Formentera Snorkeling: Private Sailboat with Paddle Surf

Sail to Espalmador and two more stops, snorkel in clear water, then paddle surf or kayak back to the boat

A 7-hour private sailing tour of Formentera beaches where you snorkel, kayak and paddle surf at anchored stops, guided by a local skipper who adjusts the route for weather and safety. You start with an hour-and-ten-minute sail to Espalmador, then move to a second beach twenty minutes away, with time to swim, walk the sand or relax on deck between water activities.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sailing and beach activities

• Sail to Espalmador beach
• Snorkel, kayak, paddle surf, swim
• Navigate to second beach stop
• Relax, snorkel, kayak, paddle surf, swim

The experience

The boat leaves with snorkeling equipment, two paddle surf boards and a three-seater kayak already on board, so you arrive ready to enter the water. Your skipper (fluent in English, Spanish or Portuguese) navigates based on conditions, choosing the east or west side of the island to keep the day safe and the water calm. Espalmador is the first stop, anchored in shallow, clear water where you can snorkel the reef, paddle out on the boards or wade to the beach and back.

The second stop arrives twenty minutes later. Here the rhythm shifts: some travelers stay in the water, others climb back aboard with a drink and their own food, sitting on deck while the boat holds position. The skipper reads the group and the conditions, so the day shapes itself around what works that morning. Gas for the engine is included. You bring your own lunch and anything else you want to eat or drink.

The full day runs seven hours from start to finish. Infants can ride in a stroller or pram, and the boat accepts service animals. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to reach the departure point.

What’s included

• Gas for the sailboat.
• snorkeling equipment.
• two paddle surf boards.
• a three-seater kayak.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Senior (76 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MONKEY SAILING

Is this one for you?The full seven hours includes sailing time and stops, so you're in the water for part of the day, not all of it. Book this if you want a mix of sailing, snorkeling and paddle sports rather than a continuous water-based activity.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What beaches does the snorkeling tour visit in Formentera?

Espalmador is the main stop, reached after an hour and ten minutes of sailing. A second beach follows twenty minutes later. Your skipper chooses whether to visit the east or west side of the island based on weather and sea conditions that day, so the exact beaches may vary.

What snorkeling and water equipment is included on the boat?

Snorkeling gear, two paddle surf boards and a three-seater kayak come with the tour. Gas for the sailboat is also included. You bring your own food and drinks.

How long does the sailing take between stops?

The first leg to Espalmador takes about an hour and ten minutes. The second stop is twenty minutes away from there, leaving time to snorkel, paddle surf, kayak or rest on deck before the return journey.