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Valverde to Tenerife Ferry: Timetables, Operators and Ports
With Fred Olsen
To go from Valverde (El Hierro) to Tenerife by ferry you leave from the port of La Estaca and arrive at Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. It is run by Fred. Olsen Express and Baleà ria Canarias, with daily sailings.
No ferry from El Hierro reaches Santa Cruz de Tenerife. If your destination is the north or the capital, you have an hour on the road along the TF-1 or the ferry company's Ferry Bus.
Canary Islands residents get a 75% discount on the passenger fare.
Valverde Tenerife ferry timetable
Below you can see the departures for your date from both ferry companies. To plan the day, count the journey of over two hours plus the transfer from Los Cristianos to wherever you are going in Tenerife.
From Tenerife to El Hierro
For the outward journey, see the page for the Tenerife El Hierro ferry.
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 the ferry from El Hierro to Tenerife take?
Over two hours by fast ferry. The exact duration of each departure is in the timetable.
Ferry companies on the Valverde Tenerife route
The route is run by two ferry companies, Fred. Olsen Express and Baleà ria Canarias, both with a direct fast ferry and both with daily sailings. Fred. Olsen lists Los Cristianos–Valverde on its website; Baleà ria has it as Los Cristianos–Valverde (La Estaca).
What sets them apart in practice:
- Fred. Olsen: tickets (except promotional ones) are valid for a year and allow changes of date, time and route; it has Gold Class with priority boarding and the Plus points card.
- Baleà ria: lets you add a car, motorbike, van, caravan and bicycle, and has Club with points. Its resident discount does not cover the car, the pet or extras either.
They are two different companies with different conditions: check which one runs the departure on your date in the timetable before buying.
Valverde Tenerife ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recently found for a non-resident adult without a vehicle. If you then have to go to Santa Cruz, add the Ferry Bus or the cost of going by road: it is not in the ferry price.
Canary Islands resident discount from El Hierro to Tenerife
Canary Islands residents get a 75% discount on the passenger fare with both ferry companies, and it does not apply to the car, the pet or extras, so the real saving is not exactly 75% of the total.
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.
Fred. Olsen checks residence electronically (SARA) and, if it does not come up as verified, asks for the certificate of residence from the town hall. Baleà ria asks for proof of residence and your DNI. More in Canary Islands resident discount.
Large family discount
Large family: 20% for the general category and 50% for the special one on the passenger ticket, which can be combined with the resident discount on both ferry companies. You need a certificate in date and, with Fred. Olsen, you must validate it before travelling. More in ferry with large family discount.
Valverde Tenerife ferry with a car
Both ferry companies carry cars, motorbikes, vans and bicycles. You declare the vehicle when booking and it has no resident discount. Arriving by car in Los Cristianos, you have the TF-1 on your doorstep.
Valverde Tenerife ferry with a dog
You can travel with a dog, with a separate ticket and limited places. If you then go to Santa Cruz, the Ferry Bus does not accept pets: you will have to go by car or taxi.
Fred. Olsen has Pet Carrier (carrier), Pet Room (kennel with camera on deck) and Pet Sofa (loose on a lead next to the seat); Baleà ria offers Pet&You (mat next to your seat), a pet friendly seat in a carrier and calm kennels. What is available on your sailing depends on the ship. More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of El Hierro (Valverde) and Tenerife (Los Cristianos)
Port of El Hierro
Port of Los Cristianos
Port of La Estaca (Valverde)
El Hierro's port is La Estaca, next to Valverde. It is the island's only passenger port for both ferry companies: do not look for sailings from La Restinga or any other port on El Hierro.
Los Cristianos or Santa Cruz? Which port in Tenerife
The ferry from El Hierro arrives at Los Cristianos, in the south, close to Tenerife South airport. Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the north, has the ferries to Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Cádiz, not to El Hierro.
Between the two there is a Ferry Bus from both ferry companies, of about an hour: it is for foot passengers, does not accept pets and, with Fred. Olsen, you have to add it when buying, with limited places.
Getting around Tenerife on arrival
From Los Cristianos you take the TF-1 north and to Tenerife South airport, which is close. If you prefer not to drive, use the ferry company's Ferry Bus to Santa Cruz.
Documents for the Valverde Tenerife ferry
It is a route between islands of the same country: a valid identity document (DNI, NIE or passport) is enough to board. Both Fred. Olsen and Baleà ria work without printed paper, and the digital DNI is only valid if you show it from the official app, not with a screenshot.
If you have a resident or large family discount, also bring the document that proves it. With a car, the person driving the vehicle must be the one named on the booking. With a pet, bring the microchip and its documents (with Baleà ria, the current health record booklet).
I Love Ferry tips for going from El Hierro to Tenerife
- Plan your real destination in Tenerife. If it is the north, allow for the transfer from Los Cristianos.
- Do not cut flights fine. If you arrive by ferry and fly out the same day, leave a large margin: there is no guaranteed connection.
- If they cancel because of the weather, Fred. Olsen's normal tickets can be changed for a year; Baleà ria may change the time or ship with no compensation for weather.
- Take with you what you need: you cannot get to the car during the crossing.
- Resident: the discount covers only the passenger fare, not the car.
Why book the El Hierro to Tenerife ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare the two ferry companies in a single search.
- We apply resident and large family discounts when you book.
- Official ferry company price and its booking reference.
- If something changes, a person from our team will help you.
Valverde Tenerife ferry: routes and ports
From Valverde to Tenerife there is only one sea route: it arrives in the south of the island.
| Departs | Arrives | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valverde (El Hierro) | Los Cristianos (Tenerife) | Fred. Olsen Express and Baleà ria Canarias | El Hierro Los Cristianos ferry |
| Los Cristianos (Tenerife) | Valverde (El Hierro) | Fred. Olsen Express and Baleà ria Canarias | Los Cristianos El Hierro ferry |
Other ferry routes from El Hierro
- El Hierro Los Cristianos ferry
- Tenerife El Hierro ferry
- Los Cristianos El Hierro ferry
- Tenerife La Gomera ferry, to continue to La Gomera from Los Cristianos
Frequently asked questions about the El Hierro (Valverde) Tenerife (Los Cristianos) ferry
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Here are the questions travellers ask us most. If yours is not here, our team of real people helps you before, during and after your trip.
See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from El Hierro to Tenerife?
Yes. Fred. Olsen Express and Baleà ria Canarias run it every day from Valverde to Los Cristianos.
Which port in Tenerife does the ferry from El Hierro arrive at?
Los Cristianos, in the south. No ferry from El Hierro reaches Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Which port suits me if I am going to Santa Cruz?
There is only Los Cristianos. From there, an hour on the road along the TF-1 or the ferry company's Ferry Bus, with no pets.
How long does the ferry from El Hierro to Tenerife take?
Over two hours by fast ferry. The exact duration of each departure is in the timetable.
Which ferry company runs Valverde Tenerife?
Fred. Olsen Express and Baleà ria Canarias, both with daily sailings and a direct fast ferry.
Can I take a car from El Hierro to Tenerife?
Yes. Both ferry companies carry cars, motorbikes and vans. You declare it when booking and it has no resident discount.
What do I do if they cancel because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference. With Fred. Olsen normal tickets can be changed for a year; Baleà ria may change the time or ship, with no compensation if it is due to the weather.
Do Canary Islands residents get a discount?
Yes, 75% on the passenger fare, not on the car or extras.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with a separate ticket and limited places. It cannot stay in the car or go on the Ferry Bus.
Ferry deals to Los Cristianos
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