Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma Ferry

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma ferry links the eastern capital of Tenerife with the harbour of La Palma, the lush, volcanic island in the far west of the archipelago. It is a half-day crossing and the most direct sea link between the two island capitals.

Route and timings

The service is operated by Naviera Armas (Armas Trasmediterránea), which sails capital to capital from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma. The crossing takes in the region of 6 to 7 hours, with departures commonly around 14:00 and about one sailing per week. It is worth noting that this is a distinct routing from the more frequent La Palma services run by Fred Olsen Express, which sail out of Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife rather than from the capital – so if you specifically want to leave from or arrive at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Naviera Armas is the operator to look for.

Ship and on-board experience

The crossing is typically operated by the ropax vessel Ciudad de Valencia, which can carry around 605 passengers and 240 vehicles. On-board you will find comfortable reclining seats, restaurant and cafeteria service, free Wi-Fi and a pet-relief area. Given the mid-afternoon departure and multi-hour duration, it is a relaxed daytime-into-evening passage.

• Operator: Naviera Armas (Armas Trasmediterránea)
• Duration: about 6–7 hours, capital to capital
• Departure: commonly around 14:00, roughly weekly
• Ship: Ciudad de Valencia (approx. 605 passengers, 240 vehicles)

The ferry is ideal for travellers bringing a car or campervan to La Palma, or those who prefer a scenic Atlantic passage to a short flight. If you are travelling from southern Tenerife instead, consider the separate Los Cristianos crossings.