Summer is the time for the whole family to enjoy relaxing boat trips around Ibiza and to its sister isle of Formentera. On board our selection of favourite voyages, you will discover much about the islands and their marine biodiversity. There's a great range of choice, plus, by heading to our boat trips' page, you'll find even more journeys to enjoy.
If a boat charter is more your thing, check out our selection that includes sailboats, yachts and speedboats. And if you're 18+ and want to pump up the volume, head to our boat party section. Happy sailing!
From Playa d'en Bossa
Formentera Wonders excursions
Formentera Wonders offer chilled-out cruising, visits to spectacular beaches, plenty of food (fruit, confections, paella) and drinks (soft drinks, fruit juices, beer and sangrias) and fun aquatic activities on all three of their routes to Ibiza's sister island. Stopping off at such top spots as Ses Illetes and Espalmador, these maritime excursions are sure to provide holidaymakers with lifelong memories.
The Formentera Cruise
The Formentera Cruise offers a full-day adventure from Playa d’en Bossa. En route, there is a swim stop in front of Espalmador and a chance to go paddleboarding or snorkelling in the pristine turquoise waters of Ses Illetas. Enjoy a fresh onboard lunch (paella, salad, fruit) with sangria, beer, and soft drinks.
Return immediately if you have had enough fun for a day or disembark to spend the afternoon exploring Formentera at your leisure before returning to Ibiza at 18:15 or 21:15.
From San Antonio
Es Vedrà and Formentera cruise
This full-day Es Vedrà and Formentera cruise takes you all the way to the sunset and is, as the Spanish say, fenomenal! You'll sail past the mystical rock of Es Vedrà, stop in front of the uninhabited islet of Espalmador for a swim in the stunning waters of this uninhabited island and then continue on to La Savina, the port of Formentera. You'll have several hours to discover this island before boarding and heading back to San Antonio. A paella lunch, free onboard bar, snacks, as well as snorkelling equipment, are included in the price.
Boat Trip to the Aquarium and Cala Salada
The Captain Nemo glass-bottomed boat takes you along San Antonio's stunning coastline with swim stop along the way. Kids will love the visit to the Cap Blanc Aquarium to see all kinds of marine creatures in their natural underwater habitat in this eerie underground cavern. In addition you can choose to spend some time on the beach at Cala Salada.
Beach Hop Cruise
The beautiful beaches of Ibiza's west coast, Cala Bassa and Cala Conta, are your dream destinations on the popular Beach Hop Cruise. Board the glass-bottomed boat in San Antonio and set off for a leisurely cruise, spending time on both beaches and anchoring up for a swim, snorkel or glide on a Stand Up Paddle board. Daytime and sunset cruises available with this terrific trip.
From Santa Eualalia and nearby resorts
Santa Eulalia Ferry
Santa Eulalia Ferry offers the only ferry service to Formentera from the East Coast of Ibiza. It starts out from Es Caná before picking up passengers in Cala Pada, Santa Eulalia, Cala Llonga and Ibiza Town.
The boat is also an enjoyable, hassle-free (i.e. no parking involved) way to get from Cala Llonga and Santa Eulalia to Punta Arabí hippy market on Wednesdays. En route, it stops at Cala Pada.
Coming as a group? See our round-up of excellent activities chosen just for you.
Words| Julian Heathcote and KT
