Ferry between La Palma and Cádiz

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

The main factors that can 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 the date and details of your journey during the booking process.

The ferry journey from La Palma to Cádiz takes approximately 39 hours and 30 minutes in total.

The journey includes two ferry legs and a land connection in Tenerife:

• Santa Cruz de La Palma – Los Cristianos: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Connection in Tenerife: change of port between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Cádiz: long-distance crossing to Cádiz Bay Port.

The total journey time may vary depending on the timetable and the time needed for the connection in Tenerife.

The ferry route between La Palma and Cádiz currently has one weekly departure:

• Departure day: Sunday.
• Frequency: 1 weekly departure.

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

No. The journey from La Palma to Cádiz requires a change of vessel and port in Tenerife.

The itinerary is as follows:

• First leg: Santa Cruz de La Palma – Los Cristianos.
• Connection in Tenerife: transfer from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Second leg: Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Cádiz.

You therefore need to disembark in Los Cristianos during the journey and make your way to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife for the onward connection.

After the first leg from Santa Cruz de La Palma, the ferry arrives in Los Cristianos. To continue to Cádiz, you need to travel to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the long-distance ferry departs.

Baleària Canarias operates a FerryBus service between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For departures from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz, the FerryBus leaves 15 minutes after the vessel's scheduled arrival time.

Before travelling, check the FerryBus timetables in Tenerife and check your booking to confirm whether the service applies to your connection.

The journey begins at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma and ends at Cádiz Bay Port.

Two different ports in Tenerife are used during the journey:

• Departure: Santa Cruz de La Palma.
• Arrival of the first ferry: Los Cristianos.
• Departure of the second ferry: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Final destination: Cádiz Bay Port.

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

Yes. You can travel by ferry from La Palma to mainland Spain via the connection between Santa Cruz de La Palma and Cádiz, with a change of vessel and port in Tenerife.

This option allows you to continue your journey around mainland Spain with:

• Your own car or motorbike.
• A van, caravan or motorhome.
• The luggage you need for an extended stay.
• Your pet, depending on the options available on each leg.

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

Yes. You can take your car by ferry from La Palma 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.

Bear in mind that the journey requires a change of port in Tenerife, from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Follow the specific instructions in your booking to complete this connection correctly with your vehicle.

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

The accommodation available differs between the two sea legs of the journey.

• Santa Cruz de La Palma – Los Cristianos: Pepita Castellví offers high-comfort seats, Exclusive lounges and a range of communal areas.
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Cádiz: Volcán de Tinamar offers different types of accommodation, including cabins and seats for resting during the long-distance crossing.

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

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

The journey from La Palma to Cádiz is made on board two different vessels:

• Pepita Castellví: operates the first leg between Santa Cruz de La Palma and Los Cristianos.
• Volcán de Tinamar: operates the long-distance crossing between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz.

You can find more information about the vessels and their services in the Baleària Canarias fleet.

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

Before boarding:

• Add your pet to the booking.
• Bring its boarding pass.
• Make sure it is properly identified.
• Bring its valid health documentation.
• Check the pet-friendly accommodation available on each leg.

On Baleària Canarias' Travel with pets page, you can find out about the different options available.

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

The journey from La Palma to Cádiz includes more than one leg, so you must observe the boarding cut-off time for each connection.

For the first leg between Santa Cruz de La Palma and Los Cristianos, boarding closes:

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

For the onward journey from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cádiz, check the specific cut-off time shown on your ticket, as this is a combined journey.

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

After arriving by ferry from La Palma, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of the best-known places in Cádiz and the surrounding area:

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

Travelling with your car on the ferry makes it easy to continue your route from Cádiz to other parts of Andalusia and mainland Spain.

You can check the location, contact details and current opening hours of the offices associated with the La Palma–Cádiz route online.

• Check the Baleària Canarias office in La Palma before departing from Santa Cruz de La Palma.
• Check the Baleària Canarias office in Cádiz for opening hours when you arrive in mainland Spain.