Ferry from Ibiza to Palma

Ferry from Ibiza to Palma at a glance

The ferry from Ibiza to Palma in numbers, as operated by Baleària and Trasmed (GNV): around 2 hours 30 minutes at sea, about 140 km, 1-2 a day, on high-speed ferries (about 2h 30m) and conventional ferries (about 4h). Departure from Ibiza port (Botafoc); arrival at Palma de Mallorca port. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Ibiza to Palma (about 140 km by sea)
• Operator: Baleària and Trasmed (GNV)
• Crossing time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Vessels: high-speed ferries (about 2h 30m) and conventional ferries (about 4h)
• Frequency: 1-2 a day
• Departure port: Ibiza port (Botafoc)
• Arrival port: Palma de Mallorca port
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

The ferry is the way to island-hop with a car; on foot the 40-minute flight is quicker, but the port in Palma is closer to the cathedral and the old town.

On board the Ibiza to Palma ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• 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
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths

Things to do in Palma after the ferry

The reasons passengers take the ferry to Palma are the Cathedral (La Seu), the old town and the Arab baths, the Sóller train and Cap de Formentor. Palma is the capital of Mallorca, with the Gothic cathedral on the bay, the old town and the Tramuntana mountains an hour away.

If you want the days in Palma organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat.

Best time to take the ferry from Ibiza to Palma

For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we check before you plan.

Ferry or flight from Ibiza to Palma?

Ferry versus plane between Ibiza and Palma 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 Palma to Ibiza

We book the return crossing from Palma to Ibiza just as easily, normally on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the ferry from Ibiza to Palma cost?

Ferry prices from Ibiza to Palma move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we verify the fare for the day you want to sail and send it through WhatsApp before you decide.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, vehicle, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is often the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Ibiza to Palma: how to pay less

A cheap Ibiza to Palma ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• 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 often 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

When you fill out the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Ibiza to Palma ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Ibiza to Palma with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Ibiza to Palma ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. Within minutes we write to you by WhatsApp with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the e-ticket or boarding reference.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on 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 e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Palma

Because a person books it, we can line the Ibiza to Palma 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 Ibiza to Palma ferry

The Ibiza to Palma ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. Let us know the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.

If a sailing is cancelled by the ferry company for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Departure: Ibiza port (Botafoc)

The ferry from Ibiza to Palma leaves from Ibiza port (Botafoc), in Ibiza - Ibiza is the Balearic island of Dalt Vila's walls, the beach clubs and the quiet north. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles usually 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Bus line 10 links the airport with Ibiza Town and the ferry port in about 20 minutes and is fine for a light trip to the centre, while the resorts in the north and west need changes in town, and taxis queue in summer; a private car takes you straight to your accommodation or villa.

• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Ibiza 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: Palma de Mallorca port

The ferry docks at Palma de Mallorca port - Palma is the capital of Mallorca, with the Gothic cathedral on the bay, the old town and the Tramuntana mountains an hour away. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Palma with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Ibiza to Palma crossing.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

Why book your Ibiza to Palma ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Ibiza to Palma week in, week out. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your dates, and a human in the WhatsApp chat 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.