From Alicante: return boat to Tabarca island
Return boat from Alicante port to Tabarca island, with a glass bottom on most boats and free time to explore the walled village and swim. Rated 4.3/5 from over 5,600 reviews.
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Photo credits
- Jose A., CC BY 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- chisloup, CC BY 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
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- Susana Romero, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- One-hour crossing from Alicante port
- Glass-bottom boat (2 out of 3)
- Free time on the island
- Open return: same day or another
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
It's the simplest, cheapest way to get to Tabarca from central Alicante, and by far the most booked. The 4.3 reflects that it's a regular service and gets busy in summer; go early for a quieter island.
What's included
- Return boat ticket
Not included
- Food and drinks (available on board and on the island)
- Guide
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimwear and towel
- Sunscreen and cap
- Water
Things to keep in mind
- Return boats from Tabarca leave at 16:00 and 17:30; check the time on the day
- Only 2 of the 3 boats have a glass bottom
- Weather and sea dependent
- Pets allowed
Meeting point
Kontiki Alacant–Tabarca, Passeig dels Màrtirs de la Llibertat, s/n, Alicante port.
Go to the Kontiki kiosk in the port, by the Explanada, with your booking on your phone.
The experience
What you will see
- The walled village of Nueva Tabarca.
- The island's lighthouse and countryside.
- The beaches and marine reserve.
How it works
You board in Alicante port and reach Tabarca in an hour, watching the seabed through the glass hull. You spend the day freely and return on the 16:00 or 17:30 boat, or any other day.
Who I recommend it for
- Families and anyone after a different beach day.
- Anyone wanting to eat caldero on the island.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone after a quiet, exclusive boat: it's busy in summer.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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Related reading on our guides
→ Tabarca Island: how to visit it from Alicante (boat and tips)
How to visit Tabarca Island: how to get there by boat from Alicante or Santa Pola, what to see and do, snorkelling in the marine reserve, where to eat and what to bring.
→ What to see in Alicante: castle, old town and beaches
Alicante guide for one or two days: Santa Bárbara Castle, Santa Cruz quarter, the Explanada, beaches and Tabarca Island. The route, where to eat and the Costa Blanca around.
→ Costa Blanca day trips from Alicante: Benidorm, Altea, Guadalest
The best day trips from Alicante: Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and the Peñón de Ifach, Guadalest, Jávea and Elche. How to get there by TRAM or car and what to see.
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