Two ships to cover the Morro Jable–Las Palmas route with three schedules
Balearia is launching a new inter‑island service in the Canary Islands, introducing a three‑time‑daily connection between Morro Jable (Fuerteventura) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria that will continue on to Tenerife without passengers having to change ships on two of the three schedules.
Service launch
- Start date: 5 June
- Vessels: the newest ship in Balearia’s fleet, Mercedes Pinto, and the high‑speed catamaran Volcán de Taidía (formerly operated by Armas).
Timetables
Morro Jable ↔ Las Palmas (with onward service to Tenerife)
| Departure from Morro Jable | Arrival in Las Palmas | Direct to Tenerife? |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | 11:15 (≈ 1 h 45 min) | Yes (no change) |
| 14:30 | 16:15 (≈ 1 h 45 min) | Yes (no change) |
| 19:30 | 21:15 (≈ 1 h 45 min) | No (requires transfer) |
- Travel time: 1 h 45 min between Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria; 1 h 40 min from Gran Canaria to Tenerife.
- Total journey: Morro Jable → Tenerife takes about 4 hours.
Tenerife ↔ Fuerteventura
- Frequency: daily, with two departures – 09:30 and 14:30.
Morro Jable ↔ Santa Cruz
- An additional route operates on the same vessels with two distinct schedules (exact times not specified).
Fares
- Fuerteventura ↔ Gran Canaria: €36 per trip for two passengers including a car.
- Fuerteventura ↔ Tenerife: €60 per trip for two passengers including a car.
Expanded Gran Canaria–Tenerife Connections
Balearia’s new operational design creates six daily sailings between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, further strengthening links between the two island capitals.
- Departures from Las Palmas: 07:00, 09:30, 10:30, 14:30, 17:00, 19:30.
- Price: €36 per trip for two passengers including a car.