Price table
Santa Pola – Tabarca
2026
- Underwater views included — no extra cost
- Flexible ticket — valid all season
- Instant confirmation by email and QR code
- Priority access — no queuing
- Pets and under-4s free
- Underwater views included
- Flexible ticket — valid all season
- Instant confirmation by email
- Priority access, no queue
- Under 4 years — no ticket
- Your dog travels with you free
- Cats and other pets accepted
- Animal welfare rules must be met
Travelling as a group? Check our group discounts from 25 people →
Online vs the ticket desk — a price comparison
| 🌐 Buying online | 🏪 At the desk | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult — return | 9 € | 12 € |
| Child (4–8 years) — return | 8 € | Ask at the desk |
| Under 4 years | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Pets | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Underwater views | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| No queuing | ✓ Direct QR access | ✗ Ticket desk queue |
| Instant confirmation | ✓ Email + QR | ✗ Only on the spot |
| Flexible ticket (no fixed time) | ✓ All season | ✓ Same day |
| Booking fees | No booking fees | No booking fees |
A couple of adults save 6€ by buying online compared with buying at the desk on the day of the trip. In July and August, buying ahead also saves you queuing at the ticket desk.
What does the price of the boat to Tabarca include?
Underwater views included
A stop in the Tabarca Marine Reserve with 4 glass viewing points in the hull. Watch the seabed without getting wet for a second. No extra cost on any ticket.
Flexible ticket — return included
Your ticket always includes the return and is valid all season, with no fixed date or time. Board whenever you like.
Priority access, no queue
With the QR code on your phone you go straight to boarding without waiting at the ticket desk. In high season that can save you 30–40 minutes.
No luggage limit
Cool box, parasol, beach chairs, pushchair — no luggage restrictions. Come equipped to spend the day on the island without a care.
Pets and young children free
Your dog, cat or other pet travels completely free. So do under-4s. A family with a baby and a dog pays nothing extra.
Catamaran with an outdoor deck
Travel on the most modern boat on the route, with an outdoor deck, shaded area, comfortable seats and the 4 glass-bottom viewing points on the lower deck.
The seabed included
in your ticket — at no extra cost
Halfway across we stop in the Tabarca Marine Reserve, the first marine reserve in Spain. Head down to the catamaran's 4 glass viewing points and watch octopus, grouper, posidonia meadows and shoals of fish in real time.
You don't need diving gear. You don't get wet. It's included in the price of your ticket — adult, child or any other fare. It's the experience that sets our catamaran apart from the other boats on the route.
When does the boat to Tabarca leave?
How to buy your ticket online at the best price
Select your tickets
Choose how many adults and children (4–8 years). Under-4s and pets don't need a ticket.
Pay securely
Credit/debit card or PayPal. Secure SSL payment. No hidden fees. Final price: what you see is what you pay.
Get your QR code instantly
Instant confirmation to your email with the QR code. Save it on your phone or print it — whichever you prefer.
Board without queuing
Look for the orange ticket office at the Santa Pola Fishing Port. Show your QR code and board straight away. Enjoy Tabarca!
Flexible ticket · no fixed return time · valid all through the 2026 season
Santa Pola Tabarca price: everything you need to know in 2026
Travelling to Tabarca Island from Santa Pola is one of the most popular trips on the Costa Blanca, and the price of the boat is the first question every traveller asks. In this guide we answer everything you need to know about fares, what the ticket includes, how to buy online at the best price and when it's worth booking ahead. If you want to plan the whole day, you can also look at the day trip to Tabarca from Santa Pola.
How much does the boat to Tabarca from Santa Pola cost in 2026?
The price of the boat to Tabarca from Santa Pola in 2026 is 9 € per adult buying the ticket online on our website (return included). If you'd rather buy it at the ticket desk in the port on the day of travel, the price is 12 € per adult.
Tickets are available throughout the 2026 season, every day of the week including public holidays and weekends.
