This four-hour catamaran cruise leaves from the promenade at Sant Antoni de Portmany and follows the southwest coast, passing Es Vedrà, the cliffs of Sa Pedrera de Cala d'Hort and a string of coves, with a swim stop of about forty-five minutes at Cala Comte and a return stop at Cala Bassa or Cala Comte depending on conditions. The boat is a glass-bottom catamaran, so you can look down at the seabed as you sail. The ticket includes snorkelling equipment, soft drinks, beer, sangria and white wine, fruit and finger food after the swim, and the departures are advertised as morning or sunset. The booking page carries a 4.6 average from 44 reviews, free cancellation up to twenty-four hours before the start, and a very large capacity of up to one hundred travellers, so expect a social, sizeable boat rather than an intimate one. It is not wheelchair accessible. As with all Ibiza boat trips, the season runs roughly from May to October, so in November availability is limited and weather can cancel a sailing.
Why choose it
Es Vedrà is the island's most photographed rock, and from the water you see it as the cliffs intend, with the sheer face rising beside you and the smaller Es Vedranell in front. The cruise is the only practical way to get close, because the islet itself is protected and landing is not possible. The Atlantis quarry and the sea caves of the southwest coast are named on the route, and Cala Comte gives you a proper swim and a chance to stand on the famous sunset beach.
Choosing morning or sunset
Sunset departures are the popular ones in summer, with golden light on the rock and a quieter sea, while morning sailings are cooler and calmer. In the shoulder months the sunset sailing may be the only one scheduled, if any run at all, so look at the date selector before planning around it. Bring a jacket, because the breeze on deck is cool once the sun drops, and swimwear and a towel for the swim stop.
Know before you go
The meeting point is in front of the information booth on the Sant Antoni promenade, which is easy to reach on foot from the town's hotels. The trip is better for adults and older children than for small ones, because of the open decks and the size of the boat. If the boat does not sail because of weather, the free cancellation window protects you, and the free Es Vedrà viewpoint above Cala d'Hort is a good backup for the same view.
What to expect
The experience
A four-hour catamaran cruise from Sant Antoni past Es Vedrà, Sa Pedrera and the southwest coves, with a swim stop at Cala Comte and snorkelling gear on board.
Best time
Sunset departures in the warm season for the best light on the rock, or morning departures for calmer water. November availability is limited.
How long
About four hours from the Sant Antoni promenade and back.
Tips
Check availability for your date, bring a warm layer and swimwear, and use the free cancellation if weather turns.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Travellers who want to see Es Vedrà from the water without chartering a private boat.
- Families
- Suitable for older children, with discounted child rates, but it is a big social boat and not designed for toddlers.
- Couples
- Book the sunset sailing in season for golden light on the rock and a drink on deck.
- Pair with
- The free Es Vedrà viewpoint, or an evening on the Sant Antoni sunset strip.
- Time needed
- Half a day, including getting to the departure point.
Good questions
Does the cruise run in November?+
Boat trips on Ibiza mainly run from about May to October. Check the date selector for availability, and expect weather to cancel winter sailings.
Where does the boat leave from?+
It leaves from the Sant Antoni de Portmany promenade, in front of the information booth, and returns to the same point.
What is included in the price?+
Snorkelling equipment, water, soft drinks, beer, sangria and white wine, fruit and finger food after the swim stop.
Can I get off at Es Vedrà?+
No. The rock is a protected nature reserve. The boat passes beneath it and then stops at Cala Comte for a swim.
Is the boat suitable for wheelchairs?+
No, it is not wheelchair accessible, though strollers can be accommodated according to the booking page.
