Ferry from Tenerife to La Palma

Ferry from Tenerife to La Palma at a glance

The ferry from Tenerife to La Palma in numbers, as operated by Fred. Olsen Express and Baleària (formerly Naviera Armas): around 2 hours 30 minutes at sea, about 150 km, 1-3 a day, on fast ferries and conventional car ferries. Departure from Los Cristianos port (some sailings from Santa Cruz); arrival at Santa Cruz de La Palma. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Tenerife to La Palma (about 150 km by sea)
• Operator: Fred. Olsen Express and Baleària (formerly Naviera Armas)
• Crossing time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Vessels: fast ferries and conventional car ferries
• Frequency: 1-3 a day
• Departure port: Los Cristianos port (some sailings from Santa Cruz)
• Arrival port: Santa Cruz de La Palma
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Some sailings call at La Gomera on the way; taking the ferry with a car is the easiest way to tour La Palma's volcano routes.

How much does the ferry from Tenerife to La Palma cost?

Ferry prices from Tenerife to La Palma move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we verify the fare for the day you want to sail and send it in the WhatsApp chat before you decide.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, vehicle, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is often the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Tenerife to La Palma: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Tenerife to La Palma is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Tenerife to La Palma that day and how much a different day would save.

How to book ferry tickets from Tenerife to La Palma with Haqqi Tours

Booking a ferry from Tenerife to La Palma with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking form on this page with the date you travel, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our team messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in La Palma

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We clarify the ferry company's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Tenerife to La Palma ferry

The Tenerife to La Palma ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. Tell us the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.

If a sailing is cancelled by the ferry company for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Departure: Los Cristianos port (some sailings from Santa Cruz)

Your crossing starts at Los Cristianos port (some sailings from Santa Cruz). Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. Buses run from both airports, but Tenerife South is 20-25 km from the main resorts and the north is a long drive from the south, with no railway on the island; a private car saves changes, especially with children, and is the honest choice for Los Gigantes, El Medano, Teide or a cruise transfer.

• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Santa Cruz de La Palma

The ferry docks at Santa Cruz de La Palma - La Palma is the green "beautiful island" of the Canaries, with the Caldera de Taburiente, volcano trails and some of the clearest night skies on earth. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from the port to your hotel in La Palma with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Tenerife to La Palma crossing.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Tenerife to La Palma ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Children's fares by age; infants usually free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths

Things to do in La Palma after the ferry

La Palma is the green "beautiful island" of the Canaries, with the Caldera de Taburiente, volcano trails and some of the clearest night skies on earth. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Roque de los Muchachos observatory, Santa Cruz de La Palma old town, the volcano route and Caldera de Taburiente are all reachable from Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Haqqi Tours arranges guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in La Palma; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Best time to take the ferry from Tenerife to La Palma

The ferry from Tenerife to La Palma runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.

Ferry or flight from Tenerife to La Palma?

Ferry versus plane between Tenerife and La Palma comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from La Palma to Tenerife

We book the return crossing from La Palma to Tenerife just as easily, typically on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

Why book your Tenerife to La Palma ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Tenerife to La Palma all year round. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your travel date, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill out the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.