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Tenerife to La Palma Ferry: Port, Operators and How to Choose
With Fred Olsen, Balearia
The ferry from Tenerife to La Palma leaves from the port of Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, and arrives at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma. It is run by Baleària Canarias and Fred Olsen Express, with departures every day.
There is no ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma. If you are setting out from the north or the metropolitan area, you first have to get to Los Cristianos, via the TF-1 or on the ferry company's Ferry Bus.
You can take a car with both ferry companies; the Canary Islands resident discount is 75% on the passenger fare and both have their own pet accommodation.
Tenerife to La Palma ferry timetable
Below you can see the departures for your date from Los Cristianos, with the ferry company for each one. Baleària sails every day of the year and Fred Olsen offers several departures a day, so there is always something to choose from.
An early departure gives you a whole day in La Palma; a mid-morning one is more comfortable if you are coming from Santa Cruz and need to reach Los Cristianos without rushing. Always check the last return sailing before you buy.
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 Palma take?
Several hours: longer than to La Gomera and a good deal shorter than to the eastern islands. The timetable shows the exact duration of each departure and the ship. This is not a route to do in a hurry: leave a margin if you have a flight.
Baleària or Fred Olsen on the Tenerife to La Palma ferry
They are two ways of making the same crossing:
- Baleària Canarias: daily departure, Easy Pass, Club and the option of continuing to La Gomera from Monday to Saturday from La Palma without leaving the ship.
- Fred Olsen Express: several departures a day, Gold Class with priority boarding, tickets with changes of date, time or route for a year (except promotions) and its own Ferry Bus between Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos.
If what matters is the time, choose by timetable. If being able to change your trip matters, check the fare conditions.
Baleària Canarias's line on this route came from the former Naviera Armas (now operated by Baleària) and is today operated by Baleària Canarias.
Tenerife to La Palma ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. It depends on the date, the ferry company and what you add: car, motorbike, pet or upgraded seat.
If there are several of you with a car, Fred Olsen advertises savings packages for two to five people with a car, and both ferry companies have fares for young people and points programmes. Compare before deciding.
Resident discount on the Tenerife to La Palma ferry
Canary Islands residents get 75% off the passenger fare between islands. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extras.
You can calculate your resident price directly on I Love Ferry, at iloveferry.com/ferris, by switching on “Resident in the Canary Islands?” in the results search box; the 75% applies to the passenger fare only.
If you live in Tenerife and travel to La Palma often, look at Baleària's Easy Pass: a digital card in the app for boarding with a QR code without going to the ticket office, available on this line. It requires being a Club member and registering your residence. Full guide: Canary Islands resident discount.
Large family on the Tenerife to La Palma ferry
General large family: 20%; special: 50% off the passenger fare. It can be combined with the resident discount. Bring your valid certificate. Guide: ferry with large family discount.
Tenerife to La Palma ferry with a car
Both operators accept cars, motorbikes, vans and bicycles, and Baleària also takes caravans and motorhomes. Declare the vehicle when you book, with its dimensions; it cannot travel without a passenger.
If you are going to see La Palma over several days, it is worth taking your car: the roads are mountain roads. For a single day in the capital, going on foot is enough and you save the car's share of the ticket.
Tenerife to La Palma ferry with a dog
With Baleària there is Pet&You (mat next to the seat), Pet Friendly seat and Calm Kennels. With Fred Olsen, Pet Carrier (carrier, up to 10 kg), Pet Room (kennel on deck with camera) and Pet Sofa. In both cases you tell them when you book and places are limited. Neither accepts pets on the Ferry Bus. More: travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tenerife and La Palma
Port of Los Cristianos
Port of La Palma
How to get to Los Cristianos, the departure port
The ferry leaves from Los Cristianos, in Arona, in the south. You get there via the TF-1. From Santa Cruz, allow a good hour by road.
Without a car, both ferry companies offer a free Ferry Bus from Santa Cruz (with Fred Olsen, limited places and booking 48 hours ahead; with Baleària, for passengers without a vehicle with a combined ticket). They do not accept pets. Arrive about 20 minutes beforehand on foot and 40 with a car.
