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Gran Canaria to La Palma Ferry: Combined Trip via Tenerife
With Balearia
There is no direct ferry from Gran Canaria to La Palma. Baleària Canarias sells it as a combined trip: Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Ferry Bus or car to Los Cristianos, and a ferry to Santa Cruz de La Palma, on two tickets.
Fred Olsen Express offers a similar route leaving from Agaete. Baleària gives 8 h 45 min for the combined journey, door to door and including the transfer; a same-day return is not practical.
La Palma is one of the islands where it is most worthwhile to arrive with a car or hire one, because public transport is limited.
Gran Canaria to La Palma ferry timetable
There is no direct ferry between Gran Canaria and La Palma: you go via Tenerife. You can see the timetable for each leg on its own page.
First, the ferry from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife; then the transfer to Los Cristianos; and finally the ferry from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma. Baleària Canarias offers it as a combined trip with two tickets. For the long leg, check the waiting time between ferries.
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 to get from Gran Canaria to La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma)?
Allow a full day: it is two ferries, the transfer in Tenerife and the waits. Baleària gives 8 h 45 min for the combined trip (door to door, including the transfer). Whether or not a same-day return is possible: check the timetables.
Who runs the Gran Canaria to La Palma trip
Between Gran Canaria and La Palma there is no direct line in any ferry company's data. The trip is made up of legs:
- Baleària 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 Santa Cruz de La Palma. They are two independent bookings; Baleària gives 8 h 45 min for the journey, door to door and including the transfer.
- Fred Olsen Express runs Agaete to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma, with its Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos for those travelling in transit.
- Baleària does not use Agaete and Fred Olsen does not sail from Las Palmas to Tenerife: choose the port according to the ferry company.
Gran Canaria to La Palma ferry price
The price you see above is the recent lowest for one leg, not for the whole trip. The total is the sum of the two tickets: Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos to La Palma.
If you travel without a car, the free Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos saves you the transfer; with a car, the TF-1 means a few more kilometres of fuel.
Resident discount on the Gran Canaria to La Palma ferry
Residents of the Canary Islands get a 75% discount on the passenger fare between islands with Baleària. 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 calculate 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 to the passenger fare only.
- Residence is verified through an online 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 on the Gran Canaria to La Palma ferry
If you have a large family card, the discount is 20% (general) or 50% (special) on the passenger fare, and it can be combined with the resident discount. Bring the card, in date. Guide: ferry with a large family discount.
Gran Canaria to La Palma ferry with a car
Taking a car is possible with both ferry companies, but check that it is carried on every leg: they are separate tickets. Between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos you drive yourself, a good hour on the TF-1.
On La Palma a car is almost essential for seeing the island. If you are not taking one, hire one on arrival.
Gran Canaria to La Palma ferry with a dog
With a pet, the combined trip needs care: the Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos does not admit pets with either ferry company. Move your dog yourself, by car, taxi or bus.
On the ferries: Pet&You, Pet Friendly seat and calm kennels with Baleària; Pet Carrier, Pet Room and Pet Sofa with Fred Olsen. More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board on each leg
The ferries from Los Cristianos to La Palma are fast ferries, with standard and superior seats and a cafeteria. Between Gran Canaria and Tenerife you also travel in a seat, with lounges. There are no cabins on this combined trip.
Ports of Gran Canaria and La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
Port of Las Palmas de G.C.
Port of La Palma
Departing from Las Palmas
Las Palmas (La Luz) is Baleària's port, with a free Ferry Bus on some departures. Agaete (Las Nieves) is Fred Olsen's, with a Ferry Bus from Las Palmas, which is added when you buy and booked 48 hours in advance.
Arriving in Santa Cruz de La Palma
The last ferry arrives at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma, next to the historic centre of the capital. From there, the island is best explored by car, although there are buses and taxis.
How to connect the two ferries in Tenerife
Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos are on opposite sides of Tenerife. Without a car, the free Ferry Bus from Baleària or Fred Olsen links them; you have to add it when you buy and places are limited. Fred Olsen asks you to book it at least 48 hours ahead and, if you arrive late, moves you to the next service. With a car, you drive yourself on the TF-1.
Documents for travelling from Gran Canaria to La Palma
Valid identity document (DNI, NIE or passport) for each passenger and each ticket. With a car, the vehicle registration document and insurance. As they are separate tickets, bring the booking reference for each leg.
I Love Ferry tips for the Gran Canaria to La Palma trip
- Two tickets, one trip. They are independent; if the first is delayed, the second will not wait.
- Without a car, Ferry Bus. It is free, but it is added when you buy and places are limited.
- With a car, the TF-1. It is a good hour between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos.
- A same-day return is very tight. It is two ferries and a transfer: check the outbound and return timetables before deciding.
- Easy Pass. On Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma, Baleària Club members can board with a QR code.
Why plan the Gran Canaria to La Palma trip with I Love Ferry
- You see each leg with its ferry company and timetable.
- We apply resident and large family discounts on each ticket.
- Ferry company price and original booking reference.
- If a leg changes, we help you rebuild the connection.
Legs of the Gran Canaria to La Palma trip
| Leg | Departure port | Arrival port | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Palmas or Agaete | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Baleària 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 | Santa Cruz de La Palma | Fred Olsen Express or Baleària Canarias | Tenerife La Palma ferry |
| By ports | Agaete - La Palma | No confirmed direct line (by legs) | Agaete La Palma ferry | |
| By ports | La Palma - Agaete | No confirmed direct line (by legs) | La Palma Agaete ferry |
Alternatives for getting to La Palma
- By legs: Gran Canaria Tenerife and Tenerife La Palma.
- Other pages for this trip: Gran Canaria La Palma, Agaete La Palma and the opposite direction.
- Another neighbouring island by the same route: Gran Canaria La Gomera.
Frequently asked questions about the Gran Canaria to La Palma ferry (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a direct ferry from Gran Canaria to La Palma?
No: you go via Tenerife, on two tickets.
How do I get from Gran Canaria to La Palma by ferry?
From Las Palmas or Agaete to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a transfer to Los Cristianos and a ferry to Santa Cruz de La Palma.
How long does it take from Gran Canaria to La Palma?
Baleària gives 8 h 45 min for the journey on the combined trip (door to door, including the transfer), not counting the waits if the connection is long.
Which ferry company runs Gran Canaria to La Palma?
Baleària Canarias sells it as a combined trip and Fred Olsen covers the leg from Agaete; neither is direct.
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 pets are not admitted.
Can I take a car?
Yes, as long as you check that it is carried on every leg.
Can I go and return on the same day?
It is very tight: it is two ferries and a transfer, so check the outbound and return timetables before deciding.
What discount do Canary Islands residents get?
75% on the passenger fare of each leg.
How long should I leave between the two ferries?
Enough margin for the transfer of a good hour and a possible delay; the best thing is to check the timetable of both before buying.
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