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Travel by ferry from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain

Enjoy an unforgettable experience on the open sea with our ferry route from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain, with regular departures from Tenerife and Gran Canaria to Huelva. Travel with your vehicle and take full advantage of our onboard services, including Wi-Fi connection, a diverse gastronomic selection in our cafeterias, and entertainment options for the whole family.

Book now with our budget-friendly fares and total peace of mind. We offer flexible modifications and free cancellation. Find your ticket and start your journey with Fred. Olsen Express.

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FERRY ROUTE FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS TO HUELVA

This route operates via a triangular connection departing from the main ports of the capital islands —the Port of La Luz in Gran Canaria and the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife— bound for the mainland port of Huelva.

Canary Islands - Mainland Spain Route - Map
CONNECTIONS:
DURATION:
First port of arrival
(direct trip)
33 hours
Second port of arrival
(trip with stopover)
40 hours

* The booking confirmation as well as the purchasing process will indicate if your route is direct or has any stopovers.

** The duration of the stopover will be 4 hours, and it will be in Tenerife or Gran Canaria sepending on the travel date.

*** Check the schedules of our fast ferries for other connections between Gran Canaria and Tenerife.

 

    Forward view of the ferry Buenavista Express while on the Canary Islands - Iberian Peninsula route Interior lounge with staircase of the ferry Buenavista Express Two-berth cabin of the ferry Buenavista Express Detail of the bedding and towels of the ferry Buenavista Express Pet-friendly cabin with pet mat Rest seating onboard the ferry Buenavista Express Sports Bar of the ferry Buenavista Express with tables, chairs, and a bar counter in the background Rest area of the ferry Buenavista Express with tables and chairs Rest area with tables and high chairs equipped with power sockets onboard the ferry Buenavista Express Cafeteria area with tables and chairs Onboard boutique of the ferry Buenavista Express

ONBOARD SERVICES ON THE CANARY ISLANDS - MAINLAND SPAIN ROUTE

Enjoy a crossing designed for your relaxation on our ferries, where you will find a curated gastronomic selection and various leisure options in spaces created for your comfort. Furthermore, to ensure a complete experience, we offer pet-friendly cabins: the ideal option for your pet to travel by your side in total comfort.

 
SEATS

SEATS

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CABINS

CABINS

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Accommodations:

Our ferries offer the following seat accommodations:

  • Seat
  • Superior seat with reclining chairs and reading light (check availability depending on the ship).

Accommodations:

You can choose from different types of cabins on our ferries:

  • Interior Cabin
  • Exterior Cabin
  • Superior Cabin
  • Cabin adapted for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
  • Pet-friendly Cabin
     

All cabins feature a private bathroom with a shower and are reserved exclusively for passengers within the same booking. Please note that cabins do not include a TV; instead, you can access our on-demand digital entertainment service from your own device.

PREPAYMENT OF MEALS

PREPAYMENT OF MEALS

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WIFI

WIFI

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Prepaid meals on board:

At Fred. Olsen Express, we offer you the possibility to pre-book catering services for your crossing if they are not included in your ticket already.

Purchase our “Onboard Menu” travel extra and enjoy a worry-free sailing experience. For a supplement of €40 per adult passenger and €33 per child, you will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner included during the journey*. You can easily add this to your ticket during the booking process.

Vouchers available on board:
  • Meal supplement voucher: €40
  • Child supplement voucher: €33
  • Single meal supplement (lunch or dinner): €15.90
  • Breakfast supplement: €7.50
  • Half-menu (lunch or dinner): €11.90

 

* Drinks are not included. Baby meals (between 0 and 3 years old) must be paid on board.

Internet on board:

Mobile coverage may be limited during navigation on the open sea depending on your operator. However, we offer a free WhatsApp messaging service via the ship's network for all our passengers, operational even in areas without coverage.

For those who require a higher speed and capacity connection, we provide Premium satellite Internet access* with the following voucher options depending on the ship:

Premium Bonus for 4,99€ which includes:

  • Web browsing 
  • Access to social networks
  • WhatsApp service (text only)
  • Email access
  • Available during the entire journey

 

*Note: The WiFi services may vary depending on the ship.

 

Accommodations:

Our ferries offer the following seat accommodations:

  • Seat
  • Superior seat with reclining chairs and reading light (check availability depending on the ship).

