During this period, it is essential to follow the specific boarding and port access instructions to ensure a safe and orderly journey.
Please note that you must have a confirmed (closed) ticket to access the boarding area. Open tickets are not accepted.
Boarding and Port Access
| PORT | ADVANCE ARRIVAL |
| Tarifa | 2 hours in advance |
| Tangier City | 2 hours in advance |
| Other ports | 5 hours in advance |
🚩 Additional Information
Port of Tarifa
Free shuttle service: Baleària offers a free shuttle bus service between the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa for passengers traveling on the Tarifa - Tangier City route.
IMPORTANT On high-traffic days, the main access to the port is closed and an alternative entrance is enabled through here: https://share.google/MmpLUP6eOLySLDZBs. As with the main entrance, access is only permitted with a confirmed ticket and 2 hours before the ship’s departure.
Port of Algeciras
Access control: This measure involves stricter control at access points to restricted boarding areas, as defined by the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras.
Access to Tangier Med Port.
Access to Tangier Med port and the boarding area with a vehicle is only allowed with a ticket for the current travel date. Access is not allowed without a ticket or with a ticket for another date.
Passengers WITHOUT a ticket will be redirected to a designated area 7 km away to manage changes or purchases.
To avoid inconvenience, make sure you have a ticket dated for the exact day. If you need to make changes, you can do so in advance and free of charge via My Bookings or by calling our customer service.
If you need to purchase a ticket, you can do so online at balearia.com, or at any of our ticket offices and sales points available.