About this tour
When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this, it was a straightforward way to slip across to Fuerteventura for a day without the hassle of sorting ferries and buses separately. You get picked up from your Lanzarote resort, shuttled to Playa Blanca, and ferried over on the Express — which cuts crossing time compared to slower boats. It's a 7-hour window to explore the island on your own terms: beaches, small towns, whatever takes your fancy. The ferry's got WiFi and toilets, which matter when you're stuck at sea for an hour. No guide, no meals included, so you're plotting your own day.
Highlights
- Door-to-door pickup saves faffing with taxis or finding the port
- Express Ferry keeps sea time manageable — not a half-day crossing
- Return bus and ferry locked in — no scrambling for rides back
- WiFi aboard means you can plan your Fuerteventura moves mid-crossing
- Open-ended day structure — no group itinerary dictating your moves
- Weather-flexible rebooking if conditions turn nasty
- Prams and strollers welcome, service animals allowed
What to expect
You'll be collected from your resort in the morning (exact time depends on which one you're staying at) and driven down to Playa Blanca port with other day-trippers. The bus ride itself is fairly short — this isn't a scenic tour, just getting you to the ferry. Once aboard, you've got about an hour's crossing; the sea can be bouncy depending on conditions, so grab a seat inside if swells bother you. When you land in Fuerteventura, you're on your own. No tour guide, no scheduled stops — just you and the island for several hours. Some people hit the beaches near the port, others hop on local buses or grab a cheap rental scooter to explore further inland. The vibe is genuinely low-key; you won't feel herded around. Come afternoon, you make your way back to the port and repeat the journey home.
What travellers say
- Hassle-free door-to-door transport both ways
- Pace controlled entirely by you — no group schedule
- Fast ferry crossing keeps wasted travel time minimal
- Rebooking option if weather forces a postponement
- Straightforward practicalities (WiFi, toilets, accessibility friendly)
- Limited actual time on island once transfers are factored in
- Early pickup may not suit those who dislike dawn starts
- Meal costs and ashore transport add to the budget
- Weather dependency means booking certainty is not guaranteed
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is ideal if you want to island-hop without paying tour-operator markup or fussing with ferry websites. Sarah found it brilliant for flexibility — sleep in, grab breakfast, decide where to go once you're there. Works well for couples, solo travellers, and families wanting a day away from Lanzarote without the structure of a coach tour. The Express crossing is quick enough that even fidgety kids settle in.
Weather can scupper it, so book only if you've got flexibility to reschedule. The 7-hour window sounds generous until you factor in travel time — you're really looking at 4–5 hours actual free time. No food or drink included means you'll budget for meals and drinks ashore. Early pickup times suit morning people; late risers may find it tight. You need a valid passport or ID card for everyone in your party (infants included). Bring cash — not all Fuerteventura vendors take cards. The port area itself is fairly functional, not scenic.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.