Ibiza to Dénia Ferry

The Ibiza to Dénia ferry is the shortest and fastest sea link between Ibiza and mainland Spain. Dénia sits on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, closer to Ibiza than any other Spanish mainland port, which is why the crossing takes only about 2 hours 15 minutes — comparable to reaching Ibiza from the neighbouring Balearic island of Mallorca, and much quicker than the long overnight sailings from Valencia or Barcelona.

The route is operated by Baleària all year round, with 1 to 2 daily crossings depending on the season. In summer the pattern is generous: a morning departure from Dénia around 08:30–09:00 arriving in Ibiza roughly 11:00–12:00, plus an afternoon sailing around 17:00 reaching the island near 19:15. In the low season this drops to a single daily crossing, often an evening departure, so winter travellers need to plan around a tighter timetable.

Baleària rotates several of its modern "smart ships" on the link, including the LNG-powered high-speed catamaran Eleanor Roosevelt alongside vessels such as the Cecilia Payne and Ramón Llull. Onboard facilities typically include cafeterias, shops, comfortable seating, and dedicated spaces for pets and for families with young children. The ferry carries vehicles as well as foot passengers, making it the preferred choice for drivers bringing a car, campervan or motorcycle from the mainland to Ibiza with minimal time at sea.

Because Dénia has fast road and rail connections up the coast to Valencia, Alicante and beyond, this crossing is often the smartest routing even for travellers not based on the Costa Blanca — the short ferry offsets the extra land distance. Fares start from around €73 for a standard ticket, with vehicle space priced on top. Confirm your exact departure with Baleària, as the number of daily sailings changes markedly between summer and winter.