Ferry routes in the Canary Islands

You can travel by ferry to Cádiz from several of the Canary Islands. Baleària Canarias currently offers connections from:

• Ferry Fuerteventura – Cádiz, departing from Corralejo.
• Ferry Tenerife – Cádiz, departing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Ferry Lanzarote – Cádiz, departing from Arrecife.
• Ferry La Palma – Cádiz, departing from Santa Cruz de La Palma.
• Ferry Gran Canaria – Cádiz, departing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

All these connections allow you to travel from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain and arrive at Cádiz Bay Port.

The fare for the ferry to Cádiz from the Canary Islands varies depending on the island of origin, the date, the season, demand, availability and the options selected during booking.

The main factors that can affect the fare include:

• The island and port of departure.
• The date and season of travel.
• Demand and availability.
• The accommodation selected.
• Whether you are travelling with a car, motorbike or other 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 fare by selecting your origin, date and travel details during the booking process.

The duration of the ferry journey to Cádiz depends on the island of origin and the itinerary selected:

• Lanzarote – Cádiz: approximately 29 hours from Arrecife.
• Tenerife – Cádiz: approximately 33 hours from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Fuerteventura – Cádiz: approximately 33 hours from Corralejo, including the connection in Lanzarote.
• Gran Canaria – Cádiz: approximately 36 to 38 hours, depending on the departure.
• La Palma – Cádiz: approximately 39 hours and 30 minutes, including the connection and port change in Tenerife.

Journey times may vary depending on the timetable, so we recommend always checking the latest itinerary before booking.

Departure days to Cádiz depend on the island you are travelling from:

• From Fuerteventura: 1 departure per week, on Thursdays.
• From Lanzarote: 1 departure per week, on Thursdays.
• From Tenerife: 1 departure per week, on Sundays.
• From La Palma: 1 departure per week, on Sundays.
• From Gran Canaria: 2 departures per week, on Thursdays and Sundays.

Timetables may vary, so we recommend always checking the departures available for your travel date.

Services from the Canary Islands arrive at Cádiz Bay Port, in Andalusia.

From Cádiz, you can continue your journey across mainland Spain by car, public transport or other means, making these routes particularly convenient if you are travelling with your own vehicle or carrying a lot of luggage.

It depends on the island of origin and, in the case of Gran Canaria, the day of departure:

• Tenerife – Cádiz: direct service from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with no stopovers or transfers.
• Lanzarote – Cádiz: direct service from Arrecife, with no stopovers or transfers.
• Fuerteventura – Cádiz: requires a transfer and a change of port in Lanzarote, from Playa Blanca to Arrecife.
• La Palma – Cádiz: requires a change of vessel and a transfer from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Gran Canaria – Cádiz: on Thursdays, there is a stopover in Arrecife and the journey continues on the same ferry; on Sundays, there is a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Always check the itinerary for your selected departure to see whether it includes a stopover or a change of vessel.

Yes. You can travel by ferry from the Canary Islands to Cádiz with your own vehicle, subject to availability on your selected departure.

During the booking process, you can add different types of vehicles, such as:

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

Travelling with your vehicle allows you to continue your journey across mainland Spain once you arrive in Cádiz. Before boarding, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

Yes. On the long-distance legs to Cádiz, you can choose from different types of accommodation, including cabins and seats, depending on the vessel and departure selected.

Volcán de Tinamar operates the main long-distance sailings to Cádiz and offers cabins, seats, food and drink services and communal areas where you can relax during the journey.

On combined journeys from Fuerteventura, La Palma or certain departures from Gran Canaria, accommodation options may change between the different legs.

Before booking, check the accommodation available with Baleària Canarias to find out about the different seating, premium accommodation and cabin options.

Yes. You can travel with your pet on ferry services from the Canary Islands 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 your pet's boarding pass.
• Make sure your pet is properly identified.
• Bring valid health documentation for your pet.
• Check the pet-friendly accommodation available on your departure.

On Baleària Canarias' Travel with pets page, you can find out about the options and services available when travelling with your pet.

The boarding cut-off time depends on the island and port you are travelling from:

• Arrecife – Cádiz: 40 minutes before departure with a vehicle and 20 minutes before departure without a vehicle.
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Cádiz: 1 hour and 45 minutes before departure, both with and without a vehicle.
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Cádiz direct: 1 hour and 15 minutes before departure, both with and without a vehicle.
• Santa Cruz de La Palma – Cádiz: check the required arrival time shown for your departure and for each connection in your journey.
• Corralejo – Cádiz: as this is a combined journey, you must comply with the boarding cut-off time specified for each leg.

Always check the information on your ticket and review the latest guidance on how early you should arrive at the port.

Volcán de Tinamar is the ferry that operates the main long-distance sailings between the Canary Islands and Cádiz.

On some combined routes, other vessels also operate the inter-island legs, including:

• Volcán de Tindaya: on the connection from Fuerteventura to Lanzarote.
• Pepita Castellví: on the first leg from La Palma to Tenerife.
• Volcán de Taidía: on certain connections involving Gran Canaria.

Check the Baleària Canarias fleet to find out about the features and services of the different vessels.

When you arrive by ferry from the Canary Islands, 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 centre.
• Cádiz Cathedral.
• La Caleta beach.
• The seafront promenade and the city's beaches.
• Other destinations in Andalusia if you continue your journey in your own vehicle.

Arriving by ferry with your car makes it easy to continue your journey through Cádiz, Andalusia and other destinations on mainland Spain.

You can check the location, contact details and up-to-date opening hours of the Baleària Canarias office at the Port of Cádiz online.

Check the Baleària Canarias office in Cádiz for its opening hours before or after your journey.

If you also need to check the office for your departure island, you can view the list of Baleària Canarias offices and branches.