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Take the helm for a half-day on a licence-free catamaran from San Antoni and explore Cala Bassa, Cala Conta or the wild isles like Sa Conillera. Stable, easy-to-drive boats, snorkel gear and GPS let first-time skippers enjoy Ibiza’s best swim-and-snorkel coves.
Take the helm for a half-day on a licence-free catamaran from San Antoni and explore Cala Bassa, Cala Conta or the wild isles like Sa Conillera. Stable, easy-to-drive boats, snorkel gear and GPS let first-time skippers enjoy Ibiza’s best swim-and-snorkel coves.
The Mediterranean opens like an invitation as the boat slips from San Antoni's quay — wind picking at the canopy, water flashing turquoise where the seabed drops away.
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Operated by IBIZAXTREMCAT · Sant Antoni de Portmany, Balearic Islands
The Mediterranean opens like an invitation as the boat slips from San Antoni's quay — wind picking at the canopy, water flashing turquoise where the seabed drops away.
On a half-day Adventurecat rental, participants become temporary captains of a stable outboard catamaran designed for novices. Routes fan west and south from Sant Antoni de Portmany toward the limestone coves of Cala Bassa and the layered cliffs around Punta Rasa, or east to the scrubby isles of Sa Conillera, where low volcanic outcrops and coastal Posidonia meadows shape clear, shallow bays.
The coastline still bears nineteenth-century coastal watchtowers — Torre Rovira among them — reminders of a time when sailors watched for corsairs rather than sunsets. Geologically, Ibiza combines ancient metamorphic core rock with younger marine terraces; the result is pocket beaches of white sand and underwater seagrass that sustain fish, octopus and occasional loggerhead turtles.
Practically, expect a 4-hour, unguided outing for up to six people. Boats run on 15 HP outboards, include GPS, lifejackets, snorkel gear and an icebox; no licence is required but basic steering and safe-anchoring knowledge are necessary. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a shirt for sun and wind, and a drybag for electronics. Launch and return happen at San Antoni, with flexible choices of route depending on sea state and tide.
Conservation-minded captains should avoid anchoring on Posidonia and favor mooring spots; marine life and water clarity respond when visitors keep to established channels. For a compact, hands-on sea day in Ibiza, this rental balances easy handling with direct access to the island’s best swim-and-snorkel coves.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate fitness: able to board from a low quay, swim from a small boat and move on an unstable deck.
No licence is required for these 15 HP catamarans; the boats are designed for inexperienced skippers and include basic operating instructions.
Trips can be cancelled for safety reasons; operators monitor sea state and will call off departures when winds or swells exceed safe limits.
Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and wear lifejackets provided on board.
Yes—snorkelling masks and fins are provided as part of the rental package.
Coastal watchtowers like Torre Rovira were built in the 18th–19th centuries to spot pirate ships; the island’s maritime culture still centers on small-boat travel.
Ibiza’s Posidonia seagrass is a protected habitat; use moorings, minimize engine idling in shallow bays and carry out all trash.
IBIZAXTREMCAT operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The Mediterranean opens like an invitation as the boat slips from San Antoni's quay — wind picking at the canopy, water flashing turquoise where the seabed drops away.
The Mediterranean opens like an invitation as the boat slips from San Antoni's quay — wind picking at the canopy, water flashing turquoise where the seabed drops away.
On a half-day Adventurecat rental, participants become temporary captains of a stable outboard catamaran designed for novices. Routes fan west and south from Sant Antoni de Portmany toward the limestone coves of Cala Bassa and the layered cliffs around Punta Rasa, or east to the scrubby isles of Sa Conillera, where low volcanic outcrops and coastal Posidonia meadows shape clear, shallow bays.
The coastline still bears nineteenth-century coastal watchtowers — Torre Rovira among them — reminders of a time when sailors watched for corsairs rather than sunsets. Geologically, Ibiza combines ancient metamorphic core rock with younger marine terraces; the result is pocket beaches of white sand and underwater seagrass that sustain fish, octopus and occasional loggerhead turtles.
Practically, expect a 4-hour, unguided outing for up to six people. Boats run on 15 HP outboards, include GPS, lifejackets, snorkel gear and an icebox; no licence is required but basic steering and safe-anchoring knowledge are necessary. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a shirt for sun and wind, and a drybag for electronics. Launch and return happen at San Antoni, with flexible choices of route depending on sea state and tide.
Conservation-minded captains should avoid anchoring on Posidonia and favor mooring spots; marine life and water clarity respond when visitors keep to established channels. For a compact, hands-on sea day in Ibiza, this rental balances easy handling with direct access to the island’s best swim-and-snorkel coves.