Ferries to Mallorca operate from several ports in Spain and France. In Spain, there are lines from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia, mostly to the port of Palma de Mallorca in the south of the island.
From France, there are seasonal ferry connections from Toulon and Sète, which call at Alcúdia in the north of Mallorca.
The journey time depends on the port of departure. From Dénia, the crossing takes around 5 to 6 hours. From Valencia, you should expect around 7 to 9 hours, from Barcelona around 7 to 8 hours depending on the ship (sometimes only 3.5 to 6 hours if using a fast ferry).
For ferries from France, the journey is significantly longer: from Toulon or Sète, the crossing to Mallorca takes around 12 to 17 hours (usually at night).
There are daily ferry connections from Spain to Mallorca all year round. In the high season, there are often several ferries a day on the main routes (e.g. Barcelona-Mallorca).
The routes from France (Toulon, Sète), on the other hand, are only served seasonally in summer, with a few departures per week.
The most important shipping companies on the routes from mainland Spain to Mallorca are Baleària, Trasmed and Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV). They operate ferries from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia to Mallorca.
On the connections from France (Toulon and Sète), Corsica Ferries in particular operates its ships. There are also regional providers for ferry trips between the Balearic Islands.
Yes, all major Mallorca ferries are car ferries. You can easily take your car, motorcycle or camper van with you. When booking, you specify the vehicle and drive it to the car deck yourself for embarkation.
For safety reasons, the car deck is not accessible during the crossing. Therefore, make sure that you have everything you need with you during the journey.
Yes, most ferries to Mallorca offer cabins, especially on night trips. You can reserve a sleeping cabin during the booking process to make the crossing more comfortable.
Alternatively, reclining chairs or Pullman seats are available on many ships. Catering and lounges are also common on board so that you can relax during the journey.
Early booking of the ferry to Mallorca is recommended. In the peak travel season, many ferries are in high demand and can be fully booked.
It is best to book your ticket a few weeks in advance, especially if you are traveling with your own vehicle or would like a cabin. This way you can be sure of your desired departure and often cheaper fares.
Yes, most shipping companies allow pets. As a rule, an EU pet passport, microchip identification and valid rabies vaccination (first vaccination at least 21 days before departure) are required. An official animal health certificate is required for entry from non-EU countries.
Depending on the shipping company, there are pet-friendly cabins, kennels/boxes and designated areas; a lead is compulsory and a muzzle may be required in indoor areas. Fees usually apply and spaces are limited - book the pet space together with your ticket. Depending on the shipping company, leaving pets in the vehicle is not permitted or only permitted to a limited extent.
The prices for ferry tickets to Mallorca vary depending on the route, season and offer. For foot passengers, a single crossing often costs from around €30-50 in the low season, while prices can be significantly higher in the high season.
If you are traveling with a vehicle, you will usually have to pay around €50-100 per route, depending on the type of vehicle. Cabins also cost between around €50 and €150, depending on comfort and season.