Fred. Olsen Express: differences between trimarans and catamarans

Traveling in the Canaries with Fred. Olsen Express has never been faster, safer and more comfortable. The Spanish ferry operator recently expanded its modern fleet by adding 2 new trimarans.

Now, if you can’t tell the difference between a trimaran and a catamaran, the team of Ferryhopper is here to guide you through everything! Below, you can find detailed information about trimarans and catamarans, their features and benefits, and how to best visit the Canaries with Fred. Olsen Express!

Up-close view of a Fred. Olsen Express catamaran in Tenerife

What are the differences between trimarans and catamarans?

The most essential difference between trimarans and catamarans is in their naval design and infrastructures.

A catamaran, to begin with, benefits from the general structure of a long conventional ferry, which helps the vessel travel faster. Its deck, however, is balanced on 2 hulls instead of 1, making the vessel more comfortable and easier to navigate.

On the other hand, trimarans, also known as “multihulls”, include 3 hulls, upgrading the experience of traveling by ferry in every way imaginable!

Benefits of traveling by trimaran

So, what does a trimaran bring to the table other than its fantastic design that resembles a spaceship? The 3 hulls make the trimarans of Fred. Olsen Express more versatile and stable, even in rough conditions. Their comfort is combined with enhanced speed, allowing you to reach your destination by ferry easily and conveniently. Traveling in the Canaries is nothing but smooth sailing!

In longer trips, with stronger winds and waves, the trimaran reigns supreme. It’s also an ideal solution if you wish to avoid seasickness, as the hulls provide better and more balanced navigation. Catamarans, on the other hand, are appropriate for shorter trips, with calm waters and good weather conditions.

The impressive trimaran of Fred. Olsen Express in Los Cristianos, Tenerife

Traveling by trimaran with Fred. Olsen Express in the Canaries

Interested in traveling in the Canaries by trimaran? We can’t blame you! Two technologically advanced trimarans are now part of the fleet of Fred. Olsen Express: Bajamar Express and the Bañaderos Express. Not only do they provide passengers with maximum comfort and luxurious services, but their environmental footprint is also minimized.

So, if you wish to cruise through the Canaries comfortably, check out the ferry route from Tenerife to Gran Canaria, where trimarans are ready to sail! With Gold Class, there are even wind-protected terraces, so that you can enjoy beautiful views without worrying about getting seasick! There are still catamarans traveling between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, so choose the vessel that suits you best!

Discover all available ferry connections to the Canaries on our Map of ferries, organize your next trip with a trimaran or catamaran and book your ferry tickets with Fred. Olsen Express online!