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Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma Ferry: No Direct Boat
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There is no direct ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma. The Baleà ria Canarias and Fred Olsen ferries to La Palma leave from Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, and arrive at Santa Cruz de La Palma.
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife it takes two steps: a good hour along the TF-1, by car, taxi or the ferry company's Ferry Bus, to Los Cristianos, and from there the ferry to La Palma.
If you are leaving from the north of Tenerife, allow for the whole day: transfer, early check-in and a crossing of several hours.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma ferry timetable
The timetable above is for the ferry that does exist: Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma. Check the departure time from Los Cristianos and work backwards to get there from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The stretch to Los Cristianos has no ferry timetable: it depends on your car, the taxi or the time of the Ferry Bus you have booked. Choose the ferry sailing first and plan the departure from Santa Cruz afterwards.
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 it take to get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma?
A long day if the times do not line up. Before the ferry, which takes several hours, come the transfer from Santa Cruz and the wait to board; add the disembarkation in La Palma too.
If your appointment in La Palma is at a fixed time, get to Los Cristianos in good time and check the time of the last Ferry Bus before you buy.
Which ferry companies link Tenerife with La Palma
To get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma you use the ferry that leaves from Los Cristianos, and both companies run it:
- Baleà ria Canarias sails every day. Its Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos is free for passengers travelling without a vehicle on a combined ticket and is added in the extras.
- Fred Olsen Express has its own Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos. You must add it when you buy (step 2), book it 48 hours ahead and arrive 15 minutes before.
Neither of them has a ferry between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Palma. The Baleà ria Canarias line came from the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria).
Price of the trip from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma
The price you see is for the ferry from Los Cristianos to La Palma. The transfer from Santa Cruz is separate: free if you use your ferry company's Ferry Bus and there is a place, and at the cost of fuel or a taxi if not.
If you take a car, you pay for it in the ferry ticket. The resident discount applies only to the passenger fare.
Resident discount from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma
The 75% for residents of the Canary Islands applies to the ferry ticket from Los Cristianos to La Palma. It does not apply to the car, pet or extras, and the Ferry Bus gets no discount because it is already free. Residency is verified in the booking itself. Details: Canary Islands resident discount.
You can work out your resident price directly on I Love Ferry, at iloveferry.com/ferris, by switching on "Canary Islands resident?" in the results search; the 75% applies only to the passenger fare.
Large family from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma
The large family card gives 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the ferry passenger fare. Carry the card, valid. Guide: ferry with large family discount.
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma with a car
With a car it is the most comfortable option: TF-1 to Los Cristianos, a good hour if there are no jams, and board with either of the two ferry companies. The car is declared when you buy the ferry ticket, with its dimensions, and cannot travel without a passenger.
You cannot go down to the car deck during the crossing: take whatever you need up to your seat.
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma with a dog
On the ferry, Baleà ria and Fred Olsen have pet accommodation (with Baleà ria, a mat or carrier; with Fred Olsen, a carrier, kennel or sofa). But neither Ferry Bus allows pets: with a dog, the stretch to Los Cristianos is by your own car, taxi or bus according to the company's rules. More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) and La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma)
Port of Tenerife
Port of La Palma
Departure from Los Cristianos, not from Santa Cruz
The ferry leaves from Los Cristianos, in Arona, in the south of Tenerife, and not from the port of Santa Cruz. If you are coming from Tenerife Sur airport you are already in the area; from Santa Cruz or from Tenerife Norte airport you have a good hour along the TF-1.
Arriving at Santa Cruz de La Palma
The ferry docks at Santa Cruz de La Palma, the capital, a short walk from the old town. From there the roads lead to the Caldera de Taburiente, the Roque de los Muchachos and the Tajogaite volcano area.
How to get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Los Cristianos
- Your own car: TF-1 to Los Cristianos, a good hour.
- Your ferry company's Ferry Bus: free for its customers, with limited places, it does not allow pets or electric scooters and, with Fred Olsen, it leaves from the bus interchange.
- Taxi or intercity bus: no route or timetable data here; check with the company before relying on them.
Documents for going from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma
It is a trip between Spanish islands: a valid DNI, NIE or passport per passenger. With a car, the vehicle registration document, technical data sheet and insurance. With a discount, proof of residence or the large family card.
I Love Ferry tips for going from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma
- Do not look for a ferry that leaves from Santa Cruz. Buy the one from Los Cristianos and plan the transfer.
- Book the Ferry Bus at the same time as the ticket. Places are limited; with Fred Olsen, allow 48 hours.
- Leave in good time. The TF-1 rules: avoid peak hours if you can, because the ferry does not wait.
- One leg, one ticket. The ferry is bought separately from the transfer; confirm that the Ferry Bus is offered for this journey.
- With a dog, your own plan. Neither Ferry Bus allows pets.
Why buy this trip with I Love Ferry
- We tell you from the start that there is no direct ferry and which combination does work.
- You compare Baleà ria and Fred Olsen for the sea leg.
- If the ferry changes, the I Love Ferry team, in Jávea, Alicante, Spain, will look after you and rearrange the transfer with you.
Alternatives for going from Tenerife to La Palma
- The ferry that does exist: Los Cristianos to La Palma ferry.
- All the combinations: Tenerife to La Palma ferry.
- The opposite direction: La Palma to Los Cristianos ferry, and the return to the capital: La Palma to Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry.
- To continue to Gran Canaria from the capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ferry.
Frequently asked questions about the Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) to La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a direct ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma?
No: the ferries to La Palma leave from Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. From Santa Cruz you reach that port along the TF-1 or by Ferry Bus.
How do I get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma by ferry?
You make the road transfer to Los Cristianos, a good hour, and there you take the ferry to Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Which ferry company runs the Tenerife to La Palma ferry?
Baleà ria Canarias and Fred Olsen Express, both leaving from Los Cristianos.
Can I take my car from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma?
Yes: you drive to Los Cristianos and the car boards the ferry there. It is declared when you buy the ticket.
Is there a Ferry Bus from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Los Cristianos?
Yes, for the ferry company's customers: Baleà ria offers it without a vehicle on a combined ticket and Fred Olsen adds it when you buy, with limited places.
Can I travel with my dog on the Ferry Bus?
No: neither Baleà ria nor Fred Olsen allows pets on the Ferry Bus. With a dog you have to make the stretch on your own.
How much discount does a Canary resident get?
75% on the ferry passenger fare, not on the car or the pet.
What happens if I miss the Ferry Bus?
The ferry leaves anyway. If you miss the Fred Olsen Ferry Bus, they relocate you to the next journey with places, but they do not guarantee the connection: have a plan B and let us know with your booking reference.
Can I go there and back in a day from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma?
We do not recommend it: between the transfer, the ferry and the return, almost the whole day is used up and there is little margin.
Which port suits me better, Los Cristianos or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Los Cristianos: it is the only port in Tenerife with a ferry to La Palma. Santa Cruz de Tenerife only works as a starting point by road.
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