Private Sailing Ibiza & Formentera: 43ft Boat, 7 Guests Max

Anchor at Ses Illetes and let the captain navigate around your group's mood

A private full-day sailing trip on a 43ft boat departing from Cala Porroig in Ibiza, with room for up to 7 guests and a captain with over 10 years' experience in these waters. The route adapts to your preferences: Ses Illetes, Espalmador, Playa de Levante, or spots the captain knows that most tourists miss. Lunch is your choice: a beach club in Formentera, fresh paella delivered to the boat, or your own picnic at anchor. The boat includes SUP boards, snorkeling gear, Bluetooth speakers, WiFi, and a restroom. Guides speak English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day private sailing tour

• Start trip at Cala Porroig bay
• Sail past Torre de ses Portes watchtower
• Pass by S'Espalmador island
• Stop and swim at Ses Illetes beach
• Optional visit to Playa de Levante beach
• Optional visit to Es Pujols seaside village

The experience

The day starts at Cala Porroig, a quiet natural bay where traditional fishermen's huts line the shore and the water is clear enough to see the bottom. Your captain (either Gabi or Marco, both with over a decade navigating these waters) takes the helm of a 43ft sailboat outfitted with shaded deck areas, cushions, and everything you need to spend a full day at sea without the crowds or the fixed schedule that fills other boats. The boat holds up to 7 guests, which means no strangers sharing your day and no itinerary carved in stone before you leave the dock.

The route unfolds based on what your group wants to do. You'll sail past Torre de ses Portes, an 18th-century watchtower that rises from Ibiza's coastline, and S'Espalmador, a small protected island with turquoise water and white sand where locals once believed the natural mud had healing properties. Your first real stop is Ses Illetes, a beach that ranks among Europe's best: soft white sand, water so clear it looks Caribbean, and part of a protected natural park that has kept it simple and unspoiled. If the day and your group allow it, Playa de Levante opens up on the wilder side of Formentera, a long open beach with dunes and shallow water that shifts with the wind. The captain can also anchor at Es Pujols, a relaxed seaside village, or take you to a cove only locals know. You decide how long to stay at each stop, and the captain adjusts the day around what actually appeals to you.

Lunch is entirely your call. You can book a table at a beach club in Formentera and eat ashore, order fresh paella delivered to the boat while you're anchored, or bring your own picnic and eat at sea. The boat carries SUP boards and snorkeling gear, so swimming and exploring the water is built in. WiFi and Bluetooth speakers are onboard, and there's a restroom. Your captain speaks English and Spanish and navigates based on conditions and your preferences, not a laminated schedule.

What’s included

• Use of the 43ft private sailboat with shaded deck areas and cushions.
• SUP boards and snorkeling equipment.
• WiFi and Bluetooth speakers.
• onboard restroom.
• captain with 10+ years' experience in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Jun 2027

GroupPrivate

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bora Vida Sailing

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private boat where the route bends to your group's mood instead of a fixed schedule: the captain adapts based on conditions and what you actually feel like doing, so a lazy morning at one beach or a detour to a hidden cove doesn't throw off the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 the difference between Ses Illetes and Playa de Levante?

Ses Illetes is a protected beach on Formentera's western side with soft white sand and calm, clear water. It feels almost untouched and ranks among Europe's best beaches. Playa de Levante is a longer, open beach on the wilder eastern side of Formentera, with dunes and shallow waters that shift with the wind, so it tends to feel more rugged and quiet.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the boat?

You can bring your own food to the boat, or you can book lunch at a restaurant in Formentera or order paella delivered onboard. The details are sent with your booking confirmation. Drinks and ice are your own to bring.

How many people can fit on the sailboat?

The 43ft private sailboat holds up to 7 guests, so your group stays small and you're not sharing the day with strangers.

What's included in the 8-hour trip?

The trip includes use of the sailboat deck with shaded areas and cushions, SUP boards, snorkeling equipment, Bluetooth speakers, WiFi, and an onboard restroom. Your captain (Gabi or Marco) navigates the boat and speaks English or Spanish.

Does the itinerary change if the weather or my group's mood shifts?

Yes. The captain adapts the route based on conditions, your preferences, and what your group feels like doing that day. There's no fixed schedule. You might spend more time at one beach, skip a stop, or explore a cove the captain knows that isn't on a standard tour.

Where does the boat depart from?

The boat departs from Cala Porroig, a quiet natural bay on Ibiza's coast surrounded by traditional fishermen's huts and clear Mediterranean water.