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Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Ferry
With Balearia · from 1 h 40 min
The ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is run by Baleà ria Canarias. It leaves from the port of Santa Cruz and arrives at the port of La Luz, in Las Palmas, by fast ferry with several sailings every day.
It links the two Canary capitals without changing ship or port. It takes cars, motorbikes, caravans and pets, under the ferry company's conditions.
If you cross often, it is one of the four Baleà ria routes with Easy Pass: you board with a QR code in the app, without going to the ticket office.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ferry timetable
Below you can see all the sailings on your date with their ferry company and times. Baleà ria Canarias sails every day.
If you want a day trip, choose an early outbound sailing and a return in the afternoon. Check the time of the last return first: it is the one that rules.
From Las Palmas to Santa Cruz
See Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry for the opposite direction.
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas take?
Less than two hours. It is a fast ferry crossing, quicker than a conventional ship.
As it is a short trip, most passengers travel in a seat. There is an upper seat and a VIP lounge on some sailings if you want more space.
Baleà ria Canarias on the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas route
The Las Palmas–Santa Cruz de Tenerife line of Baleà ria Canarias belonged to the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleà ria) and is now run by Baleà ria Canarias. It is the ferry company on this capital-to-capital route.
- Three Club member levels (Basic, Premium and Exclusive) with points for every passenger on the booking.
- Old tickets from the previous brand are still valid; some changes require booking again in the Baleà ria system.
- App for digital tickets, boarding alerts and sailing status.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for a non-resident adult without a vehicle. Yours depends on the sailing, the seat (standard, upper or VIP), the vehicle and your discounts.
With a car, compare carefully: the vehicle price is added to the driver's and the resident discount does not cover it.
Canary Islands residents: 75% off the Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry
Residents of the Canary Islands pay 75% less on the passenger ticket. With a car, that discount does not apply to the vehicle or the extras.
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.
It works for the outbound and the return. If you travel frequently, Baleà ria offers Easy Pass, which as well as letting you board with a QR code saves your residency verification. More detail in Canary Islands resident discount.
Large family on the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry
20% if your card is in the general category and 50% if it is special, on the passenger ticket. It can be added to the resident discount. You need the card valid when you board. More information about the large family discount.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry with a car
For a day trip, consider going on foot and hiring a car in Gran Canaria: you avoid the vehicle price on the ferry and the boarding queues. For a long stay, your own car does pay off.
- Declare the real dimensions of the car.
- If you carry a bicycle on the car, give the height with it fitted.
- If the car is a hire car, ask the company whether it allows it to be shipped.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry with a pet
There are four areas for animals: Pet&You, Pet Friendly seat, calm kennels and a pet-friendly cabin where the ship has one. In all cases, the pet goes on the booking and carries a boarding pass and health record.
It cannot stay in the car during the crossing. Potentially dangerous dogs must wear a lead and muzzle. How to travel by ferry with a dog.
On board the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry
There are standard and upper seats and, on some sailings, a VIP lounge with a snack and a drink. Cabins are on other ships of the ferry company, not on the fast ferries.
Luggage is not checked in: take what you can carry up in one go. Bicycles travel one per person.
Ports of Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) and Gran Canaria (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
Port of Tenerife
Port of Las Palmas de G.C.
Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: getting there and parking
It is an urban port, a few minutes' walk from the centre. There are TITSA buses and taxis, and paid parking inside and around the port area.
With a car, check carefully the height and length you declared: port staff verify them at boarding. Under port regulations, normally only the driver goes up in the vehicle and the other passengers go on foot.
Port of La Luz, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
You arrive at the port of La Luz and Las Palmas, in the capital of Gran Canaria. There is a free Ferry Bus from the Oficina de la Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas to the Nelson Mandela / La Esfinge quay, but only on some sailings.
Taxis and city buses complete the access to the city. If you are going to Maspalomas or another point in the south, allow for a long journey on the motorway.
Documents for the Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry
A valid DNI, NIE or passport for each adult passenger. With a car, the vehicle registration document, technical data sheet and insurance.
For the resident discount, verification is usually automatic; if not, bring a valid certificate of residence. Babies must appear on the booking.
I Love Ferry tips for going to Las Palmas from Santa Cruz
- Check the return before booking the outbound. On a day trip, the last return sailing decides how much time you have.
- With a car, arrive at least 40 minutes early, which is the boarding cut-off Baleà ria publishes for this route.
- If you cross every week, ask about Easy Pass: you board with a QR code, without the ticket office, with your residency already verified.
- If your ferry is changed because of the weather, they let you know by mobile and email. Enter them correctly when you book.
- Keep the discount documents to hand: without them, you will not be able to board with the resident fare.
Why book the ferry to Las Palmas with I Love Ferry
- A single search for Baleà ria and for the Fred Olsen crossing via Agaete.
- The ferry company's official price and its booking reference.
- Resident and large family discounts applied when you book.
- A real person to help when you need to change or cancel.
Other ferry routes between Tenerife and Gran Canaria
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete ferry: with Fred Olsen, to the west coast of Gran Canaria.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria ferry: the two arrival ports compared.
- Gran Canaria to Tenerife ferry: from the destination island.
Frequently asked questions about the Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas?
Baleà ria Canarias, with a direct fast ferry between the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and that of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas by ferry?
Less than two hours. The exact duration of each sailing appears in the timetable on the page.
What is Baleà ria's Easy Pass and is it valid on this route?
It is a digital card in the app that lets you board with a QR code, without the ticket office. It is valid for Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and requires you to be a Club member and to register your residency and DNI.
Can I take my car from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas?
Yes. Declare the car when you book with its real dimensions. Its price is added to the driver's and has no resident discount.
How much discount does the ferry give to Canary Islands residents?
75% off the passenger ticket. It does not include the vehicle, pet or extras. Work out your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on "Canary Islands resident?".
Is it better to go to Las Palmas for the day with a car or on foot?
For a day it usually pays to go on foot and hire a car in Gran Canaria, because you do not pay for the vehicle on the ferry. For long stays, your own car.
Where do I leave the car in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
In the paid car park at the port or around it. Arrive in good time to park and to board.
Does the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry sail in rough seas?
The ferry company decides for safety reasons and may change the ship, time or date. It will let you know on the mobile and email of the booking; if it affects you, write to us.
Can I travel with a pet on this route?
Yes, with the pet on the booking, its boarding pass and its health record. You can choose between Pet&You, Pet Friendly seat, calm kennels or a pet-friendly cabin.
How do I get from the port of Las Palmas to the centre?
By taxi or city bus. On some sailings there is a free Ferry Bus to the Oficina de la Fundación Puerto de Las Palmas; check whether yours includes it.
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