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Boat trips and routes around Ibiza
A boat trip around Ibiza allows you to explore different areas of the coast in a single outing and reach places that would be difficult to visit from land.
Depending on the experience you choose, you can sail around the south of the island, get closer to Formentera, visit coves or simply enjoy several hours on board.
Among the available experiences are day trips between Ibiza, Espalmador, and Formentera, sailing trips around Ibiza, and four-hour excursions to explore the coast. You can also find options to enjoy the sunset from the boat.
If you're simply looking for a boat trip around Ibiza, you'll also find shorter options than a full-day excursion. These are a good alternative for those who want to sail for a few hours, swim in a cove, and return to port without dedicating the entire day to the activity.
The specific route depends on each individual's experience, the departure port, and sailing conditions. The skipper can adapt the route to the weather so you can enjoy a safe and enjoyable day.
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Boat trip to Formentera from Ibiza
Taking a boat from Ibiza to Formentera is one of the most popular excursions for visitors to the islands. Sailing allows you to combine the journey with an experience at sea and discover some of the most special places in Formentera and its surroundings.
Depending on your experience, you can sail to
Formentera and Espalmador , anchor for a swim and enjoy the crystal-clear waters, or spend part of the day on the island before returning. Some excursions are specifically designed to explore Formentera, while others combine sailing around Ibiza with a visit to the island.
If you want to spend more than a day sailing, at Sailwiz you can also find
boat trips around Ibiza and Formentera, with multi-day experiences on sailboats and catamarans.
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Boat trips, sunsets and experiences in Ibiza
Not all boat trips around Ibiza have to last all day. You can also choose a shorter trip of a few hours to sail along the coast, take a swim, or simply enjoy the scenery from the sea.
One of the most special options is taking a sunset boat trip in Ibiza . Watching the sun set over the Mediterranean is a unique experience and a great choice if you're looking for a date, a getaway with friends, or simply want to end the day sailing.
There are also experiences more focused on the atmosphere and leisure, so if you're looking for a boat party in Ibiza , it's worth checking the available options for your travel dates. The offerings can change throughout the season, and some activities are specifically designed to combine sailing, music, drinks, and a festive atmosphere.
If your priority is to rent a whole boat for your group instead of booking a tour by the number of places, you can also check out the sailboat rental options in Ibiza and the catamaran rental options in Ibiza.
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What boat trips can you take in Ibiza?
At Sailwiz you can find different types of boat trips around Ibiza, from short excursions of a few hours to full-day sailing trips. Some routes explore the coast of Ibiza and its coves, while others cross over to Formentera and Espalmador.
Among the available experiences is, for example, a 4-hour excursion to the coves of Ibiza and Formentera, departing from Marina Botafoch or Marina Ibiza, with two possible routes. One route heads towards Formentera, with stops at Espalmador and Ses Illetes, while the other explores the south of Ibiza, passing through Ses Salines, Cala Jondal, and Es Vedrà. The activity includes drinks, snacks, and snorkeling equipment.
You can also find full-day sailing trips, private motorboat excursions, routes around Formentera, sunset cruises, and specific experiences to visit places like Es Vedrà or Atlantis. The offerings vary depending on the dates and skipper availability.
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Is it possible to take a boat trip from Ibiza to Formentera?
Yes. In fact, it's one of the most popular routes among the experiences available on Sailwiz. Depending on the boat and the duration, you can sail from Ibiza to Formentera and combine the crossing with stops for swimming, snorkeling, or visiting different beaches and coves.
For example, there is a full-day excursion on a classic sailboat that departs from Salinas at 11:00, sails to Espalmador, where there is a stop to enjoy the beach and the water, and then continues to Formentera before returning to Salinas around 20:00. The experience includes a professional skipper, fuel, paddle surfing, and a dinghy.
There are also private sailing excursions of about 8 hours that allow you to choose between visiting Formentera, sailing around Ibiza, or adapting the route to sea conditions. On these trips, the skipper can modify the route to make the most of the day.
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What places are visited on a boat trip around Ibiza?
It depends on the excursion, but the routes available on Sailwiz include some of the most well-known places in Ibiza and Formentera.
Excursions to the south of Ibiza include places like Ses Salines, Cala Jondal, Es Vedrà, Cala d'Hort, and Atlantis . One of the three-hour routes available from La Savina, for example, takes you past Es Vedrà, Atlantis, and Porroig, with time for swimming and snorkeling.
Other routes head towards Formentera and may include Espalmador, Ses Illetes, and Cala Saona . On one of the eight-hour excursions from Marina Botafoch, participants can choose between a route around southern Ibiza or crossing over to Formentera to visit Espalmador, Illetes, and Cala Saona.
There are also departures from San Antonio that explore lesser-known areas of northern and western Ibiza, with options including Isla Margalides, Punta Torretas, Es Portitxol, Isla Murada, Cala Comte, Es Vedrà and Atlantis , depending on the route and weather conditions.
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How long does a boat trip around Ibiza last?
There is no single duration. At Sailwiz you can find everything from 3 or 4 hour cruises to full-day excursions of approximately 8 or 9 hours.
For example, there's a four-hour excursion around the coves of Ibiza and Formentera with morning or afternoon departures. There are also three-hour sunset-focused trips, such as those departing from Marina Botafoch or Marina Ibiza and sailing past Es Vedrà to watch the sunset.
For those who want to spend practically the entire day sailing, there are experiences lasting around eight hours, such as private routes between Ibiza and Formentera or motorboat trips around the coves of both islands. Some even allow you to adjust the boarding time to finish the sailing at sunset.
Therefore, if you only have a few hours free you can choose a short walk, while if you want to see Formentera and several coves in the same day it is more interesting to book a full day excursion.
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Talk to our skippers for the best boat trip around Ibiza
Each Sailwiz excursion is organized by an experienced skipper who knows the coast of Ibiza and Formentera well. Before booking, you can contact the skipper directly to ask any questions, learn more about the route, or inquire about other options for your trip.
The skippers can recommend the best route for your available time, suggest places worth visiting, where to stop for swimming or snorkeling, and what options are available depending on the number of people in your group. They can also explain what's included in the activity, describe the boat, and whether it's possible to customize certain aspects of the excursion.
Don't hesitate to write to them and tell them what you're looking for. Their experience navigating Ibiza can help you find the perfect excursion for your trip, even if you have a different idea of the route you want to take.