What applies on the route from 9 to 15 November?
Balearia Canarias has published its timetables between the port of San Sebastián de La Gomera and Los Cristianos on Tenerife for 9 to 15 November 2026. The notice of 8 November is a single sentence with an embedded timetable image.
The image holds all the times, weekdays, ship names and possible cancellations for the week. We could not read it, so this article gives no departure time as fact.
The notice does not say whether the timetable has changed since last week. It also carries no word on weather or maintenance.
The timetable covers these seven days only. Anyone travelling should open the image or the official website and check the date of their departure.
How long is the crossing and how often does Balearia sail?
According to Balearia, the fastest crossings between Tenerife and La Gomera take about 50 minutes. Timetable, vessel type and conditions can shift that slightly.
Anyone still searching for Armas Trasmediterránea will find the company under a new name. Balearia says on its own website that Armas Trasmediterránea has become Baleària Canarias.
The number of departures is unclear. Balearia's German route page lists up to four departures on Sunday with no date, and it is open whether that applies to the November week.
Fred. Olsen Express operates two vessels. They are the trimaran Benchijigua Express and the catamaran Bencomo Express.
Comparison sites contradict each other on the first and last departure of the day. Some do not list Balearia on this route at all, so their times are not reliable.
What does the ferry cost for residents and visitors?
Balearia advertises a fare from 11 euros for Canary Islands residents. That is a from-price, and the actual amount depends on date and availability.
On the same page Balearia gives passenger fares from 45 euros and 20 euros for a car. It is not clear whether the car charge is a supplement or a from-price.
Fred. Olsen Express offers up to 25% off for under-26s and over-60s. A luggage trolley costs 1 euro.
Visitors pay the standard fare. Balearia has confirmed no price range for the November week, and only the booking on the operator's website shows the exact amount.
What discount do residents get?
Fred. Olsen Express states on its own site a 75% discount for Canary Islands residents and large families. The legal details sit on another page, which we have not checked.
The law firm Garrigues reported on 1 October 2018 that Real Decreto 949/2018 raised the state subsidy from 50 to 75% of the ticket price. It applies to journeys between the territories outside the peninsula and the rest of Spain and came into force on 29 July 2018, but the text says nothing about the current position.
For the San Sebastián–Playa Santiago–Valle Gran Rey line, a notice in the BOC (the Canary Islands official gazette, 2018/036) sets a 75% regional discount, according to a search extract. We could not read the text itself.
According to minister Ángel Víctor Torres, the Consejo de Ministros (Council of Ministers) has approved a further 120 million euros for the resident subsidy, says the report of 27 October 2026. It is not documented whether the measure is final or when the money will flow.
Residents state their residence when booking, otherwise the discount does not apply. Balearia does not confirm in the available information whether proof with a DNI or NIE (Spanish identity numbers) is needed.
What should island hoppers from Gran Canaria or to southern La Gomera know?
Balearia does not offer a through ticket between Gran Canaria and La Gomera. Passengers need two bookings, Gran Canaria–Tenerife and Tenerife–La Gomera.
Fred. Olsen Express gives about 70 minutes for San Sebastián–Valle Gran Rey, with a stop at Playa Santiago. From San Sebastián to Playa Santiago it lists around 30 minutes by ship.
Whether Balearia calls at those two ports is open, and we found no official information. Anyone heading for Valle Gran Rey or Playa Santiago should clear that up before booking.
Fred. Olsen Express runs a free ferry bus between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Los Cristianos. It must be booked in advance.
What happens after 15 November?
The published timetable ends on 15 November 2026. The notice names no successor timetable for the week from 16 November.
It is not documented whether Balearia announces its timetables weekly. We found no statement from the Cabildo de La Gomera (the island government) or the Canary Islands transport authority.