Travel by fast ferry between El Hierro and Tenerife with Fred. Olsen Express

You can go from El Hierro to Tenerife by ship with Fred. Olsen Express. The service departs from the Port of La Estaca in Valverde and arrives at Los Cristianos, Tenerife.

The crossing between El Hierro and Tenerife takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Yes, you can travel with your car on Fred. Olsen Express. It’s simple: when booking your ticket, you must specify that you will be travelling with a vehicle, including its type, make, model, and registration number. You must indicate that you are travelling with a car during the first step of the booking process to ensure your trip is reserved correctly:

If you are travelling with a rental car and do not yet have these details, you must enter the word "Rental" for the car make and model and "0000XXX" for the registration number. Once you have the final information, it is important that you update the data through our reservation centre. You can do this by sending an email to reservas@fredolsen.es, or by visiting one of our sales offices: , up to a maximum of one hour before your trip: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/offices-and-ports?destino=VDE

Yes, in addition to the 75% subsidy for Canary Islands residents* or large families*, Fred. Olsen Express also offers the following deals:

• Special prices for under 26s and over 60s: You can travel with up to a 20% discount, depending on the route and the details of your trip. To benefit from this discount, you must tick the box corresponding to your age group during the first step of the booking process.
• Savings packages for families with car: When selecting more than two passengers and a vehicle, the Savings Packages are automatically activated. These savings packages are available on all routes and offer discounts of up to 60%.
• Group Discounts: If you are travelling with more than 9 people, you can access a discount of up to 25%. Request your booking via this link to enjoy the discount: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/buy-tickets/group-reservation

* Consult the legal information necessary to be eligible to enjoy the discounts for Canarian residents (-75%) or large family discounts: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/help-contact/information-for-passengers

Yes, all Fred. Olsen Express tickets allow for modifications. Changes are free of charge as long as the original fare is still available. Should that specific fare be unavailable for your new travel date, you may select an alternative day that includes it or pay the corresponding price difference.

It is important to note that we do not apply administrative fees for managing changes, and these modifications are unlimited.

Regarding cancellations, refunds are only applicable to tickets purchased under the Flexible or Gold fares. You can review all the specific details and conditions in our fares section:: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/fares

Yes, you can travel with your pet on Fred. Olsen Express ferries. To ensure their safety and comfort, as well as that of other passengers, you must meet certain travel requirements. You can choose from the following accommodations:

• Pet carrier: Available for pets up to 10 kg. You must bring your own carrier, where the animal must remain throughout the entire crossing. They can be placed anywhere in the lounge as long as they stay inside the carrier and on the floor, without occupying seats or obstructing evacuation routes.
• Pet sofa: With this accommodation, your pet will travel in our pet-friendly areas on a mat, secured next to your seat.
• Pet rooms: If you choose this option, your pet will travel in shaded outdoor kennels. These feature ventilation and a personalised camera so you can check on your pet from anywhere on the ship.

In order to board, it is necessary to book a ticket indicating that you travel with a pet. You can do this during your booking, or up to 48 hours before your departure by email via reservas@fredolsen.es. Once at the port, you must contact our staff and follow the boarding instructions that they indicate. See more information at this link: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/travel-with-pets

The distance from El Hierro to Tenerife is 67 miles, which is approximately equivalent to 107 kilometers.