The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island)
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Ferries per day
14
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 £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £48.
Of the 14 ferries that leave Santa Cruz de Tenerife for Gran Canaria (Island) every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 13 Apr 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 Express18:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife19:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express6:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife7:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express20:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife21:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express16:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife17:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express14:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife15:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express18:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife19:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express6:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife7:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express20:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife21:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express16:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife17:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Fred Olsen Express14:001h20Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife15:20Puerto de las Nieves£481One-way0 changes
Santa 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 Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 12:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon |
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 Mon |
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 Naviera Armas | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 02:59 | Duration 3h59 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 21:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 08:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, 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 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 9:20 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 11:00 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 9:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 10:50 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 13:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 14:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 14:20 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 16:00 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 15:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 16:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 17:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 18:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 19:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 20:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 19:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 20:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TINAMAR | 22:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 3h59 | 1:59 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 13 April | |||||
Fred Olsen Express | 5:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 6:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 5:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 6:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 7:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h20 | 8:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 7:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 9:10 Port of Las Palmas | 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 12 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 82 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 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Ferries per day 12 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 82 |
Fastest ferry 1h 20m |
First ferry 1:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Fred Olsen, 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, Naviera Armas for as low as £38. 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.

popular ferry ports
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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