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Book a ferry at the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma

The port of Santa Cruz de La Palma is the main maritime entrance to La Palma, The island is called Bonita Island. Located next to the historic centre of the capital, it is a strategic enclave for interisland traffic and for the cruises that stand out on the island.

In Kikoto Ferries We gathered in one place the schedules, prices and shipping of each route, to compare the options and Book your ticket in a few minutes, travel as a passenger or with your vehicle.

Information about the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma

The sea station, renovated and with about a thousand six hundred square meters, is managed by the Autoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. They operate from it Fred. Olsen Express, Naviera Armas and Trasmediterránea to the rest of the Canary Islands and the peninsula.

Inside the sea station and its surroundings you will find:

  • Lobby and waiting rooms for interisland and cruise passengers.
  • Information and sale shows of shipping tickets.
  • Boarding areas for passengers on foot and with vehicle.
  • Extensive free parking next to the promenade and the centre.
  • Electronic ticket, toilets and direct access from the Avenida Marítima.

You have all this information on our website to prepare your trip to Bonita Island with calm, whether it's a short escape or a longer journey to the peninsula.

Departures from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma

The main ones exits from the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma connect with Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife, on a journey of about two and a half hours.

There are daily departures throughout the year, and also less frequent routes to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and to the peninsula, to Cadiz, for those who travel more time.

In Kikoto Ferries You can check the terminal's exits in real time, compare shipping and rates, and choose between ticket or with vehicle before booking.

We also bring together the most popular routes and show each departure with clear timetable, duration and price details, so you can plan with complete peace of mind.

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How to get to the Port of Santa Cruz de La Palma?

Know how to get to the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma is very simple, because the seaport is in the middle, next to the Avenida Marítima and to the historical centre. See your exact location on the map:

1. By car

The port of Santa Cruz de La Palma has a very comfortable, rolling access by the LP-1, the circumvalation of the city, with direct entrance from the Avenida Marítima.

As the terminal is integrated into the city centre, it takes just a few minutes to get to the city by car from any point in the capital.

La Palma airport is about eight kilometres south, with direct road connection to the port area.

In summer and on the days of cruise scale, the centre is filled and the parking is soon taken care of, so it is appropriate to reach with margin.

If you board with a car, follow the billing rows of the dársena and have the ticket and vehicle documentation by hand.

Before you get on your way, Kikoto Ferries You can confirm your ferry schedule and booking details so you can get to the terminal in a spare time.

2. By taxi

Arriving at the port by taxi is one of the most comfortable options if you travel with luggage or arrive from the airport or from other municipalities of La Palma.

In Santa Cruz de La Palma, radio-taxi associations operate, which serve 24 hours a day and can be booked by phone in advance.

The journey from the centre to the dársena is very short, as the port is a few meters from the Plaza de España and the Calle Real.

The tariffs are regulated, with a fixed-flag drop and price per kilometre; the amount should be confirmed with the driver before starting.

You will find taxis easily at the most crowded points of the city, including:

  • The area of port and the Avenida Marítima, by the sea station.
  • The Plaza de la Constitución, where the radio-taxi association is based.
  • The Plaza de España and the Royal Street, in the heart of history.
  • The La Palma airport, about eight kilometres south of the city.

When you order the taxi, simply indicate that you go to the sea station; drivers know the area and leave you next to the boarding access.

3. By public transport

Moving by public transport to the port is easy thanks to the guaguas of TILP, the bus network that runs all over La Palma.

The the station of the guaguas of Santa Cruz de La Palma It is very close to the port, and from it the urban, district and airport lines come out.

The most practical ways to reach the terminal are:

  • TILP line 500: connects La Palma airport to Santa Cruz in about 20 minutes, with stops in the centre.
  • Urban lines: they travel the neighborhoods of the capital and link to the port area and the promenade.
  • Regional lines: They link Santa Cruz with Los Llanos de Aridane and other municipalities on the island.

The guagua ticket is economical and the times vary according to the line and season, so you should check up on the TILP information before the trip.

And if you stay in the historic town, you'll be there. on foot to the terminal in a few minutes, taking a pleasant walk by the Avenida Marítima And their balconies.

Services

The sea station of the palm capital is renovated and well equipped, designed for both the interisland passage and the Cruises who visit the island.

Cafeteria

In the terminal and its surroundings of the promenade are cafes and restaurants where to have a drink or eat before zarpar, overlooking the port and the city.

Rest areas

The lobby and the waiting rooms allow you to wait with comfort for the ferry exit, with plenty of space for the passage of the high hours.

Passenger care

At the seaside station you will find Information and ticket counter of the shipping, useful to solve any doubt before embarking.

Parking

Next to the port there large free parking on the promenade and the southern entrance of the city, very practical if you leave the car while crossing to Tenerife.

Why travel with Kikoto Ferries?

Book with Kikoto Ferries to leave from port of Santa Cruz de La Palma allows you to have everything in one place: the hours of Fred. Olsen Express and Naviera Armas, the routes with Tenerife and the peninsula and the conditions of each ticket.

Here is what you gain by booking with us:

  • Compare prices, timetables and ferry companies for each route at a glance.
  • Pay securely, with the full amount clearly displayed and no hidden charges.
  • Receive your digital ticket and manage online check-in when the ferry company allows it.
  • Use the "I'm in a hurry" express mode and complete your purchase in just a few steps.
  • You can rely on our support while searching, purchasing and preparing for your trip.

The port of Santa Cruz de La Palma It is much more than a simple boarding point: it is the gate of the Bonita Island, between the historic town and the sea. Kikoto Ferries compare the next exits, choose shipping and schedule, organise how to get to the seaport and check the terminal services without moving from the web. Book in seconds and travel with everything under control. Your next trip starts now, with Kikoto Ferries.

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