Canary Islands ferry timetable
All ferry connections in the Canary Islands in one timetable - between the eight islands and from the mainland via Cádiz and Huelva. Fred Olsen Express, Baleària Canarias and Líneas Romero, outbound and return selectable.
Making sense of the timetable
The timetable above shows the scheduled departures of all ferry companies - choose the route, direction and date. The ferry company's departure time and your booking confirmation are what count; timetables change with the season, and in stormy weather it's mainly the fast ferries to the western islands that are cancelled.
Which deadline applies when
The time in the timetable is the departure, not the check-in. With Fred Olsen Express you need to be ready to board 20 minutes before departure, or 40 minutes before at the quay with a vehicle; with Baleària Canarias it's 60 minutes without and 90 minutes with a vehicle. In Cádiz the Baleària desks open at least two hours before departure, in Huelva the Fred Olsen desk three hours before. What applies on each route is on the route pages, for example Tenerife - La Gomera or Lanzarote - Fuerteventura.
From the mainland
The mainland ferries don't sail daily: Baleària Canarias from Cádiz once or twice a week with the island stops in a changing order, Fred Olsen Express from Huelva three times a week to Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Departure days are shown in the timetable above, with terminal and booking details on the port pages.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the timetable
The key questions about the timetable, frequency and season of ferries to the Canary Islands.
How often do ferries run between the Canary Islands?+
That depends a lot on the route. Between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (Playa Blanca - Corralejo), around 25 ferries run a day; between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, up to twelve; to La Gomera around seven; to El Hierro one. Fred Olsen Express, Baleària Canarias and Líneas Romero share the traffic; crossing times for every route are in the guide Island Hopping.
How often does the ferry run from mainland Spain to the Canary Islands?+
From Cádiz with Baleària Canarias there are usually one or two departures a week, for example to Gran Canaria or Tenerife. From Huelva with Fred Olsen Express there are around three sailings a week, for example to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The exact days are in the live timetable above.
Do ferries to the Canary Islands run all year?+
Yes, the connections from the mainland and between the islands run all year round. In peak season and around public holidays, more ships sail; in winter, the service on some routes can thin out slightly. Vehicle spaces and cabins for the long mainland crossings sell out quickly in the holidays, so book early.
How long does the crossing from the mainland to the Canary Islands take?+
The Atlantic crossing from Cádiz or Huelva takes around 34 to 40 hours depending on the destination island and any stops, so it's an overnight crossing with a cabin or reclining seat. The ferries between the islands, by contrast, are short, from around 25 minutes to a few hours.
Where do I find confirmed departure times for my travel date?+
The live timetable above shows the current departures. The confirmed times for your specific date and vehicle are shown when you book on the relevant route page, for example Cádiz - Gran Canaria or Huelva - Tenerife.