Santa Pola–Tabarca ticket price by passenger type
| Adult (over 8 years) | 9 € online / 12 € at the desk |
| Child (4 to 8 years) | 8 € online / ask at the desk |
| Under 4 years | Free (no ticket) |
| Pets (dogs, cats…) | Free (no ticket) |
| Groups of 25+ people | Up to 25 % off — ask us |
All prices are return. The online ticket is also flexible: it has no fixed return time and is valid on any available departure throughout the season.
What does the Santa Pola Tabarca boat ticket price include?
A recurring question is exactly what you get with the boat ticket to Tabarca. The answer is everything you need for the trip, with no surprises or hidden costs:
✅ Return journey — Santa Pola → Tabarca and back.
✅ Underwater views included — A stop in the Tabarca Marine Reserve with 4 glass viewing points in the catamaran's hull.
✅ No luggage limit — Cool box, parasol, beach chair, pushchair.
✅ Pets free — Your dog or cat travels with no extra ticket.
✅ Priority access — With the QR code on your phone, board directly without queuing.
✅ No booking fees — The price you see is the price you pay.
Where does the boat to Tabarca leave from?
The boat to Tabarca Island leaves from the Santa Pola Fishing Port, on the seafront of this Alicante town. Look for the orange ticket office of Viajes Isla Tabarca on the quay to buy or collect your ticket.
The crossing takes 25 minutes plus a 10-minute underwater stop. For more on the practical side, see the guide on how to get the boat to Tabarca.
How far in advance should I buy?
In low season you can buy your ticket on the day without any trouble. In high season — July and August, especially Saturdays and Sundays — the boats fill up fast and there can be long waits at the desk.
Our advice is to buy online at least a week in advance if you're travelling in summer.
Prices for families, groups and large families
The Tabarca boat price for families is particularly good value: babies and children under 4 pay nothing, children aged 4 to 8 pay just 8 €, and pets always travel free.
For groups of more than 25 people we offer special rates with discounts of up to 25 %. Ask about group prices →
Budgeting for the whole day in Tabarca
When working out the total budget for the day, remember food and extras on the island too. If you're eating there, the guide to food and restaurants in Tabarca helps you choose between caldero tabarquino, set menus and quicker options.
Viajes Isla Tabarca: since 1972
Viajes Isla Tabarca is the longest-running ferry operator on the Santa Pola–Tabarca Island route. We've been sailing since 1972, with 3 glass-bottom catamarans and a combined capacity of 750 passengers.
Is it safe to buy online?
Buying online at viajesislatabarca.com is safe. Payment goes through an SSL gateway with credit card, debit card or PayPal. You'll get the confirmation and the QR code for your ticket in your email straight away.
Santa Pola–Tabarca boat service details
Quick reference · 2026 season
Everything you need to know about the price of the boat to Tabarca
"9€ online because we sell direct. No middlemen, no commission."
— Viajes Isla Tabarca · 50 years on the routeWe're the company that runs the boat, maintains the catamarans and puts the crew on board. When you buy online, the ticket comes straight from us to you — no third-party platforms, no hidden commission. That's why we can offer you 9€ while the desk charges 12€. The saving isn't a trick: it's what comes of working without middlemen for more than 50 years.
What our passengers say
"We bought the tickets online and it was really quick. At the port we looked for the orange ticket office and boarded straight away without waiting. The underwater stop was what my son liked most, he stayed glued to the glass watching the fish. The 9€ price is a bargain for everything it includes."
"We went with the dog and everything was perfect. No ticket for him, they let him on with no trouble. The crossing is short and pleasant, the catamaran is modern and spacious. The glass bottom was something we weren't expecting and we loved it. We'll definitely be back next year."
"The best part is that the ticket has no fixed return time. We got to the island late because our little one was slow, and we could take the last boat without any stress. The staff were lovely. We paid 9€ per adult online, much better than the 12€ at the desk we saw on the day we arrived."
9€ online — or 12€ at the desk.
An easy decision.
Buy now, board whenever you like. Flexible ticket all season.
Pioneers since 1972 · 3 catamarans with underwater views · 1,200+ reviews at 4.8★ · no booking fees
