Snorkeling Tour Ibiza

Snorkeling in Ibiza from a boat means a few hours at anchor in a clear cove, and I found six trips, from $51 to $550. They range from a six-hour shared catamaran to a private boat with a skipper. Prices are in US dollars, checked in October 2026, and the booking links are affiliate links, as I explain on my about page. For other kinds of trip, see my guide to boat tours in Ibiza.

My pick for snorkeling in Ibiza is the Arenal Diving snorkeling and SUP trip: $67, 3 hours, rated 4.7 from 1,437 reviews, the most reviewed snorkeling trip in my list, with a cave visit when the sea allows. For a longer day with lunch-time free on a beach, I’d choose the Float Cala Salada cruise at $51.

Snorkeling in Ibiza Spain

Snorkeling in Ibiza, Spain, is mostly a west-coast and north-coast activity from the listings I checked. The Arenal Diving trips start at the San Antonio promenade, in front of Palapa Bar, and sail to the Cala Bassa and Cala Comte areas. The Float cruise sails from San Antonio harbour along the north coast to Cala Salada. The sailing catamaran leaves Ibiza Town and snorkels at Ses Salines.

The first thing to decide is how long you want to be on the boat. The Arenal Diving trips are 3 hours with two stops of about 45 minutes each. The Float cruise is 6 hours. The sailing catamaran is 5 hours with a barbecue lunch. And the private trips are 4 hours or more with a skipper. Everything else on this page follows from that choice.

Ibiza Snorkel

An Ibiza snorkel trip that includes everything for the least money is the Arenal Diving beach and cave tour. It is $67 for 3 hours and includes the cruise, captain and guides, insurance, a mask and tube, a paddleboard, a special life jacket for non-swimmers, pool noodles, beer, sangria, white wine, soft drinks and water. Hotel pickup, food, pictures and tips are not included.

You meet at the kiosk in front of Palapa Bar on the San Antonio promenade, and the listing says there is free parking in front of the Lidl supermarket if you arrive by car. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before. The listing is in English and Spanish. It is the trip I would give to a first-time snorkeler.

ARENAL DIVING IBIZA

Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

• ★ 4.7 (1,437 reviews)
• 3 hours
• Free cancellation

My pick: My snorkeling pick: $67, 3 hours, SUP and drinks included, 4.7 from 1,437 reviews.

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Is Ibiza Worth Visiting for Snorkelers

Whether Ibiza is worth visiting for snorkeling depends on what you want from the water. I cannot rate the underwater life from my data, but the market is clear: six boat trips with gear included, four of them shared tours and two on a boat of your own, and ratings from 4.4 to 5.0. Three have more than 500 reviews. For many visitors, snorkeling is a morning or evening add-on to a beach holiday, not the reason to travel.

If you are already in San Antonio, a three-hour trip is an easy half-day, and the Arenal Diving sunset version is a good first evening on the island. If you only want an hour in the water, the Float cruise gives a one-hour swim stop and three hours on the beach for $51.

Float Ibiza

Cala Salada & North Cruise with Drinks & Snorkeling

• ★ 4.4 (889 reviews)
• 6 hours
• Free cancellation

My pick: Cheapest way in: $51, 6 hours, aquarium, 1-hour swim stop, 4.4 from 889 reviews.

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Ibiza Snorkeling Cave Tour

The Ibiza snorkeling cave tour is the Arenal Diving trip again, and the cave is a feature of the route, not a separate ticket. The listing describes small islands, caves, reefs and nature reserves along the coast, and says that, if sea conditions permit, the boat enters Ibiza’s largest sea cave to show you the ceiling and the sea life inside before returning to San Antonio. The words “if sea conditions permit” apply to the cave and the stops, so a rough day can change the plan.

The sunset version of the same trip is $79 for 3 hours, rated 4.7 from 538 reviews, and the listing describes the boat as heading to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta with a “secret stop”. I’d choose it when the sunset matters, and the cheaper daytime tour when the cave matters.

Night tour

ARENAL DIVING IBIZA

Snorkeling, Sunset Beach and Cave Boat Trip

• ★ 4.7 (538 reviews)
• 3 hours
• Free cancellation

My pick: The sunset version: $79, 3 hours, snorkeling and a secret stop, 4.7 from 538 reviews.

