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Algeciras to Ceuta Ferry: Times, Car and Resident Discount
With Balearia · 10 to 20 daily departures · 1 hour - 1:30 hours
To get from Algeciras to Ceuta by ferry, the route is Algeciras–Ceuta, with departures throughout the day by fast ferry. It is run by Baleà ria and DFDS, from the Algeciras maritime terminal to the port of Ceuta, in the city centre.
It is a domestic route: a valid DNI, NIE or passport is enough. Residents of Ceuta get a 75% discount on the passenger fare, not on the car.
You can only enter the port of Algeciras with a ticket whose travel date is within the next 24 hours. With Baleà ria, changing your ticket on this route is free of charge, and with DFDS there are free changes up to 48 hours before departure.
The Armas brand has not yet sold this route with us. The integration of Armas's lines into Baleà ria is under way and the CNMC has set conditions on the Ceuta line, so the split may change.
Algeciras to Ceuta ferry timetable
Below you can see the departures for the date you choose, with ferry company, departure time and arrival time. It is one of the busiest routes across the Strait: there are departures spread from first thing in the morning until well into the night, and in summer and on high-demand dates more are added. With so many, choose by the time you want to arrive, not just the departure time.
Baleà ria crosses by fast ferry; with other ferry companies the ship may be different, and the timetable shows the ship for each departure. For the return, see the Ceuta Algeciras ferry page.
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Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Algeciras to Ceuta take?
It is a short crossing, around an hour on most departures, and a little more on some. Add boarding to that. You can see the duration of each departure in the timetable and the ship that sails it in the ships section. Baleà ria's ships on the route are fast ferries; for departures by other ferry companies, check the ship in the timetable.
Who runs the Algeciras Ceuta ferry
The Algeciras–Ceuta route is run by Baleà ria and DFDS. Baleà ria crosses by fast ferry. DFDS does run this route, with free ticket changes up to 48 hours before departure. The search shows you which ferry company runs each departure on your date.
The integration of Armas's lines into Baleà ria is continuing and the CNMC has set conditions on the Ceuta line, so the split between ferry companies may change. If you have an old Armas ticket, it is still valid.
Algeciras to Ceuta ferry price
The price shown above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a vehicle, with the date on which we checked it, normally in the most basic accommodation. Your price depends on:
- The date: July, August and long weekends are dearer.
- The accommodation: cafeteria, upper seat or VIP.
- The vehicle: car, van, motorhome or motorbike are paid separately and according to their dimensions.
- Discounts: Ceuta resident, large family and, only on this route with special conditions, youth card and over-60s, which are valid all year round, in all accommodations and also for the vehicle, and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Ceuta resident discount
If you live in Ceuta you get a 75% discount on the passenger ticket from Algeciras to Ceuta, because the destination is your city. It does not apply to the car, the pet or extras such as meals or internet.
- Say you are a resident in the search on iloveferry.com/ferris. With Baleà ria, all passengers on the booking must be residents; if not, make separate bookings.
- EU nationals: DNI or NIE and certificate of residence. For a minor, their own certificate of residence and the family book or a document proving their relationship to the person accompanying them.
- Non-EU nationals: resident certificate and a valid long-term or permanent residence permit. Family members of EU nationals: resident certificate and EU regime card.
- Residence is validated online; if there is an error, it is proved at the ticket office with the original.
More in Ceuta and Melilla resident discount.
Large family discount
On domestic routes, the Spanish large family certificate gives 20% (general) or 50% (special) off the passenger fare. It does not apply to the car. Each traveller needs their own original, valid individual certificate or card, and their ID document. With Baleà ria, the first time, or with more than six months between trips, boarding passes do not arrive digitally and are collected at the ticket office. Guide: ferry with large family discount.
Algeciras Ceuta ferry with a car
All ferries on the route carry cars, motorbikes, vans and bicycles. State the vehicle type, make and model when booking: what you declare must match the vehicle. The resident discount does not apply to the car.
With a car, Baleà ria recommends arriving about 90 minutes ahead in this direction; without a car, 60. During Operation Strait Crossing, from mid-June to mid-September, it recommends about 2 hours ahead in Algeciras. At the port of Algeciras, access control is stricter on those dates.
With your car in Ceuta, the vehicle deck is closed during the crossing: keep your documents and medication with you.
Travelling to Ceuta with a dog
With Baleà ria you can take your dog: add it when booking. To enter Ceuta it needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination given in the last 12 months and a European pet passport. It can only enter through a port authorised as a traveller entry point. On the ship you have a pet friendly seat (up to 8 kg in a carrier) or a calm kennel. It can never stay in the car. More in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: seat, cafeteria and luggage
On a crossing of around an hour you travel in a seat. There is a cafeteria and a pet area on the ships. On the fast ferries you cannot go out onto the outside deck while under way, except when the ship is moored or moving slowly. Without a vehicle, bring the luggage you can carry up in one go: it is not checked in. Weapons, fireworks and alcoholic drinks are prohibited on board.
Ports of Algeciras and Ceuta
Port of Ceuta
How to get to the port of Algeciras
Ferries to Ceuta leave from the maritime terminal at the port of Algeciras, next to the centre. To access the pre-boarding area, the Port Authority only lets through passengers with a booking or boarding pass with a travel date within the next 24 hours. If your ticket is for another day, you are sent to the Baleà ria office to change it: do not go to the port too early.
