Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera Day: Catamaran, Two Swim Stops and a Sunset Party
Quick answer
The Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day costs $112 per person (about €100), sails at 9:30 AM from Botafoch and returns between 7:45 and 9:45 PM.
It includes breakfast, paella, dinner and an open bar, VIP sunbeds cost extra, and GetYourGuide rates it 4.4/5 from 772+ reviews.
Ibiza VIP Cruises
Formentera Boat with Open Bar, 3 meals & Sunset Party
4.4 (772) · from $112
The Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day is a 10 to 12 hour double-deck catamaran trip from Botafoch in Ibiza Town to Formentera, with two swim stops, breakfast, paella and dinner, an open bar and a DJ and saxophonist on the sunset run home. It costs $112 per person for the standard tickets.
The detail that changes the decision is the clock. Boarding closes at 9:30 AM sharp, and you get five to seven hours ashore on Formentera, and the boat is back some time from 7:45 PM to 9:45 PM, with the season deciding.
The Advance ticket brings pizza and hot dogs for dinner, while the Premium ticket brings a barbecue and a longer drinks list.
For the wider picture see my list of sunset cruises in Ibiza and the full guide to Ibiza boat trips; the party-only alternative is the same operator's 3-hour catamaran party.
| Operator | Ibiza VIP Cruises, double-deck motor catamaran with upper-deck VIP sunbeds and jacuzzis (operator's description) |
|---|---|
| Price | From $112 per person (about €100 at 0.88865 EUR per USD, 2026-10-16); VIP sunbeds from €100 per bed and sunbed with jacuzzi from €250 are extra |
| Duration | 10 to 12 hours depending on the season |
| Departure | 9:30 AM sailing; check-in 8:45 to 9:30 AM, closing strictly at 9:30 AM |
| Departure point | City Boat dock facing the Botafoch terminal on Carrer de la Mola (no. 31) - City Boat dock at Botafoch on Google Maps |
| Route | Dalt Vila views, Espalmador swim (about 45 minutes), Ses Illetes swim (about 75 minutes), La Savina, Formentera free time, Es Freus sunset dinner, back to Botafoch |
| Food and drink | Breakfast, paella lunch, dinner and open bar on board; menu depends on Advance or Premium ticket |
| Water sports | Shared paddleboards, snorkel masks, water slide and underwater viewing area |
| Languages | Seven, including English and Spanish, via an audio guide and crew |
| Access | Listed as wheelchair accessible |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before for a full refund |
| Rating | 4.4/5 from 772 reviews on GetYourGuide (guide 4.5, transport 4.4, value 4.3) |
What is the Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day and what do you actually do?
You spend about 12 hours on one catamaran: cruise out with breakfast, swim twice off Espalmador and Ses Illetes, step ashore for several hours on Formentera, then sail home at sunset with a DJ and a saxophonist. Meals and the open bar run for about five and a half hours of the day.
- Check in between 8:45 and 9:30 AM at the dock opposite the cruise terminal.
- Sail at 9:30 AM past Dalt Vila with breakfast and the audio guide.
- Swim off Espalmador for about 45 minutes, then off Ses Illetes for about 75 minutes, with paddleboards and snorkel gear.
- Eat paella cooked on board, mixed or vegan, with bread and aioli.
- Land at La Savina for free time on Formentera that runs to 8 PM at the latest, or earlier by the sunset schedule.
- Sail home with dinner, the sunset at Es Freus and the DJ set.
Where does the Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day leave from?
It leaves from the City Boat dock at Botafoch, straight across the road from the Botafoch terminal on Carrer de la Mola. City Boat dock at Botafoch on Google Maps pins the dock, and the street number is 31.
The terminal car park, tucked behind the dock, costs nothing according to the listing. The listing offers no hotel transfers, so Ibiza Town hotels are walkable only if you are staying near the port; otherwise use a taxi.
| Option | What is known | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Check-in window | 8:45 to 9:30 AM; late arrivals are refused after 9:30 | Listing |
| Car | No charge at the terminal car park behind the dock | Listing |
| Taxi | No fare is stated; ask your hotel for the meter price | Not stated |
| Documents | Passport or ID card, copy accepted | Listing |
What is the route, stop by stop?
