Ferry between Tenerife and La Palma

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

The main factors that can affect the fare include:

• The travel date and season.
• 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 the date and details of your journey during the booking process.

The ferry from Tenerife to La Palma takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to connect Los Cristianos with Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Journey time may vary slightly depending on the sailing and route schedule, so we recommend always checking the latest timetable before booking.

The ferry route between Tenerife and La Palma has daily connections throughout the year.

• Operating days: Monday to Sunday.
• Frequency: daily sailings throughout the year.

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

The ferry from Tenerife to La Palma departs from the port of Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, and arrives at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

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

Yes. The connection between Tenerife and La Palma is operated by fast ferry and allows you to travel between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de La Palma in approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The following vessels currently operate on this route:

• Pepita Castellví: operates every day and offers maximum-comfort seating, Exclusive lounges and a range of shared spaces.
• Volcán de Tirajana: operates from Monday to Saturday and features seating and shared spaces for the crossing.

Visit the Baleària Canarias fleet to find out more about the vessels and their services.

Yes. The ferry connects the port of Los Cristianos directly with Santa Cruz de La Palma, with no need to transfer during the journey.

This means the journey between the two islands takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Yes. You can take your car from Tenerife to La Palma by ferry, provided there is vehicle space available on the selected sailing.

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

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

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

The accommodation available depends on the fast ferry and the selected sailing.

• Pepita Castellví: offers maximum-comfort seating, Exclusive lounges and a range of shared spaces.
• Volcán de Tirajana: offers seating and shared areas for a comfortable crossing.

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

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

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

Before boarding:

• Check that your pet is properly identified.
• Bring valid health documentation for your pet.
• Check the pet-friendly accommodation 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 for travelling with a pet.

For travel from Los Cristianos 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.

Yes. For certain sailings from Los Cristianos to La Palma, you can use the FerryBus service from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to travel to the port of Los Cristianos.

The service has departure points in Santa Cruz de Tenerife linked to the timetables of certain ferries bound for La Palma.

As timetables may vary depending on the day and sailing, always check the latest FerryBus timetables in Tenerife before travelling.

After travelling by ferry from Tenerife, 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 and Fuencaliente.
• Santa Cruz de La Palma and other towns on the island.

If you would like to plan your stay and find out more about the destination, see the Baleària Canarias La Palma destination page.

You can check online the location, contact details and latest opening hours of the Baleària Canarias offices related to the Tenerife–La Palma route.

• Check the Baleària Canarias offices in Tenerife, including customer service in Los Cristianos.
• Check the Baleària Canarias office in La Palma for opening hours in Santa Cruz de La Palma.