Arriving in Ceuta
The ship arrives at the Ceuta maritime terminal, in the city centre, next to the commercial port. Ceuta is Spanish territory: there is no Moroccan passport control when you disembark. From there you continue on foot, by taxi or in your vehicle around the city.
Documents for travelling to Ceuta by ferry
It is a domestic route: adults travel with an original, valid DNI, NIE or passport. Children under 14 without an ID document can board with the family book or the Civil Registry certificate, always with a parent or guardian; when booking you must tick "minor without DNI".
If you have a Moroccan, Algerian or other non-EU passport
If you live in Spain, bring your original, valid passport and residence card (NIE). If you are entitled to a resident discount, the certificate of residence and the long-term or permanent residence permit. If you come from outside Spain with a non-EU passport, check the entry requirements for Ceuta with the consulate beforehand.
If you then continue to Morocco by land
This page covers only the ship as far as Ceuta. To enter Morocco you need a valid passport: the DNI is not accepted. See the Algeciras Tanger Med ferry page for the full documentation.
I Love Ferry tips for going from Algeciras to Ceuta
- Check that your ticket is for the next 24 hours before going to the port. If not, they will not let you through to pre-boarding.
- If your plans change, change your ticket. With Baleà ria, changes on this route are free of charge; with DFDS, free up to 48 hours before departure.
- Say you are a resident in the iloveferry.com/ferris search only if all passengers are. If not, make separate bookings.
- In summer, especially during Operation Strait Crossing, leave with time to spare: there is more control and more traffic in Algeciras.
- Give a mobile number you use. If the sea is rough, Baleà ria offers alternatives and, if there are none, a free change or full refund.
Book the Algeciras Ceuta ferry with I Love Ferry
- You see all the day's departures and pick the one that suits you best.
- You tick resident, car, pet and ages before paying, and the search adjusts the fares.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- If something changes, a person from the I Love Ferry team in Jávea will help you.
Other ways to cross the Strait
- Ceuta Algeciras ferry: the return.
- Algeciras Tanger Med ferry: to cross to Morocco with a car.
- Tarifa Tangier Ville ferry: to the centre of Tangier.
- Málaga Melilla ferry: if your destination is Melilla.
Frequently asked questions about the Algeciras Ceuta ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>How long does the ferry from Algeciras to Ceuta take?
Around an hour on most departures, and a little more on some. Add boarding. The exact duration of each departure appears in the timetable.
Who runs the Algeciras Ceuta ferry?
Baleà ria and DFDS. In the search you can see which ferry company runs each departure on your date.
What is happening with the Armas line to Ceuta?
The integration of Armas's lines into Baleà ria is continuing and the CNMC has set conditions on the Ceuta line, so the split between ferry companies may change. The Armas brand has not yet sold this route and old Armas tickets are still valid.
Can I go to Ceuta with my DNI?
Yes, it is a domestic route: an original, valid DNI, NIE or passport is enough. If you then cross to Morocco by land, you need a passport; the DNI is not valid there.
I have a Moroccan passport and live in Spain: what do I bring to Ceuta?
Your original, valid passport and residence card. For the resident discount, you also need a long-term or permanent residence permit and the resident certificate.
Is there a resident discount for Ceuta?
Yes, 75% on the passenger ticket, not on the car. Say you are a resident in the iloveferry.com/ferris search and bring your DNI or NIE and the certificate of residence. All passengers on the booking must be residents.
Is there a large family discount on Algeciras–Ceuta?
Yes, 20% in the general category and 50% in the special one, on the passenger fare only and with the valid Spanish certificate.
Can I change my ticket from Algeciras to Ceuta?
Yes: with Baleà ria changes on this route are free of charge and with DFDS they are free up to 48 hours before departure. They are made in My Bookings, through customer service or at the ticket office. Best done in advance.
Why won't they let me into the port of Algeciras with my ticket?
Because the Port Authority only allows access to pre-boarding with a ticket for the next 24 hours. If it is for another day, you are sent to the Baleà ria office to change it.
Can I travel to Ceuta with a dog?
Yes. It needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination from the last 12 months and a European pet passport, and enters only through an authorised port. On the ship, a pet friendly seat up to 8 kg or a calm kennel.
Ferry deals to Ceuta
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Ships Algeciras – Ceuta
Cecilia Payne
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Passio per Formentera
⚓ The Passió per Formentera is one of the best-known ferries on the link between mainland Spain and the Pityusic Islands. Operated by Baleà ria, she covers mainly the Dénia–Formentera route (via Ibiza) and the direct Ibiza–Formentera link,...
Jaume III
⚓ The Jaume III is one of the large-capacity conventional ferries in the Baleà ria fleet, built for the routes between the mainland and Mallorca. With room for more than 1,500 passengers and 400 vehicles, she works mainly the Barcelona–Palm...
Ciudad de Mahon
⚓ The Ciudad de Mahon is a conventional ferry in the Baleà ria fleet working the routes between mainland Spain and Menorca, linking mainly Barcelona and Valencia with the port of Mahón. She is one of the company's highest-capacity vessels o...
Jaume I
⚓ The Jaume I is a fast ferry in the Baleà ria fleet working the routes along the Valencian coast and around Ibiza, covering mainly the links between Dénia, Ibiza and Formentera. With a length overall of 83 metres and room for more than 800...
Avemar Dos
⚓ The Avemar Dos is a fast ferry catamaran operated by Baleà ria linking the Balearic Islands with mainland Spain, mainly on the Ibiza–Valencia and Ibiza–Dénia routes. With a cruising speed of up to 36 knots, she is one of the fastest vesse...
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