Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Cadiz
Ferry to Spain
Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Cadiz
Ferry to Spain
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz takes approximately 53 hours and 28 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The duration for the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz ferry can range between 52 hours 30 minutes and 53 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There is 1 weekly sailings from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz. Naviera Armas provide 1 sailing per week. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Santa Cruz de Tenerife at approximately 01:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 01:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz is with Naviera Armas in 52 hours and 30 minutes.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz. This departs at 01:30 every Sunday and arrives in Cadiz at 07:00.
Yes, Naviera Armas allow cars on board for ferries between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cadiz. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cadiz.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Naviera Armas between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cadiz.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz with Naviera Armas.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz, with kennels available onboard.
The price of a ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz can vary between £38 and £685 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £227, prices can range from £38 and £464. The average price with a car is £420. Car prices can range from £227 and £574. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please note that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the ferry to Spain.
The best way to travel from Tenerife to Spain is by ferry. With 1 sailing per week, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Cadiz Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Tenerife | |
| Destination | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Naviera Armas | |
| Average Price | £338 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 57 h 29 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 57 h 29 m | |
| First Ferry | 23:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:30 | |
| Distance | 763 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Located on the Spanish island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the joint capital of the Canary Islands, along with Las Palmas. The city is usually just called Santa Cruz and is located in the north east of Tenerife, around 210 km off the north western coast of Africa. Located in the city is the Parliament of the Canary Islands, the Canarian Ministry of the Presidency, which is shared on a 4 year term with Las Palmas, half of the Ministries and Boards of the Canarian Government (the other half is in Gran Canaria), the Tenerife Provincial Courts and two courts of the Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands.
The city's port plays an important role in trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas. The city is the focus for domestic and inter-island communications in the Canary Islands. Ferry services from the port depart to mainland Spain, the rest of the Canary Islands and beyond.
The city and port of Cadiz is located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. The city's coastline forms part of the Costa de la Luz (the Coast of Light) and has many popular sandy beaches some of which are in an urban environment and some of more remote and therefore, unspoilt. There are three festivals held in the city which are popular with tourists. There is the Carnival of Cadiz, the horse racing events on the beach at Sanlucar de Barrameda and the Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera. The city is also well known for its delicious food and specifically for its "pescaito frito" (fried platters of assorted fish) and for its shellfish which are best accompanied by wines from the region.
The city's old town is characterised by narrow streets and is one of the most densely populated areas in Europe and has a number of squares that are popular with tourists. These are Plaza de Espana, Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Plaza de Candelaria and Plaza de Mina.
The port at Cadiz serves fishing, sailing, commercial, and passenger traffic and also includes ship repair facilities. From the ferry port passengers can catch a ferry to Arrecife, Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
