Sail from Ibiza to the turquoise shoals of Formentera on a 5–12 hour catamaran experience that mixes snorkeling, paddleboarding, paella and an evening sunset party. Choose from Essential, Explorer or Full Day options to match your pace.
Sail from Ibiza to the turquoise shoals of Formentera on a 5–12 hour catamaran experience that mixes snorkeling, paddleboarding, paella and an evening sunset party. Choose from Essential, Explorer or Full Day options to match your pace.
You step aboard a low-slung catamaran as Ibiza recedes — the harbor’s chatter thins and the sea opens into a band of turquoise that seems to pull the boat forward.
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Operated by Formentera Wonders · Ibiza, Balearic Islands
You step aboard a low-slung catamaran as Ibiza recedes — the harbor’s chatter thins and the sea opens into a band of turquoise that seems to pull the boat forward.
The morning unfolds with a buffet of local pastries, coffee and fresh fruit while the crew charts a course for s’Espalmador and the famous sandbar-lagoons of Formentera. The catamaran anchors in shallow clarity; people peel off for snorkeling and paddleboarding, floats skimming the water like lazy buoys. Later the boat idles in front of Ses Illetes, a narrow stripe of white sand that frames the sea with postcard precision.
Geologically these isles are limestone and sand uplifted and scoured by the Mediterranean; the low-profile landscape has long attracted Phoenician, Roman and maritime salt-harvesting cultures. Modern culture here blends slow island life with Ibiza’s party rhythm: daytime sea exploration giving way to a curated sunset party with DJs and bite-sized local fare.
Practical note: the operator runs three ticket tiers — Essential (day cruise and activities), Explorer (adds several hours on Formentera) and Full Day (includes a sunset party on the return). Expect 5–12 hours depending on your ticket, open bars, provided snorkeling gear and options to rent bikes or scooters in La Savina.
Plan for sun, wind and crowds in high season: reef-safe sunscreen, a light wind layer for evening, and water shoes for rocky shallows. If you want quiet swims, target early season mornings; if you want music and atmosphere, aim for the Full Day sunset run.
easy.
5–12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short swims, boarding ladders and some standing on deck.
Boarding typically starts 15–30 minutes before the stated departure; check your voucher for the exact marina and arrive early to secure priority check‑in if you have upgrades.
Yes — breakfast, paella lunch, snacks at sunset (Full Day) and an open bar with soft drinks, beer and cocktails are included depending on ticket tier; vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available.
The Full Day Sunset Party is adults-only; minors are allowed on Essential and Explorer tickets but must follow safety rules and infants usually ride on laps.
Yes — snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, slides and floats are provided when the boat anchors for swims.
Formentera and Ibiza have long maritime histories from Phoenician and Roman visitors to salt-harvesting communities; lighthouses and low stone architecture reflect the islands’ coastal heritage.
Much of the area around Ses Salines is protected; visitors are asked to avoid anchoring on seagrass, use reef‑safe sunscreen and respect marked dunes and marine reserves.
Formentera Wonders operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




You step aboard a low-slung catamaran as Ibiza recedes — the harbor’s chatter thins and the sea opens into a band of turquoise that seems to pull the boat forward.
You step aboard a low-slung catamaran as Ibiza recedes — the harbor’s chatter thins and the sea opens into a band of turquoise that seems to pull the boat forward.
The morning unfolds with a buffet of local pastries, coffee and fresh fruit while the crew charts a course for s’Espalmador and the famous sandbar-lagoons of Formentera. The catamaran anchors in shallow clarity; people peel off for snorkeling and paddleboarding, floats skimming the water like lazy buoys. Later the boat idles in front of Ses Illetes, a narrow stripe of white sand that frames the sea with postcard precision.
Geologically these isles are limestone and sand uplifted and scoured by the Mediterranean; the low-profile landscape has long attracted Phoenician, Roman and maritime salt-harvesting cultures. Modern culture here blends slow island life with Ibiza’s party rhythm: daytime sea exploration giving way to a curated sunset party with DJs and bite-sized local fare.
Practical note: the operator runs three ticket tiers — Essential (day cruise and activities), Explorer (adds several hours on Formentera) and Full Day (includes a sunset party on the return). Expect 5–12 hours depending on your ticket, open bars, provided snorkeling gear and options to rent bikes or scooters in La Savina.
Plan for sun, wind and crowds in high season: reef-safe sunscreen, a light wind layer for evening, and water shoes for rocky shallows. If you want quiet swims, target early season mornings; if you want music and atmosphere, aim for the Full Day sunset run.