Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Ferry port for Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The port of Tenerife’s capital handles ferries to Gran Canaria (from Las Palmas and Agaete) and the long-haul ferries from Cádiz and Huelva. Sailings to La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro leave from Los Cristianos in the south instead.
Ferries from Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
6 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agaete (Gran Canaria) | 80 minutes | Fred. Olsen Express | Cars & foot |
| Arrecife | About 9h 10m including a change of ferry in Las Palmas | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas) | Cars & foot |
| Cádiz | About 33h (direct Saturday sailing); longer on the Tuesday sailing via Arrecife and Las Palmas | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas) | Cars & foot |
| Huelva | 36h – 50h (direct or via Gran Canaria) | Fred. Olsen Express | Cars & foot |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | About 1h 40m | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas) | Cars & foot |
| Morro Jable | About 4h 15m (Baleària Canarias, via Las Palmas); 3h 20m sailing time with Fred. Olsen Express (change in Gran Canaria) | Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas), Fred. Olsen Express | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Cádiz → Tenerife
Two sailings a week from Cádiz: Saturday (direct) and Tuesday (via Arrecife and Las Palmas)
Source: Baleària Canarias Cádiz–Tenerife route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Huelva → Tenerife
Up to 3 departures per week
Source: Fred. Olsen Express Huelva–Tenerife route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Up to 6 daily sailings, 7 days a week
Source: Baleària Canarias Gran Canaria–Tenerife route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Agaete (Gran Canaria) → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Up to 8 daily departures from each port, 7 days a week
Source: Fred. Olsen Express Gran Canaria–Tenerife route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Morro Jable → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Baleària Canarias: up to 2 departures a day, every day (no change of ferry)
Source: Baleària Canarias Fuerteventura – Tenerife route page, checked 2026-10-27
- Arrecife → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
One departure a day, Monday to Saturday (change of ferry in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
Source: Baleària Canarias Lanzarote – Tenerife route page, checked 2026-10-27
Ferry Operators at Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Passenger terminal: Estación Marítima, Edificio Puerto Ciudad s/n, 38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Fred. Olsen Express’s Gran Canaria fast ferries use Muelle Ribera (first dock); its Huelva ferry boards at Muelle Bufadero on the Dique del Este, reached via the port’s internal roads
Baleària Canarias boards from the Dársena de Anaga – Muelle de Enlace pier
Both operators have ticket offices at the Santa Cruz bus interchange, where ferry buses to Los Cristianos depart
Sources: baleariacanarias.com · fredolsen.es · baleariacanarias.com · fredolsen.es · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Cádiz → Tenerife
Crossing: About 33h (direct Saturday sailing); longer on the Tuesday sailing via Arrecife and Las Palmas · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas)
Huelva → Tenerife
Crossing: 36h – 50h (direct or via Gran Canaria) · Fred. Olsen Express
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Crossing: About 1h 40m · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas)
Agaete (Gran Canaria) → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Crossing: 80 minutes · Fred. Olsen Express
Morro Jable → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Crossing: About 4h 15m (Baleària Canarias, via Las Palmas); 3h 20m sailing time with Fred. Olsen Express (change in Gran Canaria) · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas), Fred. Olsen Express
Arrecife → Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Crossing: About 9h 10m including a change of ferry in Las Palmas · Baleària Canarias (formerly Naviera Armas)
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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