Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the route, Baleària, Trasmed, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), Corsica Ferries and Menorca Lines operate crossings. Which of these sails on your travel date depends on the port pair you choose. Bookable departures are listed in the timetable.

Ferries use the Son Blanc commercial port at the Moll Comercial. The historic harbour in the old town is narrow and reserved for leisure boats. Point your navigation and any pick-up at the ferry terminal, not at the picturesque old harbour.

Both names refer to the same city. Maó is the Catalan form, Mahón the Spanish one; ferry operators and booking systems use one or the other. For choosing your route, what matters is the port's location on the eastern side of Menorca, not the spelling.

Barcelona - Mahón and Valencia - Mahón connect the mainland to Mahón, along with Palma - Mahón from Mallorca. If you are staying in the west of the island, Ciutadella means a much shorter drive.

No. Corsica Ferries publishes the Toulon - Ciutadella route seasonally, and the service on the other routes also changes with the season. Check your specific date rather than planning around a fixed frequency.

That is set by the ferry operator. Baleària requires at least 90 minutes with a vehicle and 60 minutes on foot, while Corsica Ferries requires at least 60 minutes with a vehicle and 30 minutes without. The deadline on your booking confirmation always takes precedence.

Cars, vans, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, caravans and motorhomes are standard booking categories with the ferry operators. Whether the category you need is free on your date only becomes clear once you select a specific departure. Give the full length and height, including any roof box or bike rack.

Add the animal as a separate option when you search. GNV requires a microchip and a valid pet passport for dogs, cats and other small animals, and offers dedicated cabins for travellers with pets. Where pets stay and which areas they can use depend on the ship.

Crossings from the mainland are long and can run overnight. GNV offers inside and outside cabins for two to four people on these routes, plus seats and open deck space. Only book a cabin if your chosen departure offers one.

Valid photo ID for each passenger and the boarding pass from check-in. Anyone travelling with a vehicle should also have their driving licence and vehicle documents ready. Several ferry operators offer online check-in, where you enter your details in advance.

Directly with the ferry operator running your route, or through the booking form on the relevant route page. Contact details for each ferry operator are on the contact page. Keep your booking reference handy for any questions.

It depends on the date, number of passengers, vehicle, on-board accommodation and fare type; there is no single fixed price per route. The price overview explains which items make up the total.

It shows the planned departures. Ferry operators reserve the right to make operational changes without notice. Check your date in the timetable and then confirm it with the ferry operator.

That depends on the fare you booked. Ferry operators offer several fare tiers, each with different rules for changes and cancellations; read the conditions before you buy. Any later change goes through the ferry operator, whose contact details are on the contact page.

Your point of contact is the ferry operator you booked with, not the port. Contact their customer service with your booking reference; the contact page lists the details. Allow extra time for connecting flights and for returning a rental car.