Las Palmas → La Gomera
Las Palmas to La Gomera Ferry
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The ferry from Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) to San Sebastián de La Gomera is operated by Naviera Armas, now part of Armas Trasmediterránea, and involves a change of vessel along the way. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes in total, travelling first to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos before continuing on to La Gomera.
Monthly sailings and fares
At a glance
Static guide reference. These figures are not current prices or schedules.
- Operator
- Naviera Armas (Armas Trasmediterránea), the only operator on this route
- Crossing time
- About 5h 30min total (fastest recorded connection: 4h 30min), via a change of vessel in Tenerife
- Frequency
- Weekly availability, check the live schedule for connecting sailings
- Departure port
- Port of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
- Arrival port
- San Sebastián de La Gomera
- Vessels
- Volcán de Tagoro or Volcán de Taidia (Las Palmas-Tenerife leg); Volcán de Teno (Los Cristianos-La Gomera leg)
- Year-round service
- Yes
- Cabins
- Available on the longer Las Palmas-Tenerife leg
- Vehicles
- Yes: car, motorcycle, van, caravan/motorhome, bicycle, minibus, carried through the full journey
- Pets
- Allowed on board
Ferry operator on the Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) to La Gomera (San Sebastián) route
Naviera Armas, now trading as Armas Trasmediterránea, is the only operator on this route, running it as a two-leg journey with a change of vessel. The first leg uses the Volcán de Tagoro or Volcán de Taidia, fast ferries capable of 35 knots that carry up to 1,184 passengers and 390 vehicles, sailing from Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. From there, passengers transfer to Los Cristianos in southern Tenerife, a free ferry bus service is available for those without their own vehicle, and continue on the Volcán de Teno to San Sebastián de La Gomera.
How long is the ferry from Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) to La Gomera (San Sebastián)?
About 5 hours 30 minutes in total on average, though the fastest recorded connection completes the journey in around 4 hours 30 minutes. Because this involves a change of vessel and a transfer between two Tenerife ports, there's no same-day return option, a day trip isn't realistic on this route.
How much does the Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) to La Gomera (San Sebastián) ferry cost?
Naviera Armas offers discounts for children under 12, travellers aged 12-25 or over 60, and savings packages for those travelling with a vehicle. Confirm the live price when booking, since this involves two separate ferry legs sold together.
Departure and arrival ports
Ferries depart from the Port of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, and arrive first at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Passengers then transfer to Los Cristianos in southern Tenerife, Naviera Armas runs a free ferry bus between the two for anyone not travelling with their own vehicle, before boarding the connecting ferry on to San Sebastián de La Gomera.
When to book your Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) to La Gomera (San Sebastián) ferry
Since this is a connecting journey with limited weekly availability, book well ahead, particularly if you need both legs to line up smoothly, or if you're travelling with a vehicle.
Travel tip: plan for an overnight stay rather than a day trip
With the fastest one-way journey taking at least 4 hours 30 minutes and no same-day return available, plan to spend at least one night in La Gomera (or Gran Canaria on the way back) rather than attempting this as a single-day excursion.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change ferries on this route?
Yes: the journey involves sailing first to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, then transferring to Los Cristianos (via a free ferry bus if you're not driving), before boarding a second ferry on to La Gomera.
Can I do a day trip from Las Palmas to La Gomera?
No: the fastest one-way journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and there's no return sailing on the same day.
How long does the whole journey take?
About 5 hours 30 minutes on average, including the transfer in Tenerife.
Can I bring my car the whole way?
Yes: your vehicle travels with you across both legs of the journey.