Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Volcan-De-Tamadaba

On December 6, 2024, at approximately 6:06 PM, the ferry "Volcán de Tamadaba" experienced a significant delay due to a rope becoming entangled in one of its two propellers. This incident occurred as the vessel was departing from the port of Arrecife, en route to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. To resolve the situation, divers were deployed to free the rope, ultimately allowing the ferry to resume its journey a few hours later, with departure occurring around 1:30 PM.

Tragedy struck on October 31, 2011, when a man in his 40s fell overboard from the ferry "Volcán de Tamadaba" at approximately 10 p.m. The vessel was en route from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, situated just two miles northeast of La Isleta at the time of the incident. Following the unfortunate fall, a comprehensive search operation was initiated, involving helicopters, aircraft, and naval vessels in a desperate attempt to locate the missing individual. Despite the ferry's immediate efforts to rescue him, he remained unaccounted for. After several days of extensive searching, on the evening of November 3, a body was discovered floating in the surrounding waters, believed to be that of the missing man. The tragic event highlights the dangers of maritime travel and the importance of safety measures onboard.