Ferry between Tenerife and Gran Canaria

The price of the ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria varies depending on the date, season, demand, availability and the options selected during 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 Canary Islands resident, you may be eligible for the 75% resident discount on maritime transport, provided you meet the applicable requirements.

Check the latest price by selecting your travel date and journey details during the booking process.

The ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to connect Santa Cruz de Tenerife with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The journey time may vary depending on the vessel and sailing selected, so we recommend always checking the latest timetable before booking.

The ferry route between Tenerife and Gran Canaria operates every day of the week, with a wide range of departure times.

• Frequency: up to 8 departures a day.
• Days of operation: Monday to Sunday.

Timetables and the number of departures may vary depending on the date and operating schedule, so we recommend checking the available options before planning your journey.

The ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria departs from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and arrives at the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

If you would like to check the journey in the opposite direction, you can find all the information about the ferry from Gran Canaria to Tenerife.

Yes. Fast ferries operate on the Tenerife–Gran Canaria route, allowing you to travel quickly and comfortably between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Depending on the sailing selected, you can travel on the Mercedes Pinto, Volcán de Taidía or Volcán de Tagoro fast ferries. The Ciudad de Ibiza ferry also operates on certain sailings.

See the Baleària Canarias fleet to discover the features and services available on each vessel.

Yes. The route directly connects Santa Cruz de Tenerife with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with no need to change vessels during the journey.

It is a particularly convenient inter-island connection for both frequent travel and leisure trips between Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Yes. You can take your car on the ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria, subject to vehicle availability on the sailing selected.

You can also add other permitted vehicles during the booking process, such as:

• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan or motorhome.

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

The accommodation available on the ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria depends on the vessel and sailing selected.

On the fast ferries, you will find different types of seats and higher-comfort areas. Some sailings are also operated by the Ciudad de Ibiza, which has premium cabins.

Before booking, check the accommodation available with Baleària Canarias to see the seat, premium area and cabin options.

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

Yes. You can travel with a pet on the ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria. You must add your pet during the booking process and select the available pet options according to the vessel and sailing chosen.

Before boarding:

• Check that your pet is correctly identified.
• Bring its valid health documentation.
• Check which pet-friendly accommodation options are available on your sailing.

Visit Baleària Canarias' Travel with pets page to find out about the options and services available when travelling with your pet.

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

To travel by ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, you should arrive at the port with enough time to complete access and boarding procedures before departure.

The cut-off time may depend on the type of sailing and the conditions stated in your booking, so we recommend always checking the boarding cut-off time shown on your ticket.

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

Yes. Gran Canaria has a FerryBus service that makes it easier to travel between the Baleària Canarias customer service area and the departure or arrival quay for certain ferries.

• Route: Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas Office – Nelson Mandela / La Esfinge Quay.
• Cost: free service.
• Pick-up: on arrival of ferries in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The service is restricted on some sailings, so we recommend checking availability in advance. See the latest FerryBus timetables in Gran Canaria.

After travelling by ferry from Tenerife, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of Gran Canaria's highlights:

• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Las Canteras beach.
• The historic Vegueta district.
• The Maspalomas Dunes.
• Roque Nublo and the island's inland landscapes.
• Beaches, villages and natural areas across the island.

If you would like to plan your stay and learn more about the destination, visit Baleària Canarias' Gran Canaria page.

You can check the location, contact details and latest opening hours online for the Baleària Canarias offices associated with the Tenerife–Gran Canaria route.

• Check the Baleària Canarias offices in Tenerife before departing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Check the Baleària Canarias offices in Gran Canaria to find the customer service points available on arrival.