Ferry between La Palma and La Gomera

The accommodation available depends on the fast ferry assigned to your sailing.

• Volcán de Tirajana: offers seating, communal areas and different spaces where you can relax during the journey.
• Pepita Castellví: features maximum-comfort seating and Exclusive lounges, as well as a range of areas and services on board.

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

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

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

Before boarding:

• Add your pet to the booking.
• Make sure your pet is properly identified.
• Bring valid health documentation for your pet.
• Check the pet-friendly accommodation available for your sailing.

On the Baleària Canarias Travel 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 Santa Cruz de La Palma to San Sebastián de La Gomera, 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 Palma, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of La Gomera's most characteristic places and landscapes:

• Garajonay National Park.
• The ravines and viewpoints in the island's interior.
• San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• The island's hiking trails and natural areas.

To plan your stay and find out more about the destination, visit the Baleària Canarias La Gomera destination page.

You can check the location, contact details and latest opening hours online for the Baleària Canarias offices associated with the La Palma–La Gomera route.

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

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

The ferry from La Palma to La Gomera takes approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes to complete the journey from Santa Cruz de La Palma to San Sebastián de La Gomera.

The journey is made in three stages:

• Santa Cruz de La Palma – Los Cristianos: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Stop in Los Cristianos: approximately 30 minutes.
• Los Cristianos – San Sebastián de La Gomera: approximately 50 minutes.

During the stop in Tenerife, you do not need to disembark or change vessels.

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

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

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

The ferry from La Palma to La Gomera stops in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, but you do not need to change vessels.

The itinerary is:

• Departure: Santa Cruz de La Palma.
• Stop: Los Cristianos, with an approximately 30-minute stop.
• Arrival: San Sebastián de La Gomera.

Passengers remain on board during the stop and continue to La Gomera on the same vessel.

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

For information about the journey in the opposite direction, see all the details for the ferry from La Gomera to La Palma.

The connection between La Palma and La Gomera is currently operated by two fast ferries:

• Volcán de Tirajana: offers seating, communal areas and different spaces for travelling comfortably during the crossing.
• Pepita Castellví: features maximum-comfort seating, Exclusive lounges, communal areas, café-bars, a children's area and digital services on board.

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

Yes. You can take your car from La Palma to La Gomera by ferry, provided vehicle space is available on the sailing you select.

When booking, you can also add other permitted types of vehicle, such as:

• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Campervan, caravan or another permitted vehicle, subject to availability.

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