Ferry from Barcelona to Palma

Infants up to 1-2 years old can travel for free on the ferry from Barcelona to Palma. On GNV ferries, infants and toddlers up to 4 years old travel for free. Additionally, children up to 11-13 years old can receive discounts of 30%-50%. Residents of the Balearic Islands are eligible for ferry discounts of 75% or more. 

All 3 ferry companies operating on the ferry Barcelona - Palma route (Baleària, GNV and Trasmed) offer modern, family-friendly vessels with a variety of services to make your trip comfortable.

Onboard, you'll find self-service restaurants, snack bars, cafeterias, and both indoor and outdoor bars, perfect for a meal, a drink or a snack. You can save on meals by taking advantage of the companies’ meal packages and discounts, which often include kid-friendly options and breakfast deals. 

Additionally, most ferries have shops and play areas for children. There’s also Wi-Fi available on the ferry Barcelona - Palma. Baleària and GNV offer paid Wi-Fi packages, while Baleària's smart ships, such as the Hypatia de Alejandría vessel, include a free WhatsApp service during the entire voyage. On Trasmed ferries there is normally free Wi-Fi service.

Cabins and accommodation

Ferries from Barcelona to Palma offer different types of cabins, such as standard internal cabins, sea-view external cabins, pet-friendly cabins, and accessible cabins for people with disabilities. Cabin prices range between around €70 and €300.

Alternatively, you can book a numbered airplane-type seat, with prices starting at about €40. On Baleària ferries, you can choose between standard "Sirena" seats or superior “Neptuno” seats, which provide access to a lounge with more comfortable leather seating and a TV.

Ferry luggage

Each ferry operator serving this route has different luggage policies: 

• Trasmed allows each passenger to carry up to 30 kg per luggage item.
• On the ferries of Baleària, there are no limitations on the amount of luggage, as long as you can carry and handle it on your own. There are also open luggage trunks in the passenger lounges, where you can leave your luggage during the trip.
• With GNV, passengers can carry up to 2 pieces of personal luggage.

Traveling with pets

When it comes to traveling by ferry from Barcelona to Palma, you can bring along your pet on most vessels, by paying a small fee of around €15, depending on the size of the pet.

Pet-friendly amenities vary by operator and vessel, but may include pet-friendly cabins (€130-€200) and kennels.

Remember to include your pet in the booking and carry the necessary health documents. In addition, don't forget to bring along a leash for your dog.

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Barcelona to Palma:

• Make sure that you arrive at the port of Barcelona 1-2 hr in advance, especially during high season, to avoid delays.
• The documents you need for your trip to Palma from Barcelona are a valid ID or passport and your boarding pass (printed or in digital format).
• Ferries from Barcelona also travel to the port of Alcúdia in Mallorca. The distance between the 2 ports is about 58 km, which is about 1 hr by bus or 45 min by car. Check out the Barcelona - Alcúdia ferry crossing for more info.
• Regarding the return Palma - Barcelona route, the earliest ferry departs at 10:00, while the latest ferry leaves at 11:30. For more information on the Palma - Barcelona ferry route, check out our page on Ferryhopper.

Where to take the ferry from Barcelona to Palma

There are regular ferries departing from the port of Barcelona to Palma. The port of Barcelona is located 9 km from the city center and it's easily accessible by public transport (metro, bus, train), car and taxi.

Which Barcelona gate do ferries to Palma depart from?

GNV and Trasmed ferries to Palma usually depart from the Terminal Ferry Barcelona Muelle San Bertran. Baleària, on the other hand, usually departs from Terminal F4 - Moll Adossat.

How to get to the port of Barcelona?

• By metro: take Line 3 (Green Line) to Drassanes Station or Line 4 (Yellow Line) to Barceloneta Station. Both stations are approximately a 15-min walk to the port.
• By bus: bus lines 45, 59, 88, 88B, D20, 21, N0, N6, or H14 serve the port area. The T-3 Portbus provides direct service from Drassanes to the cruise terminals.
• By train: from Barcelona Sants station, take the R2 Nord line to Estació de França. From there, it's a 20-min walk to the port or a short taxi ride.
• By taxi: taxis are also widely available. Simply enter "Port de Barcelona" or your specific terminal in the app and you can reach the port in about 5-10 min from the city center.
• By car: if you’re driving, follow road C-31, which merges into B-10, and follow the signs to the Port de Barcelona. There are several parking lots available around the port area.

Tip: if you are near La Rambla or Barceloneta, the port is within walking distance (around 10-20 min depending on your exact location) so you can get there on foot.

Where does the ferry arrive in Palma?

The ferry Barcelona - Palma arrives at the port of Palma, Mallorca’s main port. It’s centrally located on the island’s west coast, right across from Palma’s charming Old Town.