Accommodations:

You can choose from different types of cabins on our ferries:

  • Interior Cabin
  • Exterior Cabin
  • Superior Cabin
  • Cabin adapted for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
  • Pet-friendly Cabin
     

All cabins feature a private bathroom with a shower and are reserved exclusively for passengers within the same booking. Please note that cabins do not include a TV; instead, you can access our on-demand digital entertainment service from your own device.

Prepaid meals on board:

At Fred. Olsen Express, we offer you the possibility to pre-book catering services for your crossing if they are not included in your ticket already.

Purchase our “Onboard Menu” travel extra and enjoy a worry-free sailing experience. For a supplement of €40 per adult passenger and €33 per child, you will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner included during the journey*. You can easily add this to your ticket during the booking process.

Vouchers available on board:
  • Meal supplement voucher: €40
  • Child supplement voucher: €33
  • Single meal supplement (lunch or dinner): €15.90
  • Breakfast supplement: €7.50
  • Half-menu (lunch or dinner): €11.90

 

* Drinks are not included. Baby meals (between 0 and 3 years old) must be paid on board.

Internet on board:

Mobile coverage may be limited during navigation on the open sea depending on your operator. However, we offer a free WhatsApp messaging service via the ship's network for all our passengers, operational even in areas without coverage.

For those who require a higher speed and capacity connection, we provide Premium satellite Internet access* with the following voucher options depending on the ship:

Premium Bonus for 4,99€ which includes:

  • Web browsing 
  • Access to social networks
  • WhatsApp service (text only)
  • Email access
  • Available during the entire journey

 

*Note: The WiFi services may vary depending on the ship.

 

CAFETERIA

CAFETERIA

RESTAURANT

RESTAURANT

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Restaurant:

Our gastronomic offering is designed to adapt to all needs. We provide special low-salt menus, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as dishes adapted for gluten-free* or lactose-free diets.

If you are travelling in a seat accommodation (fare without catering), you can add the “Onboard Menu” travel extra during the booking process. This supplement allows you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner** for a price of €40 per adult passenger and €33 per child.

Vouchers available on board:
  • Meal supplement voucher: €40
  • Child supplement voucher: €33
  • Single meal supplement (lunch or dinner): €15.90
  • Breakfast supplement: €7.50
  • Half-menu (lunch or dinner): €11.90

 

* Note on allergens: Please request your special menu at the ship's reception upon boarding. 
** Drinks are not included. Baby meals (ages 0 to 3) will be paid for directly onboard.
OUTDOOR BAR

OUTDOOR BAR

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AUDIOVISUALS

AUDIOVISUALS

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Outdoor bar:

Our terrace bar offers drinks and snacks so you can relax in the sun by the pool.

*Upon availability

Audiovisuals

Our ferries offer an on-demand digital entertainment service, accessible from your own device, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of content during your journey. Individual TVs are not available on board; however, you can follow the latest sports updates on the screens in our Sport Bar or access your preferred content, such as movies, series, or documentaries, from your own device.

Restaurant:

Our gastronomic offering is designed to adapt to all needs. We provide special low-salt menus, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as dishes adapted for gluten-free* or lactose-free diets.

If you are travelling in a seat accommodation (fare without catering), you can add the “Onboard Menu” travel extra during the booking process. This supplement allows you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner** for a price of €40 per adult passenger and €33 per child.

Vouchers available on board:
  • Meal supplement voucher: €40
  • Child supplement voucher: €33
  • Single meal supplement (lunch or dinner): €15.90
  • Breakfast supplement: €7.50
  • Half-menu (lunch or dinner): €11.90

 

* Note on allergens: Please request your special menu at the ship's reception upon boarding. 
** Drinks are not included. Baby meals (ages 0 to 3) will be paid for directly onboard.

Outdoor bar:

Our terrace bar offers drinks and snacks so you can relax in the sun by the pool.

*Upon availability

Audiovisuals

Our ferries offer an on-demand digital entertainment service, accessible from your own device, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of content during your journey. Individual TVs are not available on board; however, you can follow the latest sports updates on the screens in our Sport Bar or access your preferred content, such as movies, series, or documentaries, from your own device.

