Ibiza & Formentera: Private Sailing with Snorkeling & Paddle Boards

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Duration8h

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A Day Sailing Ibiza's South Coast: Cala Jondal to Formentera & Back

You sail from Cala Jondal south along Ibiza's rocky coast, stop to snorkel in a secluded cove, paddle around Espalmador's natural reserve, and reach Formentera's Ses Illetes beach for lunch. The return journey gives you time to settle into the rhythm of open water before heading back. Snorkeling gear and paddle boards are on board; you bring or buy food, and the crew keeps it cold.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day sailing tour around Ibiza and Formentera

Start sailing from Cala Jondal
Sail along Ibiza's south coast
Swim and snorkel in secret cove
Paddle board and snorkel at Espalmador
Arrive at Ses Illetes beach
Lunch on board or on island
Explore Ses Illetes on foot
Sail back to Cala Jondal

The Experience

The boat is already moving when you step aboard at Cala Jondal, the southern bay where the day begins. Your captain — one of four experienced sailors who rotate across Nomad's fleet — is already reading the wind and the water, adjusting course toward the first stop. You're on a 35-foot sailboat or catamaran, depending on your group size, and the Mediterranean is doing what it does best: throwing light everywhere. The crew hands you a snorkel kit and points to the paddle boards stacked on deck. You won't need both right away, but they're there.

The sailing route down Ibiza's south coast takes you past rocky coves and hidden beaches most people never see from land. Your captain knows which ones are worth stopping at — there's a secluded cove about an hour in where the water is so clear you can see the seabed without diving. You anchor, grab the snorkeling gear, and slip in. Fish move around you like they're used to visitors. After that, it's on to Espalmador, a natural reserve between Ibiza and Formentera where the paddle boards actually make sense. The water is shallow and still, and you can drift around for as long as you want, or just float and watch the cliffs. The crew keeps a fridge and icebox running — bring your own lunch or pick something up from the local shops before departure, and eat whenever you're hungry.

Ses Illetes, the beach on Formentera, is where the day opens up. You can stay on the boat and eat while looking at it, or wade ashore and walk the sand. Either way, you've got time. The return sail to Cala Jondal is the long, quiet part of the day — the kind of afternoon where you're mostly just sitting on deck, watching the coast slide past, and not thinking about much. The whole thing runs from morning until early evening, which is long enough to feel like a real journey but not so long that you're exhausted.

Book this if you want a private boat without the stress of organizing stops, timing, or figuring out where to eat. The captain and crew handle the route; you handle the snorkel and the paddle board. Groups stay small, and the boat is equipped for a full day on the water — fuel, restrooms, and shade all included.

What’s included

Your day includes the 35-foot sailboat or catamaran with an experienced captain, snorkeling equipment and two paddle boards for all passengers, fuel surcharge, and onboard restroom access.
You'll have a fridge and icebox to keep your own food or provisions fresh throughout the day.
Lunch is flexible — bring your own, buy from local shops before departure, or eat ashore at Formentera.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nomad Sailing Trips

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want a full day on the water without arranging your own boat, planning stops, or managing timing — the captain knows the route, the crew handles the sailing, and you show up ready to swim and paddle.