Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ferry to La Palma
Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ferry to La Palma
Ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma are operated by 1 ferry company; Naviera Armas. The journey usually takes around 7 hours. There are currently 1 weekly sailings on this ferry route. Prices start from as little as £80. Use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Santa Cruz de La Palma today.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Santa Cruz de La Palma ferry prices tend to range between £80* and £318*. The average price for ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife Santa Cruz de La Palma is typically £220*. The cheapest Santa Cruz de Tenerife Santa Cruz de La Palma ferry prices start from £80*. The average foot passenger price is £154*. And the average price for a car is £237*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over the last 30 days and is exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
We offer a fast way to compare ferry tickets and costs across the world to make your choice smooth sailing. Check out our Special Offers page for discounts on select routes and operators. Remember to book early for the best prices and options!
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a wide range of discounts all year around. When searching for ferries, senior discounts will be automatically applied if they are available. Just select your age range from the passenger options.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, you need to register with, check out our partner Student Beans and confirm your student or graduate status. You will then receive a discount code which can be entered during the payment process.
Resident discounts are available on a variety of Spanish and Italian ferry routes. Just click on the "Residents" option when this is displayed. The discount is automatically applied to the price. Bear in mind that proof of registration or an identity card with the correct address must be shown at check-in.
The first Santa Cruz de Tenerife Santa Cruz de La Palma ferry typically departs from Santa Cruz de Tenerife at around 14:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:00.
Due to the crossing time, ferries between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma are more suited to weekend trips or longer stays to really make the most of the journey - if you’re looking for inspiration or things to do when you’re there, check out our blog.
Yes, Naviera Armas ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Whether you can bring your campervan on the ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma depends on factors like the ship & operator of your preferred crossing. To find out whether you can take your car on the ferry, simply enter your details, and we will compare operators on the specified route for you.
For more practical tips and travel inspiration when taking a car, campervan & caravan, visit our blog.
Currently, you cannot take your bicycle on board any ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Naviera Armas ferries between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma. Use our Deal Finder to find alternative routes that offer travel options for pets.
Please note that even if pets are not allowed on board, different regulations may apply to passengers travelling with guide dogs and assistance dogs. We recommend talking to our customer service to check the specific rules on your preferred sailing. For general information on travelling with assistant dogs and guide dogs, visit our Special Assistance Help page.
Whether an overnight ferry is available on the route between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma depends on various factors. To find out if there is an overnight ferry available simply enter your details, our search results will then provide you with the information whether your preferred ferry sails overnight. Here you can also find the current ferry timetables and crossing times, as well as alternatives for day passages.
Please note that the duration of the night ferries can at times be slightly longer than that of the day ferries.
Travel requirements can vary depending on the route, so it's important to check what documents you'll need before sailing. In most cases, a valid passport is required when traveling from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma, along with any necessary visas or national ID cards. Requirements may differ based on your nationality and the destination country’s regulations. To avoid delays at check-in, you can find helpful information for your journey in our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide and in our blog post on tips and tricks for international travel.
To book your ferry tickets simply enter your departure and arrival ports and the date you’d like to travel to see all available options and prices. You’ll also be able to view alternative routes and times, so you can find the best deal to suit you.
Look out for early booking discounts or special ticket options such as upgrades or flexi-tickets that allow you to change or cancel your booking. To make your sailing as smooth as possible, make sure you enter all the required information correctly, such as number of passengers and vehicle specifications.
Once you’ve finalised your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. It depends on the ferry operator you book with as to how your boarding pass is issued and collected.
Whilst some ferry operators issue the boarding pass as soon as your booking is confirmed, others may ask you to check in at the port. There’s also the option for online check-in, which can be easily done via the Direct Ferries app, if available.
The ticket desks are usually located near the ferry terminals. To avoid any delays at the port, we’d recommend allowing some extra time to collect your tickets and to check-in.
During check-in, you must show your email confirmation, as well as an official photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. You might also be asked to provide documentation for your pet (vaccines, pet insurance etc.) or proof of residence, if you have booked your ticket with a resident discount.
There could be various reasons why there are no departures from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma for the date you’ve requested. For example, a temporary timetable change, limited availability or seasonal changes in the timetable. We recommend checking for alternative dates and routes.
The best time to book ferries from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma is usually as early as possible. By booking in advance, you’ll not only get your tickets at the best available prices, but you’ll also get a better choice of departure times and cabin/seating options.
We’d recommend making your booking at least a few weeks in advance to benefit from the best offers. Bear in mind that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.
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| Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Santa Cruz de La Palma Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Tenerife | |
| Destination | La Palma | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Naviera Armas | |
| Average Price | £220 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7 h | |
| First Ferry | 14:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 92 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
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.
Santa Cruz de La Palma is located on the Canary Island of La Palma is a beautiful colonial style Spanish city whose historic quarter, which has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site, has a number of palaces, colonial style buildings and houses that contain elements of typical canary Islands architecture. The city can trace its history back to the latter part of the 15th century when Alonso Fernandez de Lugo captured the island and made it the possession of the Crown of Castile, and from then on it began to gain economic power. Popular attractions in the city include a number of churches and the Shrine of Virgen de las Nieves and is where a centuries old tradition takes place: the descent of the island's patron saint. The famous Calle Real street has been declared a Property of Cultural Interest and a Historic-Artistic Site and is the city's main street. It is mainly cobbled and is the location of the main shops, squares, houses and interesting buildings.
From the city's port, ferry services operate to Cadiz on the Spanish mainland, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.
