Ferry between Tenerife and Lanzarote

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

The main factors that can affect the fare include:

• The travel date and season.
• Demand and 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 journey from Tenerife to Lanzarote takes approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Arrecife.

The total duration includes a transfer of approximately 35 minutes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The journey time may vary depending on the departure schedule, so we recommend always checking the latest itinerary before booking.

The ferry from Tenerife to Lanzarote is not direct. The journey is made in two legs and requires a transfer in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:

• First leg: Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by fast ferry.
• Transfer: approximately 35 minutes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Second leg: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Arrecife by ferry.

If you would like to check each connection separately, see the ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria and the ferry from Gran Canaria to Lanzarote.

The ferry route between Tenerife and Lanzarote currently has 5 weekly departures.

The specific days and times may vary depending on the schedule and travel date, so we recommend checking the available departures before booking.

The ferry journey from Tenerife to Lanzarote departs from the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and arrives at the Port of Arrecife after a transfer in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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

The journey between Tenerife and Lanzarote is made on two different ships:

• Volcán de Taidía: operates the first leg between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Sicilia: operates the second leg between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Arrecife.

You can find more information about the ships and their services in the Baleària Canarias fleet.

The accommodation available differs between the two legs of the journey from Tenerife to Lanzarote.

• Tenerife – Gran Canaria: the Volcán de Taidía is a fast ferry with different types of seats and communal areas.
• Gran Canaria – Lanzarote: the Sicilia offers seats, upgraded accommodation and cabins.

Before booking, check the accommodation available on Baleària Canarias ferries to see the different travel options.

Specific availability will be shown during the booking process.

Yes. You can take your car from Tenerife to Lanzarote by ferry, subject to vehicle availability on your selected departure.

You can also add other permitted types of vehicle during booking, such as:

• Motorbike.
• Van.
• Caravan or motorhome.

Make sure you enter the vehicle's details and dimensions correctly during booking. Before travelling, check the steps for boarding with a vehicle.

Yes. You can travel with a pet from Tenerife to Lanzarote by ferry. You must include your pet during the booking process and check the pet travel options available for each leg of the journey.

Before boarding:

• Check that your pet is properly identified.
• Bring its boarding pass and valid health documentation.
• Check the pet accommodation available on the ships operating your journey.

On the Baleària Canarias travel with pets page, you can find out about the different options and services available for travelling with your pet.

For travel from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Arrecife, boarding closes:

• With a vehicle: 40 minutes before departure.
• Without a vehicle: 20 minutes before departure.

As this journey includes a transfer in Gran Canaria, also follow the instructions provided for the connection between both ships. Always check the cut-off time shown on your ticket and the latest information on how early you should arrive at the port.

After travelling by ferry from Tenerife, you can make the most of your stay by discovering some of Lanzarote's highlights:

• Timanfaya National Park.
• The island's volcanic landscapes.
• Arrecife and the coastal towns.
• Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes.
• Places linked to the work of César Manrique.

If you want to plan your stay and learn more about the island, see Baleària Canarias' Lanzarote destination page.

You can check online the location, contact details and current opening hours of the Baleària Canarias offices relevant to the Tenerife–Lanzarote route.

• Check the Baleària Canarias offices in Tenerife before your departure from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Check the Baleària Canarias offices in Lanzarote for the service points available when you arrive in Arrecife.