Salou to Cambrils Round-Trip Ferry

The ferry crossing along the Costa Daurada

The Costa Daurada, the Golden Coast, takes its name from its long sandy beaches, and the ferry shows them from the best angle: the water. The crossing between Salou and Cambrils takes about 30 minutes each way, with the sea breeze on deck and views of the shoreline, small coves and the headland of Cap Salou. Departures run through the morning and afternoon, with extra sailings in the busiest months.

Anyone wondering how to get from Salou to Cambrils will find the ferry the most pleasant way. The two towns are only about ten kilometres apart by road, but summer traffic can be slow, while the boat is a short cruise in its own right. Rough weather or sea conditions can affect sailings, so check your booking confirmation on the day.

Cambrils, the fishing town across the bay

Cambrils is a working fishing town with a lively marina, a long seafront promenade and an old town set back from the water. It is known along the coast for its restaurants and its fishing heritage, and the harbour gives the place a more local feel than the larger resort next door. A day trip to Cambrils by ferry is easy because the boat lands you right at the port.

If you are asking what to do in Cambrils, the answer is mostly slow: walk the promenade, spend time on the beach, look around the narrow streets of the old quarter and watch the boats come in. Cambrils is worth visiting if you want a quieter seaside atmosphere, and a couple of hours is enough for a first look.

Salou, the resort and its beaches

Salou is the main resort of the Costa Daurada, with wide sandy beaches, a flat seafront promenade lined with play areas and a lively centre. Platja Llevant is the best-known stretch, and the statue of King Jaume I on the seafront recalls that the fleet of 1229 sailed from here to conquer Mallorca. Starting from Cambrils, the ferry gives you this resort as your destination.

Families like Salou because the promenade is easy for pushchairs, the water is shallow and the beaches have good facilities. It is also close to Cap Salou and to the PortAventura resort, so many visitors combine a ferry ride with another day out in the area.

Practical tips for the ferry

Both ports have a clear meeting point, and the exact boarding spot is shown on your booking confirmation. Choose your starting port and sailing time in the booking panel, then check the time of the last boat back before you go ashore so you do not miss the return crossing. Salou and Cambrils have separate timetables, so look at the departures for your option.

The ticket covers the crossing in both directions and is valid for the day you choose, so you decide how long to stay in the other town. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a light jacket for the breeze on deck, and keep in mind that food, drinks and transfers to the port are not included.