Arrecife to Santa Cruz de La Palma Ferry

The Arrecife (Lanzarote) to Santa Cruz de La Palma connection is one of the longest single tickets in the Canary Islands ferry network, operated by Naviera Armas (Armas Trasmediterránea). These two ports sit at opposite ends of the archipelago, and there is no direct sailing between them.

An indirect, island-hopping route

The journey is sold as a through booking but physically runs via Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with the vessel calling at intermediate ports before reaching La Palma in the far west. As a result, the total scheduled time is around 28 hours and the service runs only about one sailing per week. This is best understood as a multi-leg conventional ferry, not a quick hop.

Ports and what to expect

• Port of Arrecife: Lanzarote's main harbour (Puerto de Los Marmoles), east of the island capital.
• Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma: the capital of La Palma, on the island's east coast.
• Vehicles: cars, motorcycles, vans, motorhomes and bicycles are carried on Armas conventional vessels.
• Onboard: because of the long duration, cabins, reclining seats, lounges and cafeteria service are typically available.

Given the length, many travellers split the trip or fly one leg. If you do sail it, an overnight cabin is worth booking, and you should confirm the exact routing and calling ports at the time of purchase, since the schedule depends on the wider Armas network and the season.

Timetables and available dates change through the year, so always verify the sailing day, the intermediate stops and vehicle space directly before you travel. This crossing rewards flexible travellers rather than those on a tight schedule.