Canary Islands ferry Shipping companies, ports and routes

The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago of volcanic origin, located off the coast of West Africa and made up of seven main islands, whose natural landscapes are reminiscent of every region of the world.
To travel from the Spanish mainland to the Canary Islands, on MrFerry you'll find the best offers from the two companies operating on the route: Fred Olsen Express from Huelva and Naviera Armas from the ports of Huelva and Cadiz. The duration of the ferry trip to the Canary Islands can vary between 26 and 56 hours, depending on the island and the stops on the route.
Fred Olsen Express and Naviera Armas also operate domestic routes between the Canary Islands, with the frequency and type of service varying greatly depending on the length of the journey, but always offering the highest standards of maritime transport. For connections to the island of La Graciosa, you can count on the fast ferries of Lineas Romero and Biosfera Express.
Instead, to connect the port of Corralejo in Fuerteventura with the island of Lobos, there is one shipping company that make the crossing in 15 minutes: Isla Lobos Ferry.This shipping company operates all year round and makes several departures each day.

Gran Canaria and Tenerife
In the centre of the archipelago are the two main islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. These islands can be reached by ferry from Cadiz and Huelva, with approximately three departures per week.

El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera
To the west, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, are the islands of El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera. To reach the western Canary Islands by ferry, it is possible to depart from Huelva or Cadiz to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then take internal connections. The island of La Palma benefits from a direct weekly service from Cadiz.

Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Graciosa
In the eastern part of the archipelago, under the province of Las Palmas, are the islands of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Also worth mentioning is the island of La Graciosa, 30 minutes from Lanzarote, a small, unspoilt and protected pearl of the Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park of the Chinijo Archipelago. To reach the eastern Canary Islands by ferry, you can depart directly from Cádiz on a ferry service that passes through all the islands once a week. There is also a direct service from Huelva to Lanzarote once a week. To travel on other days, you can take the ferry from Huelva to Las Palmas and then take an inland connection.

Thanks to MrFerry, you can compare all the available departures and choose the ideal combination for your needs. Thanks to all available connections you can engage in island hopping, allowing connections to the smaller islands in the archipelago.

Canary Islands ferry Service on board

There are many services available on board long-distance Canary islands ferries to make your crossing as pleasant as possible.

🚗 Vehicles
The ferries also allow you to take your personal vehicle, such as a car, motorbike, campervan or minibus.
TIP: If you need to take your car on the ferry, especially on long journeys, remember to book well in advance to secure your parking space, as availability can be limited.

🛏 Accommodation
You can choose from three different types of accommodation. The most economical is undoubtedly the deck passage, which has no assigned seats but allows you to spend the crossing in the common areas, followed by the numbered seat, which is considered a halfway house between the standard accommodation and the exclusive use cabin. The latter is undoubtedly the most popular on routes from the Spanish mainland.

🍴 Food and entertainment
Each Canary island ferry has bars and restaurants where you can enjoy meals, snacks and hot and cold drinks. You can also entertain yourself in the onboard shops or TV lounges.

♿ Accessibility
On all Canary Islands ferries, passengers with reduced mobility can request all the assistance they need for embarking and disembarking. Just remember to make your needs known in good time so that the staff on board can make the best possible preparations and guarantee you all the safety you need. In addition, if you are a passenger without a vehicle, you must arrive at least 30 minutes before the usual check-in time, while if you have your own vehicle, you must arrive at least 50 minutes before the usual check-in time.

🐾 Pets
On the Canaries ferry you can safely take your four-legged friend with you. All ships offer accommodation for your pet in the on-board kennels, while some also have pet-friendly cabins. You must have a leash and muzzle or pet carrier with you when boarding. Also make sure your pet's vaccinations are up to date and bring its health certificate.

🧳Luggage
If you are travelling with Naviera Armas it is useful to know that each passenger is entitled to carry up to 60Kg of luggage divided by 4 suitcases. Is it necessary to take into account the amount you are able to move yourself. With Fred Olsen, on the other hand, each foot passenger can take up to 20 kg of luggage, if travelling with an accompanying vehicle, there is no luggage limit.

On-board fast ferry and hydrofoil services
On all units operating the various inland connections, all essential services are on board, always striving to offer the highest standards of quality in maritime transport. Onboard services are essential and are limited to a small cafeteria, toilets, indoor seating and a panoramic terrace.

Save time and hassle with MrFerry!
Booking your next ferry trip to the Canaries has never been easier! Thanks to MrFerry, all you have to do is enter all your booking details, the system will do the rest, showing you all the available departures and accommodation, once you have chosen the ideal combination for your needs and completed the payment, you will receive your ticket directly to your email and Whatsapp. It will also always be available in your MrFerry user area!

Canary Islands ferry Frequently Asked Questions