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Tenerife to La Gomera Ferry: Ports, Ferry Companies and Access
With Fred Olsen, Balearia · 6 to 8 daily departures · 50 minutes
The ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera leaves the port of Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, and arrives at the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera. It is run by Fred Olsen and Baleària, with departures every day.
It is the only direct sea link between the two islands: there are no ships from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Gomera. If you are in the north of Tenerife, you first have to get to the south.
There is no direct ferry from Tenerife to Valle Gran Rey or Playa de Santiago: you arrive in San Sebastián and continue from there by road or on La Gomera's inter-island ship.
Tenerife to La Gomera ferry timetable
Below you have the departures for the date you choose, with the ferry company that runs each one. There are departures from first thing in the morning until the evening, every day of the year, and the two ferry companies spread theirs throughout the day.
As times change with the day of the week and the season, always compare those of both ferry companies: the departure that suits you best is not always the one from the better-known company.
From La Gomera to Tenerife
The return leaves from San Sebastián de La Gomera. See the La Gomera Tenerife ferry page.
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 Tenerife to La Gomera take?
It is a crossing of less than an hour, one of the shortest in the Canary Islands. In the timetable you can see the duration of each departure. The ships are fast ferries; the one that sails each departure appears in the timetable.
Ferry companies on the Tenerife to La Gomera ferry
Fred Olsen has run this line since its beginnings: Los Cristianos – San Sebastián is the line the company was born with. It offers standard seat, superior seat and Gold Class with priority boarding.
Baleària runs the route by fast ferry every day of the year. If you were looking for the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleària), this is the same line. It has Easy Pass, to board with a QR code without going to the ticket office if you are a Club member.
On I Love Ferry you see the departures of both together and pay the ferry company's price.
Tenerife to La Gomera ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle, with the date it was checked. It changes with the ferry company, the time, the accommodation and the vehicle.
Within each ferry company there are different fares. Some allow changes of date and time, others add priority boarding or a drink and others include a refund. Check what each one includes before paying.
Canary Islands resident discount to La Gomera
Residents of the Canary Islands get 75% off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car or to extras: the 75% applies to the passenger fare only; check at booking how taxes are treated.
- Work out your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on “Canary Islands resident?”.
- Have your DNI or NIE and the document that proves your residence to hand.
- More information on the Canary Islands resident discount.
Ferry to La Gomera with a large family
The regulations give 20% to a large family of the general category and 50% to the special category on regular domestic sea transport. Bring your valid certificate. More information on ferry with large family discount.
Tenerife to La Gomera ferry with a car
Both ferry companies carry cars, vans, motorbikes, bicycles and caravans or motorhomes. Enter the vehicle when you search: its price is added to the driver's. A vehicle cannot travel without a passenger.
Once on board you cannot go back to the car during the crossing, so take what you need up to the deck. If you have a hire car, check with the company that it lets you take it to another island.
Tenerife to La Gomera ferry with a dog
Fred Olsen carries pets with their own ticket and limited places: in a carrier, in a kennel on deck with a camera, or loose on a lead next to your seat. A microchip is required.
Baleària offers a mat next to your seat, a seat for a carrier and calm kennels, with a current health record. On both, the dog cannot stay in the car. More information on travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tenerife (Los Cristianos) and La Gomera (San Sebastián)
Port of Los Cristianos
How to get to the port of Los Cristianos
The port of Los Cristianos is in Arona, in the south of Tenerife, next to the beach. You get there by the TF-1 motorway and it is close to Tenerife South airport.
From Santa Cruz de Tenerife there is a Ferry Bus to the port of Los Cristianos: Fred Olsen offers it to its customers and Baleària gives it free with a combined ticket without a car. Neither allows pets.
Arriving in San Sebastián de La Gomera
The ferry arrives at the port of San Sebastián, next to the centre of the capital. From there the buses leave for the island's villages, and there are taxis and hire cars.
To go to the west or south coast you have two options: by road, or Fred Olsen's inter-island ship to Valle Gran Rey and Playa de Santiago.
