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San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago Ferry: Route and Timetable
With Fred Olsen
To get from San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago by ferry, you leave from the port of San Sebastián and arrive at the port of Playa de Santiago, on the south coast. It is run by Fred. Olsen Express, the only ferry company on the island circuit.
Baleària has no inter-island route in La Gomera: it only calls at San Sebastián. If you are looking for a ferry between these two towns, the service is Fred. Olsen's, with the timetable for your date on this page.
Residents of the Canary Islands get 75% off the passenger fare, on this island circuit too. It does not apply to the car.
San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago ferry timetable
Below are the sailings for the date you choose. It is a local circuit, not a line with sailings every few minutes: if none appears for your date, there is no ferry that day on this leg or it is not on sale, and it is worth trying another date before planning your day.
The La Gomera legs are designed for getting around the island, not for connecting in a hurry with other ferries. If you are coming from Tenerife, first check what time you arrive at San Sebastián.
From Playa de Santiago to San Sebastián
For the return, see the page for the Playa de Santiago to San Sebastián de La Gomera ferry.
There are no departures scheduled on this route in the coming days. You can travel on these routes:
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago take?
It is a short crossing along the coast, quite a bit quicker than the island road. In the timetable you can see the duration of each sailing; in the details panel above, the shortest and longest of the upcoming ones.
Who runs the San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago ferry
It is run by Fred. Olsen Express with the small ferry of its La Gomera island circuit. It is the only ferry company on the route: Baleària Canarias only reaches San Sebastián from Tenerife and has no island line.
What sets Fred. Olsen apart here is that tickets (except promotions) are valid for a year and allow changes of date, time and route during that time, with a fare difference if applicable. It is useful on an island where the sea rules.
San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest we have found recently for a non-resident adult without a vehicle. It is a short journey and its price is nothing like that of crossings between islands: do not compare them.
Fred. Olsen has different fares depending on the accommodation and whether the ticket allows changes. A promotional fare cannot be changed like a normal one: read it before you pay.
Canary Islands resident discount in La Gomera
Fred. Olsen applies the 75% Canary resident discount on the La Gomera island route too, just as between islands. It only reduces the passenger fare, not the car or certain items.
You can work out your resident price directly on I Love Ferry, at iloveferry.com/ferris, by switching on “Resident in the Canary Islands?” in the results search; the 75% applies only to the passenger fare.
Residence is checked electronically with the Ministry's SARA system. If it comes up as “verified” you do not have to present anything; if not, you are asked for the valid certificate of residence from your town hall. More information in Canary Islands resident discount.
Large family discount on the La Gomera ferry
Large families get 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the passenger ticket, and it can be added to the resident discount. The ferry company validates the large family certificate before the trip. More information in ferry with large family discount.
San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago ferry with a dog
Fred. Olsen accepts pets with their own ticket and limited places, so let them know when you buy. There are three ways to travel: the carrier (Pet Carrier), the kennel on deck with a camera (Pet Room) and the sofa, with the dog loose on a lead next to the seat (Pet Sofa).
A microchip is compulsory. Which option is available on your sailing depends on the ferry: ask us before buying. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of La Gomera (San Sebastián) and La Gomera (Playa de Santiago)
Port of Playa de Santiago
Port of Valle Gran Rey
Port of San Sebastián de La Gomera: how to get there
The port is next to the centre of the capital, so you can walk from the old town or from the buses that come into San Sebastián. It is also the port where the ferries from Tenerife arrive, and the island circuit departs from there.
With a car, allow for boarding time: the ferry company's general rule is to arrive about 20 minutes before on foot and about 40 with a vehicle. Confirm it on your ticket.
Arriving at Playa de Santiago
Playa de Santiago is a village on the south coast of La Gomera with a small port. On arrival, do not expect the transport options of San Sebastián: you will have somewhere to spend the day, but it is worth having your way back sorted.
If you want to carry on by sea to Valle Gran Rey, see the page for the Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey ferry.
