Formentera & Ibiza Catamaran Tour: Small Group Sailing

The catamaran holds twelve people, not a hundred, so you anchor at the same beaches the big boats skip.

A full-day catamaran sailing tour from Ibiza to Formentera for up to twelve travelers, with stops at Esplamador beach and Ses Illetes Beach for swimming, snorkeling and paddleboarding. The captain picks you up by zodiac from Ses Salines beach in Ibiza, sails the Formentera coast, and anchors at each stop so you can swim, walk the beach or use the SUP boards and snorkeling gear. You can bring your own food and use the boat's freezer, or the captain will help you book a restaurant ashore on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail and explore Ibiza and Formentera

• Pickup from Ses Salines beach
• Sail along Formentera coast
• Anchor at Espalmador beach for swimming and snorkeling
• Sail to Ses Illetes beach
• Explore Ses Illetes by dinghy, paddle board, or on foot
• Enjoy food and drinks on board or at Ses Illetes restaurants
• Return to Ibiza beach to finish tour

The Experience

Eight to nine hours on the water starts with a zodiac pickup from Ses Salines beach in Ibiza, where the captain and stewardess take you out to the catamaran. From there you sail along the Formentera coast, passing several coves before anchoring at Esplamador beach after about an hour. The water is shallow and clear; you can swim, snorkel, walk the sand or take out a SUP board. The boat carries snorkeling equipment and paddle boards (some convert to kayaks), so you don't need to bring your own.

A fifteen-minute sail brings you to Ses Illetes, one of the beaches people travel to the Balearics to see. The catamaran anchors offshore and the dinghy ferries you to the sand. Snorkeling gear and SUP boards stay available, and the captain will take you back and forth to shore as many times as you want. If you've brought food, the boat has a freezer to keep it cold. If you haven't, the captain knows the restaurants on the beach and can book a table for you on the day—no advance reservation needed on your end.

The boat itself is built for a small group: twelve passengers plus the captain means you're not competing for space or attention. There's a fridge onboard, a stereo with Bluetooth so you can play your own music, and a glass of champagne included. The return trip takes you back to Ses Salines beach in Ibiza where the day ends. Guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.

What’s included

• Full-day catamaran sailing with snorkeling equipment and SUP boards (some convertible to kayaks).
• zodiac transfers to and from the beach.
• one glass of champagne.
• use of the boat's fridge and Bluetooth stereo.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Most Ibiza boat tours run large groups to the same two beaches everyone knows. This catamaran takes twelve people to Formentera's quieter coves and Ses Illetes, anchors close enough that you control how much time you spend in the water or on the sand, and gives you the boat's freezer and the captain's restaurant connections so a full day doesn't hinge on packing or planning ahead.

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Top questions

What's the difference between Esplamador and Ses Illetes on this tour?

Esplamador is the first stop, about an hour into the sail along the Formentera coast, where you can swim, snorkel, walk the beach or paddleboard. Ses Illetes comes next, a fifteen-minute sail away, and is considered one of the best beaches in the world; you have the same water activities there, plus the option to eat at one of the restaurants on the sand.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear and paddleboards?

No. Snorkeling equipment and SUP boards (some convertible to kayaks) are included with the tour and available at both beach stops.

Can I bring food and drinks on the catamaran?

Yes. You can bring your own food and drinks and use the boat's freezer to keep them cold. If you prefer to eat at a restaurant, the captain will help you book a table at one of the restaurants on Ses Illetes beach on the day of the tour.

How many people fit on the catamaran?

The catamaran accommodates up to twelve passengers plus the captain and stewardess, so it's a small-group experience rather than a large tour boat.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs eight to nine hours total. You're picked up by zodiac from Ses Salines beach in Ibiza at the start and returned there at the end; your confirmation will specify the exact departure time.

What languages does the guide speak?

The captain and crew speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.