Ferry routes in the Canary Islands

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

Ferries depart from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos, depending on your destination.

You can travel directly to Gran Canaria, La Gomera and La Palma. Services to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote involve stopovers or ferry transfers, while the connection to Cádiz may be direct or involve a connecting service, depending on the departure.

Check the available routes to find the itinerary that best suits your trip.

Baleària Canarias ferries depart from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos, two ports in different parts of the island.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the north, offers connections to Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Cádiz.

Los Cristianos, in the south, is the departure port for ferries to La Gomera and La Palma.

Make sure you check the departure port shown on your booking, especially if you are staying in southern Tenerife or need to travel from another part of the island.

Yes. Baleària Canarias offers daily departures from Tenerife, although service frequencies vary by destination.

Connections to Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma and Fuerteventura have daily services, subject to the published timetable.

Services to Lanzarote and Cádiz operate on a different weekly schedule, so not every destination has a departure every day.

Check the latest timetable for your route before planning your journey.

It depends on your destination and the departure you choose.

You can travel directly from Tenerife to Gran Canaria, La Gomera and La Palma without changing ferries.

To reach Fuerteventura, the ferry stops in Gran Canaria and, depending on the departure, you may be able to stay on board or need to change ferries.

To reach Lanzarote, you need to change ferries in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

For Cádiz, both direct services and connecting itineraries are available, depending on the timetable.

Always check the itinerary before booking to see whether you will need to change ferries during your journey.

Journey times depend on your destination, departure port and any stopovers or transfers.

The shortest crossings take you from Tenerife to La Gomera in approximately 50 minutes, Gran Canaria in 1 hour and 40 minutes and La Palma in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The fastest connections to Fuerteventura take around 4 hours and 15 minutes, while the journey to Lanzarote takes approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes, including the ferry transfer.

The direct crossing from Tenerife to Cádiz takes approximately 33 hours.

Journey times may vary by departure, so we recommend checking the full travel time before booking.

Yes. You can plan same-day return ferry trips from Tenerife, particularly to La Gomera and Gran Canaria.

You can reach La Gomera from Los Cristianos in around 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Baleària Canarias also offers organised visits to La Gomera that include the ferry and an excursion.

Fast connections to Gran Canaria make it possible to travel for work, appointments, family visits or short breaks.

For other destinations, check the outward and return schedules before booking and make sure you have enough time to enjoy your visit.

Ferry prices from Tenerife depend on your destination, travel date, seat availability, chosen accommodation and whether you are travelling with a vehicle.

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

This discount does not apply to vehicle transport or certain additional charges in your booking.

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

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

You must add your vehicle when booking and provide its details and dimensions accurately.

If you are travelling with a hire car, check the rental company’s terms in advance to confirm that you are allowed to take it by ferry to another island.

If your journey includes a ferry transfer, make sure your vehicle is included on every leg of the itinerary.

Yes. Baleària Canarias offers connections from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cádiz, in Andalusia.

The direct crossing takes approximately 33 hours, although connecting itineraries with a stopover in Gran Canaria may also be available, depending on the timetable.

You can bring your own vehicle and choose from different types of accommodation, such as cabins or seats, subject to the vessel and availability.

This is a practical option if you are relocating, staying for an extended period or want to have your own car when you arrive on mainland Spain.

Yes. Baleària Canarias provides a free FerryBus service between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos for foot passengers on certain departures to La Gomera and La Palma.

The service takes passengers from pick-up points in Santa Cruz, such as the port and the bus interchange, to the port of Los Cristianos.

The bus timetable is coordinated with certain ferry departures and may change depending on the day and sailing schedule.

Check availability and the latest times before travelling. Pets are not allowed on this FerryBus service, so you will need to arrange alternative transport if you are travelling with your pet.

The boarding cut-off time depends on your destination and whether you are travelling with a vehicle.

For inter-island journeys within the Canary Islands from Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Los Cristianos, boarding generally closes 40 minutes before departure with a vehicle and 20 minutes before departure without one.

For the direct ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cádiz, boarding closes 1 hour and 15 minutes before departure, both for passengers with and without vehicles.

Connecting journeys may have different boarding requirements.

We recommend arriving in plenty of time, having your documents ready and always checking the boarding deadline shown on your ticket.

Yes. Baleària Canarias allows pets on its ferries from Tenerife, provided they have been correctly included in the booking.

Depending on the vessel and departure, you may find pet-friendly seats, specially adapted cabins and designated pet areas.

Before travelling, check the available pet accommodation and make sure you have your pet’s boarding pass and up-to-date health documents.

If your journey involves ferry transfers or road transport between ports, also check the conditions for travelling with pets on each connection.