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La Palma to La Gomera Ferry: Santa Cruz to San Sebastián
With Fred Olsen, Balearia
To get from La Palma to La Gomera by ferry there is a Baleà ria Canarias line from Santa Cruz de La Palma to San Sebastián de La Gomera, calling at Los Cristianos (Tenerife). It is a single ticket, with no change of ship.
It runs from Monday to Saturday. If your plan falls on a Sunday, confirm before booking or go to Los Cristianos and continue on another ship.
Fred. Olsen has no direct line between the two islands: it would be two tickets via Los Cristianos. Residents of the Canary Islands get 75% off the passenger fare.
La Palma La Gomera ferry timetable
Below you see the departures from Santa Cruz de La Palma for the date you choose. The Baleà ria line runs from Monday to Saturday; on Sundays there may be no departure. When there is service, there are several a day.
The ship calls at Los Cristianos, so the total duration includes that stop. The outward journey is at La Gomera La Palma 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 La Palma to La Gomera take?
Between three and four hours depending on the ferry company, including the stop. In the timetable you see the duration of each departure and the ship.
Who runs the ferry from La Palma to La Gomera
It is operated by Baleà ria Canarias, with the lines inherited from the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria). La Palma has no ferry to La Gomera with Fred. Olsen: what it does have is Santa Cruz de La Palma–Los Cristianos and San Sebastián–Los Cristianos, which can be linked with two tickets.
La Palma La Gomera ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a vehicle, on a single ticket to La Gomera. If you do it on your own with Fred. Olsen or in stages with Baleà ria, you add up two tickets.
The car is what weighs most in the total, and the resident discount does not reduce it.
Resident discount from La Palma to La Gomera
If you live in the Canary Islands, you get 75% off the passenger fare with Baleà ria and with Fred. Olsen. It does not apply to the vehicle or the pet.
You can calculate your resident price directly on I Love Ferry, at iloveferry.com/ferris, by turning on the "Resident in the Canary Islands?" switch in the results search; the 75% applies only to the passenger fare.
- Residence is checked online; if that does not work, a valid certificate of residence is needed.
- More information in Canary Islands resident discount.
Large family on the La Palma La Gomera ferry
A large family gets 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the passenger fare, which can be combined with the resident discount. Bring your valid card. More in ferry with a large family discount.
La Palma La Gomera ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike, van and caravan, declared with their dimensions when booking; they travel with their driver. As the stop at Los Cristianos does not require a change of ship, your car stays on board. With a rental car, check with the company that it allows crossing between islands.
To reach Valle Gran Rey or Hermigua, you will need a car or bus from San Sebastián.
Ports of La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and La Gomera (San Sebastián)
Port of La Palma
How to get to the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma
The ferry leaves from Santa Cruz de La Palma, in the island's capital. La Palma is mountainous, and from Los Llanos or the airport you have to allow for the road. Baleà ria closes boarding about 40 minutes before departure with a vehicle and 20 on foot.
Arriving at the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera
The ship arrives at the port of San Sebastián, next to the capital of La Gomera. From there, by car or bus, you reach Valle Gran Rey, Hermigua or Playa de Santiago. Fred. Olsen has a ship along the coast between San Sebastián, Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey.
Documents for the La Palma La Gomera ferry
Valid identity for each passenger; with a car, the vehicle registration document and insurance; with a discount, the certificate of residence if the online verification does not recognise you, or the large family card.
I Love Ferry tips for the La Palma La Gomera ferry
- Sunday, check twice. The line runs from Monday to Saturday; confirm before booking accommodation.
- Stay on board at Los Cristianos. It is a stop, not a transfer.
- If you end up on the wrong day. With a linked ticket via Fred. Olsen, leave a margin between ships: the second does not wait for the first.
- Sea. A windy day can change the departure; you are notified by mobile and email.
Why book the La Palma La Gomera ferry with I Love Ferry
- Direct line and alternatives via Los Cristianos on one screen.
- Resident and large family discounts are applied when you book.
- You pay the ferry company's price.
- Personal attention if there are changes.
Specific routes between La Palma and La Gomera
The direct line and the legs separately:
| Departure | Arrival | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de La Palma | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Baleà ria Canarias (stop at Los Cristianos) | La Gomera La Palma ferry |
| La Palma | Los Cristianos | Fred. Olsen and Baleà ria | La Palma Los Cristianos ferry |
| Los Cristianos | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Fred. Olsen and Baleà ria | Los Cristianos La Gomera ferry |
| San Sebastián de La Gomera | La Palma | Baleà ria Canarias (stop at Los Cristianos) | San Sebastián de La Gomera La Palma ferry |
| La Palma | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Baleà ria Canarias (stop at Los Cristianos) | La Palma San Sebastián de La Gomera ferry |
Other ways to get from La Palma to La Gomera
- La Palma Los Cristianos ferry and Los Cristianos La Gomera ferry, on two tickets and with a choice of ferry company.
- La Gomera La Palma ferry, the outward journey.
- Tenerife La Palma ferry, if you want to go via Tenerife first.
Frequently asked questions about the La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) La Gomera (San Sebastián) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from La Palma to La Gomera?
Yes: Baleà ria Canarias links Santa Cruz de La Palma with San Sebastián de La Gomera, calling at Los Cristianos.
Do I have to change ships at Los Cristianos?
No: according to Baleà ria, the stop is made with the same ship and a single ticket.
Is there a ferry from La Palma to La Gomera on Sundays?
Baleà ria runs it from Monday to Saturday; on Sundays no service is listed, so confirm when booking.
How long does the ferry from La Palma to La Gomera take?
Between three and four hours, including the stop at Los Cristianos.
Can I take my car?
Yes, Baleà ria carries cars, motorbikes, vans and caravans.
Is there a ferry from La Palma to La Gomera with Fred. Olsen?
Not direct: you would need one ticket from La Palma to Los Cristianos and another from Los Cristianos to La Gomera.
What discount do Canary Islands residents get?
75% off the passenger fare; it does not apply to the car.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of wind?
Write to us with your booking reference. The ferry company may change the timetable or ship because of the weather and will notify you by mobile and by the booking email. What you are entitled to (relocation to another departure or a refund, depending on the case) depends on the ferry company and the terms of its contract; there is no guaranteed additional compensation if the sea prevents safe sailing.
Which port in La Gomera does it arrive at?
San Sebastián de La Gomera; Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago are reached by road or by Fred. Olsen's coastal ship.
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