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Ibiza to Palma Ferry: Times, Car and Fast or Overnight Ferry
With Balearia, Trasmed · 6 to 11 weekly departures · 2:15 hours - 4:15 hours
The ferry from Ibiza to Palma is run by Baleà ria, with fast and conventional ferries, and also by Trasmed. It leaves Ibiza and arrives at the port of Palma de Mallorca.
You can travel on foot, with a car, with a motorbike or with a dog. With Baleà ria you check in at My Bookings from 72 hours before; on some fast ferries you choose your seat.
Residents of the Balearic Islands get a 75% discount on the passenger fare, which does not apply to the car.
With I Love Ferry you see the departures for your date, compare ferry companies and book at the ferry company's price.
Ibiza to Palma ferry timetable
In the search you can see the departures for the date you choose, with their ferry company and ship. There are fast ferries by day and, depending on the ferry company, the odd slower conventional ferry. The choice varies a lot with the season: in summer there are more departures than in winter.
If you need to be in Palma at a specific time, check the return departure before buying the outward ticket and allow some margin for disembarking, especially with a car.
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Ibiza to Palma take?
It depends on the ship: fast ferries make the crossing in a few hours and conventional ones take considerably longer. In the page and in the timetable you can see the duration of each departure.
Ibiza to Palma ferry companies
Baleà ria runs the route with fast and conventional ferries; it accepts cars and pets, and has Baleà ria Club with points and benefits. On some fast ferries you can choose your seat at check-in.
Trasmed GLE (Grimaldi group) may have sailings on this route, with conventional ferries; in the search you can see whether it has a departure on your date.
Ibiza to Palma ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for one adult without a car. It changes with the ferry company, the type of ship (fast or conventional), the date and the accommodation. With Baleà ria, the Mini fare lets you change the date but not cancel, and the Reducida fare allows changes and cancellation with a refund that decreases according to the time left. The resident discount reduces the passenger fare, not the car.
Discount for residents of the Balearic Islands
If you live in the Balearic Islands you get a 75% discount on the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car. Say that you are a resident in the search form at iloveferry.com/ferris and bring your DNI or NIE and the residence certificate in case you are asked for them. All passengers on the booking must be residents; if not, make separate bookings.
Large family discount
Large families get 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the passenger ticket, but not off the car. Bring the valid family card and each traveller's ID. With this discount you may have to collect your boarding passes at the ticket office.
Ibiza to Palma ferry with a car
You can take a car, motorbike, van or motorhome. When booking, state the type, make and model; the vehicle must match the one on the ticket. The driver pays for their ticket separately, and Baleà ria asks you to arrive at the port 90 minutes early with a vehicle.
- Authorisation in Ibiza. Leaving Ibiza does not require it; entering does, from 1 June to 30 September. If your car is registered in Mallorca or Menorca, check at ibizacircular.es whether you need to do any paperwork: sources differ.
- Closed car deck during the crossing.
- Pets: never inside the car.
Ibiza to Palma ferry with a dog
Baleà ria accepts dogs in a pet-friendly seat (up to 8 kg including the carrier, one per passenger), in a calm kennel or in a pet-friendly cabin. The pet must appear on the boarding pass and dogs disembark last. With Trasmed, pets travel in an adapted cabin, a seat (under 8 kg, in a carrier) or kennels. More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: fast ferry or conventional ferry
Eleanor Roosevelt · Balearia
Seats
Sirena seat
Standard seat
The cheapest option and the one most people choose.
VIP seat
Reserved lounge
Reclining seat with footrest, drink and snack included.
Neptuno seat
Executive Lounge
Quiet zone for over-18s, no pets.
Private lounges
Mar Lounge
Up to 6 people
A space just for your group, with catering, minibar, lounge attendant, internet, TV and priority disembarkation.
Terraza Lounge
Up to 8 people
Like the Mar Lounge, with more room for groups and families.
Ports in Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca
Port of Ibiza
Port of Palma de Mallorca
Where to board in Ibiza
Ibiza has two ferry terminals, Botafoc and the New Ibiza Ferry Terminal (Estación MarÃtima Nueva Ibiza); your ticket says which. Botafoc has free parking in front of the terminal, a bus and a taxi to the town. Baleà ria has a free shuttle between the two for some foot-passenger connections.
Arriving in Palma
Palma's port is next to the centre, on foot or by bus. Baleà ria and Trasmed do not use the same terminal: check your ticket.
Documents needed to board
It is a domestic route: a valid DNI, NIE or passport for adults. With a car, the vehicle documents and valid insurance. With a resident or large family discount, the document that proves it.
