Ferry between La Gomera and La Palma

The price of the ferry from La Gomera to La Palma 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 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 the date and details of your journey during the booking process.

The ferry from La Gomera to La Palma takes approximately 4 hours to travel from San Sebastián de La Gomera to Santa Cruz de La Palma.

The journey is divided as follows:

• La Gomera – Los Cristianos: approximately 50 minutes.
• Stop in Los Cristianos: approximately 40 minutes.
• Los Cristianos – La Palma: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

There is no need to change vessels during the stop in Tenerife.

The ferry route between La Gomera and La Palma currently has 2 daily departures from Monday to Saturday.

• Frequency: 2 daily departures.
• Operating days: Monday to Saturday.

Timetables may vary depending on the date and schedule, so we recommend checking the available sailings before planning your journey.

The ferry from La Gomera to La Palma makes a stop in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, but there is no need to change vessels.

The itinerary is:

• Departure: San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• Stop: Los Cristianos, with an approximately 40-minute stop.
• Arrival: Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Passengers continue to La Palma on the same vessel, so the connection does not require a transfer.

The ferry from La Gomera to La Palma departs from the Port of San Sebastián de La Gomera and arrives at the Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma after a stop in Los Cristianos.

If you want to check the journey in the opposite direction, you can find all the information about the ferry from La Palma to La Gomera.

Yes. You can take your car from La Gomera to La Palma by ferry, subject to vehicle availability on your selected sailing.

During the booking process, you can also add other permitted types of vehicle, such as:

• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan or motorhome, subject to availability.

Make sure you enter the vehicle's details and dimensions correctly during booking. Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

The accommodation available for travel from La Gomera to La Palma depends on the vessel assigned to the sailing.

• Volcán de Tirajana: offers seating, communal areas and spaces to relax during the crossing.
• Pepita Castellví: features maximum-comfort seating, Exclusive lounges, communal areas, café-bars and a children's area.

Before booking, check the accommodation available on Baleària Canarias ferries to see the different comfort options on board.

Specific availability will be shown during the booking process.

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

Before boarding:

• Check that your pet is properly identified.
• Bring valid health documentation for your pet.
• Check the pet accommodation options 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.

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

For travel from San Sebastián de La Gomera to Santa Cruz de La Palma, boarding closes:

• With a vehicle: 40 minutes before departure.
• Without a vehicle: 20 minutes before departure.

Always check the cut-off time shown on your ticket and have the required documentation ready. You can review the latest information on how early you should arrive at the port.

After travelling by ferry from La Gomera, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of La Palma's highlights:

• Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
• Roque de los Muchachos.
• The forests and trails of Los Tilos.
• The volcanic landscapes of Fuencaliente.
• Santa Cruz de La Palma and other towns on the island.

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

You can check online the location, contact details and current opening hours of the Baleària Canarias offices relevant to the La Gomera–La Palma route.

• Check the Baleària Canarias office in La Gomera before your departure from San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• Check the Baleària Canarias office in La Palma for opening hours on arrival in Santa Cruz de La Palma.