Ferry from Tangier to Barcelona
Overview
How do you get from Tangier to Barcelona by ferry, how long does the crossing take and how much does the ferry ticket cost? Haqqi Tours answers all three and books the ticket for you. GNV and Grimaldi Lines run overnight cruise ferries with cabins taking about 24 hours, a few a week, between Tanger Med port and Barcelona port. We provide the ticket, the vehicle space and a written confirmation on WhatsApp after you fill in the booking form on this page.
Highlights
- Ferry from Tangier to Barcelona in about 24 hours - overnight cruise ferries with cabins
- Operated by GNV and Grimaldi Lines
- Departs Tanger Med port, arrives Barcelona port
- A few a week - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Tangier to Barcelona: every fare and operator checked for your dates
- Cars, motorbikes and bicycles carried - tell us the vehicle and we book the space
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Tangier to Barcelona crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Tangier to Barcelona at a glance
Here is what the Tangier to Barcelona ferry looks like: overnight cruise ferries with cabins run by GNV and Grimaldi Lines, about 24 hours from port to port, a few a week. You board at Tanger Med port and step off at Barcelona port. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your travel date and tells you the cost before anything is booked.
- Route: Tangier to Barcelona (about 1000 km by sea)
- Operator: GNV and Grimaldi Lines
- Crossing time: about 24 hours
- Vessels: overnight cruise ferries with cabins
- Frequency: a few a week
- Departure port: Tanger Med port
- Arrival port: Barcelona port
- Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, electronic ticket by message
The long crossing to Barcelona takes a night and a day with cabins on board, a restful alternative for travellers carrying a vehicle between Catalonia and northern Morocco.
Things to do in Barcelona after the ferry
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia on the Mediterranean, with El Prat Airport (BCN) about 15 km south-west of the centre, Gaudí's Sagrada Família and the Eixample grid in the middle, the Gothic Quarter and the beaches of Barceloneta by the port, and the cruise terminals at the foot of Montjuïc. Start with Montserrat monastery, an hour away, the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, then La Rambla and the Boqueria market and Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. A tip from our desk: Barcelona has Terminals 1 and 2 some distance apart - let us know the carrier and flight number - and if you are joining a cruise, give the ship name so the driver goes to the correct terminal at the port.
Haqqi Tours can provide guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Barcelona; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.
Best time to take the ferry from Tangier to Barcelona
The ferry from Tangier to Barcelona runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. May to October is warm and busy, with cruise season and the August heat at the peak; the Ronda Litoral and the C-32 are slowest on weekday evenings and Sunday nights in summer. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.
Ferry or flight from Tangier to Barcelona?
Ferry versus plane between Tangier and Barcelona comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.
Return ferry from Barcelona to Tangier
The Barcelona to Tangier ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 24 hours. Haqqi Tours provides the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.
How much does the ferry from Tangier to Barcelona cost?
"How much is the ferry ticket from Tangier to Barcelona?" has several answers, because the operators price the slow boat and the fast boat differently, charge separately for vehicles and cabins, and raise fares in high season. Haqqi Tours offers the current cost for the date you travel and party - foot passengers, car, seats or cabin - quickly of receiving the form, and tells you which sailing is the best value.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, the vehicle if you bring one, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Tangier to Barcelona: how to pay less
A cheap Tangier to Barcelona ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
When you fill out the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Tangier to Barcelona ferry first, then the alternatives.
How to book ferry tickets from Tangier to Barcelona with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a ferry from Tangier to Barcelona is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know on WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Tanger Med port and stay reachable during the crossing.
- Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Barcelona
Because a person books it, we can line the Tangier to Barcelona ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.
Timetable and season of the Tangier to Barcelona ferry
A few a week - that is how frequently the ferry from Tangier to Barcelona runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 24 hours at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your dates rather than a list that may be out of date.
If a sailing is cancelled by the operator for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.
Departure: Tanger Med port
The ferry from Tangier to Barcelona leaves from Tanger Med port, in Tangier - Tangier is the white city at the meeting of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with the Kasbah, the medina and the Caves of Hercules. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles normally 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: A city bus and taxis run from the terminal to the centre, which suits a light bag and a hotel near the Grand Socco; the Al Boraq train from Tangier Ville reaches Rabat in about 1 hour 20 minutes and Casablanca in about 2 hours 10 minutes. A private car is easier for the medina, the Corniche, Cap Spartel, Tangier Med, Tetouan and Chefchaouen.
- Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your accommodation in Tangier to the port on request
- Ask us which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
- Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
- Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
Arrival: Barcelona port
You step off at Barcelona port, close to Barceloneta and the beach and Gràcia. The Aerobús reaches Plaça de Catalunya in about 35 minutes and the R2 train and L9 metro also serve the airport; each works for one traveller, but the last stretch to a hotel with luggage, or a cruise terminal with a boarding time, is far easier in a car that stops at the door. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your accommodation.
Onward journeys from Barcelona - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; tell us and we time the crossing to fit.
On board the Tangier to Barcelona ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage
On board, the ferry from Tangier to Barcelona is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. Taking the car means driving on, parking as directed, and coming back down only at the arrival port.
- Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
- Children's fares by age; infants generally free
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
Why book your Tangier to Barcelona ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Tangier to Barcelona all year round. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your date, and a human through WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Complete the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.
On board
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
- Vehicles carried on the car deck - book with the car's dimensions
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Children's fares by age band; infants normally free
Before you travel
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early, vehicles 60-90 minutes; more on international crossings
- Haqqi Tours provides private transfers between your accommodation and both ports
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - tell us when booking
Good to know
- Choose the conventional ferry for the cheapest fare and the steadiest ride
- Give us the car's length and height - vehicle fares depend on them
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How often does the ferry from Tangier to Barcelona run?
A few a week, with more sailings in summer. We send the timetable for your travel date.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
Sailings depart from Tanger Med port. We send the gate or pier and the check-in time with the ticket, and can book a driver from your hotel to the port.
How much does the ferry from Tangier to Barcelona cost?
It depends on the shipping line, the vessel (fast or conventional), the date, the seat or cabin and whether you take a car. Haqqi Tours checks the live fares for your travel date and sends the exact cost in the WhatsApp chat within minutes of receiving the form.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Tangier to Barcelona?
For most passengers the ferry: it lands in the town, carries all your luggage and the car and is generally cheaper door to door. We provide flights too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
Yes, carry it: passports are checked at the port on international crossings, and an ID is required on many domestic sailings too. We finalise what applies with the ticket.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The ferry company rebooks you on the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk handles it for you on the day. When the forecast is poor we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails in weather that cancels the fast boats.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Luggage is not weighed on most ferries and is carried free within the shipping line's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes limit the number of bags. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
How do I book ferry tickets from Tangier to Barcelona?
Fill in the short form on this page with your date, one-way or return and the number of passengers. Haqqi Tours messages you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels and cost; you confirm, we book and send the e-ticket.
How long is the ferry from Tangier to Barcelona?
Roughly 24 hours on the fastest boat; where a conventional ferry also runs it takes longer but moves less in the swell. We send the exact time of each sailing with its cost.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
It depends on the company and the fare; most tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange transfers to and from the ports?
Of course. We provide private transfers from your accommodation to Tanger Med port and from Barcelona port to your hotel, with room for the bags, on the same confirmation as the ticket.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, wherever the ship has classes - airline-style, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Say what you prefer and we send the cost of each.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Yes, at a child fare; infants generally sail free. Put the ages on the form and we apply the right fares for the Tangier to Barcelona crossing.
