Tenerife → Cadiz
Tenerife to Cadiz Ferry
Editorial route guide, not live supplier information. Prices, crossing times, operators and service descriptions below may be outdated. Search your dates to check supplier-reported sailings and request a quote; this guide does not establish availability or booking support.
The ferry from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cadiz is operated by Naviera Armas, now part of Armas Trasmediterránea, connecting Tenerife with mainland Spain, with up to 2 departures a week.
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
- Not independently confirmed for this exact direction, the reverse Cadiz-Tenerife leg takes around 41 hours, so expect a similar range
- Frequency
- Up to 2 weekly departures
- Departure port
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Arrival port
- Port of Cadiz
- Year-round service
- Yes
- Cabins
- Available: seat and cabin accommodation options
- Vehicles
- Yes: car, motorcycle, van, caravan/motorhome, bicycle, minibus
- Pets
- Allowed on board
Ferry operator on the Tenerife (Santa Cruz) to Cadiz route
Naviera Armas, now trading as Armas Trasmediterránea, is the only operator on this route, one of several long-haul connections between Tenerife and mainland Spain.
How long is the ferry from Tenerife (Santa Cruz) to Cadiz?
We couldn't independently confirm the exact crossing time for this specific direction. The reverse Cadiz-Tenerife leg takes around 41 hours, so this direction likely falls in a similar range, confirm the live schedule for your dates.
How much does the Tenerife (Santa Cruz) to Cadiz 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.
Departure and arrival ports
Ferries depart from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and arrive at the Port of Cadiz on mainland Spain.
When to book your Tenerife (Santa Cruz) to Cadiz ferry
With only a couple of sailings a week, book well ahead for cabins or vehicle space.
Travel tip: book a cabin for this long crossing
Given comparable mainland-to-Canaries routes run well over a day at sea, most travellers on this route book a cabin rather than a standard seat.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the crossing take?
Not independently confirmed for this exact direction, but the reverse leg takes around 41 hours, a similar range is likely here.
How often does this ferry run?
Up to twice a week.
Can I bring my car?
Yes: cars, motorcycles, vans, caravans, bicycles, and minibuses are all accepted.