Ibiza: Cala Bassa Boat Tour & Cave Snorkeling with Open Bar

Cala Bassa by Boat: Caves, Snorkeling & Tapas in One Afternoon

You board a boat limited to 45 people, cruise past dramatic cliff formations, and anchor at Cala Bassa for 1.5 hours of swimming, snorkeling, or paddleboarding with Spanish tapas and unlimited sangria, beer, and soft drinks included. The return journey passes Ibiza's cave formations before heading back to port.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with coves and tapas

• Cruise past Port des Torrent
• Stop at Cala Bassa cove
• Swim, snorkel, paddle surf
• Enjoy water bikes or relax
• Taste Spanish tapas on board
• Drink from open bar

The experience

So yeah, the boat holds 45 people max, which actually changes everything. You're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder with two hundred tourists. The day starts with a cruise past Port des Torrent, where the cliffs drop straight into water that's almost too blue to photograph without looking like you've oversaturated it. Then you hit Cala Bassa itself, and that's where you get the 1.5-hour window to actually do something. Snorkel, paddleboard, swim, or just sit on deck with a glass of sangria de cava and watch the water. The boat crew sets out Spanish tapas (proper stuff, not sad finger food), and the open bar keeps running the whole time you're anchored there.

The snorkeling gear is included, and if you've never tried paddleboarding, they've got boards ready and won't make you feel like an idiot if you wobble. The water around Cala Bassa has actual fish in it, not just rocks. A lot of people don't realize that part. They book a boat tour in Ibiza expecting to sit still, and then they get down there and realize they can actually do something in the water. Water bikes are there too if you want to putter around without committing to the board. The caves the description mentions aren't a separate stop. You pass them on the way, and the boat slows down so you can see the openings. They're genuinely strange-looking, carved into the rock like something half-finished.

What makes this different from other Ibiza boat tours is the no-rush pace and the fact that the bar doesn't close when you're swimming. You're not watching the clock or getting herded back to the boat after twenty minutes. Families bring kids, groups bring friends, and nobody feels like they're on a schedule. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can come along. They just need to sit on someone's lap during the ride. If you land in Ibiza and want a half-day on the water that doesn't feel like a cattle call, this one works.

What’s included

• Unlimited soft drinks and water.
• snorkeling equipment.
• paddleboard use.
• water bikes.
• unlimited sangria de cava, white wine, and beer.
• selection of Spanish tapas and local products.
• 1.5-hour stop at Cala Bassa cove.
• cruise past Port des Torrent and Ibiza's cave formations.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jul 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ibiza Watersports

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a boat day in Ibiza that doesn't feel crowded and includes both swimming and food without separate charges: the 45-person limit and the included bar are what make a half-day feel unhurried instead of rushed.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): 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's included in the open bar?

Unlimited sangria de cava, white wine, beer, and soft drinks. Water is also included.

Can you snorkel if you've never done it before?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is free and included. The crew is there, and the cove is calm and shallow enough for beginners.

How long is the whole tour?

The itinerary shows a 1.5-hour stop at Cala Bassa, plus time cruising to and from Port des Torrent. Plan for a half-day excursion.

Is paddleboarding included?

Yes, paddleboarding is free and included. Water bikes are also available.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. The boat and all areas are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the departure point are also wheelchair accessible.

Do you see caves on this tour?

Yes. You pass one of Ibiza's impressive caves on the route to and from Cala Bassa. The boat slows so you can see them, but it's not a separate cave-diving stop.

What if you don't want to swim?

You can stay on deck, eat tapas, drink from the open bar, and watch the water. Snorkeling and paddleboarding are optional.