Ferry Operator
Menorca Lines
The small island operator between Menorca and Mallorca - ship, crossing time, check-in, pets and fares
- Since 2022, fast-ferry brand of the Balearic Insotel Marine Group
- One route: Ciutadella-Alcúdia with the Som Menorca in 75 minutes, 400 passengers and 65 cars
- Check-in with boarding pass: 30 minutes on foot, 60 with a vehicle; pets and bicycles free of charge
About Menorca Lines
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About Menorca Lines
Menorca Lines is the fast-ferry brand of the Insotel Marine Group, the shipping arm of the Balearic Insotel Group. It began operating between Alcúdia on Mallorca and Ciutadella on Menorca in 2022 - as, in the operator's words, a "boutique offering" for passengers and vehicles on the shortest crossing between the two islands. With the new line, the group, which already runs Trasmapi between Ibiza and Formentera, aimed to be present across all four Balearic Islands. The company is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Ship
The backbone of the line is the Som Menorca: 71.75 metres long, 18.60 metres wide, with room for 400 passengers and 65 cars. On board there are air-conditioned indoor seats with screens, premium seats, outdoor seating and a sun deck, a self-service snack bar, free Wi-Fi, a lift, accessible toilets with a baby-changing table and a pet area. In the current feed, a second ship appears on some sailings; which ship operates your sailing is shown in the timetable line.
Route to Mallorca
Menorca Lines operates only Ciutadella-Alcúdia and back, with a crossing time of 75 minutes. The published timetable usually shows two departures a day in each direction, one in the morning or afternoon and one in the evening; the operator reserves the right to make operational changes without notice. It promotes day trips between the islands with its Day Pass. The departure port on Menorca is the outer harbour of Son Blanc near Ciutadella, and on Mallorca the Muelle Comercial in Alcúdia; current times are in the timetable.
Check-in, Vehicle and Pet
With a boarding pass already issued, you need to be at the port up to 30 minutes on foot and up to 60 minutes with a vehicle before departure; without a boarding pass, an hour or more than an hour beforehand. Free online check-in opens 15 days before departure; if you don't use it, boarding passes are sent automatically by email 48 hours beforehand. Cars, vans, motorbikes, scooters, caravans and motorhomes can be booked, and bicycles travel free of charge. Pets also travel free of charge: dogs on a harness and lead in the designated area, breeds classed as dangerous with a basket muzzle and licence proof, cats in a carrier kept separate from the dogs. A microchip, rabies vaccination from three months of age and a pet passport with owner details are required. Without a vehicle you can bring up to 20 kilos of luggage. More in the guides Taking your car to Mallorca, Motorhomes on the ferry and Taking your dog on the ferry.
Tickets and Fares
Menorca Lines sells a Basic fare, which only allows date changes, and a Flexible fare, which also permits cancellations with restrictions. Changes are possible up to two working days before departure and only while boarding passes haven't yet been issued; cancellations are refunded on a sliding scale based on how close you are to the travel date, and no-shows without cancellation get nothing back. Passenger tickets remain valid for a year and can be used on a different date. The fares include port fees, handling and travel insurance; discounts apply only to passengers, not vehicles. The price overview shows the route comparison, and the amount is confirmed in the booking window.
FAQ Menorca Lines
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers about Menorca Lines and the ferry to Alcúdia.
Which route does Menorca Lines operate?+
Only Ciutadella-Alcúdia and back, with the fast ferry Som Menorca in 75 minutes. The published timetable usually shows two departures a day in each direction; current times are shown in the timetable.
When do I need to be at the port with Menorca Lines?+
With a boarding pass already issued, up to 30 minutes on foot and up to 60 minutes with a vehicle before departure; without a boarding pass, an hour or more than an hour beforehand. Online check-in opens 15 days before departure; otherwise the operator sends boarding passes automatically by email 48 hours in advance.
Can I take a car, motorhome or bicycle?+
Yes, cars, vans, motorbikes, scooters, caravans and motorhomes can be booked; bicycles travel free of charge. More in Taking your car to Mallorca and Motorhomes on the ferry.
Can my dog travel free of charge?+
Yes, pets travel free with Menorca Lines. Dogs travel on a harness and lead in the designated area, cats in a carrier; a microchip, valid rabies vaccination and pet passport are required. Details in Taking your dog on the ferry.
How much luggage can I bring?+
Without a vehicle, up to 20 kilos of personal luggage per person; there's a luggage rack on board.
Where can I find the timetable and prices?+
Departures are shown in the timetable, and the route comparison in the price overview. The amount depends on fare (Basic or Flexible), vehicle and season and only becomes firm in the booking window.