FAMILIES

FAMILIES

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PRM

PRM

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Services for families:

We want the journey to be comfortable for everyone. For this reason, we provide cots, high chairs, and changing tables, as well as safety rails for the accommodations. 

Facilities for people with reduced mobility:

Our ships are adapted to guarantee the comfort of all passengers, featuring lifts that connect the car decks and passenger decks, as well as adapted toilets in the common areas. We provide complimentary wheelchairs to facilitate boarding and reserved areas with safety anchors in the lounges.

For your rest, we offer preferential seating and a selection of cabins specifically equipped for people with reduced mobility (PRM) or sensory needs.

PETS

PETS

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BOUTIQUE

BOUTIQUE

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Travel with Pets:

Enjoy the crossing alongside your best friend on our ferries, where we offer options designed for their well-being. You have two possibilities:

  • Pet rooms: Conditioned accommodation in sheltered and ventilated areas, featuring a video surveillance system so you can see your pet live from your device, as well as allowing for scheduled visits during the journey (Check visiting hours at reception upon boarding).
  • Pet-friendly cabins: Designed so you can enjoy the crossing without being separated from your pet, these cabins can accommodate up to two dogs with a maximum weight of 30 kilos each. To guarantee safe coexistence, remember that they must be leashed and muzzled during boarding and disembarkation in accordance with regulations. As this is a high-demand accommodation option and availability is subject to the ship type, we recommend making your booking in advance. We guarantee maximum hygiene through special flooring (carpet-free) and disinfectant and anti-odour cleaning protocols.

 

Furthermore, our ferries feature terraces specifically equipped for strolling with your pet.

More information about pet transport: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/travel-with-pets#huelva

Gift and travel necessities store:

In our boutique you can find all sorts of souvenirs and products to make your crossing even more unforgettable.

  • Gifts and souvenirs: toys, plushes, jewellery, Canary Islands inspired items and natural cosmetics.
  • Mini market wiith snacks and drinks: snacks, chocolates, soft drinks and beverages.
  • Personal hygiene products and clothes: toothpaste, shower gel, deodorant, basic clothing, swimwear,, flip-flops and many other daily essentials.
  • Tobacco: selection of products available.

Services for families:

We want the journey to be comfortable for everyone. For this reason, we provide cots, high chairs, and changing tables, as well as safety rails for the accommodations. 

Facilities for people with reduced mobility:

Our ships are adapted to guarantee the comfort of all passengers, featuring lifts that connect the car decks and passenger decks, as well as adapted toilets in the common areas. We provide complimentary wheelchairs to facilitate boarding and reserved areas with safety anchors in the lounges.

For your rest, we offer preferential seating and a selection of cabins specifically equipped for people with reduced mobility (PRM) or sensory needs.

Travel with Pets:

Enjoy the crossing alongside your best friend on our ferries, where we offer options designed for their well-being. You have two possibilities:

  • Pet rooms: Conditioned accommodation in sheltered and ventilated areas, featuring a video surveillance system so you can see your pet live from your device, as well as allowing for scheduled visits during the journey (Check visiting hours at reception upon boarding).
  • Pet-friendly cabins: Designed so you can enjoy the crossing without being separated from your pet, these cabins can accommodate up to two dogs with a maximum weight of 30 kilos each. To guarantee safe coexistence, remember that they must be leashed and muzzled during boarding and disembarkation in accordance with regulations. As this is a high-demand accommodation option and availability is subject to the ship type, we recommend making your booking in advance. We guarantee maximum hygiene through special flooring (carpet-free) and disinfectant and anti-odour cleaning protocols.

 

Furthermore, our ferries feature terraces specifically equipped for strolling with your pet.

More information about pet transport: https://www.fredolsen.es/en/travel-with-pets#huelva

Gift and travel necessities store:

In our boutique you can find all sorts of souvenirs and products to make your crossing even more unforgettable.

  • Gifts and souvenirs: toys, plushes, jewellery, Canary Islands inspired items and natural cosmetics.
  • Mini market wiith snacks and drinks: snacks, chocolates, soft drinks and beverages.
  • Personal hygiene products and clothes: toothpaste, shower gel, deodorant, basic clothing, swimwear,, flip-flops and many other daily essentials.
  • Tobacco: selection of products available.
AMUSEMENT ARCADES

AMUSEMENT ARCADES

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BOARD GAMES

BOARD GAMES

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Amusement Arcades:

The ship features an amusement arcade area with arcade games that will delight both adults and children alike.

