With departures from Barcelona, Denia, Mallorca and Ibiza, the company Balearia is the only shipping company that offers connections to Formentera both between the islands and from the mainland. Crossings to Formentera from Barcelona include a stopover and a ferry change in Ibiza, and the travel time is approximately 9 hours.
On board the ships to the Balearic Islands it is possible to transport both passengers and vehicles, all essential services are available to travelers, such as bars and restaurants and different types of accommodation, such as comfortable cabins with private bathrooms or comfortable armchairs located in the common areas.
In the high season, about 19 fast ferries run daily from the port of Ibiza to Formentera and vice versa, with a travel time of about 30 minutes; a larger vessel also allows the transport of vehicles.
Other companies such as Mediterránea Pitiusa, Aquabus and Trasmapi offer additional departures from Formentera to the island of Ibiza, from the main port and from the ports of Figueretas and Playa den Bossa. The duration is about 30-40 minutes and passengers on board can travel comfortably in seats or on the outside seats.
In the summer months, ships also sail from the port of Denia to Formentera, the trip is direct and takes about 2.5 hours by fastferry and about 4 hours by the ferry. On board it is possible to embark vehicles and passengers have at their disposal air-conditioned lounges and numerous seats.