New Huelva-Canary Islands Ferry Service Commences

New Huelva-Canary Islands Ferry Service Commences. Today is the start of the new ferry service between Huelva and the Canary Islands, a journey which takes 28 hours. The first ship left the port of La Luz in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria at 08:00 and will stop in Santa Cruz on Tenerife on her voyage to Huelva on mainland Spain. The ferry is the Volcán del Teide and is operated by the company Naviera Armas and has recreational areas, viewpoints, Videocine, meeting rooms, buffet, bars, pool, gym, games room and playground for children, 124 cabins with 478 beds, 500 reclining seats reclining seats and a VIP room. Crossings are every Thursday from the Canaries, arriving Friday in Huelva, and every Saturday from Huelva, arriving Sunday in the Canary Islands. On the first crossing are 320 passengers and 120 vehicles. A one way crossing with reclining seat and a car is about 210 Euros. The ferry crossing will be an important addition to travel to and from the Canarian Islands especially for people with property who may want to transport large personal items to their villa or apartment. Source Naviera Armas and Nerja News

Cunards Queen Elizabeth Liner Arrives In The Canary Islands

Cunards brand new cruise liner The Queen Elizabeth has arrived in the Canary Islands on her maiden voyage.
The Queen Elizabeth will call into the ports of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de La Palma on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th.

The Queen Elizabeth is not the largest ship in the fleet but at 90,000 tonnes, 294 metres long and 31 metres wide is still an inpressive sight.

The Queen Elizabeth came into Tenerife around 7-30 in the morning, from the port of Las Palmas, with 2,000 cruise passengers and 960 crew. She will remain in the harbour until six in the afternoon, when she will leave to go to the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

She began her maiden voyage on October 12, a day after being christened by the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, in the port of Southampton. This trip consists of a 14-day cruise which takes in Vigo, Lisbon, Las Palmas, Tenerife, La Palma and Funchal.