I Love Ferry tips for going from Ibiza to Palma
- Check in. With Baleà ria it opens 72 hours before in My Bookings; if you do, you can choose your seat on some fast ferries.
- A real mobile number on the booking. In rough seas, Baleà ria changes timetables and notifies you by WhatsApp or SMS.
- Allow plenty of time with a car: 90 minutes.
- Check the return before buying the outward ticket, especially if you are going and coming back on the same day.
Why book the Ibiza to Palma ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare Baleà ria and Trasmed in the same search.
- You mark resident, car or pet before paying.
- You pay the ferry company's official price.
Other ways to get from Ibiza to Mallorca
- Ibiza Mallorca ferry: all the routes, including the port of Alcudia.
- Palma Ibiza ferry, the return.
- Ibiza Mahón ferry, if you are continuing to Menorca.
- Formentera Palma ferry.
Frequently asked questions about the Ibiza to Palma de Mallorca ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the ferry from Ibiza to Palma?
Baleà ria, with fast and conventional ferries. Trasmed GLE also runs it; in the search you can see which departures are on sale.
How long does the ferry from Ibiza to Palma take?
Fast ferries take a few hours and conventional ones considerably longer. In the timetable you can see the duration of each departure.
Can I take my car from Ibiza to Palma?
Yes. State the type, make and model when booking. With Baleà ria, arrive 90 minutes early. Leaving Ibiza does not require authorisation.
What discount do residents of the Balearic Islands get?
75% off the passenger ticket. It does not apply to the car. Say that you are a resident in the search form at iloveferry.com/ferris and bring your DNI or NIE.
Is there online check-in?
Yes, with Baleà ria: from 72 hours before in My Bookings. On some fast ferries you can choose your seat; without check-in, the boarding passes arrive from 24 hours before.
Can I change or cancel my ticket?
It depends on the fare. With Baleà ria, Mini lets you change the date but not cancel; Reducida allows changes and cancellation with a refund according to the time left. With less than 2 hours to go, you cannot change it.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of the wind?
Baleà ria offers alternatives whatever the fare: changing the time, to a nearby port or to another booking. If there is no alternative because of bad weather, a free change or a full refund.
Can I take my dog?
Yes. With Baleà ria, in a pet-friendly seat (up to 8 kg including the carrier), a calm kennel or a pet-friendly cabin. With Trasmed, adapted cabins, a seat (under 8 kg, in a carrier) and kennels.
How early do I need to get to the port?
With a car, 90 minutes before with Baleà ria; on foot, the deadline shown on your ticket. Allow extra time in summer.
Is the fast ferry or the conventional ferry better?
For a day trip or if you are in a hurry, the fast ferry. If you want the cheapest or most relaxed journey, look at the conventional one. The timetable tells you which each departure is.
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Ships Ibiza – Palma de Mallorca
Eleanor Roosevelt
⚓ The Eleanor Roosevelt is the world's first fast ferry powered by dual-fuel engines running on liquefied natural gas (LNG), and the longest high-speed catamaran in the world in her class. Operated by Baleà ria, she covers her main route, D...
Ciudad de Barcelona
⚓ The Ciudad de Barcelona is one of the largest ferries in the Trasmed fleet, with room for 1,500 passengers and 300 vehicles. She works the Barcelona–Mahón route, the most direct overnight link between Barcelona and the Menorcan capital....
Kerry
⚓ The Kerry is a passenger and vehicle ferry operated by Baleà ria on the Algeciras–Ceuta route, across one of the busiest stretches of water in the world. With room for more than 1,400 passengers and a crossing completed in barely 35–40 mi...
Ciudad de Granada
âš“ The Ciudad de Granada is one of the mainstay ferries on the links between mainland Spain and Melilla, operated by Trasmed. She covers the AlmerÃa–Melilla and Motril–Melilla routes, two of the most important sea connections between southe...
Ciudad de Palma
⚓ The Ciudad de Palma is one of the best-equipped ferries in the Trasmed fleet, built for the overnight links between mainland Spain and Palma de Mallorca. She mainly works the Barcelona–Palma and Valencia–Palma routes, the two busiest con...
Bahama Mama
⚓ The Bahama Mama is a ro-pax ferry in the Baleà ria fleet that works mainly in the Strait of Gibraltar, on the routes between Algeciras and Ceuta. With room for more than 800 passengers and vehicles on the car deck, she is one of the best-...
Ciudad de Soller
The Ciudad de Sóller is a ro-pax ferry operated by Trasmed that sails overnight between the Spanish mainland and Mallorca. Her usual route is Valencia–Palma de Mallorca (around 8 hours) and, depending on the operator's schedule, she can als...
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