Private Ibiza Cove Boat Tour: Hidden Coves by Traditional Llaüt

Swim and snorkel at three hidden coves without fighting the crowds

A private four-hour boat tour of Ibiza's west coast aboard a restored traditional llaüt, the typical wooden sailing boat of the Balearic Islands. You stop at three coves (Cala Bassa, Cala Roja and Cala Conta) to swim, snorkel or paddle board in clear water away from the main beaches. The boat carries snorkel goggles, floats, a paddle board and a cooler with bottled water. A guide speaks English or Spanish and moves at the rhythm of the sea rather than a fixed schedule.

The experience

If you have a free afternoon and want to see Ibiza beyond the resort beaches, this boat does the work of finding the right coves. The llaüt is a wooden sailing boat restored for comfort. It has a large adjustable awning, a table for eating on board, and enough space to store bags safely. The operator has run this tour for over 15 years and knows which spots stay quiet even in summer.

The four-hour route follows the west coast, with stops at Cala Bassa, Cala Roja and Cala Conta. At each one you can swim, use the snorkel gear provided, or float on the paddle board if you want to stay on the water without diving in. The boat carries a cooler with bottled water and a Bluetooth speaker, so you can play music while anchored. There's no fixed itinerary: the guide adjusts the stops and timing based on conditions and what you want to do.

The guide speaks English or Spanish and travels with you the whole time. Infants can come along (they sit on an adult's lap), and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries. Pickup and meeting details will be confirmed when you book.

What’s included

• Snorkel goggles.
• floats.
• paddle board (SUP).
• cooler with bottled water.
• Bluetooth speaker.
• table for eating on board.
• large adjustable awning.
• fuel and government fees.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to10h before

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.

Paid on site€ 100

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blue Velvet Charter

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish throughout, so you can follow the commentary and ask questions in your preferred language. This works well if you want to learn about the coves and the island without a language barrier.

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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 are the three coves we stop at on this tour?

Cala Bassa, Cala Roja and Cala Conta are the main stops, each one chosen for clear water and a quieter atmosphere than the main beaches. You can swim, snorkel or paddle board at any of them depending on what you want to do that day.

Is snorkel gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkel goggles are included in the tour, along with floats and a paddle board. Bottled water and a cooler are also on board, so you don't need to bring drinks.

How does the four-hour timing work? Is it a fixed schedule?

The tour runs for four hours total, but the guide adjusts where you stop and how long you stay at each cove based on conditions and what you'd like to do. It's designed to move at the rhythm of the sea rather than a clock.

Can I bring my family with young children on this boat?

Infants and small children can come aboard. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The boat is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.