Ibiza Yacht Itinerary: A Full-Day Cruise
Depart from Marina Botafoch and trace the western coastline south to Formentera — roughly 25 nautical miles round trip through some of the Mediterranean's clearest water.
From the port outwards
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09:30 · Cast off — Marina Botafoch
Board your yacht at the marina's fuel dock, meet the crew and settle into the aft deck while the skipper briefs the day's route. Early departure avoids the midday traffic in the harbour channel and puts you at anchor before the tour boats arrive.
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11:00 · Swim stop — Cala Comte
Drop anchor in four metres over white sand and spend an hour in the water. The twin-bay formation shelters the anchorage from southerly swell, making it reliable through most of the season. Snorkelling is best along the rocky divide between the two bays, where posidonia meadows attract wrasse and damselfish.
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13:30 · Seafood lunch — La Savina, Formentera
Tender ashore at La Savina harbour and walk to one of the waterfront restaurants lining the quay. Grilled local lobster and a cold Balearic white are the standard order. Book a table in advance during July and August — terrace seating fills by noon on peak days.
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16:30 · Beach and aperitivo — Ses Illetes
Cruise five minutes south to the Ses Illetes sandbar, where turquoise shallows stretch for nearly a kilometre. Anchor bow-to-shore in under two metres of depth and wade to the beach. The crew can set up chilled rosé and a fruit platter on the swim platform while you explore the dunes.
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19:30 · Sunset return — Es Vedrà viewpoint
Head north and position the yacht off the western face of Es Vedrà as the sun drops behind the rock. The 380-metre limestone tower glows amber in the last light — a dramatic backdrop for cocktails on the flybridge. From here, the return to Marina Botafoch takes roughly 45 minutes at cruising speed.
About Ibiza
Ibiza earns its reputation on the water, not just the shore. From Marina Ibiza or Botafoc you can reach the turquoise shallows off Formentera in under twenty minutes by fast motor yacht, loop the dramatic cliff faces of Es Vedrà before lunch, or spend a quiet afternoon anchored in Cala Mastella while children wade across a sandy seabed that barely reaches their knees. The island's compact geography means a single day charter can combine two or three of these stops without rushing — and a multi-day itinerary opens the quieter north coast coves and a full Balearics circuit toward Mallorca.
Our fleet of 36 yachts covers a wide range of formats: compact 17 m day cruisers like the Riva 56 Rivale for couples or small groups, mid-range motor yachts in the 29 m class suited to corporate hosting at anchor, and crewed superyachts up to 40 m — including the Riva 130 and Benetti Oasis 40 — with multiple staterooms for overnight passages. Day charters typically carry up to 12 guests; sleeping capacity depends on the vessel and cabin layout. Every booking starts with a conversation about your group, your preferred route and the kind of day you want, so we recommend a yacht and crew that actually fit rather than defaulting to whatever is available.
Peak season runs June through September, when marina berths and the most popular yachts fill months in advance. If your dates are fixed in high summer, early enquiry matters. May and October reward flexibility — the water is warm, Es Palmador can be nearly empty on a weekday morning, and day-rate pricing often reflects the lighter demand. Charter costs separate into the base rate (yacht, crew, insurance) and an Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, food, drinks and extras, settled transparently at the end of the trip. We estimate APA against your specific route before you commit, so a gentle Formentera run and a full 50-nautical-mile island circumnavigation are priced honestly from the start.