Travel comfortably and save time in La Gomera with the Benchi Express!

A mini ferry to enjoy

The Benchi Express is part of Fred. Olsen Express since 2017 and sails regularly along the south coast of La Gomera, connecting the ports of San Sebastian de La Gomera, Playa de Santiago and Valle Gran Rey. With this fantastic catamaran you will be able to get to know the Colombine Island from a completely new perspective and save time in your travels around the island.

250

Passengers

Pets

Pet-friendly

19 knots

Speed

Up to 8

Two wheels

Up to 0

Vehicles

Type

Mini ferri

Accommodations

Services

Accessibility

Technical data

Accommodations

Passenger accommodations

External views of the Benchi Express

Benchi Express interior seating

Benchi Express accessible seating

Benchi Express exterior seating

Passenger accommodations

The Benchi Express has indoor and outdoor accommodations. On the indoor deck you will find 250 seats, while the outdoor deck offers 100 open-air seats, allowing you to enjoy spectacular views during your trip. The accommodations are not enumerated and you will be able to choose once on board.

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Pet accommodations

Pet-Room example

Example of Pet-Room seen from the inside

Pet-Sofa example

Pet-Carrier example

Designation of Pet-friendly zones

Pet accommodations

On board we have three comfortable options for your pet. Pet-Carrier accommodation, where your pet can travel in a carrier next to your seat. Pet-Sofa, so your pet can travel freely on a mattress, attached to your seat; or our Pet-Rooms. The Pet-Rooms are outdoor kennels, ventilated and shaded, which are located on the outdoor terrace. They are equipped with cameras and you can visit them at any time during the trip.

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Services

On board you will be able to enjoy the following services that will make your trip more comfortable:

Cafeterias

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Our Benchi Express has a cafeteria where you can buy snacks and drinks.

Air conditioning

Outdoor areas

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You will find outdoor areas, such as the upper deck, where you can stay during your whole crossing.

Cafeterias

+ info

Our Benchi Express has a cafeteria where you can buy snacks and drinks.

Air conditioning

Outdoor areas

+ info

You will find outdoor areas, such as the upper deck, where you can stay during your whole crossing.

Cafeterias

+ info

Our Benchi Express has a cafeteria where you can buy snacks and drinks.

Air conditioning

Outdoor areas

+ info

You will find outdoor areas, such as the upper deck, where you can stay during your whole crossing.

Accessibility

Assistance service

+ info

We offer free assistance for your trip. You must book it during the purchase of your ticket or up to 48 hours before your trip.

Ramp or Elevator Access

+ info

The vessel has an access ramp to the passenger lounges.

Accessible Accommodations

Assistance service

+ info

We offer free assistance for your trip. You must book it during the purchase of your ticket or up to 48 hours before your trip.

Ramp or Elevator Access

+ info

The vessel has an access ramp to the passenger lounges.

Accessible Accommodations

Assistance service

+ info

We offer free assistance for your trip. You must book it during the purchase of your ticket or up to 48 hours before your trip.

Ramp or Elevator Access

+ info

The vessel has an access ramp to the passenger lounges.

Accessible Accommodations

Specifications

Discover the technical specifications of the Benchi Express

Technical data

Type

Mini ferri

Length

28,70 m.

Beam

9,00 m.

Speed

19 knots

Passengers

250

Pets

6 Pet-Rooms, 2 Pet-Sofas, 4 Pet-Carriers

Vehicles

0

No of engines

2

Total power

2.134 KW / 2.901 CV

Propulsion engines

Caterpillar c32 Acert

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