Ferry Alicante – Algiers
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Alicante – Algiers with Algérie Ferries
Alicante – Algiers is the shortest crossing between mainland Spain and the Algerian capital: the ferry has only the Balearic Sea to cross, with no stopover. Algérie Ferries offers it in summer, with up to two departures a week, and it is a very practical alternative for travellers living in south-east Spain.
The crossing is a journey in its own right: meals served on board, common areas for families and cabins for the night. Passengers with a vehicle can only reach the garage during the rare loading calls, never during the crossing.
If you are coming from France, reaching Alicante by car on the AP-7 motorway is possible, but plan a stop halfway. The crossing is short enough to be made overnight, arriving in Algiers the next morning.
Alicante – Algiers at a glance
- Company Algérie Ferries
- Crossing time about twelve to fifteen hours
- Sailings up to two sailings a week in summer
- Ships Tariq Ibn Ziyad, Tassili II, El Djazair II, Badji Mokhtar III
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Alicante
Alicante, on the Costa Blanca, is dominated by Santa Bárbara Castle, a fortress perched on Mount Benacantil more than a hundred and sixty metres above the sea. Its Explanada de España promenade, paved with millions of small tiles in wavy patterns, runs along the harbour to the café terraces of the centre. Postiguet beach, right below the castle, is one of the busiest in town, and on Saint John’s night in late June the city lights up for the Hogueras, its traditional bonfires. Alicante turrón, an almond nougat, is the speciality to take home.
Algiers
Algiers is best discovered from the sea: the white city rises in an amphitheatre above the bay, which gave it the nickname “Algiers the White”. Its Arabic name, El Djazaïr, means “the islands”, recalling the islets that faced the first ancient settlement. The Casbah, an old quarter of tightly packed houses and narrow stairways, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Higher up, the basilica of Notre-Dame d’Afrique overlooks the gulf, while the neo-Moorish Grande Poste is one of the most photographed buildings in the centre. The Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, created in the 19th century, offers a shady walk at the foot of the city.
Ferry Alicante – Algiers: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Alicante to Algiers?
About twelve to fifteen hours, depending on the ship and the timetable. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Alicante and Algiers?
Algérie Ferries generally offers up to two sailings a week in summer. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Alicante to Algiers?
Algérie Ferries, the Algerian national company, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Alicante and Algiers?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so when you search: the engine then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Alicante to Algiers?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
