How long is the ferry from Los Cristianos to La Gomera?
About 50 min: that’s the crossing time Fred. Olsen Express gives for its fast ferries, and Baleària Canarias quotes roughly the same, 50 min. Both sail from the port of Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, to San Sebastián de La Gomera, the island’s capital.
Both companies run the route every day of the year, and both take cars and motorbikes as well as foot passengers.
Which ferries sail between Los Cristianos and La Gomera?
Two companies share the route. Fred. Olsen Express sails it with the trimaran Benchijigua Express and the catamaran Bencomo Express, with up to five departures a day.
Baleària Canarias, the brand that the old Armas Trasmediterránea website now leads to, uses the Volcán de Tirajana every day and the fast ferry Pepita Castellví from Monday to Saturday.
| Company | Ships on the route | Crossing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred. Olsen Express | Benchijigua Express, Bencomo Express | 50 min | Up to five departures a day |
| Baleària Canarias | Volcán de Tirajana (daily), Pepita Castellví (Monday to Saturday) | 50 min | Daily, all year round |
What time is the first and last ferry to La Gomera?
With Fred. Olsen Express, the first ferry leaves Los Cristianos at 09:30 every day, and the last one back from La Gomera sails at 17:30. These are the times on its official timetable for the weeks of 9 November 2026 and 15 February 2027, which were identical; on Sundays there is a midday sailing and the late one moves.
| Route | Monday to Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Los Cristianos → San Sebastián de La Gomera | 09:30 · 16:00 · 20:00 | 09:30 · 13:00 · 16:00 · 20:30 |
| San Sebastián de La Gomera → Los Cristianos | 07:00 · 14:00 · 17:30 | 08:00 · 14:30 · 17:30 |
Can you visit La Gomera in a day from Tenerife?
Yes, and it’s what Fred. Olsen itself suggests: the first ferry of the morning and the last one of the afternoon. On its timetable, that means leaving Los Cristianos at 09:30, landing at 10:20, and sailing back at 17:30 to land at 18:20.
The company names Garajonay National Park, the island’s beaches and the old town of San Sebastián among the things to see, and suggests taking your car for more freedom. Without one, its coastal fast ferry links San Sebastián with Playa de Santiago in 30 min, and with Valle Gran Rey, via Playa de Santiago, in about 70 min.
What do you need to board the ferry?
An identity document: on trips between the islands, Fred. Olsen asks only for your ID, and you don’t need a printed ticket. Foot passengers have to be ready to board at least 20 min before departure, and vehicles must be on the quay 40 min before; miss those limits and the booking is lost.
Fred. Olsen lets you change any ticket for free on the same fare, but only its Flexible and Oro fares can be refunded. It says the final price depends on availability, the date and whether you travel with a vehicle.
How do you get to the port of Los Cristianos?
The ferries leave from the quay of Los Cristianos, in the municipality of Arona, where Fred. Olsen has its ticket and boarding office on Calle del Espigón. From Santa Cruz de Tenerife, both companies offer foot passengers a free ferry bus to Los Cristianos; Fred. Olsen times it to its sailings and asks you to book a seat in advance, as places are limited.
Flying in and heading straight across? Our guide to getting from Tenerife South airport to Los Cristianos and Las Américas has the bus lines and the official taxi tariff.
From the ferry to the night
The last Fred. Olsen sailing from La Gomera lands in Los Cristianos at 18:20, which leaves the whole evening free. Our clubs are in Tenerife South, between Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos, and every date on sale is in the calendar.
The same harbour is also one of the starting points for whale watching between Tenerife and La Gomera; before you book a trip, see how to recognise a licensed boat.
