Ferries Tenerife - La Palma: 2023 schedules

Traveling from Tenerife to La Palma by ferry is one of the most popular island-hopping trips in the Canaries. Prepare your suitcase and enjoy the original volcanic landscapes, magical beaches, and lifestyle!

Find all Tenerife - La Palma ferry itineraries for 2023 and discover how to get there in the most convenient way! See up-to-date ferry routes and book ferry tickets online at the best price.

The El Duque beach of Tenerife with the amazing blue waters

How to get from Tenerife to La Palma by ferry

Tenerife has 2 ports that serve routes to La Palma: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos. In general, there are at least 3 daily ferry crossings from Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma, all year long. The main ferry companies that serve the connection between the two islands are Naviera Armas and Fred. Olsen Express, with large conventional ferries or smaller high-speed ones. 

The Tenerife to La Palma ferry time depends on various factors. Firstly, it depends on the port of departure as the Santa Cruz de Tenerife - La Palma ferry trip can take up to 7 hours, while the ferry from Los Cristianos to La Palma lasts less than 3.5 hours. Also, the duration of the ride depends on the type of vessel you choose. For example, the high-speed ferries from Tenerife to La Palma take approximately 2.5 hours.

Note: keep in mind that the frequency of the Tenerife - La Palma ferry route is based on seasonality as well. Indicatively, the number of daily departures usually rises during summer.

You can find more information on how to travel by ferry from Tenerife to La Palma on our relevant Ferryhopper page.

Tenerife - La Palma ferry schedules

The easiest way to reach La Palma from Tenerife is catching a ferry from the port of Los Cristianos in the south of the island. There are around 3 direct ferry crossings between the two islands.

Usually, the earliest departure is at 08:30 and the high-speed reaches Santa Cruz de La Palma 2.5 hours later, at 11:00. The evening departures are usually around 20:30 and the ferries arrive in La Palma at 23:00.

The connection between the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Palma is currently served only once per week. Bear in mind that this crossing takes around 7 hours. 

Island hopping around Tenerife and La Palma

Tenerife is an ideal starting point for island hopping around the Canaries, as it has multiple daily crossings all year long. In particular, some of the most popular ferry routes are Tenerife - Gran Canaria, Tenerife - La Gomera and Tenerife - El Hierro. 

You can also travel by ferry to La Palma from other islands of the archipelago. The most well-known itinerary is that of Gran Canaria - La Palma, but the ferry usually stops in Tenerife.

Find more ideas on how to easily get around the Canary Islands on our Map of ferries.

Tip: read our complete guide to island hopping in the Canary Islands, to plan your multi-day escape!

The impressive Roque de los Muchachos Observatory above the clouds

How much are the ferry tickets from Tenerife to La Palma

A simple ferry ticket for the route Tenerife - La Palma starts at €53. The total price depends on the vessel and seat type, and whether you book a cabin or a garage spot. 

There are also offers and discounts from the ferry companies, so make sure to check to see if any of them apply to you. There are, for example, discounts for young people, seniors and children.

Note: if you are a resident in the Canary Islands, you can take advantage of the 75% resident discount and save money on your ferry trips. More information on how to book your tickets with the resident discount can be found on our relevant page.

Book ferry tickets to La Palma from Tenerife online

You can easily book ferry tickets to the Canary Islands on Ferryhopper! Find all ferry routes and 2023 timetables, compare ferry companies and prices, and book your Canary Island ferry tickets online!

Tip: don't forget to download the Ferryhopper App to track your ferry any time in real-time and manage your trip with only a few taps & swipes!