The route runs from Botafoch south to the strait between the two islands, with two swim stops before Formentera and a sunset dinner on the way back. The listing says itineraries are for reference only and can change.
| Step | What happens | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Botafoch dock | Check-in, 9:30 AM departure | City Boat dock at Botafoch on Google Maps |
| 2. Dalt Vila | Breakfast and views of the old town | Dalt Vila |
| 3. S'Espalmador | About 45 minutes of swimming about 200 metres offshore | S Espalmador |
| 4. Ses Illetes | About 75 minutes of swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding, then paella | Ses Illetes |
| 5. La Savina | Landing for 5 to 7 hours of free time on Formentera | La Savina port |
| 6. Es Freus | Dinner and sunset on the return leg | Es Freus |
| 7. Back at Botafoch | Evening, set by the season | City Boat dock at Botafoch on Google Maps |
The listing says Ses Illetes ranks among the world's top beaches, which is the operator's claim and not mine. Check the beach conditions on the day, because the boat anchors about 200 metres out and you swim in.
How long is the day and when does it sail?
The day lasts 10 to 12 hours, leaving at 9:30 AM and returning in the evening, with the season setting the hour. Free time on Formentera runs from about 1:15 PM until 8 PM at the latest, or earlier on shorter autumn days.
That is why the sunset time matters here: in mid-October the sun sets at 7:17 PM and in mid-November at 5:42 PM, so the return leg and the free-time window shrink as the year goes on.
| Month | Sunset |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5:57 PM |
| Feb | 6:32 PM |
| Mar | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 8:32 PM |
| May | 9:01 PM |
| Jun | 9:22 PM |
| Jul | 9:20 PM |
| Aug | 8:51 PM |
| Sep | 8:04 PM |
| Oct | 7:17 PM |
| Nov | 5:42 PM |
| Dec | 5:34 PM |
What is on board and what is included?
The ticket includes breakfast, paella, dinner and an open bar for about five and a half hours, plus shared water-sports gear. The menu depends on the Advance or Premium ticket you choose.
| Item | Advance | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Continental: pastries, toast, fruit, coffee, tea, juice | Continental plus eggs, bacon and a turkey and cheese sandwich |
| Lunch | Paella (mixed or vegan) | Paella (mixed or vegan) |
| Dinner | Pizza slices and hot dogs | Barbecue with chicken, beef burger, sausage and grilled vegetables |
| Bar | Two cocktails (mojito, mimosa), beer, sangria, soft drinks | Five cocktails, beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks |
- Included: catamaran, swim stops, shared paddleboards, snorkel masks, water slide, underwater viewing area, DJ and saxophonist.
- Extra: VIP sunbeds from €100 per bed (150 x 135 cm, 3 to 5 guests) and jacuzzi sunbeds from €250.
- Not included: scooter, car or bike hire on Formentera.
Free seating, benches, tables and bean bags are on the main deck. The listing does not state a toilet, so ask the operator if you need to know before a 12-hour day.
How does the Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day compare with other Formentera trips?
At $112 for up to 12 hours it undercuts the other full-day Formentera catamarans and includes three meals. The table compares the closest options.
| Trip | Price | Duration | Rating | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day | $112 per person | 12 hours | 4.4 (772) | Full day, 3 meals, open bar, DJ and sax |
| Lost in Paradise Formentera day | $131 per person | 12 hours | 4.3 (68) | Full day, free time, sunset party |
| Lost in Paradise sailing catamaran | $135 per person | 5 hours | 4.7 (6) | 5-hour sailing catamaran, BBQ, snorkel |
| Ibiza VIP Cruises party | $67 per person | 3 hours | 4.8 (187) | 3-hour catamaran party with club ticket |
| Bora private sailboat | $741 per person | 8 hours | 4.9 (57) | Private sailboat to Formentera |
If you want the Formentera day with a similar timetable, the Lost in Paradise day is the nearest rival. For a shorter sailing day see the 5-hour sailing catamaran, and for a private boat the Bora sailboat.
Is the Ibiza Formentera boat day worth it over the ferry or a party boat?
For a first visit I think so: you get two swims, three meals and five or more hours on the island for $112, where a ferry ticket buys only the crossing. A pure party boat such as the Aftersun sunset party costs less per hour of music but skips Formentera.
- Pick this day if you want Formentera, meals and a sunset sail in one price.
- Pick a shorter boat if 12 hours is too long; see Ibiza sunset cruises.
- Skip it if you need to be back before 8 PM.
When is the best time of year to go?
