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Urdaibai ferry, the boat that connects Mundaka, Sukarrieta and Laida beach.
The Urdaibai ferry, popularly known as the Urdaibai Gasoline, is one of the most demanded maritime transports in Bizkaia. Especially during the summer season. A boat (Izkira), which connects the towns of Mundaka and Sukarrieta with the beach of Laida. Or what is the same, the boat that connects the two banks of the Urdaibai estuary. A regular service, which is active uninterruptedly from June 1 to September 30 from 10 am to 8 pm. A great option to know and enjoy the beach of Laida, the town of Mundaka and the charms of Sukarrieta. A practical and fun transport, which allows us to cross the Urdaibai estuary quickly and economically. The Urdaibai Ferry has been in operation for more than 15 years, which has made it a benchmark of maritime transport in Urdaibai. A boat, which in summer, is used daily by the inhabitants of Mundaka, Sukarrieta and Ibarreangelu. We recommend you to book your place as soon as possible to enjoy this paradisiacal place called Urdaibai. Are you up for it? 
Urdaibai ferry information.
- Online reservations: Here.
- Stops: Sukarrieta reservoir, Sukarrieta (Txatxarramendi Island), Mundaka (Txorrokopunta) and Laida beach.
- Hours: From June 1 to September 30 from 10:00 to 20:00.
- Prices: From 3€.
- Location: Urdaibai, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
In summer, traffic jams on the roads and waiting for parking are common in Urdaibai. 2 problems that we try to reduce with the ferry that we present today. We recommend you to make the reservation in advance to avoid possible queues and waits. And in summer, at rush hour, the boat fills up easily. 
Urdaibai ferry route.
The regular ferry line in Urdaibai is one of the most used maritime transports in Bizkaia. A service that connects the two banks of the Urdaibai estuary (Laida beach, the town of Mundaka and Sukarrieta) with a frequency of approximately 20 minutes. This boat route has facilitated for years the mobility in Urdaibai. We leave you a map with the stops.
We also leave you a summary of each of these stops. You must take into account that the tides modify the course of the Urdaibai estuary throughout the day, so these stops may vary several meters depending on the tides.
- Mundaka (Txorrokopunta): Txorrokopunta, an emblematic space located next to Laidatxu beach, is one of the most popular places to board the Urdaibai ferry. And we must take into account that the locals themselves use this maritime transport to access the other side of the estuary and enjoy places like Laida beach or Laga beach.
- Sukarrieta (jetty): The Sukarrieta jetty offers us a safe, comfortable and beautiful space to embark. A point of the Urdaibai estuary, which is often used by people staying in this Basque municipality.
- Laida beach: Laida beach comes and goes with the tides. Its shape and length varies throughout the year. A fact that makes it difficult to establish a fixed boarding point. In order to solve this problem, every day, a flag marks the space where the stop is located.
- Sukarrieta (Txatxarramendi Island): This island near the Sukarrieta jetty is another point where it is possible to board the ferry. A unique and special place that we recommend you to visit in every trip to Urdaibai. We should point out that the stop is located at the other end of the island, about 10 minutes walk from the Itsasbegi train stop. A public transport connection that allows us to get from Bilbao without having to use the car.
Video.
As usual in all our publications, we have created a short audiovisual that complements the words and photographs in this article. A video, with which we intend to show you in a more real way what awaits you during these journeys. We hope it will be helpful. In case you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in the Basque Country. We are waiting for you!
The vessel.
The boat used to join both banks is a Sharksilver Rescue 6.0, a versatile and powerful boat, which has been designed to work and access all types of underwater spaces. A boat that, thanks to its shallow draft and its bow gate, allows us to embark in practically any point of the Urdaibai estuary. This boat has a maximum capacity of 12 people, so we encourage you to book a place as soon as possible. Are you up for it? 
Schedules, prices and availability.
We encourage you to check schedules, prices and availability in our reservations section. In any case, we leave you a summary with the prices and schedules that usually have these routes.
- One way ticket: 3€.
- Round trip ticket: 5€.
- 15-trip voucher: 25€.
- Bicycle supplement: 3€.
- Child carriage allowance: €1
- Supplement per surfboard: 1€.
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from June 1 to September 30.
There is the possibility of making this type of trips outside these dates (only for groups). In these cases, we encourage you to use our contact form to send them to us, we will try to respond as soon as possible. 
Experiences in the Basque Country.
If you want to know and enjoy Euskadi through active tourism, we encourage you to take a look at our reservation center. A section where you can find activities for all tastes and budgets. We hope you find an experience that suits your needs. We leave you a list with some of the most demanded in the area.
What to see in Urdaibai.
The Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is a true natural paradise. One of the most impressive areas of the Basque Country. If you plan to travel to this magical enclave, we encourage you to read our article on what to see in Urdaibai. In any case, we leave you a list with some of the most beautiful villages and places in this area, we hope you like them.
Frequently Asked Questions.
After enjoying the ferry service in Urdaibai for years, we wanted to create a section with some of the most frequently asked questions. Remember that if this section does not solve all your doubts, you can use the comments system that you will find at the end of this article to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible.
- Is the voucher valid for different people? Yes, in fact it is very common for families or groups of friends to buy a voucher to use it during the summer.
- Are dogs allowed on the ferry? Yes, as long as the rest of the people who make the route agree.
- If it is possible to access with the dog, how much does it cost? Dogs do not pay an extra fee.
- Can bicycles, surfboards, wheelchairs or strollers be taken onto the ferry? Yes, there are special rates for them. In the case of strollers, we must take into account that due to the tides, many times the embarkation/disembarkation is done on sand. Keep this in mind.
- Is it possible to book online? Of course! What’s more, we recommend it. You can do it from here.
- Is it necessary to get into the water to embark/disembark? Although the bow gate makes entry much easier, sometimes, the tide makes it impossible to embark / disembark on dry land. Occasionally, we may have to get our feet wet.
- Is it possible to board with a wheelchair? Yes, thanks to the bow gate, we can embark with a wheelchair. However, we must take into account that, for example, in Laida beach we would disembark on the beach itself, which may hinder mobility.
The regular service offered by the Urdaibai ferry allows us to cross the estuary efficiently throughout the summer. In case you have any questions, we encourage you to use the comment system below these lines to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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