Documents for boarding to La Gomera
It is a route between islands: adults need a valid DNI, NIE or passport. If you have a resident or large family discount, bring the document that proves it. With a pet, its health record.
I Love Ferry tips for going from Tenerife to La Gomera
- Choose the port without hesitation: it is Los Cristianos, not Santa Cruz. If you set off from the north of Tenerife, allow for the journey by road.
- With a car, arrive with time to spare: boarding closes earlier with a vehicle than without one. With Baleària, boarding closes 40 minutes before with a car and 20 without a car.
- If the sea is rough, the ferry company may change or cancel departures. Check the status of your trip before leaving and, if it affects you, write to us.
- Choose a fare with changes if your return is not fixed: some allow you to move the date and time.
- Residents: work out your price by switching on “Canary Islands resident?” on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris); the car gets no discount.
Why book the Tenerife to La Gomera ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see the departures of Fred Olsen and Baleària together and choose the one that suits you.
- We apply the resident and large family discount when you book.
- You pay the ferry company's price and get its booking reference.
- If anything changes, a person on our team in Jávea helps you.
All the ways to get from Tenerife to La Gomera
There is only one direct crossing and several ways to continue the journey depending on where you are staying in La Gomera.
| Departure port | Arrival port | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cristianos (Tenerife) | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Fred Olsen and Baleària | This page |
| San Sebastián de La Gomera | Los Cristianos | Fred Olsen and Baleària | San Sebastián Los Cristianos ferry |
| Los Cristianos, with an inter-island leg in La Gomera | Playa de Santiago | Fred Olsen (inter-island leg) | Playa de Santiago Tenerife |
| Los Cristianos, with an inter-island leg in La Gomera | Valle Gran Rey | Fred Olsen (inter-island leg) | Valle Gran Rey Tenerife |
| Los Cristianos | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Fred Olsen Express and Baleària Canarias | Los Cristianos San Sebastián de La Gomera ferry |
Other ferry routes from Tenerife
- Tenerife La Palma ferry
- Tenerife El Hierro ferry
- Tenerife Gran Canaria ferry
Frequently asked questions about the Tenerife (Los Cristianos) La Gomera (San Sebastián) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Where does the ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera leave from?
From the port of Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. It arrives at the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera.
Which ferry companies run the Tenerife to La Gomera ferry?
Fred Olsen and Baleària. Both leave from Los Cristianos and arrive in San Sebastián; in the timetable you can see which one runs each departure.
Is there a ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Gomera?
No. They only leave from Los Cristianos. From Santa Cruz there is a Ferry Bus to the port of Los Cristianos and by road it takes close to an hour.
How long does the ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera take?
Less than an hour on the fast ferries. In the timetable you can see the duration of each departure.
Which port suits me if I am staying in Valle Gran Rey?
The departure port is always Los Cristianos. In La Gomera you arrive in San Sebastián and continue from there by road or on Fred Olsen's inter-island ship.
Is there a direct ferry from Tenerife to Valle Gran Rey or Playa de Santiago?
No. That direct crossing does not exist. You arrive in San Sebastián and continue by road or on La Gomera's inter-island ship.
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 time or ship because of the weather and will let you know 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 conditions of its contract; there is no additional compensation guaranteed if the sea prevents safe sailing.
Can you take a car to La Gomera on the ferry?
Yes. Enter the vehicle when you search; its price is added to the driver's. The resident discount does not apply to the car.
Can you go and come back the same day?
Yes, with a morning departure and a return in the afternoon. Check the times for your date before booking.
How much discount do Canary Islands residents get?
75% off the passenger ticket, not the car. Work out your resident price on I Love Ferry (iloveferry.com/ferris) by switching on “Canary Islands resident?” and bring your documents.
Can I travel with my dog to La Gomera?
Yes. It is added when you book and the conditions depend on the ferry company: carrier, pet area or a mat next to the seat.
Ferry deals to La Gomera
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