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Fleet renewal – Proposal 2

Fleet renewal plan2026–2027

Baleària Canarias is renewing its fleet to offer greater comfort on board

The shipping company has launched a modernisation programme for its fleet operating in the Canary Islands to provide better service and greater comfort on board, in line with the Baleària Group’s high quality standards. Baleària Canarias has scheduled five refits between November 2026 and April 2027 as part of a €45 million investment plan to modernise its fleet in the Canary Islands over the next three years.

Explore each vesselSee the summary of improvements

The fleet renewal plan in figures

Baleària Canarias plans to invest €45 million over the next three years in modernising its fleet in the Canary Islands. As part of this plan, the shipping company has scheduled the first five refits between November 2026 and April 2027.

  • Three-year plan

    45 M€

    Planned investment to modernise the Baleària Canarias fleet

  • November 2026 – April 2027

    5 refits

    Volcán de Taidía, Volcán de Tagoro, Volcán de Tinamar, Volcán de Tirajana and Volcán de Tamadaba

A fleet with high standards of quality and service

Through this plan, Baleària Canarias will improve the travel experience with advances in comfort, reliability, digitalisation and eco-efficiency, in line with Baleària Group standards and vessels such as the fast ferries Mercedes Pinto (opens in a new window) and Pepita Castellví (opens in a new window), the highest-rated vessels in the group’s fleet.

The modernisation programme will continue with work on other vessels in the Baleària Canarias fleet.

Vessel by vessel: planned work

The five refits scheduled between November 2026 and April 2027 involve the vessels Volcán de Taidía, Volcán de Tagoro, Volcán de Tinamar, Volcán de Tirajana and Volcán de Tamadaba. These are the works planned for each vessel.

Volcán de Taidía and Volcán de Tagoro

Fast ferries · the same refurbishment project for both vessels

The fast ferries Volcán de Taidía and Volcán de Tagoro, operating the triangular route between Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Morro Jable, will undergo the same refurbishment project: renewed passenger and catering areas, and hulls featuring the Baleària Canarias visual identity.

Volcán de Taidía

November 2026

Volcán de Tagoro

December 2026

  • Refurbished seating throughout the vessel, with improvements to the VIP area
  • Redesigned bars and cafés
  • New lighting throughout the vessel
  • New screens on board
  • Hull featuring the Baleària Canarias visual identity

Reference image of the refurbishment of the fast ferries Volcán de Taidía and Volcán de Tagoro

Volcán de Tinamar

Ferry · Cádiz–Canary Islands route

The Volcán de Tinamar will be refurbished without disrupting its schedule, continuing the improvements begun in summer 2026, with premium-class seating throughout the vessel.

Scheduled

November 2026

  • New premium-category seats in the Sirena and Neptuno categories
  • A spacious, open-plan Sirena lounge with natural light, combining the three central lounges

New premium-category seats on the ferry Volcán de Tinamar

Volcán de Tirajana

Fast ferry · comprehensive refit

The Volcán de Tirajana will undergo a comprehensive refit, with new seating, redesigned bars and cafés, upgraded lighting and onboard screens, and a hull updated with the Baleària Canarias visual identity.

Scheduled

January 2027

  • New seating in the Sirena and Neptuno lounges
  • Redesigned bars and cafés
  • New lighting
  • New screens on board
  • Hull featuring the Baleària Canarias visual identity

Reference image of the refurbishment of Volcán de Tirajana

Volcán de Tamadaba

Ferry · comprehensive refit, excluding cabins

The Volcán de Tamadaba will have all its spaces refurbished except the cabins. It will introduce Neptuno-class seating, a larger onboard shop and a completely refurbished outdoor terrace, and its hull will be updated with the Baleària Canarias visual identity.

Scheduled

April 2027

  • New seats and a new Neptuno category
  • Redesigned reception and aft café
  • Larger on-board shop
  • Self-service restaurant with new furniture
  • Completely renovated outdoor terrace with swimming pool
  • New lighting, including decorative lighting
  • New digital signage and entertainment
  • Hull featuring the Baleària Canarias visual identity

Reference image of the refurbishment of Volcán de Tamadaba

Summary of improvements by vessel

Planned work on each vessel, according to the refit projects.
Vessel Seating Bars and cafés Lighting Screens and entertainment New spaces on board Exteriors and hull
Volcán de Tagoro Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Volcán de Taidía Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Volcán de Tinamar Yes No No No Yes No
Volcán de Tirajana Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Volcán de Tamadaba Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Latest news on the modernisation plan

Baleària Canarias is refurbishing three vessels to offer greater comfort on board

The first works announced concern the fast ferries Volcán de Taidía and Volcán de Tagoro and the ferry Volcán de Tinamar, with improvements to interior and exterior spaces over the next three months.

Both fast ferries will have their passenger and catering areas refurbished and their hulls updated with Baleària Canarias branding. The Volcán de Tinamar will be refurbished without changes to its schedule.

Frequently asked questions about the fleet renewal

Which vessels are first to be refurbished under the Baleària Canarias fleet renewal plan?

Volcán de Taidía, Volcán de Tagoro, Volcán de Tinamar, Volcán de Tirajana and Volcán de Tamadaba, between November 2026 and April 2027.

When will each vessel be refurbished?

Volcán de Taidía, November 2026; Volcán de Tinamar, November 2026; Volcán de Tagoro, December 2026; Volcán de Tirajana, January 2027, and Volcán de Tamadaba, April 2027. These dates are provisional and may change.

What improvements do the refits include?

Depending on the vessel: new or refurbished seats, redesigned bars and cafés, new lighting, screens and digital signage, and new spaces, such as a large naturally lit lounge on Volcán de Tinamar or a larger shop and a renovated terrace on Volcán de Tamadaba.

How much is Baleària Canarias investing in its fleet renewal?

Baleària Canarias plans to invest €45 million over the next three years in modernising its fleet in the Canary Islands. The five refits scheduled between November 2026 and April 2027 form part of this plan.

Why are the vessels being refurbished?

To improve the travel experience in terms of comfort, reliability, digitalisation and eco-efficiency, in line with the Baleària Group’s high quality standards, such as those of the fast ferries Mercedes Pinto and Pepita Castellví, the highest-rated vessels in the group’s fleet.

Will the vessels’ exterior appearance change?

Yes. The vessels Volcán de Taidía, Volcán de Tagoro, Volcán de Tirajana and Volcán de Tamadaba will have their hulls updated with the Baleària Canarias visual identity. The Volcán de Tinamar already features it.

Where can I get answers to other questions?

At the Baleària Canarias help centre.

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Dates are provisional and subject to change. Images are for reference only and may not reflect the final result.

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