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La Palma to Cádiz Ferry: Combined Journey via Tenerife with Baleà ria
With Balearia · from 16 h
There is no direct ferry from La Palma to Cádiz. Baleà ria combines the fast ferry from Santa Cruz de La Palma to Los Cristianos, the change of port to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the long ship to Cádiz.
There is one departure a week, according to the current schedule, and the journey takes more than a day and a half. Without a car, the Ferry Bus between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz is free.
Residents of the Canary Islands get 75% off the passenger fare.
How the journey from La Palma to Cádiz works
There are three legs. The fast ferry leaves Santa Cruz de La Palma and arrives at Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. From there you have to get to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the long ship to Cádiz departs.
The current schedule puts the weekly departure on Sunday. The days change by season; check them in the search.
From Cádiz to La Palma
See the Cádiz La Palma ferry page.
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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 La Palma to Cádiz take?
More than a day and a half across the three legs and the change of port. The total depends on the day and on the waiting time in Tenerife; the one for your date appears in the search.
Who runs the La Palma Cádiz ferry
Baleà ria runs all three legs. If you were looking for the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria), this is that line. Fred Olsen also sails from La Palma, but only to Los Cristianos, and it has no ship to Cádiz.
La Palma Cádiz ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a vehicle; on a combined journey it may reflect only one of the legs, so check the total. A cabin on the long ship adds to the cost. The resident discount does not cover the vehicle or extras.
Canary Islands resident discount: La Palma Cádiz
If you live in La Palma, you get 75% off the passenger fare to the mainland. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extras such as the cabin.
- Calculate your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by turning on "Resident in the Canary Islands?".
- Online verification with your DNI; if it fails, a certificate of residence.
- More information in Canary Islands resident discount.
La Palma 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. More information in ferry with a large family discount.
La Palma Cádiz ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike or caravan on all three legs, but you must check that your vehicle is accepted on each one. With a car, you drive yourself between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the TF-1, and there is no Ferry Bus.
If the car is a La Palma rental, ask whether it can leave the islands.
La Palma Cádiz ferry with a dog
Baleà ria carries pets on the booking, with a valid health record. On the fast ferry there is a seat with a mat or a carrier and calm kennels; on the long ship, a pet friendly cabin. The pet cannot stay in the car or board the Ferry Bus. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and Cádiz
Port of La Palma
How to get to the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma
The fast ferry leaves from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma, in the capital, on the east coast. If you are coming from the west, along the road that crosses the island, allow for the bends and the time. The boarding cut-off with and without a vehicle appears on your ticket.
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.
The change from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The La Palma fast ferry arrives at Los Cristianos, and the ship for Cádiz leaves from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, around an hour away by road.
- Without a vehicle: free Baleà ria Ferry Bus between the two ports; you add it under Extras and seats depend on the departure.
- With a vehicle: you drive yourself on the TF-1.
- With a pet: it cannot board the Ferry Bus; go by taxi or car.
Documents for the La Palma Cádiz ferry
A valid DNI, NIE or passport. With a car, the vehicle registration document, technical data sheet and insurance. With a pet, the health record. For resident or large family, the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for travelling from La Palma to Cádiz
- Allow plenty of time for the change of port: if the fast ferry is delayed by the sea, the long ship still sails. Write to us with your booking reference.
- Cabin on the long leg: it is more than a whole day.
- Check that your car is accepted on all three legs.
- Bad weather in La Palma: Baleà ria may change the timetable or ship; give your correct mobile number and email when booking.
- If you have a day to spare, the calmest option is to spend a night in Tenerife before the long ship.
Why book La Palma Cádiz with I Love Ferry
- We tell you from the start that there is no direct ship and how the legs fit together.
- Resident and large family discounts are applied when you book.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- If the connection is at risk, a member of our Jávea team will help you.
Other ways to get from La Palma to the mainland
- La Palma Huelva ferry: no direct ship, with a stop in Tenerife.
- Tenerife Cádiz ferry: the last leg.
- Cádiz La Palma ferry: the outward journey.
Frequently asked questions about the La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) Cádiz ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a direct ferry from La Palma to Cádiz?
No. Baleà ria does it in three legs: fast ferry to Los Cristianos, change to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and ship to Cádiz.
How long does the journey from La Palma to Cádiz take?
More than a day and a half. The duration for your date appears in the search.
Which day does it leave La Palma?
According to the current schedule, on Sundays. It changes by season.
How do I get from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Without a vehicle, with Baleà ria's free Ferry Bus. With a vehicle, by driving. With a pet, by taxi or car.
Which ferry company runs La Palma Cádiz?
Baleà ria. Fred Olsen sails from La Palma to Los Cristianos, but does not reach Cádiz.
Can I take my car from La Palma to Cádiz?
Yes, on all three legs. Check that the vehicle is accepted on each one.
Can I take a dog?
Yes, with the pet on the booking and its health record. It cannot board the Ferry Bus.
What discount does a Canary Islands resident get?
75% off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extras.
What do I do if the La Palma fast ferry is cancelled and I miss the ship to Cádiz?
Write to us with your booking reference. Baleà ria handles the connection according to its policy; with the sea in between, it is not always guaranteed.
Is it better to go from La Palma to Huelva instead of Cádiz?
Only if your destination is in Huelva. For Cádiz, Baleà ria's combined journey. For Huelva, you have to go to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and take Fred Olsen.
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