Traveling with your dog in the Balearic Islands with Baleària

The Balearics are among the most beautiful and diverse island complexes in the Mediterranean. Not only that, but they are full of pet-friendly activities! The question is, how do you get there as a pet owner?

Traveling with Baleària is one of the best ways to visit the Balearics and even plan some exciting island hopping with your four-legged friend! Find all Baleària policies for dogs in our guide below, discover popular ferry routes in the Balearics and book ferry tickets online on Ferryhopper!

Endless stretches of sand and crystal waters in Mallorca!

Baleària ferries and pet policies

The fleet of Baleària is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure for pets, including comfortable accommodation options. Though some policies and amenities may vary from vessel to vessel, and some policies might be different for dogs, Ferryhopper is here to guide you through everything!

Pet accommodation options

When it comes to accommodation options, you can choose between pet-friendly cabins and carriers/cages. If you wish to travel with your dog on the ferry to the Balearic Islands, booking a pet-friendly cabin is your go-to option. There are adapted cabins with basic pet equipment that allows you to accompany your pet throughout the journey.

Tip for cabins: you can currently book a pet-friendly cabin on the following Baleària ferries: Hypatia de Alejandría, Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, Abel Matutes, Bahama Mama, Dénia Ciutat Creativa, Hedy Lamarr, Sicilia, Nápoles and Martín i Soler.

Alternatively, your dog can stay in the carrier area, which is available on every vessel. Known as “calm houses”, the carriers are clean, comfortable and with enough space to accommodate your dog’s needs during your ferry journey to the Balearics. If you happen to travel with a Smart Ship, there’s also a video surveillance system that lets you keep an eye on your pet.

Boarding with your pet

To avoid stressing out your little (or large) four-legged friend, boarding last is instructed. Your pet must either be leashed or inside an appropriate carrier. At the reception desk, you can find detailed information about the accommodation option that you’ve booked, pet-friendly locations and other policies, such as when and where to walk your dog.

If you choose to walk your dog at some point during your ferry journey, there are usually pet-friendly locations with enough space for your pet to wander around and stretch. Make sure to look after them and their waste throughout their walk.

Admiring views of the Mediterranean Sea is for everyone!

Documents and pet travel in the Balearics

Documents and papers may not be as exciting as special pet cabins, but it’s the final step before introducing your dog to the beauty of the Balearics. Before boarding, make sure that you have a boarding pass for your pet, which states the accommodation option of your choice, and a valid health card for your pet.

Service dogs are allowed in all areas, can travel free of charge and do not require any additional documents, apart from indicating that you will travel with one when booking your tickets. The same applies to emotional support dogs, though they need an additional certificate from your doctor.

Reaching the Balearic Islands with Baleària

The ferry company of Baleària takes you to the four largest islands of the Balearics (Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca). You can easily get there through the ports of Barcelona, Dénia and Valencia in mainland Spain.

From Barcelona, you can directly reach all of the Balearic Islands. The Barcelona - Mallorca route is rather popular and the Baleària ferry offers pet-friendly cabins. Reaching the Balearics with your dog is nothing but smooth sailing!

From Valencia and Dénia, you can travel by ferry to Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera. If you wish to travel to Menorca from Dénia, you have to catch a ferry to Mallorca first. Take a look at the Valencia - Mallorca and Dénia - Mallorca ferry routes here!

Map of the beautiful Balearic Islands

Island hopping in the Balearic Islands with Baleària

Do you want to take your trip to the Balearics to the next level? Your dog most certainly wants to! Island hopping in the Balearics is all about exploring every corner of the complex and the many different surprises it offers.

The islands of Ibiza and Formentera are close to one another, making it one of the most popular routes to travel with Baleària. Respectively, the islands of Mallorca and Menorca are also in proximity to each other.

The 2 pairs of islands are connected through the Mallorca - Ibiza and Mallorca - Formentera ferry routes. Regardless of your starting point, there are ways to explore each and every island with your dog!

Where can I book pet tickets to the Balearics with Baleària?

On Ferryhopper, you can find all available Baleària ferry routes and plan your trip to the Balearic Islands in just a few clicks. Compare crossings on our Map of ferries, choose the one that best suits your needs and book pet tickets with Baleària online!