Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ferry port for Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain
La Palma’s port lies beside the historic centre of the island capital on the east coast. Passenger ferries run to Los Cristianos in Tenerife (about 2h 30m) and via Los Cristianos to La Gomera.
Ferries from Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma
4 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agaete | 3h 50m sailing; about 5–6h with the change in Tenerife | Fred. Olsen Express | Cars & foot |
| Cádiz | About 47h 30m including a change in Tenerife | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas) | Cars & foot |
| Los Cristianos (Tenerife) | About 2h 30m | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas), Fred. Olsen Express | Cars & foot |
| San Sebastián de La Gomera | About 4h (including a 40-minute call at Los Cristianos) | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas) | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma
- Los Cristianos (Tenerife) → Santa Cruz de La Palma
Daily departures all year; Pepita Castellví daily and Volcán de Tirajana Monday–Saturday (Baleària Canarias); up to 4 daily (Fred. Olsen Express)
Source: Baleària Canarias and Fred. Olsen Express route pages, checked 2026-09-29
- San Sebastián de La Gomera → Santa Cruz de La Palma
2 daily departures, Monday to Saturday, calling at Los Cristianos
Source: Baleària Canarias La Gomera–La Palma route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Cádiz → La Palma
Weekly: Saturday at 12:00 (change of ship and port in Tenerife)
Source: Baleària Canarias Cádiz – La Palma route page, checked 2026-10-27
- Agaete → La Palma
Up to 6 departures a day, connecting in Tenerife
Source: Fred. Olsen Express Gran Canaria – La Palma route page, checked 2026-10-27
Ferry Operators at Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma
Passenger terminal: Estación Marítima, 38700 Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Fred. Olsen’s office opens 1 hour before each departure; Baleària Canarias’s opens 1h 30m before
Baleària Canarias lists a taxi rank at the maritime station
Sources: baleariacanarias.com · fredolsen.es · fredolsen.es · baleariacanarias.com · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma
Los Cristianos (Tenerife) → Santa Cruz de La Palma
Crossing: About 2h 30m · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas), Fred. Olsen Express
San Sebastián de La Gomera → Santa Cruz de La Palma
Crossing: About 4h (including a 40-minute call at Los Cristianos) · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas)
Cádiz → La Palma
Crossing: About 47h 30m including a change in Tenerife · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas)
Agaete → La Palma
Crossing: 3h 50m sailing; about 5–6h with the change in Tenerife · Fred. Olsen Express
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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