The Bentago Express is a Wave Piercing Catamaran capable of carrying 880 passengers and 230 cars at a speed of 38 Knots (44 MPH). She operates between the Spanish Canary Islands of Santa Cruz (Tenerife) and Agaete (Gran Canaria). An impression of her size can be gained by looking at the figures of members of her crew on the platform at her stern. Built in the year 2000 she is seen here leaving Santa Cruz late afternoon on the 23 December 2009 facing extremely lively sea conditions.