From Ibiza · Espalmador · Illetes
Formentera Yacht Charter
The crossing every Ibiza guest should do. White sand, transparent water, the office handles the table at Juan y Andrea.
At a glance
Formentera yacht charter from Ibiza is the most-booked single-day itinerary on the Balearic coast. The crossing takes 45–60 minutes from Marina Ibiza; the standard anchorages are Espalmador (white-sand bay between Ibiza and Formentera, 3m depth, 20m visibility), Playa Illetes (signature Formentera beach with feet-in-sand restaurants), and Cala Saona (west-coast overnight cove). Single-day rates from €4,500 on a day boat; weekly Formentera-based charters from €60,000.
Formentera is the small island twenty miles south of Ibiza Town, accessible only by boat. The water at Espalmador and Playa Illetes is the photograph everyone has seen and assumed was edited — three-metre depth over white sand, twenty-metre visibility on a still day.
The bucket-list day trip departs Marina Ibiza at 11, swims at Espalmador by 12, lunches at Es Ministre or aboard at Cala Saona, afternoon at Playa Illetes, slow return up the west coast of Ibiza, alongside by 19:00. For longer trips, two-night overnights at S'Alga in Espalmador are the most-recommended in the calendar.
The fleet
Yachts for the Formentera crossing
35.0 mFriendship
12 guests + 6 crew
115ft Benetti — the flagship of the fleet. Refit in 2019, full-beam master suite, four further guest cabins, and a sundeck built for shaded dining at twelve. A crew of six runs the boat as a household: chef, two stewards, captain, two engineers. Built for weeks aboard, not days.
31.0 mDark Knight
12 guests + 4 crew
102ft Leopard with twin MTUs, 26 knots flat. Built for owners who'd rather arrive than cruise — Formentera in forty minutes, Mallorca before lunch. Twelve guests across five staterooms; a crew of four who've been aboard since the 2023 refit.
31.0 mLa Romana
12 guests + 4 crew
Sister hull to Dark Knight, refit 2024. Same Leopard 102 chassis, same twin MTUs — finished in warm teak and cream. Flybridge jacuzzi, foredeck sun pads, a tender lift that handles 4.2m. Quieter at speed than the original.
30.2 mLady KC
12 guests + 3 crew
99ft Maiora with zero-speed stabilisers — comfortable at anchor in any swell. Flybridge jacuzzi, sun beds, sound system, and a full provisioning package included: seabob, jet ski, paddleboards, drinks. The reliable choice for guests who value stillness over speed.
27.0 mAya One
12 guests + 3 crew
27m Leopard 90 — sport-yacht performance with a flybridge that runs the full length of the upper deck. 27 knots cruise on triple MTUs, three doubles plus a twin, full crew of three. The fastest hull in the larger fleet and the most generous toy package: two seabobs, two paddleboards, a jet ski.
19.8 mJuliet
10 guests
65ft Princess sport yacht. British build, teak cockpit, 28 knots without effort. The right boat for Formentera-and-back days with ten guests, three cabins below deck for those who stay overnight.
What's included
In the rate and out of it.
Included in the rate
- The yacht, crew, and all marina transfers
- Anchorage at Espalmador, Illetes, Cala Saona (subject to Posidonia restrictions handled by captain)
- Standing reservations at Es Ministre, Juan y Andrea and Beso Beach — booked through the office
- Snorkel kit, paddle boards, beach equipment for ashore stops
Billed separately
- Fuel — billed by consumption (~€500–€1,200 for the day depending on vessel)
- Ashore restaurant bills
- Provisioning if a chef is on board (billed via APA)
Rough rates
What it actually costs.
| Format | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Day charter · sport boat | €4,500–€7,000 | 11 guests + skipper, full day |
| Day charter · sport with chef | €6,000–€9,000 | 12 guests + 2 crew |
| Overnight charter · 2 days | from €15,000 | 1 night at anchor in S'Alga |
| Formentera week | from €60,000 | Base, plus APA |
Plan the day
Itineraries, anchorages, guides.
Questions we hear
Most-asked.
How long is the crossing from Ibiza to Formentera by yacht?+
About 45–60 minutes from Marina Ibiza at cruising speed (16–18 knots) on a 15m+ yacht. Faster sport boats do it in 30 minutes; slower flybridges take an hour and twenty.
Can we go to Formentera and back in one day?+
Yes — it's the standard format. Out at 11, anchor at Espalmador by 12, lunch and afternoon, alongside in Ibiza by 19:00. Full day on the water, no overnight required.
Do we need anchor permits at Espalmador or Illetes?+
No, but Posidonia (protected seagrass) restrictions apply. We use only Posidonia-friendly anchoring; the captain selects the bottom and the technique. No paperwork on your side.
Can the office book Juan y Andrea / Beso Beach?+
Yes. Tables at Juan y Andrea fill weeks ahead in August; the office holds standing-relationship reservations and routes the booking through us. Outside August we can usually secure a table at 24 hours' notice.
What's the most-recommended Formentera anchorage for overnight?+
S'Alga at Espalmador — sheltered, three-metre water over white sand, almost empty after the day-boats return to Ibiza. The office's most-recommended single-night anchorage in the Pitiusas.
Is the Formentera day trip suitable for families?+
Yes — it's the office's most-suggested family day. The water at Espalmador is shallow and calm enough for small children; the longer crossing is on a flat sea more days than not in summer.
The office
Plan the Formentera day.
Tell us the date and the party — we reply with two boat options and the day plan shaped to the forecast.
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