Ferry between Gran Canaria and La Palma

The distance between Gran Canaria and La Palma is approximately 145–147 nautical miles, around 268–273 km, taking the maritime connection between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de La Palma as a reference.

The ferry from Gran Canaria to La Palma departs from the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, one of the main ports in the Canary Islands. We recommend arriving well in advance, especially if you are travelling with a car, motorbike, van, caravan or another vehicle.

The ferry arrives at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma, one of the island’s main maritime entry points. From there, you can easily travel to other places such as Los Llanos de Aridane, Tazacorte, Breña Alta, El Paso or the Caldera de Taburiente National Park.

Yes, you can travel with a car on the Gran Canaria – La Palma ferry, provided that vehicle spaces are available on the selected departure. During the booking process, you can add a car, motorbike, van, caravan or bicycle, which is especially convenient if you want to explore La Palma with greater freedom.

This is not usually considered a high-speed route like other shorter inter-island connections. The Gran Canaria – La Palma crossing is a longer connection, designed for travelling comfortably with a vehicle, luggage and different onboard services.

The days and times of the Gran Canaria – La Palma ferry may vary depending on the season, the route schedule and availability. To check updated departures, select your origin, destination and travel date in the Baleària search engine before booking.

Yes, different types of accommodation may be available on this route, such as seats or cabins, depending on the vessel and the selected departure. For a crossing of several hours, booking comfortable accommodation can be a good option if you want to rest during the journey.

Yes, you can travel with your pet on the Gran Canaria – La Palma ferry. You just need to add it during the booking process and check the pet travel options available for the selected departure. On routes lasting several hours, it is advisable to check the available accommodation carefully before completing your purchase.

Yes, you can modify your booking if the fare you purchased allows it. To do so, go to the “My bookings” section on Baleària and check the available options to change the date, time or other travel details.