La Gomera → Los Cristianos
La Gomera to Los Cristianos Ferry
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The ferry from San Sebastián de La Gomera to Los Cristianos (Tenerife) is operated by Fred. Olsen Express, taking just 50 minutes on a direct fast ferry, with up to 4 daily departures. This route runs year-round, and you can bring your car with no seasonal restriction.
Monthly sailings and fares
At a glance
Static guide reference. These figures are not current prices or schedules.
- Operator
- Fred. Olsen Express; Naviera Armas also serves this route
- Crossing time
- 50 minutes, direct
- Frequency
- Up to 4 departures a day (official); independent trackers report 6-8 daily sailings across both operators, roughly every 2-3 hours from 08:45 to 22:00
- Price from
- Approximately €11 one-way for Canary Islands residents; from approximately €43 for non-residents
- Departure port
- San Sebastián de La Gomera
- Arrival port
- Los Cristianos, Tenerife
- Distance
- 21 nautical miles (34 km)
- Year-round service
- Yes
- Cabins
- Not applicable, this is a fast-ferry seated service
- Vehicles
- Yes: cars, motorbikes, and vans; declare vehicle details when booking
- Pets
- Yes: pet carrier (under 10kg), pet sofa, or outdoor pet room; reserve at booking or up to 48h ahead
Ferry operator on the La Gomera (San Sebastián) to Los Cristianos route
Fred. Olsen Express runs this crossing with its high-speed fleet, including the Benchijigua Express and Bencomo Express. A free ferry bus connects Santa Cruz de Tenerife with the port of Los Cristianos, useful if you're arriving from northern Tenerife without a car, book your seat in advance, as space is limited.
How long is the ferry from La Gomera (San Sebastián) to Los Cristianos?
50 minutes, direct, the same duration regardless of which vessel operates your specific sailing.
How much does the La Gomera (San Sebastián) to Los Cristianos ferry cost?
Fares start from around €11 one-way for verified Canary Islands residents, thanks to the standard 75% resident discount, or from around €43 for non-residents. Prices vary by date, accommodation, and whether you're travelling with a vehicle. Other standard discounts (under 26/over 60, family car packages, group bookings) also apply on this route.
Departure and arrival ports
Ferries depart from the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera, the island's capital, and arrive at the port of Los Cristianos on Tenerife's southwest coast. The free ferry bus connects Los Cristianos with Santa Cruz de Tenerife if you're continuing north without a vehicle.
When to book your La Gomera (San Sebastián) to Los Cristianos ferry
With frequent daily sailings, this route is one of the more flexible in the network, though summer weekends and holiday periods can sell out on popular departures, book a few days ahead if you have a specific time in mind.
Travel tip: this is one of the shortest inter-island crossings in the Canaries
At just 50 minutes, this is among the fastest ferry connections in the archipelago, a practical option even for a day trip between the two islands.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the crossing take?
Just 50 minutes, direct.
How many sailings run per day?
Fred. Olsen's own site lists up to 4 daily departures; independent trackers counting both Fred. Olsen and Naviera Armas together report 6 to 8 daily sailings in total.
Is Fred. Olsen the only operator?
No: Naviera Armas also runs ferries on this route.
Can I get to the port without a car?
Yes: a free ferry bus connects Santa Cruz de Tenerife with the port of Los Cristianos. Book your seat in advance, as space is limited.
Is there a resident discount?
Yes: a 75% discount applies to verified Canary Islands residents, bringing one-way fares down to around €11.