The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island)
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Ferries per day
13
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 £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £49.
Of the 13 ferries that leave Santa Cruz de Tenerife for Gran Canaria (Island) every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 26 Nov 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.
BAÑADEROS EXPRESS
BAJAMAR EXPRESS
BAJAMAR EXPRESS
BAÑADEROS EXPRESS
BAJAMAR EXPRESS
BAÑADEROS EXPRESS
BAJAMAR EXPRESS
BAJAMAR EXPRESS
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BAJAMAR EXPRESSSanta Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 10:20 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 12:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 15:20 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 15:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 02:59 | Duration 3h59 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 21:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Fred. Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 08:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days 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, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 16:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 18:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
BAJAMAR EXPRESS | 18:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 19:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 19:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 21:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
BAÑADEROS EXPRESS | 20:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 21:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
BAJAMAR EXPRESS | 06:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 07:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 06:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 07:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
BAÑADEROS EXPRESS | 08:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 09:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 08:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 10:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 11:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 12:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
BAJAMAR EXPRESS | 12:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 13:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 13:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 15:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
BAÑADEROS EXPRESS | 14:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 15:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
BAJAMAR EXPRESS | 16:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 17:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island)
Ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £42 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 80 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 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Ferries per day 11 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 80 |
Fastest ferry 1h 20m |
First ferry 01:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Fred. Olsen Express, Naviera Armas from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island)You can travel by ferry between Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) with Fred. Olsen Express, Naviera Armas for as low as £42. 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)
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- La Marinera (0.6km)
- El Arrosar (0.8km)
- La Oliva (0.9km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Las Palmas and Servitaxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 12, Santa Catalina Park
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