Playa de Santiago by road or by sea
By road, the south coast is covered on a mountain island, with many bends and few buses. The ferry saves that journey when the timetable fits, and it is a good option if you do not have a car. With a car, consider whether it is worth taking it on board or renting another at the destination.
Documents for the La Gomera ferry
An ID document is enough to board: a valid DNI, NIE or passport. Fred. Olsen works without check-in or a printed card, and the digital DNI is only valid if you show it from the MiDNI app; a screenshot does not work.
If you travel with a minor without a document, the ferry company handles it as a “minor without a document”, with the guardian's DNI, and the family record book is requested on boarding. With a resident or large family discount, also bring the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for the La Gomera San Sebastián Playa de Santiago ferry
- Check the return before buying the outward ticket. On a circuit with few sailings, check there is a ferry back the same day if you do not plan to stay overnight.
- Do not cut connections fine. If you connect with a Tenerife ferry, bear in mind that Fred. Olsen does not guarantee dates or times, and is not responsible for a connection between separate tickets. Leave a margin.
- Bad weather. Timetables and the ferry can change because of the sea. Give a correct mobile number and email when you book, because that is how they will let you know, and write to us if you see changes.
- Changes and refunds. With normal fares you can change for up to a year; a full refund only exists with the Flexible and Gold fares. If the ticket was issued by an agency, the refund is requested from the agency: that is, from us.
- Keep your resident documents to hand if you have a discount, and check that the document you already use in the booking is the same one you board with.
Why book the La Gomera ferry with I Love Ferry
- You pay Fred. Olsen's official price and receive its booking reference.
- Declare that you are a resident in the last step of the purchase and we apply the discount when you book.
- If there is a change because of bad weather, a member of our team in Jávea looks after you and handles the change or the refund, which on agency tickets is requested from the agency.
Other ferry routes in La Gomera
- San Sebastián de La Gomera to Valle Gran Rey ferry, along the same coast
- Playa de Santiago to Valle Gran Rey ferry, to carry on westwards
- Tenerife to La Gomera ferry and La Gomera to Tenerife ferry, to reach or leave the island
Frequently asked questions about the La Gomera (San Sebastián) to La Gomera (Playa de Santiago) ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from San Sebastián de La Gomera to Playa de Santiago?
Yes. It is run by Fred. Olsen Express on its La Gomera island circuit. Baleària does not run any island crossing on La Gomera.
Which ferry company runs the San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago route?
Only Fred. Olsen Express. Baleària Canarias only reaches San Sebastián from Tenerife.
How many sailings a day are there from San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago?
It is a local service, not a frequent line. The number of sailings on your date appears in the timetable on this page; if none appears, there is no ferry on sale that day.
How long does the ferry from San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago take?
It is a short crossing along the south coast, shorter than many crossings between islands. The exact duration of each sailing is in the timetable.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
Write to us with your booking reference: we handle the change of date, which with normal Fred. Olsen tickets is allowed for up to a year, or the refund if your fare allows it. Give a valid mobile number and email when you book so that they can let you know.
Do residents of La Gomera get a discount?
Yes, 75% off the passenger fare if you are a Canary resident, on this island circuit too. It does not apply to the car. It is checked electronically with your DNI or NIE.
Can I take the car on the San Sebastián to Playa de Santiago ferry?
You can state a vehicle when you search, but check in the timetable that your sailing accepts it before paying: not every sailing on the island circuit necessarily carries cars.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, with its own ticket and limited places, letting them know when you buy. Fred. Olsen offers a carrier, a kennel on deck or a sofa with a lead; a microchip is compulsory.
Is there a direct ferry from Los Cristianos to Playa de Santiago?
No. From Tenerife you arrive at San Sebastián de La Gomera and from there you continue on the Fred. Olsen island circuit.
Which port suits me if I am going to Playa de Santiago?
If you arrive from Tenerife, you come in through San Sebastián. If you are going to spend the day in the south of the island, the ferry saves the winding road; if you have a lot of luggage, check first whether your sailing accepts a car.
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