Fast ferry from La Palma to Gran Canaria

You can travel from La Palma to Gran Canaria by fast ferry with a connection in Tenerife with Fred. Olsen Express.

1. La Palma → Tenerife

From the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma, board a Fred. Olsen Express fast ferry bound for the port of Los Cristianos. 

2. Tenerife → Gran Canaria

From Los Cristianos, travel by road to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where another fast ferry departs for Agaete, Gran Canaria.

No, there is no direct ferry from La Palma to Gran Canaria. However, in addition to our route with a stopover in Tenerife, Fred. Olsen Express provides a free Ferry Bus service between the port of Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

More information about the Ferry Bus service here.

The duration of the combined sailing time is 3 hours and 50 minutes. However, including the transfer between ports and depending on the ferry connections, the total journey can take approximately 5 to 6 hours.

Yes, you can take your car on the ferry.

Remember to book your space in advance and be at the dock  40 minutes before the departure time, ready for boarding.

If you are traveling with your own vehicle, you can drive from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz by road taking the TF-1 motorway to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

If you are not traveling with your own vehicle, you can make the same journey using the free Fred. Olsen Express Ferry Bus service.

Tickets for travel by fast ferry from La Palma to Gran Canaria start from €45.33*.

When travelling with a vehicle, the price may vary depending on the type of car and availability, as specific spaces must be reserved for each vehicle.

*Resident price: one-way journey with a standard car.

Yes, you can benefit from the 75% resident discount for Canary Islands residents on fast ferry trips from La Palma to Gran Canaria.

Additionally, Fred. Olsen Express offers the following deals:

• Prices for young people under 26: Up to 20% off depending on the route and journey details. To access this discount, simply select your age during the booking process.
• Prices for seniors over 60: Up to 20% off depending on the route and journey details. To access this discount, check the corresponding box when selecting your age during the booking process.
• Savings packages for families with a car: Up to 60% discount depending on the route and the number of passengers. These Savings Packages are automatically activated when selecting more than two passengers and a vehicle.
• Group discounts: Enjoy special rates for groups of more than 9 people. Request your booking at this link to benefit from the discount: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/buy-tickets/group-reservation

Yes, all Fred. Olsen Express tickets allow for free and unlimited changes (you can make as many changes as you need).

To make a change, you must select a new date for your journey within the same fare class. In the event that your chosen date is not available at that specific fare, you will only need to pay the difference in price between the two. However, there is no penalty fee for ticket changes.

To cancel your booking and request a refund, you must have purchased the Flexible or Oro fares, as these are the only ones that allow cancellations.

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

• Pet Carrier: Available for pets weighing up to 10kg. In this case, you must bring your own carrier, where your pet must remain at all times. You may place it anywhere in the lounge as long as it is on the floor, does not occupy a seat, and does not block evacuation routes.
• Pet Sofa: Your pet will travel on a secured mat next to your seat in our pet-friendly areas.
• Pet Rooms: With this option, your pet will travel in outdoor kennels located in shaded and ventilated areas. You will have access to a camera to monitor them at any time during the journey.

More information about the service here.

The journey from La Palma to Gran Canaria by ship covers approximately 106 nautical miles, or about 180 kilometres, combining both legs of the route.