Ferry to Balearic Islands
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Ferry to Balearic Islands
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With approximately 144 daily sailings and up to 995 weekly trips to the Balearic Islands, you have numerous travel options. As ferry schedules may vary by season, we recommend using our deal finder to check the latest sailing times and compare ticket prices.
Ferries from Barcelona - Palma sail with a crossing time of 7h 21m. The average price of a Barcelona - Palma ferry is about £143.65. The Formentera - Ibiza ferry has a duration of 32m. The average price of a Formentera - Ibiza ferry is around £66.74.
Ferries to the Balearic Islands are operated by 13 different operators. These include Aquabus, Balearia, Corsica Ferries, FRS Iberia, Formentera Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci, Mediterranea Pitiusa, Menorca Lines, Naviera Armas, Trasmapi, Trasmapi Car, Trasmed GLE & Ulises Cat.
The Balearic Islands offer a well-connected ferry network with seven active ports: Alcudia, Ciutadella, Formentera, Ibiza, Mahon, Palma, and Playa d'en Bossa (Ibiza). There are 144 daily sailings and an impressive 995 weekly sailings available. Among these, Palma stands out as the most popular port, featuring 10 daily sailings and 75 weekly sailings. This extensive service ensures that visitors and locals have numerous options for travelling to and from the Balearic Islands.
Currently, there are no direct ferries from the UK to the Balearic Islands. To travel by ferry to the Balearic Islands, take the Portsmouth to Santander route via Spain, and from there continue your journey to the Balearic Islands via car or public transport.
There are multiple car ferries to the Balearic Islands, however this may vary by route. Balearia, Corsica Ferries, FRS Iberia, Grandi Navi Veloci, Menorca Lines, Naviera Armas, Trasmapi Car, and Trasmed GLE allow passengers to bring their own vehicles onboard most of their ferry crossings to the islands. However, please check the availability before booking your ferry ticket.
The price of a ferry to Balearic Islands can vary by route, operator and season. The 2 most popular routes have an average price of £143.65 (Barcelona to Palma) and £66.74 (Formentera to Ibiza). We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.
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The Balearic Islands, a captivating archipelago in the Mediterranean, are renowned for their stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. Palma ferry port, the most popular port, serves as the gateway to the island of Mallorca, where you can explore the historic Palma Cathedral and the picturesque Bellver Castle. Ibiza ferry port offers a lively nightlife and beautiful beaches, while Mahon ferry port on Menorca is known for its charming harbourside and Georgian architecture. From the Alcudia ferry port, visitors can easily travel to the scenic Tramuntana mountains. Regular buses and taxis are available from each port to the respective city centres, ensuring smooth transit for travellers.
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