Rated 5.0Classic sailboat
7 hFrom Ibiza: Sailing Tour to Formentera with Beach Stops
★ 5.0 · 226 reviews
- Meets on the beach at Cala Jondal
- Espalmador swim, Ses Illetes ashore
- 226 reviews at 5.0
- Free cancellation
$135per person
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Sailing Ibiza Formentera: The Classic Sailboat Day
Sailing Ibiza Formentera on a classic sailboat is a 7-hour day: you meet on the beach at Cala Jondal, cross in about an hour, swim off Espalmador and go ashore at Ses Illetes. Here is what the price covers, what it leaves out, and how it compares with a catamaran day and a private boat.
Quick answer
The short answer. Book the sailing Ibiza Formentera day at $135 per person if you want a classic sailboat, a swim at Espalmador and time on the sand at Ses Illetes. It is rated 5.0 from 226 reviews. If lunch and an open bar matter more, the catamaran at $100 per person cooks paella on board. For your own group, the private boat costs $1,065 per group, up to 10 people.
Sailing Ibiza Formentera at a glance
- Price
- $135per person
- Length
- 7 hoursback in Ibiza in the late afternoon
- Rating
- 5.0from 226 reviews
- Crossing
- About 1 hourIbiza to Formentera, per the listing
- Meets at
- Cala Jondalon the beach; can vary by option
- Stops
- Espalmador, Ses Illetesa swim, then time ashore
- Gear
- Snorkel and paddle boardprovided for the stops
- Live guide
- Three languagesSpanish, English, Italian
- Cancellation
- Free cancellationreserve now, pay later
The day, stop by stop
How the sailing Ibiza Formentera day runs
Five steps, from the beach at Cala Jondal and back.
- Cala Jondal, the start
You meet on the beach at Cala Jondal in Ibiza. The listing notes that the meeting point can change with the option you book, so read it on your ticket.
- About an hour under sail
The crossing to Formentera takes roughly one hour on a classic sailboat. This is the part to sit back on deck and watch the coast go by.
- A swim at Espalmador
The first stop is Espalmador, the privately owned island just off Formentera. You swim from the boat in clear water.
- Ses Illetes, ashore
Next comes Ses Illetes beach on Formentera. Head ashore and walk the sand, or stay in the water with the snorkel gear or the stand-up paddle board.
- Back to Ibiza
The return leg takes you back to Ibiza, arriving in the late afternoon. The whole day lasts about 7 hours.
What the price covers
What the sailing Ibiza Formentera price covers
One per-person price, two stops and the gear for the water.
The listing price is $135 per person. For that you get the sail from Ibiza to Formentera and back, the two stops, a live guide who speaks Spanish, English or Italian, and the snorkel gear and stand-up paddle board for the stops. The day is rated 5.0 from 226 reviews; the private boat below has the same score from just 2.
Two things the description does not mention: food and drinks. It says nothing about lunch, snacks or a bar on board, so read the listing for what is served before you book, and plan your lunch if nothing is. That is the main difference from the catamaran day further down, which builds the whole day around paella and an open bar.
The listing also offers the sailboat as a private tour or in a small group. The figure above is the per-person price shown on the listing; check the private option there.
Three boats, side by side
Sailboat, catamaran or private boat: the numbers
Two prices are per person; the private boat is priced for the whole boat, up to 10 people. Lengths and ratings are the live listing figures.
| Boat | Price | Length | What is included | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic sailboat | $135 per person | 7 hours | Sailing, a swim at Espalmador, Ses Illetes, snorkel gear and a paddle board | 5.0 · 226 |
| Catamaran with lunch | $100 per person | 9 hours | Paella cooked on board, open bar, Cala Saona swim, about 4 hours on Formentera | 4.3 · 364 |
| Private boat, up to 10 | $1,065 per group, up to 10 people | 8 hours | Skipper, Espalmador and Ses Illetes, mask and snorkel; restaurant lunch not included | 5.0 · 2 |
Sailboat or catamaran
Sailboat or catamaran: a day under sail or lunch on deck
The catamaran costs less per person and feeds you; the sailboat is the day under sail.
The catamaran day costs $100 per person and runs 9 hours from Figueretas. Paella is cooked on board, the open bar pours sangria, wine, beer, cava, prosecco and soft drinks, and you swim, snorkel and paddle board at Cala Saona before about 4 hours on Formentera. Guests are split into two groups for more space. It is rated 4.3 from 364 reviews.
Laissa from Canada wrote of it: «The catamaran was spacious, with plenty of room for everyone, and it never felt crowded.»
