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La Palma to San Sebastián de 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 Baleària Canarias line from Santa Cruz de La Palma to San Sebastián de La Gomera, with a stop in 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 to La Gomera ferry timetable
Below you can see the departures from Santa Cruz de La Palma for the date you choose. The Baleària line runs from Monday to Saturday; on Sunday there may be no departure. When there is service, there are several a day.
The ship stops in Los Cristianos, so the total duration includes that stop. The outbound direction is at La Gomera to 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, with the stop included. 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 run by Baleària Canarias, with the lines inherited from the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleària). 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 chained together in two tickets.
La Palma to La Gomera ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one 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 legs with Baleària, you add up two tickets.
The car is what weighs the 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 Baleària and with Fred. Olsen. It does not apply to the vehicle or the pet.
You can work out your resident price directly on I Love Ferry, at iloveferry.com/ferris, by switching on the “Resident in the Canary Islands?” toggle in the results search; the 75% applies to the passenger fare only.
- 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 to 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 the card, which must be valid. More in large family discount ferry.
La Palma to La Gomera ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike, van and caravan, declared with their dimensions when you book; they travel with their driver. Because the stop in Los Cristianos does not require changing ships, your car stays on board. With a hire car, check with the company that it allows crossing between islands.
To get to Valle Gran Rey or Hermigua, you will need a car or a bus from San Sebastián.
Ports of La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and La Gomera (San Sebastián de La Gomera)
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 capital of the island. La Palma is mountainous, and from Los Llanos or the airport you have to allow for the road. Baleària 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 to La Gomera ferry
Valid ID for each passenger; with a car, 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 to La Gomera ferry
- On Sunday, check twice. The line runs from Monday to Saturday; confirm before booking accommodation.
- Stay on board in Los Cristianos. It is a stop, not a change of ship.
- If you miss a day. With a ticket chained through Fred. Olsen, leave a margin between ships: the second will not wait for the first.
- Sea. A windy day can change the departure; they let you know by mobile and email.
Why book the La Palma to La Gomera ferry with I Love Ferry
- The direct line and the alternatives via Los Cristianos on one screen.
- Resident and large family discounts are applied when you book.
- You pay the ferry company's price.
- A person on hand if there are changes.
Other ways to get from La Palma to La Gomera
- La Palma to Los Cristianos ferry and Los Cristianos to La Gomera, in two tickets and with a choice of ferry company.
- La Gomera to La Palma ferry, the outbound direction.
- Tenerife to La Palma ferry, if you want to go through Tenerife first.
Options on this route
The direct line and the legs separately:
| Departure | Arrival | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de La Palma | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Baleària Canarias (stop in Los Cristianos) | La Gomera to La Palma ferry |
| Santa Cruz de La Palma | Los Cristianos | Fred. Olsen and Baleària | La Palma to Los Cristianos ferry |
| Los Cristianos | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Fred. Olsen and Baleària | Los Cristianos to La Gomera ferry |
Frequently asked questions about the La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) to La Gomera (San Sebastián de La Gomera) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from La Palma to La Gomera?
Yes: Baleària Canarias connects Santa Cruz de La Palma with San Sebastián de La Gomera, stopping at Los Cristianos.
Do I have to change ships in Los Cristianos?
No: according to Baleària, the stop is made with the same ship and a single ticket.
Is there a ferry from La Palma to La Gomera on Sundays?
Baleària runs it from Monday to Saturday; there is no recorded service on Sundays, so confirm it when you book.
How long does the ferry from La Palma to La Gomera take?
Between three and four hours, with the stop in Los Cristianos.
Can I take my car?
Yes, Baleària carries cars, motorbikes, vans and caravans.
Is there a ferry from La Palma to La Gomera with Fred. Olsen?
Not a direct one: 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% on 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 the ship because of the weather and will let you know by mobile and by the email on the booking. What you are entitled to (a seat on 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 makes it unsafe to sail.
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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