Fast ferry from El Hierro to Gran Canaria

You can travel from El Hierro to Gran Canaria by fast ferry with Fred. Olsen Express:

1. Gran Canaria → Tenerife

From the port of Valverde, you will board a fast ferry bound for the port of Los Cristianos, in Tenerife.

2. Tenerife → El Hierro

From Los Cristianos, head to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the ship departs bound for the port of Agaete, in Gran Canaria.

There is no direct ferry from El Hierro to Gran Canaria, but you can take the Fred. Olsen Express combined route with a stopover in Tenerife.

To travel between ports, you can use your own car or take the free Ferry Bus service offered by Fred. Olsen Express, which connects Los Cristianos with Santa Cruz.

More information about the Ferry Bus service here.

The ferry journey from El Hierro to Gran Canaria usually takes about 6 or 7 hours, although the sailing time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

However, the duration may vary depending on the connections between ferries. We provide several departures from each port so that you can organize your journey with flexibility and comfort.

Yes, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferry from El Hierro to Gran Canaria.

If traveling with a car, you must be at the pier 40 minutes before departure to board your vehicle.

We offer up to 3 connections a day between Gran Canaria and El Hierro.

Our departures are designed so you can choose the schedule that best suits your needs when traveling from one island to the other.

Tickets for travel from El Hierro to Gran Canaria start at 45,33€*.

Fares for traveling with a vehicle vary depending on the type of car and availability, as specific spaces must be reserved to board the vehicle.

If you are traveling with a vehicle, the price varies according to the type of car and availability, as you will need to reserve specific spaces to board your vehicle.

*Resident price: one way ticket with standard car.

Yes, in addition to the 75% discount for passengers residing in the Canary Islands* or for large families*, Fred. Olsen Express also has the following offers:

• Special prices for children under 26 and over 60: you can travel with up to 20% discount, depending on the route and the characteristics of your trip. To apply  this discount, you must check the box corresponding to your age group in the first step of your purchase.
• Savings packages for families with a car: selecting more than two travelers and a car automatically activates the Savings Packages. These savings packages are available on all routes and you can get discounts of up to 60%.
• Group discounts: If you travel with more than 9 people you can get up to a 25% discount. Request your reservation at this link to enjoy the discount: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/buy-tickets/group-reservation

*Check the legal information necessary to enjoy the discounts for Canary Islands residents (-75%) or large families:

https://www.fredolsen.es/en/information-for-passengers

Yes, you can change your ticket free of charge as many times as you need. You will need to select the same fare as your original ticket; if it is not available on your chosen date, you must either select a new date or pay the difference between the two fares.

To cancel your booking and receive a refund, you must have purchased a Flexible or Gold fare ticket, as these are the only ones that allow refunds.

You can find more information about our fares here:https://www.fredolsen.es/en/rates

Yes, you can travel with your pet from El Hierro to Gran Canaria by fast ferry. There are three options available:

• Pet Carrier: Available for pets up to 10kg. You must bring your own carrier, in which the pet must remain throughout the journey. You can place it anywhere in the lounge, provided it is on the floor and does not occupy seats or block evacuation routes.
• Pet Sofa: Your pet will travel next to your seat on a mat in one of our pet-friendly areas.
• Pet Rooms: With this option, your pet will travel in outdoor kennels located in the shade, with ventilation and a camera that allows you to see them from anywhere on the ship.

Find more information here.

The journey from El Hierro to Gran Canaria by ship is approximately 105 miles (about 177 kilometers), counting both legs of the trip.