So the choice is simple. Pick the sailing Ibiza Formentera trip for the sailboat itself, a swim at Espalmador and Ses Illetes from the water. Pick the catamaran if you want lunch and drinks in the price and a set block of time on the island.
On board
What the three boats look like
Four frames from the listings: the sailboat, the catamaran and its paella, and the private boat.
The mast of the sailboat
Mast and rigging against a clear blue sky, the white sail furled low on the boom.
The catamaran alternative
A catamaran moored in turquoise water below rocky cliffs, two small boats beside it.
Lunch on the catamaran
Paella with a prawn and bread, served over deep blue water.
The private boat
Sun pads, a table and two outboard motors: a motor boat, not a sailboat.
Sailboat or private boat
When a private boat beats sailing Ibiza Formentera
For a full group of friends, the private boat can cost less per head.
The private boat costs $1,065 per group, up to 10 people, for 8 hours. Split ten ways, that is $106.50 each, against $135 per person on the shared sailing Ibiza Formentera trip. It is a 10-metre RIB with a skipper, not a sailboat, and it leaves Marina Botafoch, usually at 10:00.
The route covers Cala Pluma, Espalmador, El Paso and Ses Illetes. Fuel for the standard route, VAT, drinks on arrival, ice, mask and snorkel, insurance and towels on request are included. Lunch at a restaurant is not, and the boat is not suited to wheelchair users. It is rated 5.0, from 2 reviews so far.
Before you sail
Four things to check before the sailing Ibiza Formentera day
A few minutes on the listing now saves a surprise on the beach.
- Shared or private
The listing offers both. The meeting point can change with the option, so read it on your ticket.
- Food and drinks
The description does not mention lunch or a bar. Check the listing, and bring water and something to eat if nothing is served.
- Swim kit
Both stops are about the water: a swim at Espalmador and time at Ses Illetes. Pack swimwear and a towel.
- Weather and sea
The trip runs subject to favourable weather and sea conditions. The booking comes with free cancellation, and you can reserve now and pay later.
Our verdict
Which boat to book for Formentera
Book the sailboat if the sail is the point. The sailing Ibiza Formentera day at $135 per person is rated 5.0 from 226 reviews and has the simplest plan: one crossing, one swim, one beach.
Want lunch and an open bar in the price? Take the catamaran at $100 per person. A group of ten? The private boat at $1,065 per group, up to 10 people is yours for 8 hours.
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Sailing Ibiza Formentera and three alternatives
The sailboat, the catamaran and our top pick are priced per person; the private boat is priced for the whole boat, up to 10 people.
Paella on boardOpen bar
9 hIbiza: Formentera Full-Day Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling
★ 4.3 · 364 reviews
- Nine hours, Catamaran with open bar
- Paella cooked on board
- Cala Saona swim and snorkel
- Free cancellation
$100per person
Check availability→ 
Private, up to 10Skipper
8 hIbiza & Formentera: Private Boat 8-hour Tour
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews
- Eight hours, Private boat with skipper
- Espalmador and Ses Illetes
- Up to 10 people
- Free cancellation
$1,065per group, up to 10 people
Check availability→ 
Our top pickAdults only
10 hIbiza: Full day boat trip to Formentera incl VIP beds & more
★ 4.6 · 2,108 reviews
- Ten hours, Breakfast, paella and open bar
- Breakfast included
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
$168per person
Check availability→ Compare with the other boat trips
The other Formentera boats on this site
Our top pick is the full-day boat with sun beds, breakfast, paella and an open bar at $168 per person, rated 4.6 from 2,108 reviews; it is for adults only. Travelling with children? Look at the catamaran at $100 per person and check child prices on the listing. All eight trips are compared in our list of Formentera boat trips.
Common questions
Sailing to Formentera: questions, answered
How long is the sail from Ibiza to Formentera?
About one hour to Formentera, per the listing. The whole sailing Ibiza Formentera day lasts about 7 hours, with a swim at Espalmador and time at Ses Illetes, and you are back in Ibiza in the late afternoon.
Is lunch included on the sailing trip?
The description does not mention food or drinks, so check the listing before you book. If you want lunch in the price, the catamaran day at $100 per person cooks paella on board and has an open bar.
Where does the sailing trip leave from?
The description says you meet on the beach at Cala Jondal in Ibiza. The meeting point can vary with the option you book, shared or private, so check your ticket.
Can you snorkel or paddle board on the sailing trip?
Yes. Snorkel gear and a stand-up paddle board are provided, and the stops at Espalmador and Ses Illetes are where you use them.
What if the weather is bad on the day?
The trip runs subject to favourable weather and sea conditions. The booking comes with free cancellation, and you can reserve now and pay later.
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