Ferry routes in the Canary Islands

From La Palma, you can travel by ferry with Baleària Canarias to Tenerife, La Gomera, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Cádiz, on mainland Spain.

The service to Tenerife is direct, while the journey to La Gomera includes a stop in Los Cristianos without changing ferries.

To reach Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura or Lanzarote, you need to combine sailings via Tenerife. You can also travel to Cádiz on a connecting journey that involves changing ferries and ports.

All journeys depart from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Baleària Canarias ferries depart from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma, in the island's capital.

From this port, you can travel to Tenerife, La Gomera and other Canary Islands destinations, as well as to Cádiz via connecting services.

Passenger ferries to Tenerife arrive at the port of Los Cristianos, in the south of the island. If you are travelling onward, you may need to travel to Santa Cruz de Tenerife to board another ferry.

Before travelling, check your arrival port and any transfers included in your itinerary.

Yes. Baleària Canarias operates daily departures from La Palma to Tenerife, with sailings between Santa Cruz de La Palma and Los Cristianos throughout the week.

You can also travel to La Gomera from Monday to Saturday, with two daily sailings under the current timetable.

Travelling to Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura or Lanzarote requires connecting sailings, so you should check availability for both bookings.

For journeys to Cádiz, there is currently one departure a week, on Sundays, involving a change of port in Tenerife.

Always check the latest timetable before planning your trip.

It depends on your destination.

• Tenerife: direct sailing from Santa Cruz de La Palma to Los Cristianos.

• La Gomera: stop at Los Cristianos, with no need to disembark or change ferries.

• Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote: two separate bookings and a change of port in Tenerife are required. Some connections include additional stops or transfers.

• Cádiz: a change of ferry and port in Tenerife is required before continuing to mainland Spain.

Check your itinerary's conditions before booking, especially if you need to combine separate sailings.

Journey times depend on the destination and the stops or transfers required.

The direct ferry from La Palma to Tenerife takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

To reach La Gomera, the journey takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes, including the stop in Los Cristianos, without changing ferries.

Connections to Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote take longer and depend on the timetables of the connecting sailings.

The journey to Cádiz takes approximately 39 hours and 30 minutes, including the change of port in Tenerife.

Check the total journey time for your chosen date.

You can arrange same-day return ferry trips from La Palma, particularly to Tenerife, provided the outbound and return timetables are compatible.

This can be useful for work trips, errands, appointments, visiting family or short breaks.

For other destinations, whether you can return on the same day depends on sailing frequencies and any connections required.

Before booking, check both sailing times and allow enough time for your plans before returning to La Palma.

Ferry fares from La Palma vary depending on your destination, travel date, seat availability, accommodation type and whether you are taking a vehicle.

If you are a Canary Islands resident, you may be eligible for a 75% discount on the eligible passenger fare, provided you meet the applicable requirements.

This discount applies to both inter-island services and journeys to mainland Spain, but not to vehicle transport.

To see the exact price, select your destination, dates and travel details in the Baleària Canarias booking search.

Yes. You can travel from La Palma with a car, motorcycle, van, caravan or motorhome, subject to availability and the conditions of each departure.

You must add the vehicle when booking and enter its details and dimensions accurately.

If you need to change ferries or ports in Tenerife, make sure your vehicle is included on every leg and allow sufficient time for the connection.

If you are travelling with a hire car, check with the rental company beforehand whether you are allowed to take it on a ferry to another island.

Yes. Baleària Canarias offers a connection from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma to Cádiz, in Andalusia.

The journey includes a stop in Tenerife, where you must disembark in Los Cristianos and travel to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to board another ferry to mainland Spain.

The connection takes approximately 39 hours and 30 minutes and currently operates once a week.

You can take your own vehicle and choose between different types of accommodation, such as cabins or seats for the long-distance crossing, subject to availability.

If your journey from La Palma continues to another island or mainland Spain, you may need to change ports in Tenerife.

The first ferry arrives at Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. From there, you will need to travel to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the north, to board your next sailing.

If you are travelling without a vehicle, you can check the Baleària Canarias FerryBus service, which is available for certain connections and runs to coincide with ferry schedules.

Check availability when booking and, where applicable, add it under “Extras”. Always allow enough time for the transfer and your next boarding.

Check-in and boarding deadlines depend on your destination and the conditions of your journey.

On regular inter-island sailings from Santa Cruz de La Palma, boarding closes:

• With a vehicle: 40 minutes before departure.

• Without a vehicle: 20 minutes before departure.

Long-distance and connecting journeys, such as the route to Cádiz, may have different requirements and arrival deadlines.

Arrive in good time, have your documents ready and always check the boarding deadline shown on your ticket.

Yes. Baleària Canarias allows pets on its ferries from La Palma, provided they are correctly included in your booking.

Depending on the vessel and sailing, you may find pet-friendly accommodation and designated areas for pets.

Before boarding, make sure you have your pet's boarding pass and valid health documentation.

If you need to change ferries or use a FerryBus, check each service's pet transport conditions, as restrictions apply to certain road transfers.