Boats and ferries to Tabarca island

Nueva Tabarca is a small island off the coast between Alicante and Santa Pola, with a walled village, a few small beaches and one of the best-known marine reserves in Spain. In season it is one of the most popular day trips on the Costa Blanca.

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Regular boats and ferries leave from Santa Pola, which has the shortest crossing, and from Alicante and Torrevieja. You can also go on a private boat with a skipper, which lets you choose your own times and swim stops around the island.

10 companies

Ranked by Google rating and number of reviews (Google Maps data, 2026-10). Inclusion is free and does not imply endorsement.

Alicante

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    Nomad Sail

    ★ 5.0 (81 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Marina Alicante, Muelle 8, Pantalan K 50

    According to their website: With skipperSailingCatamaranSnorkel

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  2. 2

    Orión Charter

    ★ 5.0 (8 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Dársena Pesquera

    According to their website: With skipperSailing · Languages: ES, EN

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    Alicante Catamaran Aventurero

    ★ 4.5 (412 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Av. Conde de Vallellano, s/n

    According to their website: SailingCatamaranSnorkel · Languages: ES, EN, DE, FR

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  4. 4

    Catamaranes Mundo Marino

    ★ 4.3 (11 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    joan fuster, 2

    According to their website: SailingCatamaranSnorkel · Languages: ES, EN, DE

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  5. 5

    Kon Tiki Alicante-Tabarca

    ★ 4.0 (1726 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Passeig Màrtirs de la Llibertat, S/N

    According to their website: SailingCatamaranFishingSnorkel

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Santa Pola

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    Alquiler Barcos Santa Pola Tabarca Online

    ★ 4.6 (257 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    P.º Adolfo Suárez, 2-Este, Pabellón 9

    According to their website: Licence-free boatsSailingCatamaranJet skiFishingSnorkel

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    Catamaran Nueva Tabarca

    ★ 4.5 (609 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Av. de los Baños, 1

    According to their website: Catamaran · Languages: ES, EN, DE, FR, IT

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  3. 3

    Barco a Tabarca - Tabarca Water Taxi

    ★ 4.3 (1575 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Taquilla Amarilla, Av. de los Baños

    According to their website: CatamaranSnorkel · Languages: ES, EN, FR

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  4. 4

    Tabarkeras Santa Pola

    ★ 4.2 (1469 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Puerto de Santa Pola s/n

    According to their website: Catamaran · Languages: ES, EN, DE, FR

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  5. 5

    Transtabarca

    ★ 4.1 (1617 reviews) · Boat trips & catamarans

    Av. de los Baños, s/n

    According to their website: CatamaranFishingSnorkel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to catch the boat to Tabarca?

Santa Pola has the shortest crossing. Alicante and Torrevieja are convenient if you are staying there. Schedules change by season, so confirm the day before.

Can I anchor anywhere around Tabarca?

No. Tabarca is a protected marine reserve and anchoring is restricted to certain areas. With a private boat, your skipper will know where you can stop.

Is Tabarca worth it outside summer?

The island is quieter in spring and autumn. Check that boats are running, as some services only operate in high season.

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