the sailing and itinerary, as the intermediate connection is different on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Always check the timetable for your selected date before booking.

The ferry route between Cádiz and Gran Canaria currently has 2 sailings a week:

• Tuesdays: departure from Cádiz with a stop in Arrecife before continuing to Gran Canaria.
• Saturdays: departure from Cádiz with a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife before continuing to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Timetables may vary depending on the schedule, so we recommend always checking the available sailings for your travel date.

The journey from Cádiz to Gran Canaria includes an intermediate connection whose operation depends on the departure day:

• Tuesday departure: the ferry stops in Arrecife, Lanzarote, before continuing to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Saturday departure: the journey requires a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife before continuing to Gran Canaria.

On the Saturday sailing, a VIP seat is automatically assigned for the journey between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The ferry from Cádiz to Gran Canaria departs from the Port of the Bay of Cádiz and arrives at the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

If you want to check the journey in the opposite direction, you can find all the information about the ferry from Gran Canaria to Cádiz.

Yes. The Cádiz–Gran Canaria route allows you to travel by ferry from mainland Spain to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria without having to fly.

It is a long-distance connection that is particularly practical if you want to travel to the Canary Islands with:

• Your own car or motorbike.
• A van, caravan or motorhome.
• Luggage for a long stay.
• Your pet, depending on the options available during booking.

Yes. You can take your car from Cádiz to Gran Canaria by ferry, subject to vehicle availability on your selected sailing.

You can also take other types of vehicles on board, such as:

• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan.
• Motorhome.

You must add the vehicle during the booking process and enter its details and dimensions correctly. Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

Yes. On the long-distance journey between Cádiz and the Canary Islands, you can book different types of accommodation, including cabins, subject to availability on your selected sailing.

The Volcán de Tinamar has cabins and different types of seating so you can rest during the crossing. On Saturday sailings, the final leg between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is operated by fast ferry and a VIP seat is automatically assigned.

You can check the vessels’ features and services on the Baleària Canarias fleet page.

Yes. You can travel with your pet from Cádiz to Gran Canaria by ferry. You must include your pet during the booking process and select the available pet option for your chosen sailing.

Before travelling:

• Make sure your pet is correctly identified.
• Bring valid health documentation for your pet.
• Check the pet accommodation available on your sailing.

Check the documentation required to travel with a pet before boarding.

For the ferry from Cádiz to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, boarding closes 1 hour and 30 minutes before departure, whether you are travelling with or without a vehicle.

We recommend arriving with plenty of time, having all your documentation ready and always checking the cut-off time shown on your ticket.

You can check the latest information on how early you should arrive at the port.

Gran Canaria has a FerryBus service connecting the Oficina Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas with the Nelson Mandela Pier in the La Esfinge area.

• Route: Oficina Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas – Nelson Mandela Pier / La Esfinge.
• Cost: free.
• Pick-up: on arrival of the ferries in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The service is restricted on some sailings, so you should check availability in advance. Check the latest FerryBus timetables for Gran Canaria.

After travelling by ferry from Cádiz, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of Gran Canaria’s best-known places:

• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Las Canteras beach.
• The historic district of Vegueta.
• The Maspalomas Dunes.
• Roque Nublo and the landscapes of the island’s interior.
• Beaches, towns and natural areas across Gran Canaria.

If you want to plan your stay, visit Baleària Canarias’ Gran Canaria destination page.

You can check the location, contact details and current opening hours online for the Baleària Canarias offices associated with the Cádiz–Gran Canaria route.

• Check the Baleària Canarias office in Cádiz before departure.
• Check the Baleària Canarias offices in Gran Canaria to find the available customer service points on arrival.