Barcelona Ferry Port Information
The Port of Barcelona is a major port in Catalonia, Spain. The port is divided into three zones: Port Vell (the Old Port), the commercial and industrial port, and the logistics port (Barcelona Free Port).
The port also hosts many transport links to the main city, which makes it easy for travellers to explore. The port also offers services such as security controls, baggage handling, parking, duty-free shops and spacious check-in areas.
Barcelona Port has designated terminals based on your mode of travel. Whether you're a foot passenger or travelling with a vehicle, will determine your access point to the embarkation area.
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What are the check-in times for Balearia ferries from Barcelona to Palma and Palma to Barcelona?
What are the check-in times for Balearia ferries from Algiers to Barcelona?
What are the check-in times for Trasmed GLE ferries from Barcelona?
What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Barcelona (international)?
What are the check-in times for Balearia ferries from Barcelona to Algiers and Algiers to Barcelona?
Barcelona to Algiers: All passengers should check-in at least 5 hours before departure.
Algiers to Barcelona: All passengers should check-in at least 10 hours before departure.
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Port Terminals For Barcelona
Terminal Nord
Terminal Nord is reserved for foot passengers travelling with Balearia. The entrance which each passenger must take can be discovered using the port map, or if you are still unsure, port staff are usually available upon arrival for further assistance.
Modes of Transport: Foot passenger, Bicycle
Terminal F4
Terminal F4 is designated for all vehicle passengers travelling with Balearia. This terminal is designed to host a large volume of vehicle passengers to ensure a smooth check-in process. Entrances are heavily signposted, however, if you need further assistance, port staff are usually available upon arrival.
Modes of Transport: Standard Car, Van (passenger), Motorcycle
Terminal F2
F2 is the international terminal. Operators that disembark and embark from this terminal include Trasmed GLE, Algerie Ferries, GNV, and Balearia. This terminal includes travel to routes in the Balearic Islands, Italy, and North Africa. All passengers will embark from the same area of the terminal. Foot passengers and vehicle passengers will have different modes of check-in, however, this will be signposted and easy to navigate once you arrive.
Terminal F3
F3 is the terminal in which Grimaldi Lines operate with routes to Italy and the Balearic Islands. All Grimaldi passengers, including vehicle and foot passengers, will check in at the Grimaldi Terminal located at Muelle de Costa F3. The terminal is accessible via public transport or a short walk from central Barcelona, such as Placa Portal de la Pau, near Las Ramblas. Both foot passengers and vehicles share the same terminal location but have different queuing and boarding procedures.
Modes of Transport: Foot passenger, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Standard Car, Van (passenger)
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Terrible! We chose Balearia because…
Terrible! We chose Balearia because it used to be good… cabin bed not made; sheet and blanket too small. Awful self-service! Forced to walk 3km because we didn't have boarding passes and the Balearia office wasn't on site with the others.
It felt like I was…
It felt like I was crossing the sea on a container ship.
There is no shower for…
There is no shower for wheelchair passengers