Ferry routes in the Canary Islands

You can currently book your ferry journey to La Palma from Tenerife, La Gomera and Cádiz. The available connections are:

• Fast Ferry Tenerife – La Palma, departing from Los Cristianos.
• Fast Ferry La Gomera – La Palma, from San Sebastián de La Gomera.
• Ferry Cádiz – La Palma, if you are travelling from mainland Spain.

Check the route you are interested in to see timetables, journey times and the options available for your trip.

The price of a ferry to La Palma varies depending on the departure point, date, season, demand, availability and the options selected during booking.

The main factors that can affect the fare include:

• The port of departure.
• 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 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 your departure point, dates and travel details during the booking process.

The journey time to La Palma by ferry depends on the departure port:

• Tenerife – La Palma: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Los Cristianos.
• La Gomera – La Palma: approximately 4 hours, including a stop in Los Cristianos.
• Cádiz – La Palma: approximately 47 hours and 30 minutes, including the connection in Tenerife.

Journey times may vary depending on the departure and operating schedule, so we recommend always checking the latest itinerary before booking.

Bookable ferry connections to La Palma arrive at the Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

• From Tenerife: Los Cristianos – Santa Cruz de La Palma.
• From La Gomera: San Sebastián de La Gomera – Santa Cruz de La Palma.
• From Cádiz: Cádiz – Santa Cruz de La Palma, with a connection in Tenerife.

Always check the itinerary shown on your booking before travelling.

The frequency of ferries to La Palma depends on where you are travelling from:

• From Tenerife: daily departures throughout the year from Los Cristianos.
• From La Gomera: 2 daily departures from Monday to Saturday.
• From Cádiz: 1 weekly departure, currently on Saturdays.

Timetables and frequencies may vary depending on the operating schedule, so we recommend always checking the departures available for your travel date.

Yes. You can travel to La Palma by ferry from mainland Spain via the connection between Cádiz and Santa Cruz de La Palma.

The journey is made in two legs:

• Cádiz – Santa Cruz de Tenerife: first leg of the journey.
• Connection in Tenerife: you need to change vessels and travel from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Los Cristianos.
• Los Cristianos – Santa Cruz de La Palma: second leg to La Palma.

See all the details on the ferry from Cádiz to La Palma page.

It depends on where you are travelling to La Palma from:

• From Tenerife: direct connection from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma.
• From La Gomera: the ferry makes a stop of around 40 minutes in Los Cristianos, but you do not need to change vessels.
• From Cádiz: you need to change vessels and ports in Tenerife before continuing to La Palma.

Always check the specific itinerary for your departure to see the connections planned during the journey.

Yes. You can travel to La Palma with your own vehicle on the available connections, subject to vehicle space on the selected departure.

During booking, you can add different types of vehicle, such as:

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

Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

The accommodation available when travelling to La Palma depends on the route, vessel and selected departure.

• From Tenerife and La Gomera: vessels offer different types of seating, lounges and communal areas.
• From Cádiz: as this is a long-distance connection, seats and cabins may be available during the first leg of the journey.

Check Baleària Canarias' on-board accommodation to see the seating, lounge, cabin and higher-category accommodation options available depending on the vessel.

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

Yes. You can travel with your pet by ferry to La Palma. You must add your pet during the booking process and select the pet travel options available depending on the vessel and departure chosen.

Before boarding:

• Make sure your pet is properly identified.
• Carry valid and up-to-date health documentation.
• Check the pet-friendly accommodation available for your departure.

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

After arriving in La Palma by ferry, you can discover some of the island's most representative natural areas and places:

• 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 want to plan your stay and discover more about the destination, see Baleària Canarias' La Palma destination page.

You can check the location, contact details and current opening hours of the Baleària Canarias office in Santa Cruz de La Palma online.

See the Baleària Canarias office in La Palma page for opening hours and up-to-date information before or after your journey.

If you need to check an office at your departure port, you can also access the Baleària Canarias ports and offices list.