Blog — Boat Charter Tips for Ibiza & Formentera

Couple on the bow of the NAVAN S30 looking out over the sea towards Es Vedrà, Ibiza

14 August 2026 · 5 min read

How to Propose on a Boat in Ibiza (Without Ruining the Surprise)

The crew playbook for a boat proposal in Ibiza: golden-hour timing off Es Vedrà, the skipper as your discreet accomplice, ring logistics and a weather plan B.

Aerial view of the NAVAN S30 in the turquoise water of a secluded cove on Ibiza's east coast, framed by ochre cliffs and pines

12 August 2026 · 5 min read

Home Waters: The East Coast of Ibiza by Boat, Cove by Cove

Cala Llonga, Cala Mastella, Cala Boix, Aguas Blancas and Tagomago: our skipper's morning-to-afternoon route along Ibiza's calm, underrated east coast, straight from our berth in Santa Eulalia.

Family with two children walking on the beach beside the NAVAN S30 during an Ibiza boat trip with kids

10 August 2026 · 5 min read

An Ibiza Boat Trip With Kids: Calm Water, Your Own Pace, Zero Stress

Why a private charter with skipper is the family-friendly way to see Ibiza from the water: calm east-coast bays, swim stops on demand and lunch served at anchor.

Friends celebrating with drinks on the aft bench of the NAVAN S30

7 August 2026 · 5 min read

Private Boat Charter vs Party Boat in Ibiza: The Per-Person Maths for 8–10

Party boat tickets look cheap until you run the numbers for a full group: with ten aboard, a private NAVAN S30 with skipper comes to roughly €100–175 per person. Here's the honest side-by-side.

Sunset silhouette of the NAVAN S30 at anchor off an Ibiza headland, a guest standing on the bow against the orange sky

5 August 2026 · 5 min read

Sunset Boat Trip in Ibiza: Where Golden Hour Actually Looks Best

The famous mirador above Cala d'Hort has been fenced off, which leaves the water as Ibiza's best front-row sunset seat. Our skipper's guide to Es Vedrà, Cala Comte and Punta Galera at golden hour.

Aft deck of the NAVAN S30 at a clear Formentera anchorage

3 August 2026 · 5 min read

Ferry or Private Boat to Formentera? Run the Numbers for Your Group

For two, the ferry wins. For a group of 8–10, a private charter lands at roughly €100–175 per person — and buys a completely different day. The honest comparison.

Small hen party on a private boat in Ibiza: three friends laughing on the aft bench of the NAVAN S30 at full speed

31 July 2026 · 4 min read

Small Hen Party Boat in Ibiza: Private for Up to 10, No Booze Cruise

For hen parties of up to 10, a private charter beats any mass booze cruise: your own boat, your own playlist, cocktails mixed on board and a skipper who handles everything — from about €100 per person with a full group.

View from the NAVAN S30 cockpit over a quiet turquoise bay in autumn

29 July 2026 · 4 min read

Why an Ibiza Boat Trip in September (or October) Beats August

Warm sea, empty anchorages and rates sliding from the summer peak toward €999 — why our crew calls September and October the smartest boat weeks of the year.

Professional skipper at the helm of the NAVAN S30 while a guest enjoys a drink on deck

27 July 2026 · 5 min read

Do You Need a License to Rent a Boat in Ibiza? What the Law Allows (and What It Doesn't)

No license needed — if the skipper comes with the boat. What Spanish law allows without one, and why a skippered charter reaches everything a self-drive rental can't.

Waiters at Juan y Andrea on Formentera serving seafood paella and salt-baked fish beside the beach

24 July 2026 · 7 min read

The 10 Formentera Restaurants Worth Arriving At by Boat (We Call Them Directly)

The ten Formentera restaurants worth arriving at by boat, ranked — with honest access notes, the right anchorages, and how we call our direct contacts to hold your table.

NAVAN S30 anchored alone beneath a steep pine-covered cliff on Ibiza, where deep blue water meets a turquoise shallow shelf

22 July 2026 · 5 min read

Ibiza Beaches Only Accessible by Boat: A Skipper's Guide

Atlantis, Cala Llentrisca, Ses Balandres, Cala Xuclar and Cala d'en Serra: five Ibiza coves with no real road in — and our skipper's notes on anchoring, swell and the best hour to arrive.

Aerial view of the Balearic Waves NAVAN S30 on turquoise water, showing the full deck layout with sunpads, T-top and twin outboard engines

20 July 2026 · 5 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Charter a Boat in Ibiza? The Honest Breakdown

The real 2026 rates for a private day charter in Ibiza — €999 to €1,750 per boat, skipper always included — plus the fuel question and the per-person maths for a group of ten.