Santa Cruz de La Palma to Las Palmas Ferry

The Santa Cruz de La Palma to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ferry connects the capital of the westernmost major Canary Island with the largest port and city in the archipelago. It is an overnight, long-distance crossing rather than a quick island hop, and it is the practical option for anyone moving a vehicle between the two islands.

What the crossing is like

The service is run by Naviera Armas (Armas Trasmediterránea) and is an indirect sailing: the ship heads first to Tenerife before continuing east to Gran Canaria, so the total scheduled time is around 14 hours 30 minutes. Departures from Santa Cruz de La Palma are typically in the afternoon, around 15:00, arriving in Las Palmas the following morning, which makes it a genuine night crossing. Frequency is limited to roughly one sailing per week, so planning ahead is.

On board and accommodation

Because you sail through the night, choosing the right accommodation matters. Naviera Armas offers private and shared cabins as well as airline-style reclining seats. On-board facilities generally include cafeteria and restaurant service, lounge areas and a pet zone. Vehicles – cars, motorhomes and freight – are carried, which is the main reason travellers choose the ferry over the short, frequent flights between La Palma and Gran Canaria.

• Operator: Naviera Armas (Armas Trasmediterránea)
• Typical duration: about 14h 30m, indirect via Tenerife
• Departure: commonly around 15:00 from Santa Cruz de La Palma
• Frequency: roughly one sailing per week, overnight

If you are travelling light and time-sensitive, flights between the two islands are much faster. The ferry comes into its own when you need to bring a car or larger load, or prefer to travel overnight and arrive rested in Las Palmas.