Ibiza Itineraries: Day Charters and Multi-Day Routes
Ibiza’s compact size means every corner of the island is within easy reach on a day charter, while multi-day routes open up Formentera and the quieter northern coastline. The 3-day and 4-day itineraries below cover different ground and can be stitched together into a 7-day voyage without repeating a single anchorage. Every route is fully customisable – your captain adjusts stops and pacing based on wind, sea state and your group’s mood.
Day Charter Routes from Ibiza Town
Ibiza Town to Formentera: The Classic Day Out
Depart Ibiza’s harbour mid-morning and cruise 10 nautical miles south to Formentera (25 minutes). Anchor off Ses Illetes in turquoise shallows so clear you can count the grains of sand from the swim platform. Spend the morning swimming, paddleboarding and snorkelling over the Posidonia meadows that give this water its Caribbean clarity. Lunch at Juan y Andrea (tables on the sand, lobster in garlic sauce the house classic – book through your crew) or feast on your chef’s fresh seafood spread on the aft deck. In the late afternoon, cruise back past the Ses Salines salt pans and into Ibiza harbour for a sunset drink in the old port, the ramparts of Dalt Vila glowing overhead. Duration: 7–9 hours.
Ibiza Town to Cala Conta and Cala Salada: The Sunset Coast
Head west from the harbour along Ibiza’s southern shore, rounding the headland into Cala Conta – roughly 45 minutes. Anchor in the multi-toned turquoise shallows for a morning swim with the small islands of S’Illa des Bosc on the horizon, then cruise north to Cala Salada and its smaller neighbour Cala Saladeta – two pine-fringed coves with crystal water at 4–5 metres over sand and a local, unhurried feel that is worlds away from the beach-club strip. Lunch on board in Cala Saladeta’s sheltered waters, followed by an afternoon snorkel along the rocky shoreline. Return south past Cala Conta in time for the famous west-coast sunset – the sky turns every shade from amber to violet as the sun drops into the sea. Duration: 7–8 hours.
Ibiza Town to Es Vedrà and Cala d’Hort: The Iconic Route
Cruise south-west from Ibiza harbour, skirting the Ses Salines coastline, and round the southern tip of the island to Cala d’Hort – roughly 1 hour by motor yacht. Drop anchor in 5–8 metres over sand with the 382-metre rock of Es Vedrà towering above the water like nothing else in the Mediterranean. Snorkel around the rocky base where grouper, octopus and barracuda patrol. Your chef lays out a leisurely lunch with Es Vedrà filling every window. Stay into the late afternoon for what many consider the finest sunset in the Balearics – the last light catches the limestone face and the whole rock seems to catch fire. Duration: 7–9 hours.
3-Day Ibiza Yacht Charter Itinerary: Formentera and the Southern Coast
Day 1: Ibiza Town to Formentera
Board your yacht at Marina Botafoch by mid-morning. Cruise south through the narrow strait to Formentera (10 nautical miles, 25 minutes). Anchor off Ses Illetes for a morning of swimming and paddleboarding in water that makes the Caribbean look murky. After a seafood lunch on the aft deck (or ashore at Juan y Andrea), reposition to Espalmador – a tiny, uninhabited islet between Ibiza and Formentera, with a deserted beach and crystal shallows. Anchor overnight off Formentera’s western coast at Cala Saona, a small horseshoe bay backed by ochre-red cliffs, turquoise water and traditional wooden boat sheds (escars) that are registered as Assets of Cultural Interest.
Day 2: Formentera to Ibiza’s Es Vedrà
Morning along Formentera’s southern coast: cruise past Cap de Barbaria – the island’s wild, windswept southern tip with a clifftop lighthouse. After a swim off Playa de Migjorn (Formentera’s longest beach at 6 km) and a chef-prepared brunch, cruise north back across the strait to Ibiza’s south-west coast. Anchor at Cala d’Hort by early afternoon and spend the rest of the day snorkelling the rocky base of Es Vedrà, swimming in the sheltered bay, and watching the sunset paint the 382-metre rock face in shades of amber, copper and rose. Your crew serves dinner on the aft deck – perhaps bullit de peix, the traditional Ibizan fish stew followed by saffron rice – as the stars appear over the Mediterranean.
