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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz de Tenerife Ferry: Timetables and Booking
With Balearia · from 1 h 40 min
To go from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz by ferry you board at the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and arrive at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is operated by Baleà ria Canarias on a fast ferry, with several sailings every day.
It is the direct capital-to-capital connection between Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Fred Olsen crosses between the two islands from Agaete, not from Las Palmas, and also arrives at Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
You arrive in the north of Tenerife. If you are continuing south or to another island, from Santa Cruz there is a free Ferry Bus to Los Cristianos for passengers without a car who travel on a combined ticket.
Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry timetable
Below you have the actual sailings for the date you choose, with the ferry company and the departure and arrival times. Baleà ria Canarias runs this line every day of the year and spreads the sailings throughout the day.
The ferry company itself publishes different figures for daily sailings depending on the page you look at, so do not trust a loose number: the timetable for your date is the figure that counts.
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas
The return sails from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. See the page for the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ferry.
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife take?
Less than two hours on a fast ferry. You can see the exact duration of each sailing in the timetable above.
Almost all sailings are on a fast ferry. Some are on a conventional ferry, slower and with more options on board; the timetable tells you which is which.
Who runs the ferry from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The line belongs to Baleà ria Canarias, the brand under which Baleà ria operates the Canary Islands lines. Baleà ria Canarias's Las Palmas – Santa Cruz de Tenerife line used to belong to the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria) and is today run by Baleà ria Canarias. It sails only in the Canary Islands and to Cádiz.
- It is the only ferry company with direct sailings between the port of Las Palmas and the port of Santa Cruz.
- It is one of the four routes with Easy Pass: if you are a Club member, you board with the QR code in the app, without going to the ticket office.
- Booking from the Club app earns double points.
Las Palmas to Santa Cruz ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest we have found recently for a non-resident adult without a vehicle, with the date on which we checked it.
Your final price changes with the accommodation (standard seat, upper seat or VIP lounge), with the vehicle and with any discounts you have. If you are a resident, calculate your price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on "Canary Islands resident?".
Canary Islands resident discount on the ferry to Tenerife
Canary Islands residents get 75% off the inter-island passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extra services, so with a vehicle the total saving is smaller.
- Calculate your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on "Canary Islands resident?".
- Baleà ria checks residence electronically. If it cannot, it asks for a valid certificate of residence and the identity document named on it.
- Bring your DNI (or NIE) when you board.
- More detail in Canary Islands resident discount.
Large family discount on the ferry
Large families get 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the passenger ticket, and it is added to the resident discount. You must have a valid certificate. More information in ferry with a large family discount.
Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry with a car
Baleà ria takes cars, electric cars, vans, caravans, motorhomes, motorbikes, bicycles and scooters. A trailer is added to the car. Enter the vehicle when you search, with its real dimensions: its price is added to the driver's.
- A vehicle cannot travel without a passenger: otherwise it is treated as freight.
- During the crossing the car deck is closed: take up to the deck whatever you need.
- If it is a rental, check beforehand that the company lets you board it and take it to another island.
The resident discount does not apply to the vehicle.
Las Palmas to Santa Cruz ferry with a dog
You can travel with your dog, but it has to be on the booking and have a valid health card. Baleà ria offers four options: Pet&You (a mat next to your seat), Pet Friendly seat (in a carrier), calm kennels (ventilated spaces) and a pet-friendly cabin on the ferries that have one.
It cannot stay in the car during the crossing or go on the Ferry Bus. Animals disembark last. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Gran Canaria (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) and Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Port of Las Palmas de G.C.
Port of Tenerife
How to get to the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
You leave from La Luz port, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Baleà ria offers a free Ferry Bus between the Oficina de la Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas and the Nelson Mandela quay / La Esfinge, but only on some sailings and with pick-up on arrival. Check whether your sailing includes it.
That bus does not take pets. With a dog, go by taxi or in your own car.
Arriving at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
You disembark in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital, in the north of the island. The city centre is a short distance from the port and there are TITSA buses and taxis.
