Boat charter in Ibiza

Ibiza boat rental with a skipper

Boat rental and yacht hire in Ibiza with a professional skipper at the helm. You pick the sailboat, catamaran or motor yacht; we put a licensed skipper on board for the week. Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulalia, plus Formentera as a day trip.

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Frequently asked questions about Ibiza boat rental with a skipper

Do I need a sailing licence for an Ibiza boat rental with a skipper?
No. With a professional skipper on board, none of your guests need a licence. The skipper holds the Spanish PER (Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo) or a recognised international equivalent (ICC, RYA Day Skipper) validated for Spanish waters, and is the legal master of the vessel for the week.
How much does a skipper cost on an Ibiza yacht charter?
Around EUR 200 to 280 per day, or EUR 1,400 to 1,750 for a standard Saturday-to-Saturday week. On top of that, you pay a food kitty of about EUR 35 to 50 per day locally, since the skipper shares meals with the group.
What is the difference between Ibiza boat rental and Ibiza boat hire with a skipper?
Nothing material in our booking flow. "Boat rental" is more common in US English, "boat hire" in UK English. Both refer to the same product: chartering a boat for a week or for a day, with the option to add a professional skipper. Our Ibiza fleet is the same regardless of which term you searched for.
Can I do a day trip to Formentera on a skippered Ibiza charter?
Yes, the Formentera day trip is one of the most popular routes. Roughly 30 minutes south of Ibiza Town, with Illetes and Llevant as the postcard beach anchorages and Espalmador as the swim-in lagoon. Anchorage permits are required in high season, and the skipper books them in advance.
Where will the skipper take us on our Ibiza yacht charter?
You decide together at the Saturday briefing. From Ibiza Town, the south coast (Salinas, Cap Falcó, Cala d'Hort under Es Vedrà) and Formentera are the obvious choices. From Sant Antoni, the west coast calas (Cala Bassa, Cala Conta, Cala Salada). From Santa Eulalia, the east and north coasts. The skipper adjusts each leg to the embat forecast and what you cared most about (calas, sunset spots, swim time).
When is the best time of year for a skippered Ibiza yacht charter?
Late April to late October. July and August are the busiest, hottest and most expensive weeks; the island is at peak tourism. May, June and September are widely preferred by experienced charter guests: the embat is at its most reliable, the calas are emptier, mooring is easier, and prices drop noticeably outside peak.
Where does the skipper sleep on board during our Ibiza charter?
In the forward or aft cabin, depending on the boat layout. On smaller yachts, sometimes in the saloon. Sleeping arrangements are agreed at the Saturday briefing so the privacy question is settled from day one.
How big a group can I bring on an Ibiza yacht charter with skipper?
Two to twelve guests plus the skipper, depending on the boat. Families tend to choose catamarans for the cabin layout and the deck space. Couples and small groups usually go for a sailing yacht or a smaller motor yacht.

Ibiza boat rental with a skipper: hand the licence and the embat to a pro

Spain is one of the stricter charter countries on paperwork: bareboat in Spanish waters requires the PER (Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo) or a recognised international equivalent (ICC, RYA Day Skipper) validated locally. An Ibiza boat rental with a skipper sidesteps that paperwork in one move. You pick any sailboat, catamaran or motor yacht in our Ibiza fleet, and a professional skipper comes with it for the week. The skipper carries the certificates, knows when the embat sea breeze fills on the south coast, and reverses into a tight Marina Botafoc berth in 15 knots of crosswind without raising their voice. Your job is to pick the boat, agree a route at the briefing, and bring sun cream.

Ibiza boat rental and hire with skipper at a glance

Detail What to expect
Skipper cost EUR 200 to 280 per day, or EUR 1,400 to 1,750 per week, plus food kitty (around EUR 35 to 50 per day)
Sailing licence required? No, the skipper holds the PER (or recognised equivalent) for the entire group
Top base ports Marina Botafoc and Marina Ibiza (Ibiza Town), Sant Antoni de Portmany, Santa Eulalia des Riu
Charter pattern Saturday to Saturday weekly charter, daily yacht hire also available
Boats available Sailing yachts, catamarans, motor yachts
Best months Late April to late October. May, June and September the sweet spots; July and August are peak season and busiest
Group size 2 to 12 guests plus skipper

Why book Ibiza yacht charter with a skipper?

  • No PER to chase: Spain checks paperwork at the port. With a professional skipper aboard, no one in your group needs the PER, an ICC, or any other certificate.
  • Local know-how: when the embat will fill on the south coast, when the Llevant brings swell to Cala d'Hort and Es Vedrà, which cala on the west stays sheltered from afternoon chop, where the holding is genuinely good off Formentera. That is the part you cannot read off a chartplotter.
  • Med-mooring is someone else's problem: Marina Botafoc and Marina Ibiza pack boats stern-to with metres of slack rather than feet. The skipper does the manoeuvre. You watch from the cockpit with a drink.
  • Damage from handling falls on the skipper: if something goes wrong on a manoeuvre, it is the skipper's professional cover, not your security deposit.
  • Learn as much as you want, or none of it: most guests take the helm at some point during the week. The skipper teaches if you ask, and stays quiet if you do not.
Skipper's Insider Tip: "Build the day around the embat and the Es Vedrà sunset. The embat is a NE thermal sea breeze that fills around midday at 10 to 15 knots and dies after sunset. We leave Ibiza Town early (08:30, latest 09:00) to be at anchor in a cala by lunch, before the embat builds chop on the open south coast. The afternoon is for swimming. If the route allows, we time the run past Es Vedrà for golden hour: the rock catches the light from the west and the wind has usually died, so the anchorage in Cala d'Hort is glassy. The Formentera day trip works the same way: leave early, anchor at Illetes by lunch, return after the wind drops."

The best regions for a skippered week in Ibiza

  • South coast (out of Ibiza Town): Salinas, Cap Falcó, Es Cubells, Cala d'Hort under Es Vedrà. The classic Ibiza postcard, pine cliffs dropping to turquoise water. Sunset stop at Es Vedrà.
  • West coast (out of Sant Antoni): Cala Bassa, Cala Conta, Cala Salada. Quieter than the south, sandy beaches, calm anchorages, the right area for families.
  • North coast (out of Ibiza Town or Santa Eulalia): Cala Benirràs, Portinatx, Cala Xarraca. Steeper cliffs, cooler water, fewer charter boats. Cala Benirràs has the Sunday drumming tradition.
  • East coast (out of Santa Eulalia): Cala Mastella, Es Canar. Family-friendly distances, easy day-hops, good for first-time charters.
  • Formentera (day trip from Ibiza Town): 30 minutes south. Illetes and Llevant are the postcard beaches, Espalmador the swim-in lagoon. Anchorage permits required in summer; the skipper handles it.

How to book your Ibiza skippered yacht charter

  1. Pick base port, dates and group size above.
  2. We confirm a boat and a professional skipper for the week.
  3. Pay the deposit, receive the skipper's contact details.
  4. Meet at the marina on Saturday afternoon for check-in.
  5. Sail, swim, anchor, eat. Return Friday evening.

What is included in the price?

The boat, the skipper's professional fee and full third-party insurance are in the price. You pay the rest locally during the week: a food kitty for the skipper (around EUR 35 to 50 per day, since they share meals with the group), fuel, port fees outside the home port, the Formentera anchorage permit if your route includes it, and the optional end-of-charter clean. Looking for a different boat? Browse our full Ibiza fleet, sailing yachts in Ibiza and catamarans in Ibiza. Mallorca too? Our Mallorca-with-skipper page covers the larger Balearic neighbour.