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Catamaran charter in Ibiza
A Lagoon 450 for a dozen guests, with netting at the bow and a draught shallow enough for nosing in towards white sand.
Catamaran charter in Ibiza rewards those who rank space and calm above speed. With a hull on each side, the boat barely sways once anchored, which keeps youngsters happy on the netting and spares queasy guests a miserable afternoon. The shallows by Ses Illetes and Espalmador are its natural habitat: little draught, and turquoise water starting at the swim steps.
The boat offered is a 14-metre Lagoon 450 with four cabins, a flybridge that sees in every direction, a tender and paddleboards. By day it welcomes 12; over seven nights it turns into a floating home for one family or two. Two crew handle the sailing, anchoring and swim breaks.
Set expectations on pace: she cruises at about 9 knots, so the hop to Formentera lasts longer than aboard a motor yacht. Yet that crossing becomes part of the fun, spent sprawled on the trampoline in the breeze rather than gripping a handrail.
Catamarans in Ibiza
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Full day
- from €2,200 / day
- Week-long charter
- from €12,000 / week
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- Skipper plus one more crew member
- The tender for getting ashore
- Paddleboards
- Linen for the four cabins on week bookings
Usually extra
- Marina nights in La Savina or Santa Eulària
- Groceries, if the crew shops for you
- Diesel for the engines and the outboard
- Buoy-field charges where levied
- A final clean when the cruise ends
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
Ibiza Town is the handiest base, its two marinas being the nearest harbours to Espalmador and Formentera's northern tip. Given seven days, add the peaceful calas of the north coast and Cala Saona, alternating nights on the hook with berths in La Savina or Santa Eulària as the breeze dictates.
Marinas
- Marina Ibiza (Ibiza Town)
- Marina Botafoch (Ibiza Town)
- Sant Antoni
- La Savina (Formentera)
- Santa Eulària
When to go
For a cruise of several days, June or September is ideal: the sea holds its warmth and the anchorages are less packed. At the height of summer the boat is mostly taken for single days, and setting off early secures a better patch off Ses Illetes.
Catamaran charter in Ibiza: FAQ
Good choice if someone gets seasick?
Probably the best one. Twin hulls damp the roll, and the deck stays close to level at anchor. Very sensitive guests should still pack a remedy.
Sleeping aboard: how many guests?
With four cabins, the Lagoon sleeps fewer than the 12 it carries by day. The operator gives the exact berth count when quoting.
Formentera there and back in a day?
Yes, starting in the morning from Ibiza Town, since Espalmador and Ses Illetes lie close to the harbour. Squeezing an Es Vedrà sunset into the same outing is usually too ambitious at this speed, so give each its own day.