Tabarca Experience

Santa Pola → Tabarca Island

Boat trip to Tabarca Island from Santa Pola

Book the short ferry crossing from Santa Pola to Tabarca online. Around 25 minutes, open same-day return, instant QR confirmation, and optional lunch on the island.

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Ferry essentials

The direct Santa Pola route, built for a flexible island day

Departure

Santa Pola harbour

Arrival

Tabarca Island

Crossing

Around 25 minutes

Return

Open same-day return

Ticket

Email QR confirmation

Pets

Allowed on board

Catamaran ferry used for the boat trip from Santa Pola to Tabarca Island

Santa Pola harbour → Tabarca Island

Around 25 minutes under normal conditions

How it works

Book online. Board with your QR code. Return when ready.

  1. 1ChooseSelect boat only, or add a restaurant booking.
  2. 2ConfirmReceive your ticket and QR code by email.
  3. 3BoardShow the QR code at Santa Pola harbour.
  4. 4ReturnTake an available same-day crossing back.

What is included

The ticket is simple. The day stays flexible.

This page is for the standard ferry day trip. Restaurant reservations and private trips remain optional, not required.

Return ferry

Santa Pola to Tabarca and back on available same-day crossings.

Open return

Stay flexible once you are on the island.

Digital ticket

Confirmation and QR code are sent by email after payment.

Optional lunch

Add a restaurant reservation in the same booking flow.

Departure information

Coming from Alicante? Travel to Santa Pola first.

Santa Pola is the practical regular route for this booking: short crossing, direct harbour boarding, and an open same-day return from Tabarca.

From Alicante

Go by road to Santa Pola, then cross by ferry.

From Santa Pola

Arrive at the harbour with your email QR code.

On Tabarca

Swim, walk, eat, and return on an available crossing.

Operator context

The ferry is simple because the operational logic is clear.

This is the standard day-trip format for visitors who want a reliable crossing from Santa Pola, flexibility on the island, and the option to add lunch without creating a separate reservation trail.

Shortest regular route
Santa Pola is the closest mainland harbour to Tabarca, so this is the practical ferry route for most day trips.
Open same-day return
You do not need to choose an exact return time during checkout; return on an available same-day crossing.
Restaurant option
If lunch matters, combine the ferry with a restaurant reservation so the day is coordinated before departure.
Sea conditions
Boat operations always depend on maritime conditions and operator schedules on the day.

Island rhythm

A compact day trip: swim, walk, eat, return

Swim

Clear water and easy coves make the island a simple beach day.

Walk

The village is compact, car-free, and easy to explore between crossings.

Eat

Reserve lunch in advance or keep the ferry-only ticket flexible.

Need a route for the day? Use the concise guide to things to do in Tabarca.

Rocky cove on Tabarca Island
Clear Mediterranean water at Playa de Levante on Tabarca Island

Ticket options

Keep it simple, or add lunch on the island

Boat only

Best when you want the ferry secured and food plans left open.

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Boat schedule

No need to choose a time. Your online ticket is open and valid for any available sailing of the day.

Departures from Santa Pola

10:0010:4511:3012:1513:0014:0015:3017:0018:30

Returns from Tabarca

10:3011:1512:1513:0013:4514:4516:1517:4519:15
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Boat tickets (round trip)

Completed

Open ticket valid for any departure of the day. Includes Santa Pola ↔ Tabarca catamaran with underwater viewing.

Adults

13 years or older

Boat €10/person

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Children

4 to 12 years

Boat €10/person

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Babies

0 to 3 years

Boat free

0

Pets

Must travel on a leash or in a carrier

Free

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No need to choose a departure time. Your online ticket is valid for any available sailing that day. At least 1 adult or child must be included.

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20 €

estimated total

Underwater viewing catamaran for the Santa Pola to Tabarca Island ferry

Good to know

Practical notes before visiting Tabarca

Boarding
Arrive early enough to locate the boarding point and show your QR code.
Island kit
Bring sun protection, water, swimwear, and shoes for stone streets.
High season
July and August are busiest; online booking helps secure the plan.
Operations
Schedules depend on sea conditions and available crossings.

Before you book

Frequently asked questions about the Tabarca ferry

Everything you need to know about the boat trip from Santa Pola to Tabarca Island.

The ferry to Tabarca Island departs from Santa Pola harbour in Alicante province. Santa Pola is the closest mainland departure point to Tabarca, so the crossing is short and straightforward.