Arrival in Santa Cruz de La Palma
The ship arrives in the capital of La Palma, next to the old town. From there the roads lead to the Caldera de Taburiente, the Roque de los Muchachos and the area of the Tajogaite volcano. With a car, the island is easier to get around; without one, you can rent a car in the capital.
How to continue your trip in La Palma
La Palma has public transport, but to get around it a car is best. People who travel without one usually stay near the port and rent a car for a day. If you continue to La Gomera from La Palma, Baleària does it from Monday to Saturday with a stop at Los Cristianos, without changing ship.
Documents for the Tenerife to La Palma ferry
Valid DNI, NIE or passport. With a car, vehicle registration document and insurance; with a pet, its documents; with a discount, proof of residence or large family status. Fred Olsen does not ask for a printed card: the document is enough.
I Love Ferry tips for the Tenerife to La Palma ferry
- Always leave from Los Cristianos. If you are looking for Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you now know there is no ferry.
- Check the return before the outward trip. It is what limits your day in La Palma the most.
- The sea rules. Ferry companies can change the timetable or ship; put a real mobile number and email in the booking.
- Changes and refunds. Fred Olsen only refunds flexible fares in full; if the ticket was issued by an agency, the refund is requested from the agency.
- Resident with a car. The 75% is for the passenger only.
Why book the Tenerife to La Palma ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare Baleària and Fred Olsen in the same search.
- Resident and large family discounts are applied when you book.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- If anything changes, a member of the team will help you.
Specific Tenerife to La Palma ferry routes
Even if you search by island names, there is only one pair of ports with a ferry. This is what exists:
| Departure | Arrival | Ferry company | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cristianos | La Palma | Baleària Canarias and Fred Olsen Express | Los Cristianos to La Palma ferry |
| La Palma | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | No direct ferry: the ferry goes to Los Cristianos | La Palma to Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry |
| La Palma | Los Cristianos | Baleària Canarias and Fred Olsen Express | La Palma to Los Cristianos ferry |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | La Palma | No direct ferry: departures are from Los Cristianos | Santa Cruz de Tenerife to La Palma ferry |
The return, from La Palma to Tenerife, has its own page: La Palma to Tenerife ferry.
Other routes from Tenerife and to La Palma
- La Palma to Tenerife ferry, the return.
- Tenerife to La Gomera ferry, from the same port, in under an hour.
- Tenerife to El Hierro ferry.
- La Palma to Gran Canaria ferry, with a stop in Tenerife.
Frequently asked questions about the Tenerife to La Palma ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Tenerife to La Palma?
Yes: it leaves from Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, and arrives at Santa Cruz de La Palma, with Baleària Canarias and Fred Olsen Express.
Does the ferry to La Palma leave from Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
No: all the service leaves from Los Cristianos. From Santa Cruz you have to get to the south first, by road or by Ferry Bus.
Which ferry companies run the Tenerife to La Palma ferry?
Baleària Canarias and Fred Olsen Express. The timetable shows which one runs each departure.
How long does the ferry from Tenerife to La Palma take?
Several hours, longer than to La Gomera; the timetable gives the exact duration of each departure.
Can I take a car from Tenerife to La Palma?
Yes: with both ferry companies, declaring its dimensions when you book.
How much discount does a Canary Islands resident get?
75% off the passenger fare, not on the car or the pet.
What is the difference between Baleària and Fred Olsen on this route?
Same crossing, different conditions: Baleària offers Easy Pass and a link to La Gomera from Monday to Saturday; Fred Olsen, Gold Class and changes for up to a year on most fares.
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 ship because of the weather and will let you know on the mobile phone and email in the booking. 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; no additional compensation is guaranteed if the sea prevents safe sailing.
Can I travel with my dog?
Yes, with their own accommodation on both ferry companies, but not on the Ferry Bus.
Can I do a day trip there and back?
Yes if the departures on your date allow it, but little time is left on the island. Check the last return sailing first.
Ferry deals to La Palma
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