Ibiza Yacht Charter Guide

How much it costs to rent a yacht in Ibiza is the first question everyone asks, so this guide answers it with real numbers before anything else. Everything below comes from running charters out of Ibiza for more than twenty years, including the parts that argue against spending more.

1. WHAT A DAY COSTS

A full eight-hour charter in our fleet runs from about €1,699 to €17,999 depending on the boat and the month. That range is not arbitrary. Three things drive it: how long the hull is, how many crew it needs, and whether you are booking in May or in August.

Rates are per boat. Split across ten or twelve people, a mid-size yacht often costs less per head than a table at a beach club, which surprises people who have never priced it.

2. THE THREE SEASONS

Low season is May and October, mid season June and September, high season July and August. The same boat can cost a third more in August than in May for an identical eight hours. The water is warm from June, and September is the month the crews book for themselves.

3. CHOOSING A SIZE

Count the people, then add shade. Under eight guests, a day boat is almost always the right answer. From eight to twelve, the question becomes whether anyone in the group needs to get out of the sun for an hour, and if the answer is yes you want an interior. Above that, there is no answer — twelve is the legal ceiling on every boat here.

Three worked examples: six friends on a budget take the Pardo 39; ten people who want lunch on board take a crewed yacht; twelve people marking an occasion take a Predator 92 and treat the boat as the venue.

4. WHAT IS AND IS NOT INCLUDED

Included on every charter: crew, insurance, towels, snorkels and Spanish VAT at twenty-one per cent. Included from forty feet up: water, soft drinks, beer, wine, cava, snacks and a paddleboard, with fruit added from fifty feet. Not included, ever: fuel. It is metered and charged at the end of the day, which is fairer than an average built into the rate.

5. WHERE TO GO

Three broad options leave Ibiza. South to Formentera for the classic day, described in full on the Formentera page. West for Cala Bassa, Cala Conta and Es Vedrà, which is where the sunset belongs. Or the south coast circuit — Cala Jondal, Sa Caleta, Es Cavallet — which packs the most swimming into the fewest miles.

6. WHEN TO BOOK

High-summer weekends and the larger crewed yachts go first, often months out. Mid-week days in June and September are frequently available inside a week. We take bookings by reservation only, so there is always a conversation before a confirmation.

7. THE HONEST ADVICE

Spend on crew before you spend on length. A twenty-metre yacht with three people looking after you is a better day than a twenty-six-metre yacht with one, and the difference is felt every hour. If the budget is tight, take a smaller boat on a Tuesday in June rather than a bigger one on a Saturday in August.

BOATS MENTIONED IN THIS GUIDE

The largest yacht in the fleet is the Ferretti 117. The full list is on the fleet page, grouped by yacht, boat and superyacht. Remaining questions are answered on the FAQ page. Two companion reads: the best months for yachting in Ibiza and how charters are structured.

Single questions that did not need a section of their own here — the month-by-month weather, what to wear, where to eat ashore — are answered one at a time on the Ibiza charter blog.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Ibiza?

In our fleet, from about €1,699 for a small day boat in low season to €17,999 for the largest yacht in August. Those figures buy eight hours with crew, insurance and Spanish VAT already included.

Is it cheaper to charter in June or September?

They are priced identically as mid season. September usually has warmer water and fewer boats in the coves, which is why crews prefer it.

How many people can a charter take?

Twelve at most, and less on the smaller boats. The limit is set by each vessel’s licence, so a longer boat does not automatically carry more guests.

Do you charter by the week?

Our published product is the single eight-hour day, which is what most visitors to Ibiza actually want. Longer arrangements are handled individually on request.

Is a bigger boat always better?

No. Crew numbers change a day more than metres do, and a well-crewed twenty-metre yacht will feel more comfortable than a lightly crewed twenty-six-metre one.

What is the best month to charter in Ibiza?

June and September, on balance. Warm water, settled weather, mid-season pricing and coves that are busy without being full.