By ferry from Mallorca to Ibiza
From Alfred Bayer – After visiting an old friend on the largest Balearic island before Easter, I wanted “my” Ibiza this time by ferry. I was hoping for a romantic feeling, as I first came to Isla Blanca by ferry in the late 70s with my wife and a VW loaded with surfboards. Spoiler: It was neither romantic nor a huge experience! And it was extremely frustrating even when booking. The Balearía website turned out to be not user-friendly at all. At some point I got fed up and got on my bike in Portixol and made my way to the pier at the end of the harbor. Along the beach past the imposing cathedral was more the positive part of the venture. Then there were three people in front of me in line with the same banal request to book a crossing. The whole procedure took 15 minutes per person, so after what felt like an hour at the counter I found out that the ferry to Ibiza It leaves at 8am and I have to be there at 7am. A real challenge for me as a late riser. On top of that, there's a storm warning for the crossing. Great, I'm looking forward to it!!
Ultimately, the whole thing wasn't a problem with the new, huge eco catamaran ferry. Comfort and the look of a space shuttle made the €100 crossing with the Eleanor Roosevelt unfortunately for me it will be an anti-shipping experience. A little disappointed but happy to finally be back on Ibiza I got off the ferry after a reasonable two and a quarter hours. Next time I'd rather go by plane!
Text, photos and video: Alfred Bayer – more photos on Flickr.
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Eleanor Roosevelt – The innovative fast ferry for the Balearic Islands
A new era in ferry transport
The Eleanor Roosevelt is a state-of-the-art fast ferry from the Spanish shipping company Baleària, setting new standards in maritime transport. It is the world's first dual-fuel fast ferry and can operate on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel, significantly improving its environmental footprint.
Technical data and capacities
With a length of 123,3 meters and a width of 28 meters, the ferry can accommodate up to 1.200 passengers and 450 vehicles. Thanks to its powerful engines, it reaches a top speed of 35 knots (approximately 65 km/h), making the crossing between the Spanish mainland and the Balearic Islands particularly fast and comfortable.
comfort on board
Passengers enjoy a variety of amenities on board. The ferry features spacious lounges, a fast-food restaurant, a kiosk, and a children's play area. An open deck at the rear invites guests to relax with a view of the sea. The modern design and high-quality amenities ensure a pleasant journey.
Sustainability and innovation
As a pioneer in environmentally friendly shipbuilding, Eleanor Roosevelt CO₂ emissions are significantly reduced. LNG propulsion ensures cleaner combustion, reduces sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, and thus contributes to protecting the marine environment.
Fast and reliable connections
The ferry has been in operation since May 2021 and regularly connects Dénia on the Spanish mainland with the Balearic Islands, particularly Ibiza and Mallorca. Its high speed and modern technology ensure a punctual and smooth crossing.
Eleanor Roosevelt Passengers travel not only quickly and comfortably, but also in an environmentally friendly way – a real highlight for ferry traffic in the Mediterranean region.
Live webcam over the rooftops of Santa Eulalia in Ibiza
What is the current weather like? Santa Eulalia? What does the sky look like and what is currently happening on the horizon?
Our existing live webcam has been upgraded to a live weather cam in Santa Eulalia and offers numerous time-based settings. You can view the last 15 or 30 minutes, as well as 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours. Additionally, you can select the entire day, just sunrise or sunset, the previous night, or even the past week. The playback speed can also be adjusted.
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With webcam.io/webcams/9blk1z/ Among other things, users can access complete time-lapse videos of an entire day as well as archived recordings from the last 14 days. The site also offers further viewing and filtering options and serves as a practical alternative if the Widget on our website Should it ever be unavailable – the view of Santa Eulalia remains possible at any time.
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Flightright – When passenger rights simply work
Flight delays, cancellations, or overbookings are unfortunately not uncommon. However, many passengers are unaware that they are entitled to compensation in such cases – and even fewer know how to pursue it. This is precisely where Flight right comes into play: a pioneer among legal tech companies and market leader in the field of air passenger rights.
Specialist in EU passenger rights since 2010
Since its founding in 2010, Flightright has pursued a clear goal: to help passengers assert their rights against airlines – quickly, easily, and risk-free. The legal basis for this is the EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation 261/2004, which, among other things, provides compensation of up to 600 euros for flight problems.
How Flightright works
Using the service is incredibly simple: Affected parties enter the key details of their flight online – within a few minutes, the system automatically checks whether a claim exists. If so, Flightright handles the entire process with the airline, including all legal steps. Even court proceedings can be conducted upon request – at no additional cost to the customer.
The highlight: Payment is only made if the claim is successful. If no payout is made, there are no costs. If compensation is successful, Flightright retains a commission from the compensation amount. This model ensures maximum fairness and transparency.
Retroactive up to three years possible
Many people don’t know that even flights that took place in the past can still be compensated – usually up to three years retroactively. It is therefore worthwhile to have older cases reviewed again.
How much is the compensation?
The amount of compensation depends on the flight route:
- EUR 250 for short distances up to 1.500 km
- EUR 400 for medium-haul flights between 1.500 km and 3.500 km
- EUR 600 for long distances over 3.500 km
This usually requires an arrival delay of at least three hours – or a flight cancelled at short notice for which the airline is responsible.
Why Flightright?
What sets Flightright apart is not only its fair success model, but also its impressive success rate of around 99% in legal proceedings. With over 600 million euros in compensation payments enforced Flightright is one of the absolute pioneers in Europe.
The provider also scores points with transparent communication: The status of the case can be viewed online at any time – conveniently from the sofa or on the go via smartphone.
For all those who do not want to be left with the damage
No one should forgo their right to compensation just because the process seems complicated. With Flightright, asserting your rights is child's play – without any stress, paperwork, or legal fees. Anyone who has experienced flight trouble can now easily protect themselves and have their compensation pursued professionally.
Check here whether you are entitled to money – and in the best case scenario, receive compensation soon
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