Martin i Soler ferry

MV Martin i Soler is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry owned and operated by the Spanish company BALEARIA. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,164 passengers and 105 cars. Launched in 2008, she currently serves the ferry route Barcelona-Alcudia (crossing time approximately 6.5 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Martin i Soler has a total of 46 cabins, including 40 four-berth, 4 two-berth, and 2 wheelchair-accessible two-berth cabins (adapted for passengers with reduced mobility). All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided by the company.

The ship’s Reserved Seating Lounge (Neptune Lounge) features large TVs and reclining Pullman seats—comfortable, fully reclining leather armchairs. Reserved seats can be pre-booked and include complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, and soft drinks). The Lobby Bar Lounge is furnished with leather sofas, chairs, and round tables.

All passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes prior to arrival at the homeport.

Shipboard dining and entertainment

Facilities on board the Martin i Soler include:

• Accommodation options – standard and VIP cabins, Sirena Lounge seats, Neptune Lounge reserved seats (leather recliners), and Lobby Bar seating. All lounges are equipped with large TVs.
• Dining options – Self-Service Restaurant (offering full meals, single courses, kids’, vegetarian, and healthy options, as well as traditional dishes), Bar-Cafeteria (pastries, cakes, drinks, snacks, sandwiches), Outdoor Bar (grill, cocktails, beers, sundeck barbecues), and a chocolate and ice-cream parlor. Advance meal purchases receive a 10% discount.
• Entertainment – supervised children’s activities, live comedy and magic shows, DJ parties, and live performances by guest artists on the Sun Deck, as well as a 3D Cinema and Casino (slot machines).
• Family services – high chairs, cots, safety bars for bunk beds, baby changing rooms, kids’ menus, entertainment programs (games, crafts, movies), and a play area with a ball pool. Children’s programs are available during peak season.
• Passengers with disabilities – 5 adapted cabins (2 of them two-berth), accessible restrooms in public areas, 12 disabled lounge seats, 4 wheelchair anchorage points, and elevators connecting all decks.
• Solarium (sundeck sunbathing area) and swimming pool.
• Gifts & Travel Necessities Shop – a combined boutique and convenience store offering souvenirs, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, drinks, snacks, sweets, toiletries, electronics, toys, books, newspapers, and local gourmet products.
• Luggage lockers – available in the passenger lounge and accessible throughout the voyage.

Pet Cages are available (type must be specified upon booking). Balearia offers two cage sizes – small (max height 50–75 cm / pets under 30 kg) and large (max height 70–90 cm / pets over 30 kg). Passengers may also bring their own pet carriers. Cage prices range from EUR 3–10 per voyage depending on the route. Valid pet health cards are required. Pets must remain inside cages/carriers during the voyage. During embarkation and disembarkation, dogs must be leashed and muzzled. Passengers traveling with pets disembark last.

Entreolas by Balearia is a complimentary onboard magazine covering travel, culture, lifestyle, fashion, music, cuisine, sports, and company news. Wi-Fi and Internet are available at extra cost. Mobile phone chargers and iPad rentals are also offered.

All Balearia vessels are equipped with CCTV cameras with image recording. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the ship.

Car decks

All vehicles must have proper documentation and valid insurance. Having the car’s technical data sheet simplifies boarding checks. Upon booking, passengers must specify the vehicle model, length, and height. Car passengers should arrive at the port at least 90 minutes before departure.

All Balearia ships have storage for bicycles. Bicycles, mopeds, and motorbikes (up to 125 cc) travel free of charge but must be declared at booking.

Special vehicles (over 3 m / 10 ft in height) must be booked through the company’s Call Center (902 160 180).

Car deck safety procedures:

• Passengers with disabilities or those needing assistance should contact the Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake and leave the vehicle in park or 1st gear. Turn off the ignition, alarm, and electrical equipment. Gas cylinders, if any, must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from your vehicle.
• Note the vehicle’s location and garage deck/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and lounges.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start the engine until instructed, to avoid air pollution.

Balearia ferry deals

Onboard shopping offers special discounts for Balearia Club members. Member benefits include:

• 10% discounts in onboard shops, bars, and restaurants
• Priority boarding (in select ports)
• Access vouchers for the Superior Lounge with standard seat bookings (subject to availability)
• Exclusive partner offers – discounts on hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops, tours, buses, travel insurance, and more through over 50 partnerships

Ferry + Train travel: Balearia partners with the Spanish state-owned railway company Renfe Operadora, serving routes between Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Marseille, Barcelona, and Madrid. The Balearia-Renfe program provides discounted train fares. When booking a Balearia ferry online, passengers can request a Renfe promo code valid for 48 hours for online train bookings.

Ferry + Hotel: On select routes, Balearia offers discounted ferry-and-hotel packages starting at approximately EUR 65.

Day tours: These deals apply to round-trip tickets purchased within 24 hours of booking (no changes or cancellations allowed). Children under 13 receive 50% off, and infants travel free. Day tour packages cost between EUR 10–60, depending on the itinerary, and include shuttle bus service.

Balearia (founded in 1998 and headquartered in Denia, Spain) is a Spanish ferry company operating passenger and cargo services in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean (Bahamas).