How to reach Ibiza by sea
The ferry routes that sail from the mainland to Ibiza (the largest of the Pityusic islands, in the Balearic archipelago) all start from the coast of peninsular Spain. The port cities from which moorings are released are Barcelona, Valencia and Denia. For those leaving from Italy, it may be interesting to investigate the question of how to get to Ibiza without a plane.
Barcelona is located in Catalonia, on the north-east coast of Spain; Valencia is located along the central-eastern coast and the route to Ibiza from here is shorter; Denia is located on the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante; it is part of the autonomous Valencian community and it is right in front of the island territory of Eivissa, as the island is called in Catalan, famous all over the world for its beaches and entertainment both night and day.
On the island there are two ports for passenger ships: the port of Ibiza, understood as that of the island’s capital municipality of the same name, on the south-east side, and that of San Antonio on the south-west coast.
Let’s find out in detail what are the shipping companies and many other information on the routes that cross the Balearic Sea connecting the Balearic island to the mainland and, by clicking on the links contained in the following paragraphs, the days and times of departures, ticket prices and any necessary information.
Barcelona-Ibiza ferries
The vessels operating the Barcelona ➜ Ibiza route are owned by three shipping companies. GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) completes the route (at night) in eight and a half hours with the Golden Bridge carrier, where you can accommodate for the crossing, at your choice, on the deck or at the bar, in an armchair, in a bed, in exclusive internal cabin or sea view one, or even in a suite. Among the services on board there are the à la carte restaurant and the self service, the snack bar, the shop and the children’s room.
The Trasmed fleet (Grimaldi group) brings into play on the route, with evening departures every day except weekends, the naval units Ciudad de Mahon and Ciudad de Granada, which take eight hours, which can be spent in an armchair or in the cabin. On board there is a restaurant, bar, children’s play area, swimming pool.
The Balearia company covers the route in eight hours (departure in the evening) with the ships Martin i Soler and Bahama Mama, on which it is possible to book the seat or the cabin, equipped with restaurant, bar, shop, cinema, swimming pool.
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Valencia-Ibiza ferries
The ferries that cross the Valencia ➜ Ibiza route are of the same companies mentioned above. However, in this case, GNV uses the GNV Sealand carrier, which has a travel time that can vary between five hours and fifteen minutes and six hours and fifteen minutes. The deck seat, the armchair, the bed or the cabin can be booked. On board there are a self-service restaurant, a snack bar, a shop and a children’s room.
The Trasmed shipping company uses the Ciudad de Mahon, Ciudad de Barcelona and Ciudad de Granada ships on the route, which covers in six hours and forty-five minutes. You can travel in an armchair or in the cabin (even premium). Departures (also in this case) take place in the evening and the crossing, consequently, is nocturnal.
With the Balearia fleet it takes between five and six hours on the route. Departures are in the evening and the carriers are Kerry (armchairs, cabins, restaurant, bar, shop and cinema) or Denia Ciutat Creativa, with armchairs, cabins, restaurant and bar.
Denia-Ibiza ferries
The ferries of the shipping company Balearia also make the Denia ➜ Ibiza route, taking between two and a quarter and three hours approximately, with the Super Fast Ferries Eleanor Roosevelt or Ramon Llull. Among the types of accommodation on board are the seat, the VIP seat or the cabin; it is also possible to reserve a seat in the bar armchairs. There are restaurant, shop and cinema too.
