Departure: Ibiza Town Marina
Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Highlights: Ibiza Town • Dalt Vila • Playa d’en Bossa • Las Salinas • Es Cavallet • Espalmador • Ses Illetes • Formentera • Cala Saona • Es Vedrà • Cala d’Hort • Cala Comte • Cala Bassa • Sunset Anchorages
Recommended For: Couples • Families • Friends • Celebrations • Corporate Retreats
A private yacht charter is one of the best ways to experience Ibiza and Formentera in a more relaxed, memorable and exclusive way. Instead of moving between hotels, taxis, beach clubs and crowded beaches, your yacht becomes your private base for the weekend.
This suggested route is designed for guests arriving on Friday around midday and leaving on Monday around midday. Every charter can be tailored around your preferred pace, yacht type, restaurant bookings, weather conditions and whether you would rather spend more time relaxing onboard or exploring ashore.
Your long weekend begins at Ibiza Town Marina, where you’ll meet your captain and crew before boarding your yacht.
Once luggage is stored and everyone is settled onboard, your crew will usually give a short welcome briefing covering the yacht, safety, route plan and any preferences for the weekend.
This is also a good time to confirm:
Departing from Ibiza Town gives you one of the most scenic starts to any Ibiza yacht charter.
As you leave the marina, you’ll pass views of Dalt Vila, Ibiza’s historic old town, before cruising south along the coastline. This first section of the route is ideal for settling in, enjoying a drink on deck and taking in the island from a different perspective.
For many guests, this first hour onboard is when the weekend properly begins.
Your captain may route the yacht past Playa d’en Bossa, one of Ibiza’s best-known coastal areas.
From the water, you’ll get a completely different view of the island’s beach clubs, hotels and long sandy coastline. It’s a lively contrast to the quieter anchorages you’ll visit later in the weekend.
Depending on your group, this section can be a relaxed cruise or a more social start to the charter with music, drinks and time on deck.
Continue south towards Las Salinas, one of Ibiza’s most famous beach areas.
This is a popular first anchorage because it offers clear water, a beautiful natural setting and easy access to some of the island’s best-known beach restaurants.
Spend the afternoon swimming, paddleboarding, snorkelling or simply relaxing onboard. The water around this part of the island is often beautifully clear, making it a great place for your first swim stop of the weekend.
After time at Las Salinas, continue along the coastline towards Es Cavallet.
This stretch of Ibiza’s southern coast is a great introduction to the island’s natural beauty. It feels close to Ibiza Town, but once you are anchored offshore, the experience feels much more private and relaxed.
Guests often use this part of the day to unwind properly after travelling, enjoy drinks onboard and ease into the pace of the charter.
For the first evening, you have a few options depending on your preferred style of trip.
You may choose to return towards Ibiza Town for dinner ashore, stay closer to the south coast for a relaxed evening, or enjoy dinner onboard prepared by the crew if available on your chosen yacht.
Ibiza Town is ideal if you want to enjoy restaurants, bars and nightlife after dinner. Staying onboard is better for guests who want a slower, more private first night.
Your first overnight stop will usually be around Ibiza Town or a suitable sheltered anchorage on the southern side of the island.
The exact overnight location will depend on weather, marina availability, yacht type and your plans for the next morning.
Wake up onboard and enjoy breakfast with sea views before departing towards Formentera.
Saturday is usually the main Formentera day on this route, giving you time to experience the island properly rather than rushing there and back in a single afternoon.
Formentera is one of the biggest reasons many guests choose a yacht charter from Ibiza. The journey is short, but the atmosphere feels completely different.
After breakfast, your captain will begin the cruise south towards Espalmador.
Espalmador sits between Ibiza and Formentera and is known for its shallow turquoise water, white sand and peaceful surroundings. It is one of the most beautiful stops on any Ibiza and Formentera yacht charter itinerary.
The approach to Espalmador is often a highlight in itself, as the water becomes increasingly clear and shallow.
Anchor near Espalmador for swimming, snorkelling and time on deck.
This is the kind of location guests usually have in mind when they imagine a yacht charter in the Balearics. The water is bright, clear and calm, making it ideal for families, couples and groups who want a beautiful place to relax.
Depending on the yacht, this is also a good time to use paddleboards, seabobs or other water toys.
From Espalmador, continue towards Ses Illetes.
Ses Illetes is one of Formentera’s most famous beaches and one of the standout locations in the Mediterranean. The area is known for white sand, shallow water and a laid-back beach club atmosphere.
Arriving by yacht gives you the best version of the experience. Instead of travelling by ferry, taxi and beach access routes, you approach directly from the water and can enjoy the coastline at your own pace.
A beach club lunch is one of the highlights of this itinerary.
Popular lunch options around Ses Illetes include:
During peak season, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Your charter team can usually help advise on which restaurant best suits your group, depending on whether you want a lively lunch, relaxed seafood meal or more premium beach club experience.
