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Fred Olsen
The Fred Olsen ferry service caters for the Canary Islands and provides regular links between the Canaries. Fred. Olsen's goal is to connect the seven Canary Islands via the shortest routes and they do this using a fleet made up of high speed ferries which combine the most modern technology with comfort and speed.
Fred Olsen Express was founded in 1974 as Ferry Gomera, S.A. Its first sailing took place in 1974, when a ferry set sail from the Gomeran capital of San Sebastian de La Gomera for the town of Los Cristianos in Tenerife. The first ferry to operate the route was the Benchijigua, which is named after a small village located in the South of La Gomera. It also was in keeping with the long-established tradition of Fred. Olsen which was that all name of the company's ships should begin with the letter B.
Fred Olsen Express is a clear market leader, covering 5 sea routes for foot passengers, leisure vehicles and freight, carrying more than 2,700,000 foot passengers, 550,000 cars and more than 200,000 heavy goods vehicles each year in and around the Canary Islands.
Fred Olsen - Special Offers
Fred Olsen Sailing Information & Ferry Times
Sorry, we don't have any sailing information or timetables at the moment. This might be because this route is seasonal or we don't sell it at the moment. For a wide range of alternatives, see our ferry routes page.
Onboard Facilities
Fred Olsen Express operates a fleet of five modern fast ferries: the Benchijigua Express (spacious lounges, 3 bars, shops, children's play area tv ,sundecks and optional Gold class), Bocayna Express (shops, bars and lounges, all air-conditioned and sundecks), Bencomo Express (3 bars, boutique, and spacious lounges), Bentago Express (3 bars, boutique, and spacious lounges, optional Gold class) and the Bonanza Express.
The fast ferry the Benchijigua Express was launched in 2005 and is the world's first trimaran fast ferry.
