Ferry to Ibiza

Which port to sail from

Three mainland ports serve Ibiza, each suited to a different starting point:

• Dénia — the shortest crossing at roughly 2 to 3 hours by fast ferry; the closest mainland port to Ibiza and the best choice if you are coming from the Valencia region or driving down the coast.
• Valencia — roughly 5 to 7 hours; a practical option from southern and central Spain, with both daytime fast and overnight conventional services.
• Barcelona — an overnight crossing of about 8 to 9 hours; book a cabin to make the most of the sailing time and arrive refreshed at dawn.

Arriving on Ibiza

Ferries dock at the port of Ibiza Town (Eivissa), set below the ramparts of the Dalt Vila. Some services also call at Sant Antoni on the west coast — check your ticket. From Ibiza Town there are taxis, buses and car hire nearby, and the old town itself is a short walk from the pier.

Operators

The Balearic routes are served by Baleària and Trasmediterránea among others, with the most departures in summer. Baleària has a particularly strong schedule on the Dénia corridor, while both operators share the Barcelona and Valencia crossings.

Booking tips

Book early for July and August and for any car space — vehicle decks fill up weeks ahead of peak weekend departures. For the Barcelona overnight, an en-suite cabin turns the crossing into accommodation and saves a night's hotel cost. Compare all three departure ports and operators in one search via Direct Ferries.