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Cádiz to Tenerife Ferry: Direct or with Stops, and How to Book
With Balearia
The Cádiz to Tenerife ferry is run by Baleà ria and arrives at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. There are two sailings a week: one direct and one with stops in Arrecife and Las Palmas.
The direct one is the fastest, a little over a day. You can take a car, motorbike, caravan and a pet in a pet-friendly cabin, and residents of the Canary Islands get 75% off the fare.
The ship arrives at Santa Cruz, in the north; it does not reach the south of Tenerife.
Cádiz to Tenerife ferry timetable
There are two sailings a week from Cádiz: the direct one, on Saturday, and the one that stops at Arrecife and Las Palmas, on Tuesday. Check the days for your date in the search tool.
From Tenerife to Cádiz
The return has its own page: Tenerife Cádiz 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 Cádiz to Tenerife take?
The direct one, a little over a day. The one with stops at Arrecife and Las Palmas takes longer, because it stops and drops off and picks up passengers at each port. The exact duration of each sailing appears in the search.
Who runs the Cádiz to Tenerife ferry
Baleà ria, which today operates the lines of the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). Fred Olsen does not sail from Cádiz: its ship to Tenerife leaves from Huelva.
Cádiz to Tenerife ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. The option with stops takes more time on board and may have a different fare from the direct one; compare them in the search tool. The car is added and gets no resident discount.
Canary Islands resident discount: Cádiz to Tenerife
A resident of the Canary Islands gets 75% off the fare between the mainland and the islands. It does not apply to the car, the pet or the cabin.
- Work out your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by turning on «Resident in the Canary Islands?».
- Electronic verification with your DNI; if it fails, a certificate of residence.
- More information at Canary Islands resident discount.
Cádiz to Tenerife ferry with a large family
20% for the general category and 50% for the special one, on the fare, with a valid card. Baleà ria allows it together with the resident discount. More information at ferry with large family discount.
Cádiz to Tenerife ferry with a car
Baleà ria carries cars, motorbikes, caravans, motorhomes and bicycles. Enter the vehicle with its measurements when you search. In Tenerife, the car drives off at Santa Cruz and you can continue along the TF-1 motorway towards the south.
With the Tuesday option, which stops at Arrecife and Las Palmas, the car stays on board until Santa Cruz.
Cádiz to Tenerife ferry with a dog
Baleà ria carries pets on the booking, with a valid pet health record. On this line there is a pet-friendly cabin with a water bowl and special cleaning. Your pet cannot stay in the car or use the Ferry Bus. More information at travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: cabin and seat
On the ship on this line there are double and four-berth cabins, inside or outside, with a bathroom, as well as standard and superior seats. There are dining and common areas, and VIP and Premium lounges with added services.
Ports of Cádiz and Tenerife (Santa Cruz)
How to get to the Port of the Bay of Cádiz
The terminal is in the Port of the Bay of Cádiz. The boarding cut-off in Cádiz is earlier than between islands and is shown on the ticket. If you are coming from far away, arrive the day before.
Arriving in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The ship arrives at the port of Santa Cruz, next to the capital, in the north of Tenerife. To go south, to Tenerife Sur airport or Los Cristianos, allow about an hour on the TF-1. Baleà ria's free Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos is for those connecting to La Gomera or La Palma, not for this ship, and does not accept pets.
Documents for the Cádiz to Tenerife ferry
A valid DNI, NIE or passport. With a car, vehicle registration document, technical data sheet and insurance. With a pet, pet health record. For a resident or large family discount, the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for travelling from Cádiz to Tenerife
- Choose direct or with stops according to your patience: the direct one is shorter; the one with stops is useful if you want to get off on another island or the day suits you.
- Cabin: the crossing takes more than a day; with children or a pet, do not leave it for later.
- If you take a car to Tenerife, remember that you arrive at Santa Cruz and that the south is an hour away by road.
- Bad weather: Baleà ria may change the schedule or ship. Give a correct mobile number and email and write to us with your booking reference.
- Continue to La Gomera or La Palma from Los Cristianos, not from Santa Cruz: allow some margin.
Why book Cádiz to Tenerife with I Love Ferry
- We explain the difference between the direct sailing and the one with stops before you pay.
- 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.
The two sailings from Cádiz to Tenerife
Baleà ria offers two ways to get there, which are booked the same way but travelled differently:
| Option | Route | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Cádiz - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, direct | Baleà ria | This page |
| Tuesday | Cádiz - Arrecife - Las Palmas - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, same ship | Baleà ria | This page |
| Return | Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Cádiz, direct | Baleà ria | Tenerife Cádiz ferry |
| From Huelva | Huelva - Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Fred Olsen | Huelva Tenerife ferry |
| By ports | Cádiz - Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Baleà ria (direct or with stops, depending on the day) | Cádiz Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry |
| By ports | Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Cádiz | Baleà ria (direct) | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Cádiz ferry |
The days are those of the current schedule and change by season.
Other routes from Cádiz to the Canary Islands
- Tenerife Cádiz ferry: the return.
- Cádiz La Palma ferry: via Tenerife.
- Cádiz Gran Canaria ferry
- Cádiz Lanzarote ferry
Frequently asked questions about the Cádiz to Tenerife ferry (Santa Cruz)
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Cádiz to Tenerife?
Yes, with Baleà ria, to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with two sailings a week.
How long does the ferry from Cádiz to Tenerife take?
The direct one, a little over a day. The one with stops, longer. The duration of each sailing appears in the search tool.
What is the difference between the Saturday and the Tuesday sailing?
The Saturday one is direct to Santa Cruz. The Tuesday one stops at Arrecife and Las Palmas on the same ship.
Which Tenerife port does it arrive at?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the north. It does not reach Los Cristianos.
Which ferry company runs Cádiz to Tenerife?
Only Baleà ria. Fred Olsen runs Huelva to Tenerife.
Can I take my car to Tenerife?
Yes. Enter the vehicle with its measurements when you search. There is no access to the car deck during the crossing.
Can I travel with a dog from Cádiz to Tenerife?
Yes, with the pet on the booking and its pet health record. There is a pet-friendly cabin.
What discount do Canary Islands residents get?
75% off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car, the pet or the cabin.
What do I do if the departure is changed because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference. Baleà ria may change the schedule or ship for weather reasons. There is no guaranteed extra compensation if the sea prevents safe sailing.
How do I get to La Gomera or La Palma from Cádiz?
Via Tenerife: from the port of Santa Cruz to Los Cristianos, by road, and from there the ferry. For La Palma there is a combined trip on the Cádiz La Palma page.
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