Ibiza Itineraries: Day Charters and Multi-Day Routes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.