Puerto del Rosario to Arrecife Ferry

The crossing between Puerto del Rosario, the capital of Fuerteventura, and Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, links the two eastern Canary Islands directly by sea. It is operated by Naviera Armas (part of Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea) using conventional ro-pax ferries such as the Ciudad de Valencia and the Volcán de Tamadaba, ships that carry cars, motorhomes and freight alongside foot passengers.

Crossing time and frequency

The direct sailing between the two capital ports takes around 3 hours. Sailings on this specific capital-to-capital line are limited, with roughly a couple of departures per week, and the exact days and times shift with the season and with the wider inter-island rotation the ship is running.

It is worth knowing that this is not the main way most travellers hop between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. The busiest, most frequent link is the short Corralejo to Playa Blanca crossing at the northern tip of Fuerteventura, which takes only around 25-30 minutes and runs many times a day with Naviera Armas and Fred. Olsen Express. The Puerto del Rosario to Arrecife route suits people who need to sail from the island capitals themselves, or who are combining the leg with a longer Armas inter-island itinerary.

On board

• Full vehicle deck for cars, vans, motorhomes and trailers
• Reclining seats plus bar and lounge areas
• Capacity of several hundred up to around 1,000 passengers depending on the vessel
• Pet-friendly travel arrangements on Armas ships

Because departures are infrequent, always confirm the current timetable and vehicle space before travelling, especially outside the summer peak.