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Tenerife to Cádiz Ferry: from Santa Cruz to the Mainland with Baleà ria
With Balearia · from 34 h
The ferry from Tenerife to Cádiz is run by Baleà ria. It leaves from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and arrives at the Port of the Bay of Cádiz, direct and with no stops. There is one sailing a week, according to the current schedule.
It takes a little over a day, with a cabin or a seat. You can take a car, motorbike, caravan and pet. Residents of the Canary Islands get 75% off the passenger fare.
It does not leave from Los Cristianos, in the south: you have to go to Santa Cruz.
Tenerife to Cádiz ferry timetable
Baleà ria has one sailing a week from Santa Cruz to Cádiz, which in the current schedule is on Sunday. The days change by season. In the search you see the one for your date.
From Cádiz to Tenerife
See the page for the Cádiz Tenerife ferry.
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Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Tenerife to Cádiz take?
A little over a day, direct and with no stops. The duration of your sailing appears in the search. It is shorter than from Gran Canaria, because there is no stopover or change of ship.
Who runs the Tenerife Cádiz ferry
Baleà ria, which took over the lines of the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). Fred Olsen runs the other line to the mainland, from Santa Cruz to Huelva.
Tenerife to Cádiz ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. The accommodation and the car are what change the total most. The car and extras get no resident discount.
Canary resident discount: Tenerife Cádiz
If you live in Tenerife and are travelling to the mainland, you get 75% off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car, the pet or the cabin.
- Calculate your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on «Resident in the Canary Islands?».
- Online verification with your DNI; if it fails, a certificate of registration (empadronamiento).
- More information in Canary Islands resident discount.
Tenerife to Cádiz ferry with a large family
20% for the general category and 50% for the special one, on the passenger fare, with a valid card. It can be combined with the resident discount. More information in ferry with large family discount.
Tenerife to Cádiz ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike, caravan, motorhome or bicycle. Give the vehicle with its dimensions when you search. If it is a rental, check with the company that it lets you take it out of Tenerife.
Before boarding, check the insurance and the car's papers: they are asked for when you board.
Tenerife to Cádiz ferry with a dog
Baleà ria carries pets on the booking, with a valid health record. There is a pet friendly cabin with a water bowl and special cleaning. Your pet cannot stay in the car or go on the Ferry Bus. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: cabin and seat
Double and quadruple cabins, inside and outside, with bathroom, plus standard and superior seats, catering and common areas. There are also VIP and Premium lounges.
Ports of Tenerife (Santa Cruz) and Cádiz
Port of Tenerife
How to get to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The ship leaves from the port of Santa Cruz, in the north of the island. From the south, allow around an hour on the TF-1. Baleà ria's Ferry Bus between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz is free but only for those with a combined ticket without a vehicle, and it does not accept pets. With a car, arrive earlier than for an inter-island ferry.
Arriving at the Port of the Bay of Cádiz
The ship arrives at the Port of the Bay of Cádiz. We do not have the terminal address: use the one on your ticket.
Documents for the Tenerife Cádiz ferry
A valid DNI, NIE or passport. With a car, vehicle registration document, technical data sheet and insurance. With a pet, health record. For a resident or large family discount, the corresponding document.
I Love Ferry tips for travelling from Tenerife to Cádiz
- One sailing a week: book ahead, especially on holiday return dates.
- Santa Cruz, not Los Cristianos: if you live or sleep in the south, allow for the road.
- Cabin: it is more than a day at sea.
- Compare with Huelva: the Fred Olsen ship leaves on another day; choose the one that best fits your destination on land.
- Bad weather: Baleà ria may change the time or the ship. Give correct contact details and write to us with your booking reference.
Why book Tenerife Cádiz with I Love Ferry
- We tell you which Tenerife port each ferry company sails from to the mainland.
- We apply resident and large family discounts when you book.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- Personal service from Jávea.
How to get from Tenerife to the mainland
From Tenerife there are two ships to the mainland, with sailings from Santa Cruz:
| Route | Ports | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife to Cádiz | Santa Cruz - Cádiz, direct | Baleà ria | This page |
| Tenerife to Huelva | Santa Cruz - Huelva | Fred Olsen | Tenerife Huelva ferry |
| Cádiz to Tenerife | Cádiz - Santa Cruz, direct or with stops | Baleà ria | Cádiz Tenerife ferry |
| By port | Cádiz - Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Baleà ria (direct or with stops, depending on the day) | Cádiz Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry |
| By port | Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Cádiz | Baleà ria (direct) | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Cádiz ferry |
Other routes from Tenerife to the mainland
- Cádiz Tenerife ferry: the outbound leg.
- Tenerife Huelva ferry: with Fred Olsen.
- La Palma Cádiz ferry: if you are leaving from La Palma.
Frequently asked questions about the Tenerife (Santa Cruz) Cádiz ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Tenerife to Cádiz?
Yes, with Baleà ria, from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the Port of the Bay of Cádiz, direct and once a week.
How long does the ferry from Tenerife to Cádiz take?
A little over a day. The duration of your sailing appears in the search.
Which day does the ferry from Tenerife to Cádiz leave?
According to the current schedule, on Sundays. It changes by season.
Does it leave from Los Cristianos or Santa Cruz?
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Los Cristianos only has ships to other islands.
Which ferry company runs Tenerife Cádiz?
Only Baleà ria. Fred Olsen runs Tenerife Huelva.
Can I take my car?
Yes. Give the vehicle when you search. There is no access to the car deck during the crossing.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with the pet on the booking and its health record. There is a pet friendly cabin.
What discount do Canary residents get?
75% on the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car, the pet or the cabin.
What do I do if the sailing is changed because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference. Baleà ria may change the time or the ship for weather reasons. No additional compensation is guaranteed if the sea prevents safe sailing.
Is there a Ferry Bus from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz?
Yes, free, but only with a combined ticket and without a vehicle. It does not accept pets and places depend on the sailing.
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