Getting around by boat and ferry Canary Islands

The motorboats María del Pino, Safari III, and La Graciosa of the Romero company run three to five times a day from the port of Orzola, at the northern tip of Lanzarote, to La Graciosa, in 20 minutes. The ride is quite pleasant, but sometimes a bit bumpy. Those who are prone to seasickness should take precautions beforehand... or be patient. In addition, she also organizes day trips on a catamaran, such as a five-hour excursion to discover the ocean floor. A beautiful discovery.

Inter-island maritime transport, Iberian peninsula and Moroccan coast. Not much longer than Fred Olsen to reach Las Palmas from Tenerife and you avoid the Agaete-Las Palmas journey. If the new model no longer has a mini-terrace, to the great displeasure of users who regret it, the equipment remains correct: cafeterias, bars, television room. A mini-cruise for a low price that allows a nice overview of the different islands. The arrival is at Muelle Mandela, a little off-centre. But with taxis waiting a few meters from the boat.

This company operates inter-island routes. From Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it serves Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) daily. La Gomera and La Palma from the port of Los Cristianos, south of Tenerife (every day except Saturday). There are also daily connections to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote from the port of Las Palmas (with a stopover if you leave from Santa Cruz or Los Cristianos). No connection through this company to El Hierro. When purchasing the ticket, remember to leave "resident" unchecked.

With the Fred Olsen company, it is the other company that allows you to reach the island of La Gomera by boat. Direct connections will be made with Tenerife and La Palma. Because both companies leave every day from the port of Los Cristianos, south of Tenerife. For a crossing of about an hour, quite pleasant. From La Gomera you can also go to Sant Cruz de la Palma, a daily trip of about two and a half hours. With cafeteria, armchairs and different terraces to enjoy the crossing.

From Corralejo to Fuerteventura, this ferry regularly takes you to Playa Blanca via a mini-cruise of less than half an hour. The seats are comfortable and you will have the choice of the terrace that best allows you to admire the spectacle of the sea and the coasts. But it will be very quick. As soon as you leave the coast of Fuerteventura and the silhouette of the Isla de los Lobos, you will see the coast of Lanzarote appear. Several cafeterias to have a drink and even a bite to eat. Remember to arrive a quarter of an hour before departure.

This shipping company is present in almost all the islands. From Las Palmas, it serves Fuerteventura with daily trips, arriving in Morro Jable, in the south of the island. As well as the island of Lanzarote, also with daily routes. You can also go to Tenerife, Santa Cruz, in the north of the island or Los Cristianos, in the south. This company has the reputation of having slightly faster routes than Naviera Armas, but this is not obvious. On the other hand, arrivals and departures are made from the port of Agaete.

Latitude 27 ° 49 ' N, longitude 15 ° 40 ' W. Longshoremen 200. Specialized in yachts over 12 m. Drinking water, electricity, telephone, diesel and gasoline, crane, mechanical workshop.

Only Naviera Armas operates a direct daily route from Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, with a different timetable depending on the day and which lasts an average of almost three hours. The arrival is in Puerto de la Estaca, the port on the island of El Hierro, located 10 kilometres from Valverde and developed since 1960. On board, cafeterias, bars, TV room. Everything for a rather pleasant mini-cruise while observing the coasts and the sea. For the ticket, it is easier to book online and arrive an hour earlier if you have a vehicle.

This inter-island shipping company is present in all the islands of the archipelago. It connects Santa Cruz de la Palma to Santa Cruz de Tenerife every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday and Los Cristianos, south of Tenerife, on Fridays and Sundays. This crossing takes about 2.5 hours and is rather cheaper than Fred Olsen's crossing. All boats are well equipped, cafeteria, TV room, various decks and shops for a pleasant mini-cruise. Remember to arrive an hour early if you have a car.

This company connects Puerto del Rosario to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (7 h crossing) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (12 h crossing), once a day, at night, Monday to Friday. But this same company links Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife on a daily basis from Morro Jable to the southern tip of the island. There are also several daily Fuerteventura-Lanzarote connections from Corralejo, north of the island (30 min). The boats are well equipped (TV room, cafeteria and terraces and night berths) for these cruises.

This inter-island shipping company is present in almost all the islands. It connects Santa Cruz de La Palma to Los Cristianos, in the south of the island of Tenerife, on a daily basis. This route includes a stop in San Sebastian de la Gomera. The journey will take longer, but will cost less. To reach the other islands by boat from La Palma, it will always be necessary to make a stopover in Tenerife. All the boats are well equipped, cafeteria, TV room, various decks and shops to make you enjoy a pleasant mini-cruise.

This company regularly connects Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, with a journey of just half an hour. Many comfortable seats in a large air-conditioned room, paintings on the walls, a bar-snack to eat or drink, a souvenir shop... A piece of advice, take your tickets in advance on the internet to avoid queues and especially because the ticket office could stop ticket sales a little bit in advance during boarding: so you can arrive even a quarter of an hour before departure.

Santa Cruz de la Palma is a town on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. To reach Santa Cruz de la Palma by ferry, travelers can use the services of Naviera Armas. It is advisable to check timetables before planning your trip. Naviera Armas also offers on-board services, such as restaurants and stores, to make the journey more enjoyable. Passengers can contact the company if they have any questions or require further information. It is important to note that residents benefit from a discount on fares, which must be indicated when booking.

This company provides inter-island shipping. In times very similar to Fred Olsen's. Although the new model no longer has a mini-terrace with a swimming pool, much to the regret of users who miss it, the equipment remains correct: cafeterias, bars, TV room. A cheap mini-cruise that allows a nice overview of the different islands. Daily connections to Las Palmas (Gran Canaria); to Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) and to Arrecife (Lanzarote). Specific input signalled when arriving at the port.

San Sebastián de la Gomera has a pleasant harbor, with a beautiful view of the mountains. Here two shipping companies - Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas - will take you to La Palma and Tenerife South. There are counters to buy your boat tickets, for which it is better to arrive in advance; car rental companies; and vending machines with drinks and sweets at your disposal. Remember to take your ID before making a reservation.

This inter-island shipping company is present in all the islands of the Canary archipelago. It offers a daily crossing, except on Mondays, between Arrecife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. As well as to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, after transfer to Las Palmas. It also allows you to reach Fuerteventura, a journey of about 30 minutes. From Playa Blanca, in the south of Lanzarote, to Corralejo, in the north of Fuerteventura. The fastest way to get there. Cafeteria and terraces to enjoy the trip.

This inter-island shipping company is present in almost all the islands. From Arrecife, it offers one to two trips depending on the day, in the direction of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is then possible to continue another trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, after transfer. It also allows you to reach Fuerteventura, a journey of about 30 minutes. From Playa Blanca, in the south of Lanzarote, to Corralejo, in the north of Fuerteventura. The fastest way to get there. Cafeteria and terraces to enjoy the trip.