Los Cristianos - Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ferry to La Palma
Los Cristianos - Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ferry to La Palma
Fares for the Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma crossing usually range somewhere between $25* and $569*. Most travellers pay around $389* for a Los Cristianos Santa Cruz de La Palma ferry ticket, and the cheapest fares on this route begin at $25*. Foot passengers can expect to pay roughly $341* on average. Bringing a car along typically brings the average fare up to $419*.
Fares vary according to passenger count, vehicle type, the route itself and what time you sail. Figures come from fares searched in the previous 30 days, don't include service fees, and were last checked September 26.
There's a quick way to stack up ferry fares and operators from around the world side by side, so you can pick the crossing that best suits you. Getting in early tends to open up the widest choice of prices and sailing times.
Direct Ferries has discounts running throughout the year. Where a senior discount applies to your crossing, it's applied the moment you pick the matching age bracket in the passenger section of your search.
If you're a student or recent graduate, a 5% discount is up for grabs. Head to our partner Student Beans to confirm your status and you'll receive a code to enter at checkout.
A handful of Spanish and Italian ferry routes also offer a resident discount — choose the "Residents" option if it appears during your search and the lower fare is applied straight away. You'll usually need to show proof of address, like a residency card or certificate, when you check in.
Sailings on the Los Cristianos Santa Cruz de La Palma route generally kick off from Los Cristianos at around 08:00, and the last departure of the day is usually around 20:30.
With a longer crossing time, a trip between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de La Palma is better suited to a weekend away or an extended stay, so you get proper value out of the journey.
Yes, Balearia, Naviera Armas & Fred Olsen Express carries vehicles on the Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma route. Check our Deal Finder for up-to-date car ferry pricing on this crossing.
Whether a caravan or campervan is welcome on board the Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma ferry comes down to the ship and operator running the sailing. Pop your travel details into our Deal Finder, and we'll check the operators on this route for you.
Yes, Balearia, Naviera Armas & Fred Olsen Express takes bicycles on the Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma crossing. Most operators are happy to carry bikes, but it's always worth confirming their exact policy before you turn up at the terminal.
Yes, Balearia, Naviera Armas & Fred Olsen Express carries foot passengers between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Pet owners are in luck — Naviera Armas & Fred Olsen Express allows pets on board between Los Cristianos and Santa Cruz de La Palma. .
Fares reflect searches from the last 30 days, exclude service fees, and were last checked September 26.
Before you bring a pet on board, it helps to have the following sorted:
It depends on which operator you're sailing with — some ferries keep pets in your vehicle for the whole trip, while others have dedicated pet areas, kennels, or even pet-friendly cabins. Our Deal Finder lays out the options so you can pick the crossing that works for your pet.
There's a bit to know before travelling with a guide or assistance dog. Let our customer service team know in advance, or mention it to the ferry operator when you book, so everything's arranged ahead of time.
Carry any certification or documentation your dog needs, since you could be asked to show it at boarding or partway through the crossing.
Rules for guide dogs and assistance dogs can differ from general pet policy, even on sailings where pets aren't otherwise allowed. Reach out to our customer service team to check what applies to your sailing, or visit our Special Assistance Help page for more detail.
Whether the Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma route has an overnight sailing depends on a mix of factors. Search with your travel dates, and we'll show you whether an overnight option exists, plus current timetables, crossing times and daytime alternatives.
Note that overnight sailings can occasionally take a bit longer than daytime crossings.
What you'll need to travel varies by route, so it pays to check ahead of your sailing. A valid passport is typically required for the Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma crossing, along with any visa or national ID required for your nationality. As rules depend on both where you're from and where you're headed, our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide is worth a read to avoid any hold-ups at check-in.
Booking couldn't be simpler — select your departure port, arrival port and travel date to see everything on offer. From there, you can weigh up alternative routes and departure times to land on the best fit.
Look for early-booking deals and flexible fare types, like upgrades or flexi-tickets, which give you room to change plans later. Double-check details such as passenger numbers and vehicle specs as you go, to keep the booking process painless.
You'll get a confirmation email the moment your booking goes through. From there, how your boarding pass turns up depends on the operator.
Some operators send the boarding pass straight away, while others want you to check in at the port. Where it's on offer, online check-in through the Direct Ferries app can save you time at the terminal.
Ticket desks tend to sit right by the ferry terminal. Building in some extra time before you sail means you won't be rushed collecting tickets and getting checked in.
Have your confirmation email and valid photo ID — a passport or identity card — ready at check-in. If a pet's travelling with you, bring their vaccination and insurance papers, and hold onto proof of address if you booked with a resident discount.
A gap in sailings from Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma on your chosen date usually comes down to something like a timetable adjustment, limited space, or a seasonal dip in service. Try a different date, or browse other options with our Route & Port finder.
Generally speaking, booking your Los Cristianos to Santa Cruz de La Palma ferry sooner rather than later pays off — earlier bookings usually mean lower fares and more choice of departure times and cabins.
A few weeks' lead time is usually enough to catch a good deal, though fares can still move around depending on the season and what's left available.
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| Los Cristianos - Santa Cruz de La Palma Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $341 | |
| Average Price with Car | $419 | |
| Average Price with Motorbike | $169 | |
| Average Campervan Price | $239 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $260 | |
| Los Cristianos - Santa Cruz de La Palma Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tenerife |
| Destination | La Palma |
| No. of Operators | 3 |
| Operators | Balearia, Naviera Armas & Fred Olsen Express |
| Average Price | $389 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 33 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m |
| First Ferry | 08:00 |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 |
| Distance | 73 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2026.
The Spanish town and port of Los Cristianos is located on the Canary Island of Tenerife. The centre of the town is around Los Cristianos Bay but is gradually expanding inland. There are many older building that remain in the town which pre-date the increase in tourism which began in the late 20th century. The town has two beaches, made up of black volcanic sand, and a number of bars, restaurants and clubs that cater for the increase in visitor numbers. In the promenade area of the town, away from the beaches, there are many shops including boutiques, designer labels and many other places to pick up a bargain.
By following the promenade to the west, Los Cristianos gradually blends into Playa de las Americas which has a reputation of the being the party capital of Tenerife. This is because it has many nightclubs and bars but also has an excellent selection of shops. For a more sedate way to spend your time, take a ferry to the island of La Gomera where visitors will find rainforests waiting to be explored. The crossing to La Gomera takes around 70 minutes.
From the town's port, ferries can be taken to Valverde, San Sebastian de la Gomera and Santa Cruz de La Palma.
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.
