Day Boat Rental Ibiza — Half-Day and Full-Day Boats

Day Boat Rental Ibiza

Ibiza is the busiest day-boat island in the Mediterranean, and a single day out is enough to see why. A RIB, small motorboat or a day on a catamaran gets you to Cala Comte for sunset, across to Formentera's sandbanks, or along the west coast past Es Vedrà — all in an afternoon, without booking a week-long charter.

Day boats come both with a skipper, which needs no licence at all, and as smaller licence-free boats you can drive yourself within local horsepower limits. The search below pulls live listings from Ibiza-based operators, so you can see what is actually available for your dates.

Start with our operator directory, day vs weekly comparison and planning library.

Why rent a day boat in Ibiza

Ibiza's compact geography is exactly what makes a single day so rewarding. Ibiza Town, San Antonio and Santa Eulalia are all within an hour or two of each other by sea, and Formentera sits close enough that a full day trip there and back is entirely realistic. Nowhere else in the Balearics packs so much into one afternoon on the water.

It also suits a much wider range of visitors than a week-long charter does — short-break guests, groups who want one standout day rather than a full nautical holiday, and anyone who wants to see Es Vedrà or Formentera without committing to a full charter itinerary.

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Filter the results by duration and boat type once the list loads to narrow down to half-day and full-day options specifically.

Where to start a day boat rental in Ibiza

Ibiza Town has the widest choice, split between Marina Ibiza and Marina Botafoc, both giving straightforward access south to Formentera and round to the west coast. San Antonio is the practical base for a day focused on Cala Comte, Cala d'Hort and Es Vedrà, cutting significant transit time compared with Ibiza Town.

Santa Eulalia on the east coast suits guests staying in that area or wanting the calmer, less developed stretches north towards Portinatx. All three bases put Formentera within reach of a single day trip.

Which day boat suits you

RIBs and small motorboats are the backbone of Ibiza's day-boat market — fast enough to make the Formentera crossing feel effortless and manoeuvrable enough to reach coves larger boats cannot. Some smaller boats are available licence-free within local horsepower limits, opening up a short, self-drive trip along the coast. Catamarans suit groups and families wanting more deck space for a full day of swimming and lunch at anchor.

Most day boats in Ibiza include a skipper as standard, which is why the market here leans heavily skippered rather than bareboat. If a single day turns out not to be enough, the same operators can usually extend to a weekly charter instead.

When to rent a day boat in Ibiza

Day boats run the full Ibiza season, roughly May to October. July and August are the busiest months, with the fullest anchorages at Cala Comte and Ses Illetes, so book a few days ahead if you want a specific boat; June and September are widely considered the sweet spot, with the same fleet and noticeably calmer water.

Day boat rental Ibiza prices

Half-day and full-day rentals are typically quoted as a single rate covering the boat, a fuel allowance and a skipper where one is included, for a set number of hours. Extras such as additional fuel, food and drink packages or water toys are usually available on top. Licence-free boats you drive yourself tend to sit at the lower end of the range, while a skippered RIB or a day on a catamaran costs more but includes local knowledge.

Exact rates vary by boat, operator and season, with July and August commanding the highest prices. The live search above is the most accurate way to compare current listings and rates for your dates.

Planning guidance

Some day boats can be rented without a licence within local horsepower limits — see the licence guide. Deposits and fuel follow standard Balearic practice: deposit and insurance · fuel costs.

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