Everything you need to know about Boat Trips
For some time with the pandemic we have rethought our ways of traveling ... a highly recommended means is the boat and / or ferry, since it allows you to travel with your own car, pet and no luggage restriction. Also, the controls are usually lighter than by plane in terms of documentation and security measures Covid, Although each destination does its checks at the entrance, it is not necessary to go as much time in advance as at the airport. 90 minutes before if you go by car or 60 minutes without him.
There are a variety of destinations to which you can travel by boat, if you live near a port city in Spain… For example: from Barcelona there are a variety of companies that leave daily such as: Balearia, Trasmediterránea, Big Speed Ships, Grimaldi as from the city of Valencia. To travel to destinations such as the Balearic Islands, Italy and Morocco. From Andalusia there are several routes that reach Tangier, Morocco with the Balearia and Trasmediterránea companies. There are daily routes from Algeciras or Tarifa that cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier and are the fastest, Boats also leave from other cities such as Malaga but less frequently.
It is highly recommended to travel as a family with children and / or babies, since they can bring their own car with the comfort of traveling in a cabin if it is several hours or by fast boat depending on the destination. If you are traveling with a baby, they have changing rooms in the toilets and elevator, Although it is more practical to carry a baby carrier, it is also possible to get on board with a stroller if it is compact.
The boats are equipped with a bar, restaurant, tv room, shops and different decks to appreciate the landscape.
Prices vary greatly depending on the season, from € 50 per person and journey to more ... to travel in summer it is convenient to take it in advance and take advantage of the discount for advance sale, there are a variety of seats with different amounts. In general, the value for money is correct and it is an affordable type of trip for a family, Maybe it can be more expensive than going on a low cost flight but the difference is worth it because all are advantages.
The documentation required to travel is exactly the same as for travel by plane, the difference is that here they do not restrict liquids or the food or drink that we can take and / or souvenirs. There is also no weight or size restriction on luggage per passenger.
In summer the car seats are usually sold out as they are limited, so you know if you are thinking of traveling by boat in summer, take it early!
Daiam I.
09/11/21