Travel guide
Ferry from France to Mallorca
Toulon and Sète compared: crossing times, sailing days and check-in
- Toulon-Alcúdia: approx. 13½-20 hrs
- Sète-Alcúdia: individual seasonal dates
- Both routes arrive in Alcúdia
- Cabins bookable for the overnight crossing
- Bring your vehicle or dog on board
- Live prices and sailings for your travel date
Toulon and Sète compared
Corsica Ferries serves both ports, and both routes arrive in Alcúdia in the north of Mallorca. The difference lies in the number of sailing dates and how early you need to be at the terminal.
Ferries from France to Alcúdia
Toulon and Sète to Alcúdia
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Corsica Ferries sails from southern France to Mallorca, from Toulon and from Sète. Both routes arrive in Alcúdia in the north of the island. If you're driving south through France in your own vehicle, this saves you the overland journey to Spain's east coast. In return, the sea crossing is longer and the service is seasonal: the ferries don't sail every day, and finding a suitable return crossing often decides the whole trip.
Toulon - Alcúdia
Toulon-Alcúdia is the France route with the most sailing dates. In season, Corsica Ferries sails on around two days a week; the crossing takes approx. 13½-20 hrs and usually runs overnight, arriving in the morning. The ship is the Mega Express.
The terminal is at 2 avenue de l'Infanterie de Marine in Toulon. Coming from Marseille, take the A50; from Nice, the A57. Corsica Ferries recommends being at the port at least two hours before departure.
Sète - Alcúdia
Sète-Alcúdia offers individual seasonal dates rather than a regular service. Corsica Ferries gives roughly one sailing a week as a guide, but the timetable may show only a few sailings over long periods. The crossing time depends on the sailing, so check it for your date in the timetable.
Ferries leave from the Gare Maritime Orsetti in Sète, near Montpellier. Corsica Ferries recommends being at the terminal at least 90 minutes before departure and makes no distinction between vehicle and foot passengers.
Toulon or Sète?
Toulon is the more reliable choice if your holiday dates are fixed: with around two sailings a week in season, you're more likely to find dates that work for both the outward and return crossing. Sète is worth it if one of its dates fits your trip exactly or you're travelling via Montpellier anyway. If none of the dates work, Barcelona-Palma and Barcelona-Alcúdia are the alternatives with daily sailings.
On board
For the overnight crossing, Corsica Ferries sells cabins at a flat price; alternatively there are seats in enclosed areas. On overnight crossings you vacate your cabin one hour before arrival. There are pet cabins for dogs; they are allowed on a lead in designated areas, and you should pack a muzzle. What you need for entry and how the other operators handle pets is covered in the guide Taking your dog on the ferry.
With a car or motorhome
From France you'll usually be travelling in your own vehicle, and the vehicle affects the price. Enter the vehicle type, length and height in your booking exactly as you'll be travelling. What to bear in mind on board and on arrival is explained in the guides Taking a car to Mallorca and Motorhome on the ferry.
Arriving in Alcúdia
Both routes berth at the Muelle Comercial at the northern end of Alcúdia harbour. According to Corsica Ferries, Palma is about 50 minutes away by car. You can also carry on to Menorca from the same quay: the Mallorca-Menorca connection to Ciutadella departs from Alcúdia.
Prices and booking
The price depends on the date, cabin and vehicle. The Prices page compares starting prices for the routes, and the booking shows the live price for your sailing. Because sailing dates are limited, it's best to book your outward and return crossings together.
FAQ
Common questions about the ferry from France to Mallorca
Which ferries sail from France to Mallorca? +
How long does the ferry from Toulon to Mallorca take? +
The crossing takes approx. 13½-20 hrs. You usually sail overnight and arrive in Alcúdia in the morning, so factor a cabin into your plans from the start.
When do I need to be at the port in Toulon or Sète? +
In Toulon, Corsica Ferries recommends being at the port at least two hours before departure. In Sète it is at least 90 minutes, with no difference between vehicle and foot passengers.
How much is the ferry from France to Mallorca? +
The price depends on the date, cabin and vehicle. Starting prices for the routes are on the Prices page, and the booking shows the live price for your sailing.
Can I take my dog on the ferry from France to Mallorca? +
Yes. Corsica Ferries offers pet cabins, dogs are allowed on a lead in designated areas, and you need to carry a muzzle. Small animals travel in a carrier. The guide Taking your dog on the ferry compares documents and on-board rules.
Check your sailing from France
Toulon and Sète don't sail every day. Check both the outward and return crossing in the timetable before you plan the rest of your journey.