After lunch, spend the afternoon anchored around Ses Illetes.
This is a perfect time for swimming, sunbathing, music, drinks and relaxed time onboard. For groups celebrating a birthday, hen party or special occasion, this part of the route often becomes one of the most memorable parts of the weekend.
The yacht gives you the flexibility to stay longer if everyone is enjoying the anchorage, or move on if you want to explore more of Formentera.
Later in the afternoon, cruise around towards Cala Saona on the western side of Formentera.
Cala Saona is a beautiful sheltered bay surrounded by cliffs and clear water. It offers a different feel to Ses Illetes, with a more enclosed and scenic anchorage.
This is an excellent location for a calmer late afternoon and early evening stop.
Cala Saona is one of the best places in Formentera to enjoy sunset from the water.
Spend the evening relaxing onboard as the light changes across the cliffs and sea. Depending on your yacht and preferences, dinner can be arranged onboard or ashore.
For guests who want a slower, more romantic or more private evening, this is one of the best overnight experiences on the route.
Spend your second night around Formentera, subject to weather and anchorage conditions.
Waking up close to Formentera gives you a full sense of being away from the busier parts of Ibiza, while still keeping the route manageable for a long weekend.
Sunday begins with a relaxed morning onboard.
Enjoy breakfast, swim from the yacht and take in the quieter pace of Formentera before beginning the return towards Ibiza.
One of the main advantages of a 3-night yacht charter is that you do not need to rush away from Formentera. Unlike a day charter, you can enjoy the island in the morning before the busiest part of the day begins.
Depending on conditions, your captain may recommend a gentle cruise along Formentera’s coastline.
This could include quieter swimming spots, scenic bays or a return visit to a favourite anchorage from the previous day.
Formentera’s coastline is ideal for guests who want clear water, a slower atmosphere and plenty of time in the sea.
Sunday lunch can be planned around your preferred style of weekend.
Some groups choose another restaurant lunch in Formentera, while others prefer a relaxed lunch onboard before heading back towards Ibiza.
For families and couples, lunch onboard can make the day feel calmer and more private. For groups and celebrations, returning to a beach club may be the better option.
After lunch, begin the return cruise towards Ibiza.
Rather than heading directly back to the marina, this route takes you towards Ibiza’s dramatic southwest coastline.
This is where the scenery changes from soft sandy beaches and shallow turquoise water to cliffs, rock formations and some of the island’s most iconic sunset locations.
Arrive near Cala d’Hort, one of Ibiza’s most famous beaches thanks to its views across to Es Vedrà.
The bay has a more dramatic feel than the southern beaches and is a great place for swimming, photos and relaxing onboard before sunset.
If conditions allow, this is one of the best places to pause and take in the atmosphere of the island.
Cruise towards Es Vedrà, the dramatic rock island off Ibiza’s southwest coast.
This is one of the most recognisable sights in Ibiza and a highlight of many yacht charter itineraries. Seeing Es Vedrà from the water feels completely different to viewing it from land, especially in the late afternoon light.
The area is ideal for a slow scenic cruise, photos and a memorable sunset experience.
After sunset, your captain will guide the yacht towards a suitable overnight location.
Depending on the conditions and your plans, this may be near Cala d’Hort, Ibiza Town or another sheltered anchorage.
For guests who want a lively final evening, returning towards Ibiza Town gives access to restaurants and nightlife. For guests who prefer a relaxed final night, staying onboard near the coast may be the better option.
Wake up to your final morning onboard.
The last day is designed to be relaxed, with enough time for one or two final swim stops before returning to Ibiza Town Marina around midday.
Because this is a departure day, the exact route will usually be kept flexible to avoid rushing.
If conditions allow, begin the morning around Cala Comte.
Cala Comte is known for clear water, small islands offshore and some of Ibiza’s most beautiful coastal views. It is a great final swim stop and gives guests one last chance to enjoy the sea before returning.
The morning is often one of the best times to visit, before the area becomes busier later in the day.
Begin the return journey towards Ibiza Town Marina.
This is a good time to enjoy final drinks onboard, take photos and relax on deck as the weekend comes to an end.
Your crew will usually begin preparing for arrival while making sure the final part of the charter still feels calm and enjoyable.
Arrive back at Ibiza Town Marina for disembarkation.
After three nights and four days onboard, you will have experienced the best of Ibiza and Formentera by yacht, from famous beaches and beach clubs to quieter anchorages, sunset views and hidden corners only easily reached from the water.
A weekend yacht charter gives you more freedom than a single day at sea.
With three nights and four days onboard, you have time to enjoy Ibiza and Formentera properly without constantly moving too quickly. You can visit famous destinations, spend time at anchor, enjoy long lunches, swim in quieter bays and wake up in a new location each morning.
It is a strong option for: