Ferry between Lanzarote and Tenerife

The price of travelling by ferry from Lanzarote to Tenerife varies depending on the date, season, demand, availability and the options selected during the booking process.

If you are travelling with a car, motorbike, van, caravan or another vehicle, the fare will also depend on its characteristics. Residents of the Canary Islands may benefit from the allowances available for sea travel. Always check the latest price for your travel dates before booking.

The ferry from Lanzarote to Tenerife takes approximately 9 hours and 10 minutes to complete the journey between Arrecife and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, including the change in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Journey time may vary depending on the sailing and schedule, so we recommend checking the estimated duration for your selected date before booking.

The ferry journey from Lanzarote to Tenerife requires a change in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The first leg connects Arrecife with Gran Canaria and, after changing ferries, the journey continues to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

At present, the first leg is operated by the ferry Sicilia and the connection between Gran Canaria and Tenerife continues on the fast ferry Volcán de Taidía. If you would like to know more about the journey to Gran Canaria, see the ferry from Lanzarote to Gran Canaria.

There is a ferry from Lanzarote to Tenerife from Monday to Saturday, with one daily departure according to the current route schedule.

Days and timetables may vary depending on the season and availability, so we recommend checking the departures available for your travel date before booking.

The ferry from Lanzarote to Tenerife departs from the port of Arrecife and arrives at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife after a change in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

If you would like to know more about the journey in the opposite direction, see the ferry from Tenerife to Lanzarote.

Yes. You can take your car on the ferry from Lanzarote to Tenerife, as well as other vehicles such as motorbikes, vans or caravans, subject to availability on the selected sailing.

You must add the vehicle during the booking process and enter its characteristics and dimensions correctly. Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle and make sure the documentation and details included in the booking are correct.

Different accommodation options are available on the journey from Lanzarote to Tenerife depending on the leg and vessel. The Sicilia ferry, which operates between Arrecife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, offers seats, premium accommodation and cabins.

After changing ferries, the journey to Santa Cruz de Tenerife continues by fast ferry, with different seating areas and communal spaces. You can check the vessels’ features in the Baleària Canarias fleet and review the accommodation options available when booking.

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

Before boarding, check the documentation required for travelling with a pet and make sure your pet is properly identified and has valid health documentation.

After travelling by ferry from Lanzarote to Tenerife, you can discover some of the island’s main attractions, such as Teide National Park, the landscapes of Anaga, its beaches, traditional villages and cities such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

If you would like to plan your stay and get to know the island better, see the Baleària Canarias Tenerife destination page.

You can check online the location and latest opening hours of the Baleària Canarias offices related to the Lanzarote–Tenerife route.

Before departing from Arrecife, check the Baleària Canarias office in Lanzarote. To find the customer service points available when you arrive on the island, you can also check the Baleària Canarias offices in Tenerife.

For travel from Arrecife to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, boarding closes 40 minutes before departure if you are travelling with a vehicle and 20 minutes before departure if you are travelling without a vehicle.

As this journey involves a change in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, also take into account the instructions for the connection between the two ferries. Always check the cut-off time shown on your ticket and the latest information on how early you should arrive at the port.