12.9 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in El Hierro Island for around 12.9 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
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We're working on adding tour operators for El Hierro Island. Check back soon or search your cruise to see what's available at other ports.
When to Visit El Hierro Island
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Winter Season
Dec – Feb
4,682 estimated passengers across 20 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
946 estimated passengers across 3 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
3,986 estimated passengers across 12 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Cruise Lines Visiting El Hierro Island
6 cruise lines. View full breakdown →
Windstar Cruises Cruises (20)
Small Cruise Lines Cruises (10)
Phoenix Reisen Cruises (7)
Ponant Cruises Cruises (5)
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (4)
Atlas Ocean Voyages Cruises (1)
Ships Arriving Soon
Next scheduled visits to El Hierro Island
Mon 12 Oct
VidantaWorld Elegant
Small Cruise Lines Cruises
08:00 – 18:00
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The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
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99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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