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Casa de Colón
Museum in Vegueta exploring Gran Canaria's past through archaeology, maps, art and model ships. A strong introduction to the island's history and culture.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£49
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£53
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
1 h 40 m
Ferries on 13 Oct
3
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 £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £49.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 3 ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island), including 3 direct services.
On Tue 13 Oct the direct ferries cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 40 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.






Ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £36 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 15 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 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Ferries per day 12 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 15 |
Fastest ferry 1h 20m |
First ferry 1:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
| 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 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 Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 17:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 15:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 21:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 14:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 13:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 15:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 05:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 12:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 10:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 02:30 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 09:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Balearia | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 22:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat |
Operator Fred Olsen Express | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Gran Canaria (Island) ferries for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TAGORO | 10:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 11:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 12:00 Puerto de las Nieves | 1h20 | 13:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 14:00 Puerto de las Nieves | 1h20 | 15:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 15:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 17:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 16:00 Puerto de las Nieves | 1h20 | 17:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
MERCEDES PINTO | 18:00 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 19:40 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 18:00 Puerto de las Nieves | 1h20 | 19:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
Fred Olsen Express | 20:00 Puerto de las Nieves | 1h20 | 21:20 Puerto de las Nieves | 0 changesdirect | |
VOLCAN DE TAIDIA | 20:30 Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 22:10 Port of Las Palmas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
![]() | 5:00 Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 6:40 Gran Canaria (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 1h40 | 7:40 Gran Canaria (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Gran Canaria (Island) — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gran Canaria (Island) trip today.
Museum in Vegueta exploring Gran Canaria's past through archaeology, maps, art and model ships. A strong introduction to the island's history and culture.
Archaeological museum and visitor centre at Gáldar focused on indigenous Gran Canaria. The painted chamber and exhibits offer one of the island's key heritage visits.
Modern museum of the Canary Islands in a former bishop's house. It presents archaeology and pre-Hispanic culture with well-curated displays in Vegueta.
Vast dune reserve by the sea with marked paths and dramatic scenery. It is one of Gran Canaria's signature landscapes and a memorable walk at any time of day.
Historic quarter of Las Palmas with cobbled streets, patios and notable architecture. Ideal for walking between museums, churches and shaded squares.
Long urban beach and promenade lined with city views and everyday local life. Great for a relaxed walk, swimming stop or sunset stroll.
Wrinkled baby potatoes boiled in very salty water, usually served with mojo sauces. A defining Canarian staple linked to the island’s potato-growing tradition.
A garlicky red sauce made with peppers, oil and vinegar. It is the classic partner for papas arrugadas and grilled foods across Gran Canaria.
A milder green mojo made with coriander or parsley, garlic, oil and vinegar. It is a traditional Canarian sauce used with fish, potatoes and cheese.
Refined dining in Las Palmas focused on modern Canarian cooking and seafood, with an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
Long-established cave restaurant in Barranco de Guayadeque serving hearty Canarian specialities in a distinctive rural atmosphere.
Traditional seafood restaurant in San Cristóbal known for fresh fish and classic Canarian flavours in a simple coastal setting.
Moderate for Spain: resorts raise hotel prices, but local dining, buses and everyday costs are usually reasonable for holidaymakers.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if you wish.
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Port of Las Palmas -> Parque de Santa Catalina, Las Palmas de 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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurante Dedo de Dios (0.2km), Restaurante El Dedo de Dios (0.3km), Restaurante La Chalana (0.4km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves.
Available at Agaete - Puerto de Las Nieves: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Port of Las Palmas is 4 km from Gran Canaria city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Las Palmas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: La Marinera (0.6km), El Arrosar (0.8km), La Oliva (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Las Palmas.
Available at Port of Las Palmas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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