Travel by fast ferry from Gran Canaria to La Palma

1. Gran Canaria → Tenerife

Board a Fred. Olsen Express fast ferry from the port of Agaete to the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Upon disembarking, you will be in Tenerife, ready to continue your journey. 

2. Tenerife → La Palma

From Santa Cruz de Tenerife, head to the port of Los Cristianos. There you will board another Fred. Olsen Express fast ferry bound for La Palma, specifically the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

No, there is no direct fast ferry between Gran Canaria and La Palma. However, we offer a route with a stopover in Tenerife and a road transport service with our free Ferry Bus service, which takes you comfortably from port to port.

More information about the Ferry Bus service here.

The total duration depends on the connection times between ferries. Adding the waiting time and transfer between ports, the trip can take approximately 5 to 6 hours. However, the sailing time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Up to 6 connections per day.

A ticket to travel between Gran Canaria and La Palma starts from €20.39* or €40.16 when travelling with a car. If you travel with a vehicle, the price varies depending on the type of car and availability, as you will need to book specific spaces to board your vehicle.

By purchasing the entire journey on a single ticket, the price will be cheaper than if you were to buy the two legs separately.

*Resident fare: one-way trip for 1 resident.

• Special prices for passengers under 26 and over 60: you can travel with up to a 20% discount, depending on the route and the characteristics of your trip. To enjoy this discount, you must check the box corresponding to your age group in the first step of the purchase process.
• Savings packages for families with cars: when you select more than two passengers and a car, the Savings Packages are automatically activated. These savings packages are available on all routes and you can get discounts of up to 60%.
• Discounts for groups: If you are traveling 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

Yes, all Fred. Olsen Express tickets can be changed. All changes are free of charge within the same fare category.

If you wish to cancel your reservation and request a refund, you must have purchased your ticket at the Flexible or Gold fare. These are the only fares that allow refunds. You can find more information here: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/rates

• Pet Carrier: Suitable for pets weighing up to 10 kg. You must bring your own carrier, which can be placed anywhere in the lounge, provided it is at floor level, inside the carrier, without occupying seats or blocking evacuation routes.
• Pet Sofa: Your pet travels in our special pet areas on a mat, secured next to your seat.
• Pet Rooms: Outdoor kennels located in the shade, with ventilation and a camera that allows you to see your pet from anywhere on the ship.

More information about the service here.

Adding both sections together, the sea route from Gran Canaria to La Palma is approximately 106 miles, equivalent to 180 km.