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Best Snorkeling Ibiza

The best snorkeling in Ibiza, by my data, comes from the private boats, because you choose the cove and stay as long as you like. Blue Medusa runs a 4-hour private boat tour at $550, rated 4.9 from 20 reviews, with snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, a swim stop, speakers, inflatable toys and pets allowed. The coves named are Cala Conta, Cala Bassa, Cala Salada, Es Vedra and Ses Margarites.

For a boat you drive yourself, Daydream is $309 for 4.5 to 8.5 hours and up to 5 people, rated 5.0 from 29 reviews. It lists snorkel gear, two masks, ice, fuel, insurance and VAT, and an operator briefing. I’d read the rental licence rule on my boat rental page before booking it.

Blue Medusa Boats

Private boat tour with snorkeling and paddleboarding in crystal-clear waters

• ★ 4.9 (20 reviews)
• 4 hours
• Free cancellation

My pick: Private and flexible: $550 for the boat, 4 hours, SUP and snorkeling, 4.9 from 20 reviews.

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Daydream Boats Ibiza

San Antonio: Snorkeling on your own boat without a license for up to 5 people

• ★ 5.0 (29 reviews)
• 4.5 - 8.5 hours
• Free cancellation

My pick: Captain it yourself: $309, up to 5 people, snorkel gear and insurance included, 5.0 from 29 reviews.

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Ibiza Snorkeling Beach and Cave Tour

If you want snorkeling in Ibiza as part of a bigger day, the Lost in Paradise sailing catamaran does it under sail. It costs $135 for 5 hours, rated 4.7 from only 6 reviews, and it stops at a hidden cove in the protected Ses Salines area before anchoring off Ses Illetes in Formentera. The price includes a BBQ cooked on board, three salads, fruit, an open bar with unlimited beer, wine and sangria, snorkeling equipment and towels.

The listing excludes people prone to seasickness, and six reviews are not enough to be sure. I’d see it as a good-looking option to watch. For a larger catamaran, see my catamaran tour page. For a bigger private boat, the yacht charter page lists two charters, and the private boat tour page lists four.

Lost in Paradise Formentera

Formentera Sailing Catamaran with BBQ & Snorkeling

• ★ 4.7 (6 reviews)
• 5 hours
• Free cancellation

My pick: Sailing, BBQ and two swim stops: $135, 5 hours, 4.7 from only 6 reviews.

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Compared: Snorkeling Trips in Ibiza

Operator	Price	Duration	Boat type	Rating	Cancellation
Float Ibiza (Cala Salada)	$51	6 hours	Double-decker catamaran	4.4 (889 reviews)	Free up to 24 hours, pay later
Arenal Diving (beach and cave)	$67	3 hours	Snorkeling boat with SUP	4.7 (1,437 reviews)	Full refund up to 24 hours
Arenal Diving (sunset)	$79	3 hours	Snorkeling boat	4.7 (538 reviews)	Free up to 24 hours
Lost in Paradise sailing	$135	5 hours	Sailing catamaran	4.7 (6 reviews)	Free up to 24 hours
Daydream Boats	$309	4.5 to 8.5 hours	Self-drive, up to 5	5.0 (29 reviews)	Free up to 24 hours
Blue Medusa Boats	$550	4 hours	Private boat, 90 hp	4.9 (20 reviews)	Free up to 24 hours

What to Bring Snorkeling in Ibiza

Bring a towel, sun cream and a swimsuit you can stay in. The Arenal Diving and Float listings provide masks and snorkels, so you do not need your own unless you prefer a mask that fits. Float includes bodyboards and donuts. Cash helps, as the Arenal listing excludes pictures and tips.

Dress for the boat, not the beach: wind on the water makes it cooler than it feels on land. If you take the Daydream boat, bring food and drinks, because neither is included. Check the voucher instructions, since the Arenal trips require an exchange at the kiosk before boarding.

Which Snorkeling Trip in Ibiza I’d Book

For snorkeling in Ibiza, I’d book the $67 Arenal Diving trip for most people, because 1,437 reviews rate it 4.7 and the gear, drinks and a life jacket for non-swimmers are included. I’d pick Float for a whole day, and Blue Medusa for a private group. For an evening instead, my sunset cruise page lists five boats, and the party boat page lists three. To compare the full set, go back to the guide to every Ibiza boat tour I compared, or the home page.