Ibiza & Formentera: Private Sailing with Snorkeling & Paddle Boards

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.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sunset half-day tourGuide in 4 languages · 10:00Lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Sailboat 8 hour-tourGuide in 4 languages · 10:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 10:00, from € 550 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant 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.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

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 private sailing tour?

Snorkeling equipment, two paddle boards, use of the 35-foot boat, fuel, and onboard restroom. Food is not included. You bring your own or purchase locally before departure.

Can I eat lunch on the boat or on Formentera?

Both. At Ses Illetes on Formentera, you can disembark and eat on the beach, or stay aboard and eat while looking at the island. The boat has a fridge and icebox to keep food fresh.

How long is the full-day sailing tour?

The tour runs from morning until early evening, typically 7 to 8 hours depending on conditions and your group's pace.

Do I need sailing experience to go on this tour?

No. The captain and crew handle the sailing. You're a passenger. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

What if I don't want to snorkel or use the paddle board?

Both are available but optional. You can spend the day on deck, swimming from the boat, or just relaxing while the crew sails.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available on request. Check with the operator about age and swimming ability before booking.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Contact the operator directly. Sailing depends on sea and wind conditions. They'll advise on rescheduling or alternatives if conditions are unsafe.

Is there a toilet on the boat?

Yes, there's a restroom on board.