Fred. Olsen Express ferry serving Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete
Tenerife → Gran Canaria

Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete Ferry

Compare Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete ferry tickets on Fred. Olsen Express’ fast and frequent Tenerife–Gran Canaria route.

about 80 minutes 1 operator Vehicle ferries Pet options
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Route guide

Santa Cruz to Agaete: the fast ferry between Tenerife and Gran Canaria

Fred. Olsen Express links Santa Cruz de Tenerife with Agaete in about 80 minutes. The operator publishes up to eight daily departures on the core route, making it one of the most flexible ways to move between the two largest Canary Islands.

Vehicles can travel on the fast ferry, and Fred. Olsen also provides a Ferry Bus between Agaete and Las Palmas. Check whether your onward plans are better served by taking your own vehicle or using the included road connection.

Compare the total journey rather than only the headline fare: departure time, arrival time, vehicle cost, accommodation, port formalities and onward travel can materially change which sailing is best.

For Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete, the advertised crossing time is only one part of the journey. Allow for port access, check-in, boarding and disembarkation when deciding which departure best fits the day.

Look beyond the headline fare when comparing Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete. Departure time, ticket flexibility and the transfer after arrival can make a different sailing more convenient overall.

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Ferry operator from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete

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Departure and arrival ports

Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Agaete ferry ports

Follow the terminal and check-in instructions on your booking confirmation. Port arrangements can vary by operator, vessel and departure.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife ferry port
Tenerife, Canary Islands

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Ferry Port

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the main ferry hub on the island’s north-east coast. Check the exact Fred. Olsen terminal and allow time for city traffic, security and vehicle marshalling.

  • Major Tenerife ferry hub
  • Fast-ferry passenger and vehicle terminal
  • Different Tenerife routes also use Los Cristianos, so verify the port
Agaete ferry port
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Agaete Ferry Port

Agaete ferry port lies on Gran Canaria’s north-west coast at Puerto de las Nieves. It is well placed for the north and west of the island, with road connections and Fred. Olsen’s Ferry Bus toward Las Palmas.

  • Puerto de las Nieves arrival
  • Road access around northern Gran Canaria
  • Ferry Bus connection toward Las Palmas
Travel information

Carry the correct identity and booking documents

Domestic ferry travel still requires accurate passenger details and accepted identity documents. Vehicle, resident-fare, minor and pet bookings can have additional requirements.

Identity documents

Carry the accepted identity document used for the booking and any evidence needed for discounts or special passenger categories.

Vehicle details

Book the correct vehicle type and dimensions and carry normal registration and insurance documents.

Check-in deadlines

Foot-passenger and vehicle deadlines differ. Use the time and terminal instructions shown on your confirmation.

Fred. Olsen Express ferry at Agaete in Gran Canaria
After arriving

Continue across Gran Canaria from Agaete

Agaete is close to dramatic north-west coast scenery, while the GC-2 provides onward road access toward Las Palmas. If travelling without a vehicle, check the current Ferry Bus arrangement when booking.

AgaetePuerto de las NievesLas PalmasGran CanariaGC-2

Build any onward drive, transfer or connecting ferry into the total journey and leave a sensible margin for disembarkation and port traffic.

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Common planning questions

Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agaete ferry FAQs

How long is the Tenerife to Gran Canaria ferry?

Fred. Olsen Express publishes an 80-minute crossing between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Agaete.

How often does Santa Cruz to Agaete run?

The operator advertises up to eight daily departures on the route, with the exact timetable varying by date.

Can I take a car on the Tenerife to Gran Canaria ferry?

Yes. Cars and other correctly booked vehicles can travel on eligible Fred. Olsen Express sailings.

Which Gran Canaria port does the ferry use?

Fred. Olsen Express uses Agaete, at Puerto de las Nieves on the north-west coast, rather than Las Palmas for this fast-ferry route.

Is there transport from Agaete to Las Palmas?

Fred. Olsen Express promotes a free Ferry Bus connection between Agaete and Las Palmas for eligible ferry passengers. Check the current timetable.

How early should I arrive?

Unless the ticket states otherwise, Fred. Olsen Express general inter-island guidance says boarding closes earlier for vehicle passengers than for foot passengers. Follow the exact deadline on your ticket.

Can pets travel?

Yes, provided the pet is included in the booking and the appropriate onboard pet option is selected.

Are there cabins on the fast ferry?

Inter-island fast ferries focus on seating and Clase Oro-style premium comfort rather than overnight cabins.

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