Ferry routes in the Canary Islands

You can travel by ferry to Gran Canaria from several Canary Islands and also from mainland Spain. Baleària Canarias offers connections from:

• Fast Ferry Tenerife – Gran Canaria.
• Fast Ferry Fuerteventura – Gran Canaria.
• Ferry Lanzarote – Gran Canaria.
• Ferry Cádiz – Gran Canaria, if you are travelling from mainland Spain.

Check the route you are interested in to see the timetables, journey time, ports and options available for your trip to Gran Canaria.

The price of the ferry to Gran Canaria varies depending on the departure point, date, season, demand, availability and the options selected when booking.

Factors that may affect the fare include:

• The island or port of departure.
• The travel date and season.
• Demand and availability.
• The accommodation selected.
• Whether you are travelling with a car, motorbike, van, caravan or another vehicle.

If you are a resident of the Canary Islands, you can benefit from the 75% resident discount on maritime transport, provided you meet the applicable requirements.

Check the current price by selecting your departure point, dates and travel options during the booking process.

The journey time to Gran Canaria by ferry depends on the port of departure and the itinerary selected. As a guide, the main connections take approximately:

• Tenerife – Gran Canaria: approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
• Fuerteventura – Gran Canaria: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Morro Jable; from Puerto del Rosario, around 6 hours.
• Lanzarote – Gran Canaria: approximately 6 hours.
• Cádiz – Gran Canaria: approximately 35 hours.

Journey times may vary depending on the sailing, itinerary and scheduled connections, so we recommend always checking the latest route information before booking.

There are ferry connections to Gran Canaria every day from several islands, although the frequency depends on the departure point.

• Tenerife: up to 8 sailings a day, every day of the week.
• Fuerteventura from Morro Jable: up to 3 sailings a day, Monday to Sunday.
• Fuerteventura from Puerto del Rosario: 1 sailing a day from Tuesday to Saturday.
• Lanzarote: 1 sailing a day and up to 2 sailings on Wednesdays.
• Cádiz: 2 sailings a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Timetables and frequencies may change depending on the season and schedule, so we recommend always checking the available sailings for your travel date.

Baleària Canarias ferries to Gran Canaria arrive at the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Connections from Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Cádiz all arrive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Always check the information shown on your booking to confirm the arrival point and plan your onward journey.

Yes. You can travel by ferry to Gran Canaria from mainland Spain via the sea connection between Cádiz and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

This route offers several ways to travel from mainland Spain to the Canary Islands:

• Travel as a foot passenger.
• Take a car or motorbike on board.
• Travel with a van, caravan or motorhome.
• Travel with a pet, depending on the options available.

The route currently has two sailings a week. To check the itinerary, journey time and timetables, see all the information about the Cádiz to Gran Canaria ferry.

There are direct connections to Gran Canaria, while others include stopovers or transfers, depending on the port of departure and the sailing selected.

• Tenerife – Gran Canaria: direct connection between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Fuerteventura – Gran Canaria: connections from Morro Jable and Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Lanzarote – Gran Canaria: connection between Arrecife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Cádiz – Gran Canaria: the itinerary varies by day; the Tuesday sailing stops in Arrecife and the Saturday sailing includes a transfer in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Always check the specific itinerary for your sailing to see whether the journey includes stopovers or transfers.

Yes. You can travel by ferry to Gran Canaria with your own vehicle, subject to availability on your selected sailing.

Depending on the route, you can take the following on board:

• Car.
• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan or motorhome.

You must add the vehicle during the booking process and enter its details and dimensions correctly. Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

Yes. Gran Canaria has a FerryBus service connecting the Oficina Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas with the Nelson Mandela Pier in the La Esfinge area.

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

The service is restricted on some sailings, so we recommend checking the latest FerryBus timetables for Gran Canaria before travelling.

Yes. You can travel with your pet by ferry to Gran Canaria. You must include your pet during the booking process and select the available pet options according to the vessel and sailing chosen.

Before boarding:

• Make sure your pet is correctly identified.
• Bring valid health documentation for your pet.
• Check the pet options available on your selected sailing.

You can check the documentation required to travel with a pet before your journey.

Gran Canaria offers plenty of ways to enjoy the island after arriving by ferry. Some of its most notable places and experiences include:

• The Maspalomas Dunes.
• Roque Nublo and the landscapes of the island’s interior.
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Las Canteras beach.
• The historic district of Vegueta.
• Beaches, towns and natural areas across the island.

If you want to plan your stay and find out more about the destination, visit the Baleària Canarias Gran Canaria page.

You can check the location, contact details and current opening hours of Baleària Canarias offices in Gran Canaria online.

On the Baleària Canarias offices page for Gran Canaria, you will find information about the different customer service points available on the island and their opening hours.