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Cádiz to La Palma Ferry: Combined Trip via Tenerife with Baleària
With Balearia · from 46 h 30 min
There is no direct ferry from Cádiz to La Palma. Baleària solves it with a combined trip: ship from Cádiz to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a change to the port of Los Cristianos and a fast ferry to Santa Cruz de La Palma.
The journey takes almost two days and there is one sailing a week from Cádiz, according to the current schedule. Between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos there is a free Ferry Bus without a vehicle and without a pet; with a car, you drive.
Residents of the Canary Islands get 75% off the passenger fare.
How the journey from Cádiz to La Palma works
The journey has three parts: first, the long-haul ship from Cádiz to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Then, the change of port: from Santa Cruz, in the north of Tenerife, to Los Cristianos, in the south. Finally, the fast ferry from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma.
The departure from Cádiz is weekly and the current schedule puts it on a Saturday. The days change by season: check them in the search.
From La Palma to Cádiz
The return has its own page: La Palma Cádiz 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 journey from Cádiz to La Palma take?
Almost two days, between the long-haul ship, the change of port and the fast ferry. The total depends on the day of departure and the wait in Tenerife; the one for your date appears in the search.
Who runs the Cádiz La Palma ferry
Baleària runs the whole combined trip: the long-haul ship from Cádiz and the fast ferry from Los Cristianos to La Palma. If you were looking for it as the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleària), this is the line.
Fred Olsen also has a ship from Los Cristianos to La Palma, but it does not sail from Cádiz; if you choose it for the last leg, the connection is on your own.
Cádiz La Palma ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle; for this combined route it may reflect only one of the legs, so check the total before paying. With a cabin on the long-haul ship, the cost goes up.
Baleària does not apply the resident discount to the vehicle or extras.
Canary resident discount: Cádiz La Palma
A resident of the Canary Islands gets 75% off the passenger fare, on both legs. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extras.
- Calculate your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on “Resident in the Canary Islands?”.
- Baleària verifies residence electronically; if that fails, it needs a certificate of residence.
- More information at Canary Islands resident discount.
Cádiz La Palma ferry with a large family
20% for the general category and 50% for the special one, on the passenger fare, with a valid card. More information at ferry with large family discount.
Cádiz La Palma ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike or caravan on all three legs, but check that your vehicle boards on every one: it is what most often goes wrong on combined trips. With a car there is no Ferry Bus: on arriving in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you drive to Los Cristianos, along the TF-1, before the ship to La Palma.
Work out the road time and the boarding cut-offs for each leg.
Cádiz La Palma ferry with a dog
Baleària carries pets on the booking, with a valid pet health record. On the long-haul ship there is a pet-friendly cabin; on the fast ferry, a seat with a mat or carrier, or calm kennels. They cannot stay in the car or ride on the Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos. More information at travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Cádiz and La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
Port of La Palma
How to get to the Puerto de la Bahía de Cádiz
The terminal is in the Puerto de la Bahía de Cádiz. The boarding cut-off in Cádiz is earlier than between islands and is shown on your ticket.
Arriving in Santa Cruz de La Palma
The fast ferry arrives at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma, the capital, on the east coast of the island. Baleària recommends having your own vehicle on La Palma. If you arrive without a car, work out how to get around by bus or taxi before landing on the island.
The change from Santa Cruz to Los Cristianos in Tenerife
The ship from Cádiz arrives at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but the ship to La Palma leaves from Los Cristianos, in the south. Between the two there is about an hour's drive along the TF-1.
- Without a vehicle: Baleària provides a free Ferry Bus between the two ports, which leaves shortly after the scheduled arrival time; it is added under Extras.
- With a vehicle: you drive.
- With a pet: it cannot ride on the Ferry Bus; go by taxi or hire car.
Documents for the Cádiz La Palma ferry
A valid DNI, NIE or passport. With a car, the registration document, the technical data sheet (ficha técnica) and insurance, valid for all legs. With a pet, its pet health record. For a resident or large family discount, the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for getting from Cádiz to La Palma
- Plan the change of port: it is the weak point. If the long-haul ship is delayed, the Ferry Bus and the fast ferry do not always wait; write to us with your booking reference.
- A cabin on the long leg, and a seat on the short one.
- With a car, check all three legs and the boarding cut-offs for each.
- Bad weather: Baleària may change the timetable or ship for weather reasons. Give a correct mobile number and email.
- Alternative: sometimes it is worth reaching Tenerife and staying a night before continuing to La Palma.
Why book Cádiz La Palma with I Love Ferry
- We tell you from the start that there is no direct ship and how the combined trip works.
- Resident and large family discounts are applied when you book.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- If the long-haul ship is delayed and the connection is at risk, a member of our team in Jávea looks after you.
Other routes from Cádiz to the Canary Islands
- La Palma Cádiz ferry: the return.
- Cádiz Tenerife ferry: the first leg.
- Cádiz Gran Canaria ferry
Frequently asked questions about the Cádiz La Palma ferry (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a direct ferry from Cádiz to La Palma?
No. Baleària does it with a combined trip: ship to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, change to the port of Los Cristianos and a fast ferry to La Palma.
How long does the journey from Cádiz to La Palma take?
Almost two days in total. The duration for your date appears in the search.
Which day does it leave Cádiz?
On the current schedule, on Saturdays. It changes by season.
How do I get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Los Cristianos?
Without a vehicle, on Baleària's free Ferry Bus. With a vehicle, by driving. With a pet, by taxi or car, because the Ferry Bus does not accept it.
Which ferry company runs Cádiz La Palma?
Baleària runs the whole combined trip. Fred Olsen has a ship from Los Cristianos to La Palma, but it does not sail from Cádiz.
Can I take my car to La Palma from Cádiz?
Yes, on all three legs. Check that the vehicle boards on every one.
Can I take a dog?
Yes, with the pet on the booking and its pet health record. It cannot ride on the Ferry Bus.
What discount does a Canary resident get?
75% off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extras.
What happens if the ship from Cádiz arrives late and I miss the one to La Palma?
Write to us with your booking reference before the fast ferry leaves. Baleària handles the connection according to its policy; it is not guaranteed if they are bought separately.
Does the ship to La Palma arrive at Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
No. The ship to La Palma leaves from and arrives at Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife.
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