Los Cristianos → La Gomera
Los Cristianos to La Gomera Ferry
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The ferry from Los Cristianos (Tenerife) to San Sebastián de La Gomera 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
- Los Cristianos, Tenerife
- Arrival port
- San Sebastián de La Gomera
- 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 Los Cristianos to La Gomera (San Sebastián) route
Fred. Olsen Express runs this crossing with its high-speed fleet, including the Benchijigua Express and Bencomo Express, the same vessels used on the reverse direction and on the Tenerife-La Palma route. 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.
How long is the ferry from Los Cristianos to La Gomera (San Sebastián)?
50 minutes, direct, the same duration regardless of which vessel operates your specific sailing.
How much does the Los Cristianos to La Gomera (San Sebastián) 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. 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 Los Cristianos on Tenerife's southwest coast, a free ferry bus connects from Santa Cruz de Tenerife if you're arriving from the north without a car. Ferries arrive at the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera, the island's capital.
When to book your Los Cristianos to La Gomera (San Sebastián) 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: connect onward to La Gomera's coastal ferry
Once you arrive in San Sebastián de La Gomera, Fred. Olsen also runs a separate coastal fast-ferry line down the island's south coast to Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey, useful if you're continuing your island-hopping the same day.
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.
Can I bring a rental car without the plate number yet?
Yes: enter "Rental" as the make/model and a placeholder plate at booking, then confirm the real details with Fred. Olsen's reservation team before travel.
Is there a resident discount?
Yes: a 75% discount applies to verified Canary Islands residents, bringing one-way fares down to around €11.
Can I connect onward to Playa de Santiago or Valle Gran Rey?
Yes: Fred. Olsen's separate coastal ferry line connects San Sebastián de La Gomera to both towns along the island's south coast.