Ferry between Gran Canaria and Cádiz

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

The main factors that may affect the fare include:

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

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

Check the current price by selecting your travel date and journey options during the booking process.

The ferry from Gran Canaria to Cádiz takes approximately 36 to 38 hours to travel from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Cádiz.

The journey time depends on the departure day and the connection scheduled during the crossing:

• Thursday departures: the ferry makes a stop in Arrecife before continuing to Cádiz.
• Sunday departures: the journey includes a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife before continuing to Cádiz.

Always check the latest itinerary for your selected departure before booking.

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

• Thursday: departure with a stop in Arrecife.
• Sunday: departure with a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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

How the ferry from Gran Canaria to Cádiz operates depends on the departure day:

• Thursdays: the journey includes a stop in Arrecife, but passengers continue to Cádiz on the same ferry, with no need to transfer.
• Sundays: the journey includes a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife before continuing to Cádiz.

Check the itinerary for your departure during the booking process to see exactly how your journey will operate.

On Sunday departures, the journey from Gran Canaria to Cádiz includes a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

When you arrive in Tenerife, wait for instructions from the crew and port staff so that you can make the connection correctly to the ferry continuing to Cádiz.

Passengers on this connection are given priority disembarkation to make the transfer easier. Do not leave the connection area or head for the general port exit unless instructed to do so by staff.

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

Depending on the departure day, the journey includes an intermediate connection in Arrecife or Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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

Yes. The Gran Canaria–Cádiz connection allows you to travel by ferry from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain, departing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

It is a particularly practical option if you want to continue your journey around mainland Spain with:

• Your own car or motorbike.
• A van, caravan or motorhome.
• The luggage you need for a longer stay.
• Your pet, subject to the options available on your departure.

The journey ends in Cádiz, from where you can continue by road to destinations across Andalusia and elsewhere in mainland Spain.

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

You can also add other permitted vehicle types during the booking process, such as:

• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan or motorhome.

You must enter the vehicle's details and dimensions correctly when booking. Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

Yes. Different types of accommodation are available on the ferry from Gran Canaria to Cádiz depending on the vessel, leg and selected departure.

Volcán de Tinamar operates the long-distance crossing to Cádiz and has cabins, seats, food and drink services and communal areas where you can relax during the journey.

On Sunday departures, which include a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, accommodation may change between the different legs of the journey.

Before booking, check the accommodation available on Baleària Canarias to see the different seating, premium accommodation and cabin options.

Specific availability will be shown during the booking process.

The route between Gran Canaria and Cádiz is operated by Volcán de Tinamar and Volcán de Taidía, depending on the day and the scheduled connection.

• Volcán de Tinamar: operates the long-distance crossing to Cádiz and has cabins, seats, food and drink services and communal areas.
• Volcán de Taidía: operates the inter-island connections associated with certain departures on this route.

Visit the Baleària Canarias fleet page to find out about the features and services available on the different vessels.

Yes. You can travel with a pet by ferry from Gran Canaria to Cádiz. You must add your pet during the booking process and check the options available for pets on each leg of the journey.

Before boarding:

• Add your pet to the booking.
• Bring its boarding pass.
• Make sure it is correctly identified.
• Bring its valid health documentation.
• Check the pet-friendly accommodation available for your departure.

On Baleària Canarias' Travelling with pets page you can check the options and services available when travelling with your pet.

Before your journey, also check the documentation required to travel with a pet.

For travel from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Cádiz, boarding closes 1 hour and 45 minutes before departure.

This cut-off time applies whether you are travelling with or without a vehicle.

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

In Gran Canaria, there is a FerryBus service connecting the Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas Office with the Nelson Mandela Pier in the La Esfinge area.

If your sailing to Cádiz uses this pier and the service is available for your ferry, you can use it to reach the boarding area.

The service is free of charge, but is restricted on some departures. Always check the latest FerryBus timetables and conditions in Gran Canaria before travelling.

After arriving by ferry from Gran Canaria, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of Cádiz's best-known sights:

• Cádiz's historic centre.
• Cádiz Cathedral.
• La Caleta beach.
• The seafront promenade and the city's beaches.
• Other destinations in Andalusia if you continue your journey in your own vehicle.

Taking your car on the ferry allows you to continue your journey from Cádiz to other parts of Andalusia and mainland Spain.

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

• Check the Baleària Canarias offices in Gran Canaria before departing from Las Palmas.
• Check the Baleària Canarias office in Cádiz for opening hours when you arrive in mainland Spain.