Sailboat Rides

In the Middle Ages the Canary Islands used to trade wine and sugar cane with the free world, so boats have always been important in the island's economy. Cargo ships were often seen around the island and many of the locals worked as fishermen. Then when tourism reached the island, pleasure craft and ferries were often seen around the waters, as were luxury yachts.

Tourists on Fuerteventura holidays sometimes choose to island-hop between the other islands in the archipelago and as a consequence, faster ferries, hydrofoils and catamarans can often be seen around this popular destination.

Compania Transmediterranea, Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas are the three different ferry companies that operate out of Fuerteventura leaving from the ports of Puerto del Rosario, El Castillo and Corralejo. Of all the companies Naviera Armas is by far the cheapest.

A journey from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria would usually take 6.5 hours using the latest fleet of high-speed ferries. However the new Fred Olsen Express Service does the journey from Fuerteventura to Lanzarote in just 20 minutes. There are many different catamaran services available for the tourist on cheap holidays in the Canaries.

You don't need to get wet to explore the abundant marine life of the Canaries. Why not try an exciting underwater adventure in a submarine from Morro Jable harbour. The Subcat Submarines are situated here and holidaymakers can reach them by air-conditioned coach from Costa Calma or Jandia.

Those on Fuerteventura luxury holidays will find this to be a great attraction. It starts out just like a cruise with everyone relaxing on the top deck and admiring the wonderful scenery and stunning beaches of nearby Jandia. Suddenly everyone goes below and the hatches are battened down as the submarine dives 30 metres underwater. It really is a different world under the sea teeming with vibrant marine life and brightly coloured fish.