Smart-traveling in Spain with Baleària ferries

Smartphones are now essential for making the most of your 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 smart ships. These digital innovations are designed to make your on-board experience faster, easier, and more enjoyable.

While there's no magic formula for stress-free travel, these services make the journey easier before boarding and more enjoyable 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, Cecilia Payne, 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. Chat freely!

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 specific 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 standard channels.

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 furry friend 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 kennels. Here’s to a stress free Baleària ferry trip! 

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

Useful info: this service is not available on the Cecilia Payne, Ramón Llull, Jaume III, and Naples vessels.

Where you can travel with Baleària’s smart ships

Baleària’s smart‑ship services cover multiple major destinations. Whether you’re travelling from mainland Spain, heading to the islands, or crossing to North Africa, here are the key regions you can explore:

• Mainland Spain - Balearic Islands: from ports such as Barcelona and Dénia, you can sail to the Balearic Islands while enjoying all the digital amenities onboard. Find out more on the Balearic Islands ferries page.
• Mainland Spain - North Africa: Baleària also serves crossings between Spain and Morocco, Algeria, Ceuta, and Melilla, letting you reach North Africa with the same modern ship facilities. Check timetables and routes here: ferries Morocco, ferries Algier, ferries Ceuta, and ferries Melilla.
• Mainland Spain - Canary Islands: Baleària’s smart ferries currently operate crossings from mainland Spain to the Canary Islands. For more information, see the Huelva - Gran Canaria and Huelva - Tenerife ferries.

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 2026 ferry deals for Spain to book tickets at the best prices.