Tenerife Norte airport is about 15 km away. Tenerife Sur airport and Los Cristianos are more than an hour away by road along the TF-1.
How to continue your journey from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
If your destination is in the south of Tenerife or on another island, the journey continues by land to Los Cristianos. Baleà ria offers a free Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos for passengers without a vehicle on a combined ticket; it is added under Extras and does not take pets. With a car, you drive yourself.
From Los Cristianos ferries leave for La Gomera and La Palma, and also for El Hierro.
Documents for the Las Palmas to Santa Cruz ferry
Between islands a valid DNI, NIE or passport is enough. With a car, bring the vehicle registration document, the technical data sheet and valid insurance, and make sure the vehicle is the one shown on the booking.
If you travel with a baby, it must appear on the booking. If you have a resident or large family discount, also bring the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for the Las Palmas to Santa Cruz ferry
- In strong wind, check your alert. Baleà ria may change the timetable or the ferry because of weather and operations. Enter your mobile and your email correctly when you book so they can notify you.
- Arrive with a margin. Baleà ria's website gives 40 minutes as the check-in cut-off on this line. Arrive with that margin even if you are on foot, in case there is a queue.
- If you cross often, use Easy Pass. It requires being in the Club, having the app and registering your residence and your DNI.
- Without a car, travel light. Luggage is not checked in: you carry what you can take up in one go.
- If you are continuing to the south of Tenerife, buy both legs bearing in mind the connection time between ports.
Why book the Las Palmas to Santa Cruz ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see Baleà ria's ferry and Fred Olsen's crossing from Agaete in the same search and you choose.
- You enter the vehicle when you search and declare resident and large family discounts at the last step of the purchase.
- You pay the ferry company's official price and receive its booking reference.
- If there is a change because of the sea or the weather, a person from our team looks after you.
Other ways to go from Gran Canaria to Tenerife by ferry
- Agaete to Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry: the other connection between the two islands, with Fred Olsen, from the port of Las Nieves.
- Gran Canaria to Tenerife ferry: all the options between the two islands.
- Las Palmas to Tenerife ferry: the summary by ports from Las Palmas.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ferry: the same route in the opposite direction.
Frequently asked questions about the Gran Canaria (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) to Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) ferry
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You board at the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with Baleà ria Canarias and arrive at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is a direct crossing on a fast ferry, with several sailings every day.
Which ferry company runs the Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry?
Baleà ria Canarias. Fred Olsen does not sail from Las Palmas: it crosses between the two islands from the port of Agaete.
How long does the ferry from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife take?
Less than two hours on a fast ferry. The exact duration of each sailing appears in the timetable on this page.
Can I take my car on the Las Palmas to Tenerife ferry?
Yes. Enter the vehicle when you search, with its dimensions. Its price is added to the driver's and the resident discount does not apply to the vehicle.
How much discount does a Canary Islands resident get on this ferry?
75% on the passenger ticket, not on the car, the pet or extras. Calculate your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on "Canary Islands resident?" and bring your DNI or NIE when you board.
How early do I need to arrive at the port of Las Palmas?
At least 40 minutes beforehand, which is the check-in cut-off Baleà ria publishes for this line. With a car, do not risk arriving any later.
What do I do if my ferry is cancelled or changed because of the wind?
Write to us with your booking reference. The ferry company may change the timetable or the ferry because of the weather and will let you know by mobile and by the email on the booking. What you are entitled to (relocation to another sailing or a refund, depending on the case) depends on the ferry company and the conditions of its contract; there is no additional compensation guaranteed if the sea makes it unsafe to sail.
Can I do a day return trip from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz?
Yes, there are outward and return sailings every day. Check in the timetable that the return leaves you a margin and arrive at the port in good time.
Can I travel with a dog from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Yes. Add it to the booking and bring its valid health card. It cannot stay in the car or use the Ferry Bus.
Which port suits me, Las Palmas or Agaete?
If you leave from Las Palmas or its area, Las Palmas. Agaete is only worth it if you live or are staying in the west of Gran Canaria or prefer the shorter crossing.
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