BY FERRY · SPAIN FERRY TRIPS
The Canary hops, the Balearic shuttles and the hour across to Africa from Tarifa. These 15 compare fares, crossing times and which ones are worth a return the same day.
Take the family-run Barco Majorero from Corralejo to Lobos Island in about 20 minutes. Spend your day swimming at La Concha, walking to La Caldera or the lighthouse, and enjoying volcanic scenery at your own pace. Return times include 11:40, 14:20, and 17:00, with extra summer options.
“Well organised, on time, value for money return journey.”
Take the Aquabus from Ibiza Port to La Savina in Formentera in about 55 minutes. Your ticket includes the return trip on the same day, with English and Spanish assistance. Spend the day at Ses Illetes, Cala Saona, or La Mola, then return when the schedule suits you.
“Map on the boat would have been a good idea so you could work out where/what you could do in your time there. Hired bicycles which was great as getting round the island in an eco friendly way and cheaply . You get to see more and can go at your own pace .”
You’ll take a comfortable Lineas Romero ferry from Orzola to La Graciosa, with a half-hour crossing, onboard Wi-Fi, toilets, and open-air or covered seating. Pick your outbound time, then return the same day or next day on any listed sailing. Free parking makes this an easy independent island trip.
“Great ferry to La Graciosa, which is beautiful and definitely worth visiting. Ferry was fast and on time.”
Take the family-run Barco Majorero from Corralejo to Lobos Island, then enjoy a 10-minute coastal cruise, drink, and 25-minute snorkel near El Puertito. Staff such as Pablo, Susanna, and Danny help with tickets and equipment. Choose your return time and walk to La Concha Beach, La Caldera, or the lighthouse.
“Great trip! Lobos island beautiful but rugged and very windy the day we went! Got sand blasted! Snorkeling wasn't great...not much to see but jumping in off the boat was fab!”
Travel by fast ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, then tour the modern city, Kasbah, medina, souk, necropolis, and Mendoubia Gardens with local and FRS guides. Lunch includes harira, couscous, beef kebab, tea, and a Moroccan sweet. Expect a full day, border queues, shopping stops, and free time in the old town.
“Marketplaces showed true culture of Marocco and panoramic views were amazing. Lunch gave experience to try local food.”
Take the Fred Olsen ferry from Los Cristianos to La Gomera, then tour Hermigua Valley, Agulo, Garajonay National Park, Laguna Grande, and Roque de Agando by coach. A multilingual guide such as Laura, Fernando, or Francisco leads the day, with a Canarian lunch and live Silbo Gomero demonstration included.
“I wished we had more time. wonderful trip and a 6 star guide”
Travel from your Lanzarote resort to Órzola, then cross by express ferry to La Graciosa for about four and a half hours of free time. You can walk, hire bikes, take a 4x4 tour, eat in Caleta de Sebo, or relax by the beaches. Helen may assist with group arrangements, but this is mainly an independent day out.
“It was a joyful ferry ride to la Graciosa. The organiser conveyed enough message to us. The trip was pleasant.”
Board a spacious catamaran behind Stay Restaurant in Puerto Pollença for a scenic 30-minute ride across the bay to Formentor Beach. You get free time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or eat before choosing a return sailing. The multilingual crew serves drinks, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.
“Having purchased the ticket on line, i then had to queue at the booking office, show them the details on my phone and they then issued a paper ticket so no point in booking on line.”
Take a Trasmapi fast ferry from Ibiza to Formentera, with a crossing of about 30 minutes. Exchange your voucher at the Muelle Pesquero ticket office, then choose from scheduled departures. Once on Formentera, rent a car, motorbike, or bicycle, take the tourist bus, and return the same day or within six months.
“la tranquilitat que es gaudeix a la Illa, y la llibertat per moures per tota la illa en cotxe de lluguer”
This Aquabus Ferry Boats service carries you from Playa d'en Bossa or Figueretes to La Savina in about 30 minutes. You get a same-day return ticket with a flexible return time, so you can rent a bike, motorbike, or quad, visit beaches such as Ses Illetes or Cala Saona, and return when it suits you.
Take the 20-minute Naviera Nortour ferry from Corralejo to Lobos Island, then explore independently. Walk to La Concha beach or El Puertito, climb the 127-metre La Caldera volcano, visit Martiño lighthouse, or circle the island on foot. Return times are selected with the crew, with extra summer departures subject to availability.
“Perfectly organised. Easy to find. Nice and friendly crew. Beautiful island. It took us 3,5 hours to see everything en to climb the volcano.”
Take the Lineas Romero Fast Ferry from Corralejo to Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, in about 30 minutes. You can choose a one-way or return ticket, use free Wi-Fi, and spend the day exploring shops, restaurants, beaches, the marina, or Timanfaya National Park independently. Exchange your ticket for a boarding pass before departure.
“Picking up our tickets was quick and easy. Very friendly service. Crossing was choppy, but good fun! All the staff were helpful and friendly.”
Take a one-way or return Lineas Romero ferry from Playa Blanca to Corralejo. The 30-minute crossing offers covered seating, an open-air deck, and free Wi-Fi. Spend your day among Fuerteventura’s dunes, beaches, shops, bars, and restaurants, then return by ferry if you choose the round-trip option.
“It was very lovely experience. The ride was a bit bumpy because of big waves but overall good. Staff was very nice and helpful.”
Take the Fred. Olsen Express ferry from Playa Blanca to Corralejo in 35 minutes. Choose a one-way or return ticket, six daily sailing times, and indoor, outdoor, or solarium seating. The 250-seat Bungavilla has a cafeteria and wide views across the Bocayna Strait.
“ferry was great had a lovely afternoon in lanzarote”
Take a bus from Caleta de Fuste to Corralejo, then ride the ferry for 15 minutes to Lobos Island. You get about four hours to walk to the volcano and lighthouse, swim at La Concha Beach, snorkel, or eat at the island’s one restaurant. This is independent sightseeing, not a guided tour.
“was transport and ferry to island so guide questionnit really necessary. loved the island. went straight to beach and had quiet hour before noisy hords arrived. went to cove, restaurant looked amazing. lack of toilets facilities could be an issue for some. they had to close at 1.30pmdue tolack of water. Stone structures en route to beach used by some filthy people.”
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