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What to Pack for a Yacht Charter in Ibiza — The Office's Working List

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Direct answer

Pack soft-sided luggage only — rigid suitcases don't store on yachts. Bring 2x the swimwear, half the shoes you'd normally pack. Layer for cool evenings. Sun cream you trust (reef-safe). Towels and beach equipment are provided. For day charters: one outfit change + swimwear + sun gear. For weekly: as much swimwear as you can, casual dressed-up for ashore dinners, one set for marina arrivals.

Skip ahead — the office handles the rest

Yachts have small spaces and small wardrobes. Soft luggage stores; rigid suitcases don't. The office sends every multi-day guest a brief packing note in the welcome email; this is the public version.

The non-negotiables

  • Soft-sided luggage only — duffels, foldable bags, sport holdalls
  • Soft-soled shoes — no black-soled shoes on teak decks
  • Swimwear (two or three for a day charter, four to six for a week)
  • Sun cream — SPF 50, reef-safe, in a brand you trust
  • Sunglasses — bring a backup; sea wind takes them
  • Wide-brimmed hat — the swim platform is fully exposed
  • A light layer for the cruise back at sundown (cashmere or linen)

What we provide on board

  • Beach towels at every cabin and on the aft deck
  • Sun cream (reef-safe brand, but bring yours if you have a preference)
  • After-sun lotion
  • Toiletries (Aesop or similar on most superyachts)
  • Hair dryers in every cabin
  • Slippers / flip-flops at the gangway
  • Robes (on multi-day charters)

For weekly charters specifically

  • 2–3 dinner outfits — smart casual, never black-tie unless the brief specifies
  • One outfit each for ashore lunches at Blue Marlin / Juan y Andrea
  • Linen and cotton dominate — synthetics don't breathe in 28°C heat
  • One pair of proper shoes for an ashore dinner in Ibiza Town
  • Workout clothes if you use the gym or the yoga deck

For day charters specifically

  • One change for after the swim — linen shirt, light shorts or dress
  • Sunglasses (yours, with case)
  • Sun cream you already trust
  • Cash or a card for any ashore stop you choose

What to leave at home

  • Rigid suitcases — they don't fit the cabin closet
  • Black-soled shoes — they mark the teak; the crew will ask you to remove them
  • Hairspray in glass bottles — break risk
  • Loud speakers — every yacht has its own sound system

People also ask

Frequently asked

Do I need formal evening wear on a yacht charter?
Not unless the brief specifies. Aurelius charters are smart-casual — linen shirt, light dress, soft-soled shoes. Black tie only for specific events (the Bal de la Rose if you're on a Côte d'Azur leg).
Are towels provided or do I bring my own?
Always provided — beach towels at every cabin and on the aft deck, plus a fresh set during the day if needed. You don't need to bring towels.
Can I bring my own sun cream brand?
Yes — and most regulars do. The boat provisions a reef-safe SPF 50 default; if you have a brand preference (La Roche-Posay, Heliocare, Avène), bring it and tell us in advance for re-stocking.

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