Plan the crossing from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with departure-port details, Baleària and onward travel after arrival.
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Baleària Canarias operates the direct ferry between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Current operator guidance gives a journey of approximately one hour 40 minutes, with up to six sailings a day and departures every day of the week.
The route carries passengers, cars and motorcycles and is useful when you want to keep your own vehicle between the two largest Canary Islands. Depending on the sailing, the operator uses fast ferries such as Mercedes Pinto, Volcán de Taidía and Volcán de Tagoro, as well as Ciudad de Ibiza.
The former Armas network is now integrated into Baleària Canarias, so current branding can differ from older signs and ship photographs. Use the booking result for the definitive vessel, terminal and check-in instructions.
Timetables can change between seasons and weekdays. Check the live result for the exact sailing date, vessel and check-in requirement before arranging tightly timed onward plans.
If you are connecting to accommodation, another ferry or ground transport, leave a sensible margin after the scheduled arrival. Weather, port traffic and boarding operations can occasionally affect the final timing.
Travelling the other way? Read the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry guide.
Compare the dated itinerary, vessel, vehicle rules and accommodation before booking.
Baleària Canarias
Crossing time: about 1 hour 40 minutes
The Gran Canaria–Tenerife route is one of the busiest links in the current Baleària Canarias network. Multiple daily departures combine fast passenger travel with vehicle carriage and onboard seating, food and family facilities according to vessel.
Follow the terminal and check-in instructions on your booking confirmation. Port arrangements can vary by operator, vessel and departure.
Las Palmas is Gran Canaria’s main ferry gateway, with extensive vehicle marshalling and inter-island services. Check the terminal shown on the booking confirmation and allow time for city traffic around the port.
Santa Cruz is Tenerife’s principal ferry port and places passengers close to the island capital. The TF-1 and TF-5 road corridors provide onward access to the south and north of Tenerife.
The exact onboard product depends on the ship allocated to your departure. Fast ferries focus on comfortable seating and efficient travel, while conventional sailings can offer broader passenger areas.
Passenger seating and lounge areas are provided on the inter-island fleet. Premium or upgraded areas depend on vessel and fare.
Cafeteria and snack options are available on supported vessels. Check the assigned ship for the exact outlets.
Cars and motorcycles travel on vehicle-capable sailings, making the route useful for island road trips with normal holiday luggage.
Family areas, pet arrangements and accessible spaces vary by ferry. Add specialist needs during booking so the operator can allocate suitable facilities.
Baleària Canarias may change vessel allocation. Treat the ship and terminal shown in the live booking result as definitive.
Gran Canaria and Tenerife are both part of Spain, so this is a domestic inter-island journey. Carry the identification required by the operator and ensure passenger and vehicle details match the booking.
Carry recognised identity documentation appropriate to your nationality and the operator’s domestic travel requirements.
Enter the correct registration and dimensions for any car, motorcycle, van or touring vehicle.
If claiming Canary resident benefits or travelling with a pet or assistance need, make sure the required details and documents are included before check-in.
The ferry port is well placed for central Santa Cruz and onward driving. The TF-1 motorway leads toward the south and the main resorts, while the TF-5 heads toward La Laguna, Puerto de la Cruz and northern Tenerife.
For a same-day onward connection, leave a margin for vehicle unloading and urban traffic around the port.
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Baleària Canarias currently gives the direct crossing as approximately one hour 40 minutes.
The operator advertises up to six daily sailings and departures every day of the week, although the exact pattern varies by date.
The current route is sold and operated within the Baleària Canarias network following the integration of the former Armas operation.
Yes. Cars and motorcycles can be booked on vehicle-capable departures, subject to deck space.
Yes. Foot passengers can book the regular inter-island passenger sailings.
This is domestic travel within Spain, but you should carry recognised identification that meets the operator’s requirements.
Yes on suitable departures subject to the operator’s pet conditions and the accommodation available on the assigned vessel.
Current operator information lists vessels including Mercedes Pinto, Volcán de Taidía, Volcán de Tagoro and Ciudad de Ibiza, but allocations can change.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas ferry guide covers the opposite departure port, arrival arrangements and onward connections.
Use the terminal or pier named on your Baleària confirmation. The published departure is the sailing time; check-in and vehicle acceptance close earlier. If reaching Las Palmas by train or bus, allow for the transfer from the station to the harbour and for luggage handling.
Start your onward itinerary at the actual landing point in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Leave time to unload before a timed collection, train or island bus. If the ferry arrives late in the day, check the final public-transport departure or arrange a transfer in advance.
Allow for the overland journey to Las Palmas before choosing the ferry. A separately booked flight, train or earlier crossing may not protect you if you miss check-in. Use local times on both sides and check entry rules for each country on your full itinerary. Travel within Europe is not automatically free of document checks.
A direct sailing from Portsmouth or Plymouth can reduce the long drive through France. For Balearic or Canary Island ferries, allow for the separate mainland or island transfer and any restrictions on taking a hire car aboard.
Select the correct passenger category before comparing Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife fares. A passenger-only boat cannot take a car, and a vehicle ferry may still have limited bicycle or foot-passenger availability. The travel modes shown in the facts panel should be checked against the specific sailing.
For a vehicle booking, give the full height and length including a roof box, rear rack or trailer. Where accommodation is offered, check whether a cabin or seat is required and whether meals are included. Request mobility assistance and any pet space before completing the booking, because these can have separate capacity limits.
Prices depend on the date, passenger mix, vehicle and ticket conditions. Compare the complete return cost and the amendment or cancellation terms. No fixed fare on this guide should replace a dated quote.
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about 1h40
Up to 6 daily
Cars & motorbikes
Daily service
