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Gran Canaria to La Gomera Ferry: How to Go without a Direct Ferry
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There is no direct ferry from Gran Canaria to La Gomera. The journey is made on two ships, with a stopover in Tenerife: Las Palmas or Agaete to Santa Cruz, transfer to Los Cristianos, and Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera.
Baleà ria Canarias sells it as a combined trip, in two tickets. Fred Olsen Express covers Agaete to Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos to La Gomera. The transfer between the two Tenerife ports is made by road or with the free Ferry Bus.
It is a long day's journey: we do not recommend going and returning on the same day. Leave early and book the two legs with time between them.
Gran Canaria La Gomera ferry timetable
There is no direct ferry between Gran Canaria and La Gomera: it is done with two ships, with Tenerife in between. You can see the timetables for each leg on their pages; search first for the leg with the least margin.
First, the ship from Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz de Tenerife; then, the transfer to Los Cristianos; and finally, the ship from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Always leave a wide margin between the first and the second ship: they are independent tickets.
There are no departures scheduled on this route in the coming days. You can travel on these routes:
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does it take from Gran Canaria to La Gomera (San Sebastián)?
Allow a long day. Add up the two ships, the transfer between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos and the waits. Leaving early lets you arrive in daylight. We do not recommend a same-day round trip.
Who runs the Gran Canaria La Gomera journey
There is no direct line between Gran Canaria and La Gomera: the journey is made up of legs from two ferry companies.
- Baleà ria Canarias sells it as a "combined" trip: Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Ferry Bus or car to Los Cristianos, and Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera. They are two independent tickets.
- Fred Olsen Express runs Agaete to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera. Its Ferry Bus connects Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos.
- Las Palmas Santa Cruz is Baleà ria; Agaete Santa Cruz is Fred Olsen. For the final leg, both ferry companies run it.
Gran Canaria La Gomera ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent fare for one of the legs, not for the whole journey. The total cost is the sum of the two tickets: the one for Gran Canaria and Tenerife plus the one for Los Cristianos and La Gomera. Work out your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on "Resident in the Canary Islands?" on each one.
If you travel without a car, the free Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos is a way to save on the transfer; with a car, you drive it yourself.
Resident discount on the Gran Canaria La Gomera ferry
Residents of the Canary Islands get a 75% discount on the inter-island passenger fare with Baleà ria. The discount does not apply to the vehicle, the pet or additional services, so the real saving on a trip with a car is smaller.
You can work out your resident price directly on I Love Ferry, at iloveferry.com/ferris, by switching on "Resident in the Canary Islands?" in the results search; the 75% applies only to the passenger fare.
- Residence is verified through an electronic system. If it fails, you need a valid certificate of residence and the identity document shown on it.
- More information in Canary Islands resident discount.
Large family discount Gran Canaria La Gomera
Large families pay less on the passenger fare: 20% for the general category and 50% for the special one. Fred Olsen and Baleà ria confirm in their help pages that it can be combined with the resident discount. Bring your valid certificate. Guide: ferry with large family discount.
Gran Canaria La Gomera ferry with a car
A car is possible, with both ferry companies on both legs, but check that the car is carried on all of them: they are separate tickets. On the leg between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos you drive yourself, on the TF-1, with a good hour on the road.
A hire car is only useful if the company lets you take it between islands; ask before you book.
Gran Canaria La Gomera ferry with a dog
With a pet, the combined trip is more complicated: the Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos does not accept pets, neither Baleà ria's nor Fred Olsen's. With a dog, you have to make the Tenerife journey on your own, by car, taxi or bus.
On the ships, each ferry company has its own accommodation: Pet&You, Pet Friendly seats and Calm Kennels at Baleà ria; Pet Carrier, Pet Room and Pet Sofa at Fred Olsen. More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board on each leg
The legs between Tenerife and La Gomera are short and you travel in a seat. The leg between Gran Canaria and Tenerife is somewhat longer, with a cafeteria and lounges. There are no cabins on these legs.
