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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island)
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Ferries per day
16
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £46.
Of the 16 ferries that leave Santa Cruz de Tenerife for Gran Canaria (Island) every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 13 Jul the direct ferries cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Fred Olsen Express8:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife9:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes- Fred Olsen Express18:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife19:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express14:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife15:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express20:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife21:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express10:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife11:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express8:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife9:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express18:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife19:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express14:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife15:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express20:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife21:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
- Fred Olsen Express10:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife11:20Puerto de las Nieves£461One-way0 changes
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 21:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 06:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 08:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 14:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 15:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 05:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 22:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 20:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 14:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 02:00 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 12:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 02:00 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 20:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 14:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 22:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sun |
Live departures
Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) ferries for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 7:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 9:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Fred Olsen Express | 8:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 9:50 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
| VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 10:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 11:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Fred Olsen Express | 10:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 11:50 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
| VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 12:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 14:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Fred Olsen Express | 14:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 15:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
| MERCEDES PINTO | 16:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 17:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Fred Olsen Express | 16:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 17:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
| Fred Olsen Express | 18:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 19:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
| VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 18:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 20:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Fred Olsen Express | 20:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 21:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
| VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 21:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 22:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island)
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Ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
There are 11 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 49 nautical miles (92 km) distance in 1h 20m. There are 76 sailings per week. Ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) are available to foot passengers.
Distance 49 nautical miles (92 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 11 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 76 |
Fastest ferry 1h 20m |
First ferry 1:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Ferry operators: Naviera Armas S.A., Fred Olsen, Fred Olsen Express from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island)You can travel by ferry between Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) with Naviera Armas S.A., Fred Olsen, Fred Olsen Express for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Ferries from Tenerife to Gran Canaria
Of the seven Canary Islands, Tenerife is the largest and most populous. There are currently two routes covered by the ferries from Tenerife to Gran Canaria, providing you with a combined 59 sailings per week. The first carrier operates the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas route. It typically runs two times each week. The second carrier operates on the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete route, and typically runs eight times a day. There is a third carrier that operates on the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas route. This particular carrier only operates once a week.
Timetable of ferries from Tenerife to Gran Canaria
There are two major carriers on the Tenerife to Gran Canaria route and one minor carrier with limited trips each week. On average, the first carrier has 11 weekly ferry trips on this route. Each trip takes approximately four hours from start to finish. The ferries operated by this carrier are scheduled to depart at different times, starting from the early morning to late evening. The other major ferry carrier on this route operates three daily departures. Each trip takes two hours and 45 minutes to complete. The ferries are scheduled to depart in the morning, mid morning and early evening.
What you need to know to travel by ferries from Tenerife to Gran Canaria
Tenerife has two main commercial ports: Puerto de Los Cristianos and the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The latter has a number of regular services operated by different cruise lines. The ferries set off from the Santa Cruz de Tenerife port to mainland Spain and Gran Canaria. A road connects the port to Tenerife North Airport. Connections to the other Canary Islands are available, with daily crossings to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria (Las Palmas and Agaete). Puerto de Los Cristianos is more of a trading port.
FAQs: Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gran Canaria (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Gran Canaria (Island)
Most Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) ferries use the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Port of Las Palmas port pair, with some services arriving at Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves. Use this guide to compare Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Gran Canaria (Island) ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Gran Canaria (Island) port do ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife arrive at?
Getting to Port of Las Palmas from Gran Canaria city centre
Port of Las Palmas is 4 km from Gran Canaria city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Las Palmas port facilities and services
Port of Las Palmas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Marinera (0.6km), El Arrosar (0.8km), La Oliva (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Las Palmas.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Las Palmas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Getting to Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves from Gran Canaria city centre
Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves port facilities and services
Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Dedo de Dios (0.2km), Restaurante El Dedo de Dios (0.3km), Restaurante La Chalana (0.4km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are near the ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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