Fred. Olsen Express, the maritime revolution of the Canary Islands
Since our foundation in 1974, at Fred. Olsen Express we have been pioneers in inter-island maritime transport in the Canary Islands. From the very beginning, we were born with the vision of connecting the Canary Islands in a fast, comfortable and sustainable way.
On 8 July 1974, with the inauguration of the route between San Sebastián de La Gomera and Los Cristianos in Tenerife, we materialised this ambitious initiative. Since then, we have been committed to offering a high quality service to the Canary Islands community.
Over the years, we have expanded our route network, reaching most of the Canary Islands. Currently Fred. Olsen Express has a fleet of 12 ships, 7 high-speed ships, 3 mini ferries and a vessel for freight transport, with which it operates six inter-island shipping lines and a coastal route in the south of La Gomera, which will be joined by the connection with the island of El Hierro in December 2024. It also connects the archipelago with the mainland by connecting Gran Canaria and Tenerife with Huelva.
Annually, at Fred. Olsen Express we make an average of 22,000 journeys and transport more than 3.5 million passengers, 63,000 pets, nearly one million vehicles and around 1,300,000 linear metres of freight, which is equivalent to around 100,000 goods vehicles.
We stand out for our commitment to sustainability and care for the environment, combining operational efficiency with environmentally friendly practices.