Ports of Gran Canaria and La Gomera (San Sebastián)
Port of Las Palmas de G.C.
Departure from Las Palmas or Agaete
You have two ports in Gran Canaria. Las Palmas (La Luz) is Baleà ria's, with a free Ferry Bus on some sailings. Agaete (Las Nieves) is Fred Olsen's, which has a Ferry Bus from Las Palmas. Choose according to where you are coming from.
Arrival at San Sebastián de La Gomera
The last ship arrives at San Sebastián, next to the centre of the capital. From there buses leave for Valle Gran Rey, Hermigua or Playa de Santiago, and there are taxis and hire cars.
How to connect the two ships in Tenerife
Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos are on opposite sides of the island, a good hour apart on the TF-1. Without a car, Baleà ria and Fred Olsen offer a free Ferry Bus between the two ports, which you have to add when you buy, with limited places and no pets. With Fred Olsen it is booked at least 48 hours ahead.
Documents for travelling Gran Canaria La Gomera
A valid identity document (DNI, NIE or passport) for each passenger and each ticket. With a car, the vehicle registration document and insurance. With a discount, the proof. As they are separate tickets, bring the booking reference for each leg.
I Love Ferry tips for the Gran Canaria La Gomera journey
- Do not look for a direct ferry. It does not exist in the data of either ferry company; tickets are bought by leg.
- Margin between ships. They are independent bookings: if the first arrives late, the second does not wait.
- With a car, the TF-1. Allow a good hour between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos.
- Without a car, Ferry Bus. It is free but you add it when you buy and places are limited.
- Resident, on each leg. The 75% applies on each ticket.
Why plan the Gran Canaria La Gomera journey with I Love Ferry
- You see each leg with its ferry company and timetable.
- We apply resident and large family discounts on each ticket.
- The ferry company's price and the original booking reference.
- If a leg changes, we help you rebuild the connection.
Legs of the Gran Canaria La Gomera journey
| Leg | Departure port | Arrival port | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Palmas or Agaete | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Baleà ria Canarias or Fred Olsen Express | Gran Canaria Santa Cruz ferry |
| 2 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Los Cristianos | Free Ferry Bus or car (TF-1) | Not a ferry |
| 3 | Los Cristianos | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Baleà ria Canarias or Fred Olsen Express | Tenerife La Gomera ferry |
Port-to-port page, with the full route and the transfer explained: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria San Sebastián de La Gomera ferry · San Sebastián de La Gomera Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ferry.
Alternatives for reaching La Gomera
- Make the trip by legs: Gran Canaria Tenerife and then Tenerife La Gomera.
- Return to Tenerife from La Gomera: La Gomera Tenerife ferry.
- If you prefer another neighbouring island: Gran Canaria La Palma ferry.
Frequently asked questions about the Gran Canaria La Gomera (San Sebastián) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a direct ferry from Gran Canaria to La Gomera?
No: there is no direct ship; the journey is made on two ships with a stopover in Tenerife.
How do I get from Gran Canaria to La Gomera by ship?
You take the ferry from Las Palmas or Agaete to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, move on to Los Cristianos and board there for San Sebastián de La Gomera.
Which ferry company runs Gran Canaria La Gomera?
None runs it direct: Baleà ria Canarias sells it as a combined trip and Fred Olsen covers individual legs.
How long does it take in total?
A long day: add up two ships, a good hour on the TF-1 between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos and the waits.
Can I go and come back on the same day?
We do not recommend it: the combination takes up almost the whole day.
Is the Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos free?
Yes, but you have to add it when you buy, places are limited and it does not accept pets.
Can I take a car?
Yes, checking that it is carried on both ships; between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos you drive yourself.
Can the two legs be bought together?
Baleà ria sells them as two independent bookings; I Love Ferry shows you each leg.
What discount do Canary Islands residents get?
75% off the passenger fare on each leg.
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