*Check availability depending on the ship

*Check availability for each ferry

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

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MOBILE PHONE CHARGERS

MOBILE PHONE CHARGERS

Luggage storage

Our ferries feature a restricted-access luggage room for your total peace of mind during the crossing. Additionally, we have specific spaces for transporting sports equipment (surfboards, kitesurfing gear, etc.), provided their dimensions are under 2 metres.

If you travel without a vehicle, you may bring as much luggage as you can carry on board personally, without assistance and in a single trip.

Amusement Arcades:

The ship features an amusement arcade area with arcade games that will delight both adults and children alike.

*Check availability depending on the ship

*Check availability for each ferry

Luggage storage

Our ferries feature a restricted-access luggage room for your total peace of mind during the crossing. Additionally, we have specific spaces for transporting sports equipment (surfboards, kitesurfing gear, etc.), provided their dimensions are under 2 metres.

If you travel without a vehicle, you may bring as much luggage as you can carry on board personally, without assistance and in a single trip.

Pool

Pool

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Sports Bar

Sports Bar

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Soak up the Atlantic Ocean sun on our sun loungers by the pool deck, perfect for a quick dip during the trp.

Grab a drink at the bar in our Irish-pub-inspired sports bar while catching live sports, or pass the time playing darts or pool.

Coworking space

Coworking space

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Our coworking space is designed for concentration, offering desks, chairs, power outlets, and reading lamps. Please note this is an adult-only zone, and all users are expected to respect the code of conduct.

Soak up the Atlantic Ocean sun on our sun loungers by the pool deck, perfect for a quick dip during the trp.

Grab a drink at the bar in our Irish-pub-inspired sports bar while catching live sports, or pass the time playing darts or pool.

Our coworking space is designed for concentration, offering desks, chairs, power outlets, and reading lamps. Please note this is an adult-only zone, and all users are expected to respect the code of conduct.

Check how to get to the port here

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Boarding deadlines

Arrival times at the port vary depending on the boarding method:

  • Vehicle boarding: Passengers travelling with a vehicle must arrive at the port between 1 and 3 hours before the vessel’s scheduled departure time.
  • Foot passenger boarding: For passengers travelling without a vehicle, the boarding deadline is 1 hour before the scheduled departure time.

For more information about the boarding process, please visit our boarding and disembarkation section.

FARES AND CONDITIONS

Find the fare that best suits your travel needs for your ferry from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain.

Lounge seat fare
  • Accommodation in lounge seat (Sirena lounge)
  • On-board meals not included *
  • Date, time and rate changes **
  • Refundable
  • Book for a maximum of 72 hours
VIP lounge seat fare
  • Accommodation in superior lounge seat (Neptuno lounge)
  • On-board meals not included *
  • Date, time and rate changes **
  • Refundable
  • Book for a maximum of 72 hours
Cabin fare
  • Available accommodations: double cabin or Quadruple cabin 
  • On-board meals (beverages not included)
  • Changes of date, time and rate **
  • Refundable
  • Book for a maximum of 72 hours

 

*This rate allows to pay your onboard meals in advance by upgrading your reservation with our Travel Extra: “ON-BOARD MEALS”.

** Date, time and tariff changes are subject to availability. A price increase will be applied if the same tariff is not available when changing. Tickets must be valid to apply changes. Tickets are valid for one year from the date of issue.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Trips between Huelva and the Canary Islands do not allow gaining or paying with plus points (loyalty program).
The use of cabins is private. They will only be shared by passengers of the same reservation.

 

RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSPORT OF GOODS

This journey is subject to restrictions on the transport of seeds, plants, plant products, tobacco, alcohol, and other goods. More information about these restrictions can be found at this link.

You are NOT allowed to bring plants, fruit*, vegetables, flowers or seeds into the European Union without a phytosanitary certificate**

* Bananas, coconuts, dates, pineapples and durians can be brought into the EU without a certificate.

** You will need a certificate when they come from the following EU territories: Ceuta, Melilla, the Canary Islands, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Más información: https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/plant-health-and-biosecurity/legislation/plant-health-rules_es?etrans=es#high-risk-plants

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