Day 3: Cala Conta, Cala Salada and Return to Ibiza Town
Cruise north to Cala Conta for an early swim in the famously layered turquoise waters. Continue up the coast to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta – quieter, pine-fringed coves ideal for a mid-morning snorkel over rocky reef where damselfish, wrasse and the occasional moray eel hide in the crevices. Your chef lays out a farewell lunch – perhaps flaó (Ibiza’s traditional goat’s-cheese-and-mint dessert) to finish – as the yacht heads south along the coast, pausing at Cala Bassa if time allows for one last dip. Arrive back in Ibiza Town by mid-afternoon with time for a final stroll through Dalt Vila or a sunset hierbas ibicencas (the island’s traditional herbal liqueur, made since medieval times) at a harbourside bar.
4-Day Ibiza Yacht Charter Itinerary: Northern Coast and Hidden Calas
Day 1: Ibiza Town to Santa Eulalia and the East Coast
Board at Ibiza Town by mid-morning and cruise north-east to Santa Eulalia (roughly 9 nautical miles, 30 minutes). Berth at the marina or anchor in the bay for a late-morning visit to Nikki Beach – Ibiza’s sleekest east-coast beach club, opened in 2023 with all the brand’s signature glamour. After a long lunch, explore Santa Eulalia’s dining scene ashore – Can Curreu (Michelin-approved, farm-to-table, 1,000-year-old olive tree on the terrace) or Es Terral (refined Mediterranean with seasonal local produce). Cruise further north to Cala Llonga, a sheltered horseshoe bay ringed by pine-covered hills, for an afternoon swim and paddleboard session. Your chef prepares dinner on board – sofrit pagès (the traditional Ibizan celebration dish of mixed meats, potatoes and saffron) – as the eastern sky fades to indigo.
Day 2: Northern Ibiza – Cala Xarraca and Cala Benirràs
Cruise around Ibiza’s northern cape to Cala Xarraca – one of the most isolated bays on the island, 90 metres of dark sand framed by red cliffs and lush pine forest. The rocky coastline is riddled with caves and natural pools ideal for snorkelling, and on the left side of the bay you’ll find the natural mud pools – reportedly therapeutic, certainly fun. After lunch, continue west to Cala Benirràs – northern Ibiza’s most atmospheric cove, backed by red-brown hills with a distinctive rock formation offshore. Anchor in 6–12 metres over sandy ground and snorkel the rocky edges where fish life is abundant. In the late afternoon, take the tender ashore for a walk along the pebbly beach and a drink at one of the simple beach bars. Anchor overnight in the shelter of the headland.
Day 3: Port de Sant Miquel and Portinatx
A short cruise west brings you to Port de Sant Miquel, a deep natural harbour on the north coast. Take the tender ashore to visit the Cova de Can Marcç – a spectacular subterranean world of stalactites, underground lakes and a sound-and-light show set in a cave once used by smugglers. After the cave tour, cruise east to Portinatx, a cluster of three sandy coves at Ibiza’s northernmost point: S’Arenal Gros (the largest, with fine white sand), S’Arenal Petit (quieter, connected by promenade), and Playa Porto (the most secluded, with a lighthouse visible on the headland). The snorkelling here is some of the best on the island – crystalline water, rocky shoreline and abundant marine life. Lunch on board, then an afternoon of swimming and watersports. Overnight at Portinatx or reposition south toward the east coast.
Day 4: Tagomago Island and Return to Ibiza Town
Depart early for the short cruise to Tagomago – a private island 900 metres off Ibiza’s east coast, surrounded by a designated marine reserve. Anchor on the sheltered western side for a morning snorkel over rocky reef teeming with wrasse, damselfish and the occasional barracuda – the marine reserve status means the fish here are noticeably larger and more abundant than elsewhere. After a farewell brunch (your chef pulls out all the stops: fresh pastries, Mahón cheese, tropical fruit, hierbas ibicencas coffee), cruise south along the eastern coast, passing Cala Llonga and Sol d’en Serra (home to the clifftop Amante restaurant – worth a tender stop if time allows). Round the headland into Ibiza harbour by early afternoon, with time for a last wander through Dalt Vila or a farewell dinner at one of the La Marina waterfront restaurants as the Old Town lights up above you.
Guests looking for a longer voyage can combine the 3-day southern route (Formentera, Es Vedrà, Cala Conta) with the 4-day northern route (Santa Eulalia, northern calas, Tagomago) for a comprehensive 7-day Ibiza charter that covers the entire island and Formentera without repeating a single anchorage.
