Ferry Companies
Líneas Romero and the Small Ferry Companies
The ferry companies of the small islands - routes, ships, tickets and pets with Líneas Romero, Biosfera Express and the Lobos ferries
- Líneas Romero: Playa Blanca - Corralejo in 25 minutes and Órzola - La Graciosa with the AlexandroR
- Biosfera Express: second ferry company to La Graciosa, around 16 departures a day between them
- Naviera Nortour and Ferry Isla de Lobos: 15 minutes from Corralejo to Isla de Lobos
About Líneas Romero and the Small Ferry Companies
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Líneas Romero
Líneas Marítimas Romero is the ferry company from Lanzarote that serves the eastern islands alongside the two major operators. Its main route crosses the Bocaina strait: Playa Blanca - Corralejo with the Don Juan in 25 minutes, five departures a day, with vehicles carried. The second line is Órzola - La Graciosa with the AlexandroR, around eight departures a day across the El Río channel, for foot passengers and bicycles only. The company also runs the water buses Puerto del Carmen - Puerto Calero and Playa Blanca - Marina Rubicón on Lanzarote, plus catamaran excursions.
For tickets, Líneas Romero advertises a flexible fare, luggage at no extra cost, pets on board, an onboard bar, an airport transfer and discounts for residents and large families. Tickets are available online and at the port; your boarding time is stated on your ticket.
Biosfera Express
Biosfera Express is the second ferry company to La Graciosa. It sails from Órzola to Caleta de Sebo, 25 minutes, around eight departures a day, with its own booking system and sales at the port of Órzola. Together with Líneas Romero, that's around 16 crossings a day; your return sails with whichever company you booked. Everything about the island is on Ferry to La Graciosa.
Naviera Nortour and Ferry Isla de Lobos
Two small ferry companies sail to Isla de Lobos off Corralejo. Naviera Nortour and Ferry Isla de Lobos depart from Corralejo, a 15-minute crossing, around seven departures a day between them in season; Ferry Isla de Lobos also offers individual sailings from Morro Jable, Costa Calma and Caleta de Fuste. The island is a nature reserve with a limited number of visitors, so you'll need the free permit from the Cabildo de Fuerteventura to visit. More on Ferry to Fuerteventura.
When the small ferry companies are the right choice
Across the Bocaina strait, Líneas Romero runs at the same frequency as the major operators and is an equally good choice for foot passengers; with a vehicle, compare departure time and fare in the booking window. To La Graciosa and Lobos, only the small ferry companies sail, so the timetable alone decides. The day's departures are shown in the timetable, and fares in the fare overview.
FAQ Líneas Romero
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers about Líneas Romero, Biosfera Express, Naviera Nortour and Ferry Isla de Lobos
Which routes does Líneas Romero sail?+
Two ferry lines and two water buses: Playa Blanca - Corralejo with the Don Juan in 25 minutes, Órzola - La Graciosa with the AlexandroR in 25 minutes, plus the water buses Puerto del Carmen - Puerto Calero and Playa Blanca - Marina Rubicón on Lanzarote.
Does Líneas Romero carry cars?+
Yes on the Playa Blanca - Corralejo route, and you should add the vehicle type and number plate to your booking. Only foot passengers and bicycles travel to La Graciosa, as the island is car free.
What does Líneas Romero offer on board and with its tickets?+
According to the company, a flexible ticket, luggage at no extra cost, pets on board, an onboard bar, an airport transfer and discounts for residents and large families. The booking window shows current fares, and the fare overview lets you compare.
What is Biosfera Express?+
The second ferry company on the Órzola - Caleta de Sebo route to La Graciosa, with its own booking system. Together with Líneas Romero, that adds up to around 16 departures a day, with a 25-minute crossing.
How do I get to Isla de Lobos?+
With Naviera Nortour or Ferry Isla de Lobos from Corralejo in 15 minutes, around seven departures a day between them in season; Ferry Isla de Lobos also runs individual sailings from Morro Jable, Costa Calma and Caleta de Fuste. You'll need the free permit from the Cabildo de Fuerteventura to visit. More on Ferry to Fuerteventura.