Smart-traveling in Spain with Baleària ferries

A smartphone has without a doubt become necessary for enjoying one's vacation. And the ability to board the ferry, unlock your cabin and pay for your meals using only your cell phone is now a reality on Baleària's new smart ships. Its aim? To significantly improve the on-board experience for customers. 

Whilst there's no magic formula to guarantee stress-free travel, these new services are intended to make the journey easier before boarding as well as to improve your experience throughout the crossing. Find all Baleària digital services in our guide below and book ferry tickets online on Ferryhopper!

Aerial view of a Baleària smart conventional vessel in open sea

Digital services available onboard the smart ferries of Baleària

Catching a Baleària ferry and fast ferry equipped with a smart ship system is a great transport option, as there are many onboard digital ferry services to make your ferry trip extra special. 

Using your phone to access the ferry or your accommodation, enjoying digital content on demand or being able to use WhatsApp are some of the perks brought about by this modern technology. If you want to find out more details about the digital services for the smart Baleària ferry routes in Spain, then keep reading.

Useful info: the smart vessels of Baleària include Ramon Llull, Jaume III, Bahama Mama, Nápoles, Hypatia de Alejandria, Marie Curie, and Abel Matutes.

QR cabin access

Your digital boarding pass will be sent to your phone via SMS 24 hours before your ferry trip. The message will include a QR code with which, by placing it close to the door opening system, you can access your cabin without having to use a key. Also, you won't have to queue up in the ferry reception area and may go straight to your cabin. On the same boarding pass, you'll find the cabin number that you've been assigned. 

As a result, no printed ticket is required to board the ferry or enter the cabins. All that is needed is to display the code on your phone.

Free WhatsApp messaging

During the ferry trip, you probably have someone texting you "Hey, have you arrived yet? And now? How's the trip going?". On Baleària smart ferries you can enjoy free text messaging service via WhatsApp for the entire duration of your journey, even when there is no mobile coverage. Talk without limitation!

Seating lounge equipped with TVs on a Baleària ferry

Cinema and Television

Are you planning to catch up with your favorite series or watch a film during the trip? That’s a great idea and with Baleària’s smart ferries you won’t have to worry about downloading them on your tablet or laptop in advance. 

By purchasing vouchers you can access the new on-demand digital entertainment platform, with a large amount of content: movies, series, books, as well as newspapers and magazines.

Useful info: some ferries even have Smart TV’s in the cabins, from which you can access all the content of the digital entertainment platform.

Internet

Baleària’s smart ships will allow you to browse the web throughout the voyage. You can access the network thanks to internet connection packages that you can purchase as vouchers when booking your reservation or once you're on board.

Self-service kiosks

Do you like to combine traveling with culinary experiences? Onboard the self-service restaurants of Baleària smart ferries, you can order meals and drinks using the touch-screen kiosks. You can also pay directly with a credit card and get a ticket to pick up your food.

Useful info: keep in mind that this service is only available on the Hypatia de Alejandria and Marie Curie vessels of Baleària.

Convenient and fast ordering from a self-service kiosk onboard a ferry

Pets tracking

In case you decide not to travel with your pet in a pet-friendly cabin, you might be wondering what the ferry journey will be like for your travel companion. If you are concerned about your little furry friends at any point during the crossing, worry no more! By traveling with Baleària's smart ship you can monitor them from your smartphone through the pet visualization system. All you’ll have to do is board your pet in Baleària's “calm houses" area. Here’s to a stress free Baleària ferry trip! 

Tip: check our relevant blog to find out more about Baleària policies for dogs.

Book ferry tickets for Spain

On Ferryhopper, you can find all available Baleària ferry routes and plan your trip with ease! Check our Map of ferries, compare routes and schedules, choose the one that best suits your needs, and book tickets with Baleària’s smart ships online!

Tip: have a look at all 2023 ferry deals for Spain to book tickets at the best prices.