June to September is the best window, with long-term highs of 27 to 31 degrees Celsius and as few as 0.8 rain days in July. Today the sea is 24.6 degrees Celsius per Open-Meteo, so a swim at Ses Illetes still works in October.
| Month | Avg high 2025 | Avg high 2015-24 | Rain days (1 mm+) | On the water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°C | 15°C | 4.9 | Cool and wetter; expect the cruise but a short swim at best |
| Feb | 16°C | 16°C | 4.2 | Cool and wetter; expect the cruise but a short swim at best |
| Mar | 17°C | 17°C | 7.1 | Cool and wetter; expect the cruise but a short swim at best |
| Apr | 20°C | 19°C | 5.9 | Mild; the sea is cooling, pack a layer |
| May | 23°C | 23°C | 4.0 | Warm; the best swim-stop weather |
| Jun | 29°C | 27°C | 2.5 | Hot on deck; shade and water, so the swim stop is welcome |
| Jul | 30°C | 31°C | 0.8 | Hot on deck; shade and water, so the swim stop is welcome |
| Aug | 31°C | 31°C | 2.4 | Hot on deck; shade and water, so the swim stop is welcome |
| Sep | 27°C | 27°C | 6.9 | Warm; the best swim-stop weather |
| Oct | 24°C | 24°C | 6.0 | Warm; the best swim-stop weather |
| Nov | 19°C | 19°C | 6.4 | Mild; the sea is cooling, pack a layer |
| Dec | 16°C | 17°C | 4.3 | Cool and wetter; expect the cruise but a short swim at best |
19,053,592 tourists arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2025, so a summer boat fills fast.
Upcoming public holidays in Spain, from the Nager.Date API: 1 Nov (All Saints Day), 6 Dec (Constitution Day), 8 Dec (Immaculate Conception). Check the sea state in AEMET's marine forecast the day before, since swell changes the swim stops.
What do passengers say about the Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day?
Passengers praise the staff, the food and the sax player, and the ten reviews I could read were all five-star and dated 9 to 15 October 2026. GetYourGuide's summary says some guests wanted clearer details on VIP areas, seating and what food and drink are included.
- Staff - hosts are named and thanked in many reviews.
- Music - the saxophonist comes up repeatedly.
- Languages - one reviewer found repeating the commentary in many languages excessive.
- Formentera time - guests like the free hours; one walked for hours with a host's tips.
Who should skip the Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day?
Skip it if you dislike long days at sea, need to be back before 8 PM, or want a quiet boat. Late arrivals after 9:30 AM are refused, with no refund stated.
- Late risers: boarding closes at 9:30 AM.
- Seasick-prone guests: a 12-hour day includes open-water crossings.
- Budget VIP seekers: sunbeds cost extra.
How do you book the Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day?
From $112 per person (about €100) for a full-day catamaran to Formentera with meals, an open bar, two swim stops and a sunset DJ set.
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- Pick the date and choose Advance or Premium.
- Reserve a VIP sunbed if you want one; they cost extra.
- Arrive by 9:30 AM with your ID.
- Cancel by 24 hours before for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ibiza VIP Cruises Formentera day cost?
It costs from $112 per person, about €100 at the 2026-10-16 exchange rate. VIP sunbeds are extra.
How much is a boat day in Ibiza?
Shared trips in my Ibiza listings run from $51 to $134 per person. This full Formentera day is $112.
How long is the boat ride to Formentera?
The listing does not give the crossing time alone; the whole day runs 10 to 12 hours and includes two swim stops before Formentera.
What time does the boat leave?
It sails at 9:30 AM from Botafoch, with check-in from 8:45 AM and a strict closing at 9:30 AM.
What time does it get back?
The boat returns from 7:45 PM to 9:45 PM, with the season deciding, after a sunset dinner and DJ set.
Where does it leave from?
It leaves from the City Boat dock opposite the Botafoch Cruise Terminal at Carrer de la Mola 31 in Ibiza Town. Free parking is behind the dock.
What is the difference between Advance and Premium?
Premium adds a bigger breakfast, a barbecue dinner instead of pizza and hot dogs, and five cocktails with wine.
How long do I get on Formentera?
You get five to seven hours ashore, from about 1:15 PM until 8 PM at the latest.
Does it run in October?
Reviews I could read run to 15 October 2026, so it was sailing then. The listing says the day is shorter off-season and gives no end date, so check the calendar.
Do I need ID?
The listing asks you to bring a passport or ID card, and a copy is accepted.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. The listing does not offer transfers; you meet at the Botafoch dock.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 1414076 (price, includes, meeting point, reviews, checked 2026-10-17); IBESTAT with INE, FRONTUR 2025; Open-Meteo climate and marine data; Nager.Date holidays; Frankfurter exchange rate; sunrise-sunset.org; AEMET; Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares.
