Boat trips in Ibiza: which one to choose?

There are two ways to see Ibiza from the sea: pay for a boat trip, or catch the 10am water taxi to the cove across the bay. In between, catamarans, sailing boats, boat parties and private boats are aimed at very different travellers. Here is how to choose based on your budget, your departure port and what you really want to see.

Which boat trip should you choose in Ibiza?

The right criterion is not the boat but what you want to do with your day: just a beach, a specific spot like Es Vedrà, a party atmosphere, or a real day at sea without organising anything. The budgets below are starting prices checked on GetYourGuide in late September 2026.

The water taxi, the option boat trips won’t sell you

From Sant Antoni port, regular services run to Cala Bassa (25 minutes) and Cala Conta (40 minutes) all season. No guide or meal, but a trip along the coast for the price of a beach-club cocktail, and a return at the time of your choice among the day’s sailings. Same idea in Santa Eulària, with shuttles to the nearby beaches.

Shared trip, catamaran or private boat

The shared trip (3 to 4 hours) is the best value for seeing Es Vedrà or the west coast: swimming, snorkelling, sometimes a drink. The catamaran day adds a meal on board and more space, and suits families and anyone who wants a full day at sea. The private boat becomes worthwhile from 4 to 6 people: the skipper adapts the route to the day’s wind, which no group trip does.

And if you would rather skipper yourself or rent a boat with a skipper, everything is explained (licence, prices, rules as of 1 October 2026) in our guide to boat rental in Ibiza and Formentera.

Boat party and sunset

Two opposite atmospheres at the same time of day. The boat party is all about the DJ, the open bar and a swim stop, on boats that often carry more than 100 people. The sunset sailing trip leaves Sant Antoni in the late afternoon to sit facing the sunset, in a small group. For the show seen from land, see also our selection of the best sunset spots.

Which port should you leave from?

• Sant Antoni (west): the biggest choice of trips. Cala Bassa, Cala Conta, Es Vedrà, the north coast towards Cala Salada and sunset trips all leave from here.
• Ibiza Town and Marina Botafoch (south-east): departures to Formentera and Espalmador, and shuttles to Talamanca and Playa d’en Bossa.
• Santa Eulària (east): a calmer coast, the eastern coves and the islet of Tagomago, far from the Sant Antoni buzz.

If you are staying in the south (Playa d’en Bossa, Ses Salines), check for a hotel pick-up option before booking a trip from Sant Antoni: the bus or taxi ride can take 30 to 40 minutes in summer.

Where do boats go around Ibiza?

Es Vedrà and Atlantis, the most popular trip

The islet of Es Vedrà and the old Atlantis quarry (Sa Pedrera) are the two star spots of the south-west coast. On foot, Atlantis means a steep descent, and the Cala d’Hort car park is closed for much of the 2026 season. By sea, you pass at the foot of the cliffs, with a swim stop facing Es Vedrà. Everything is detailed in our Atlantis guide.

Cala Bassa, Cala Conta and the west coast

The most photographed coves on the island, reachable by water taxi or on a trip. By boat, the point is to see the islets off Cala Conta and the very clear water of the small neighbouring coves, which you cannot reach on foot. See our pages on Cala Bassa and Cala Comte.

The north coast and Es Amunts

Cliffs, wild coves such as Cala Salada and Cala Gració, little development: it is the most spectacular coast seen from the sea. It is also the most exposed to the north wind: trips there are more often changed or cancelled, hence the value of an offer with free cancellation.

Tagomago and the east coast

From Santa Eulària, trips follow the eastern coves to the private islet of Tagomago. The sea is often calmer than in the west and the atmosphere family-friendly: a good option if you are staying on that side of the island.

What about Formentera?

For a day in Formentera, the ferry is often simpler than an organised trip. I did the crossing as a family with small children on a big Trasmapi ferry: there is a play area on board, and the 30 to 45 minutes go by quickly. Once there, you keep control of your timing, which a boat trip does not allow. Everything is explained in our Ibiza-Formentera ferry guide. To spend the whole day at sea heading to Formentera, compare the options in our guide to boat trips from Ibiza to Formentera.

Our sea trips to book in Ibiza

The trips we have selected, with availability checked every week: open activities appear first, and those out of season stay visible with their restart date.

Ibiza · At sea, Underwater Sea kayaking and snorkelling in the Cala Codolar caves From €50 4,8/5 Ibiza · At sea Sunset boat trip to Cala Salada and Cala Gració From €80 4,7/5 Ibiza · At sea Sunset sailing trip in Ibiza, with open bar From €95 4,7/5 Until 31 October Ibiza · At sea Sunset boat party in Ibiza, with open bar From €80 4,6/5 Ibiza · At sea Cala Bassa, Cala Conta and caves by boat, open bar and tapas From €80 4,6/5 Until 31 October Ibiza · At sea 6-hour cruise to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta, food and drinks included From €52 4,6/5 Ibiza · At sea Cruise to Es Vedrà from Sant Antoni, with a swim stop From €25 4,6/5 Ibiza and Formentera · At sea Luxury private boat between Ibiza and Formentera (8 hours) From €2200 Closed, reopens 1 May 2027 Ibiza · At sea Beach-hopping boat trip: Cala Comte and Cala Bassa, lunch and paddleboarding included From €60 4,9/5 Closed, reopens 15 May 2027 Ibiza and Formentera · At sea Sailing day from Ibiza to Formentera with beach stops (small group) From €120 5,0/5 Closed, reopens 1 May 2027 Ibiza and Formentera · At sea Private sailboat day charter from Ibiza to Formentera, with skipper From €889 5,0/5 Closed, reopens 19 April 2027 Ibiza and Formentera · At sea Private 43-foot sailboat from Ibiza to Formentera (up to 7 people) From €660 4,9/5 Closed, reopens 1 July 2027 Ibiza and Formentera · At sea All-inclusive Formentera day trip from Ibiza, with 3 swim stops From €110 4,7/5

All the island’s other activities, by theme, are in our guide to activities in Ibiza.

Tips for a successful trip at sea

• The season runs from May to October for most trips; a few sailing boats go out all year, but the choice shrinks sharply in winter.
• Choose the morning if you get seasick: the sea is often calmer than late in the day. On board, stay in the middle of the boat and look at the horizon.
• Bring swimwear, a towel, sun cream (preferably reef-safe), water and a light windproof jacket for the way back.
• Boats are not allowed to anchor on posidonia: they anchor on sand or moor to eco-friendly buoys. This is the rule set by the Balearic decree 25/2018, and the reason the water stays so clear, as our article on posidonia explains.
• If the sea is rough, the operator postpones or refunds: keep a spare day in your stay if the trip matters to you.

How we selected these trips

The trips shown here are GetYourGuide offers that we follow one by one: their availability is checked every week, and a trip that closes at the end of the season is flagged as such rather than removed. We look at the rating, but above all at the number of reviews and how recent they are. As for first-hand experience, we only describe what we have done: for crossings, that is the ferry to Formentera as a family. For the rest, we rely on operators’ descriptions and the verified reviews shown on each page.

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