Private Sailboat Tour: Ibiza and Formentera with Snorkeling

You anchor at three islands in one day and swim between them.

A full-day private sailboat tour departing from Ibiza explores the coastlines and coves of Ibiza and Formentera with a captain and deckhand aboard. The itinerary includes stops at Cap des Falco for snorkeling, the pristine beaches of Espalmador, and Ses Illetes on Formentera's northern tip, with swimming and snorkeling at each anchorage. A guide speaks English or Spanish; snorkeling equipment and paddle boards are provided, and a bathroom is onboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail and explore Ibiza and Formentera

• Enjoy Cala Jondal before sailing
• Stop at Cap des Falco for swim
• Cruise to Espalmador island
• Anchor and explore Espalmador beaches
• Sail to Ses Illetes beach
• Relax on Ses Illetes beach
• Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine or picnic

The Experience

The boat leaves from Cala Jondal on Ibiza's coast and sails south toward Formentera. Your first stop is Cap des Falco, where the captain drops anchor in shallow turquoise water and you swim or snorkel in the cove—the water is clear enough to see the seabed. From there the route crosses open water to Espalmador, a small island just north of Formentera with untouched beaches; you anchor again and have time to explore the sand and shallow bays. The third stop is Ses Illetes, a long sandy beach on Formentera's northern edge where the boat anchors and you can spend the afternoon swimming or eating at one of the beachfront restaurants if you choose.

Snorkeling equipment and paddle boards are aboard, so you can move between the boat and the water without arranging gear separately. The captain and deckhand handle the sailing and navigation; a guide who speaks English or Spanish is there to answer questions about the islands and the route. A dinghy ferries you to shore if the water is too shallow to swim from the boat, and there's a bathroom onboard for the eight-hour day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• paddle boards.
• captain and deckhand.
• dinghy for shallow-water landings.
• onboard bathroom.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Seadrifter Charter

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying near Cala Jondal and want to visit both Ibiza and Formentera in one outing—the boat departs from the beach itself, and all three island stops are on a single route.

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Top questions

What exactly do I do at each stop on the Ibiza and Formentera sailboat tour?

At Cap des Falco you swim or snorkel in the anchored cove; at Espalmador you explore the pristine beaches and shallow bays around the island; at Ses Illetes on Formentera you swim, sunbathe on the golden sand, or eat at a beachfront restaurant if you bring money for lunch.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included on the boat, along with paddle boards; you don't need to arrange or pay for gear separately.

How long is the full-day sailboat tour?

The tour runs eight hours from departure at Cala Jondal until return to Ibiza.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English and Spanish.

Do I need to bring food and drinks, or are they provided?

Food and drinks are not included; you can bring a picnic to eat on the boat, or purchase Mediterranean cuisine at restaurants on Ses Illetes beach.

Is there a bathroom on the sailboat?

Yes, there is a bathroom onboard for use during the eight-hour tour.