Lost in Paradise Sailing Catamaran: Ibiza to Formentera with BBQ and Snorkelling

Lost in Paradise Formentera

Formentera Sailing Catamaran with BBQ & Snorkeling

★ 4.7 (6) · from $135

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. This page contains an affiliate link, explained in the booking section.

The Lost in Paradise sailing catamaran is a shared 5-hour day trip from Ibiza Town to Formentera, with two swim stops, a BBQ cooked on board and an open bar. It is run by Lost in Paradise Formentera and sold in a daytime or a sunset version.

The detail that changes the decision is the word "sailing". Two of the six visible reviews, from a Dutch and a Luxembourg guest, say the boat used its engine. If real sailing under canvas is what you are paying for, ask the operator how often the sails go up on your date.

See how it fits among the other trips on my Ibiza boat tours page, or go back to the home page.

What is the Lost in Paradise sailing catamaran and what do you do on board?

It is a relaxed group day trip that combines a short sail, two swims, lunch and unlimited drinks, ending back in Ibiza Town.

• Swim stop one: a cove inside the protected Ses Salines area on Ibiza's south tip, with snorkelling gear supplied.
• Swim stop two: anchorage off Ses Illetes, Formentera's best-known beach.
• Lunch: a BBQ grilled on board, three salads, fruit and snacks.
• Bar: beer, wine, soft drinks and sangria, all within the ticket price.
• Crew: a captain and a multilingual guide who tell stories about both islands.

The tone is calm. The listing mentions chilled music and mats on deck, not a DJ or a dance floor, which separates it from the party boats in the same set.

19,053,592 tourists arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2025, 1.73% more than in 2024.

At that volume, a boat with a fixed lunch and a bar is easier to book than a table in Formentera in August.

Where does the catamaran leave from in Ibiza Town?

It leaves from the pier at the City Walk area of Ibiza Town's port, and you check in at the pier itself.

The listing says to walk down the ramp to the pier where the boats depart; the catamaran is near the end of the walkway and the only sailing catamaran there. The itinerary names the Estació Marítima Botafoc as the start and end, and the pin sits at 38.9085, 1.4518. No check-in time is printed, so ask when to arrive.

I did not fetch Ibiza bus fares for this page, so check the local bus operator or take a taxi for the first ride of the day.

1. Save the pier pin.
2. Walk down the ramp to the pier and look for the sailing catamaran.
3. Bring sunglasses, swimwear, a towel and sunscreen, as the listing advises.

What is the route, stop by stop?

The route has two swim stops: a cove in Ses Salines on the way south, and Ses Illetes in Formentera for lunch.

The listing's own timings are inconsistent, so treat the table as a plan rather than a promise. Nick, a four-star reviewer, wanted one more swim on the way back.

How long is the sail and when does it leave?

The trip lasts 5 hours, and the start time depends on whether you choose the daytime or the sunset option.

No departure times are printed, so you see slots only after picking a date. The listing does not give season dates or winter closures; ask before booking outside the summer. A sunset slot also depends on the date, as the table in the best-time section shows.

That puts roughly half the ticket in swimming and lunch and half in transit, which suits a leisurely day.

What is included, and what is not?

The ticket covers food, an open bar, snorkelling gear and towels, and the extras are the Café Mambo cocktail and your own transport to the pier.

I'd confirm English commentary in writing if you do not speak Spanish, French or Italian.

What do the 6 reviews say?

All six reviews are four or five stars, and the themes are food, relaxation and a debate over how much the boat sails.

• Enjoyment: four reviewers call it wonderful or recommend it.
• Food: one four-star guest praises the food and the destination.
• Sailing: two guests say the trip was done mostly under engine, one adding it was still worth it.
• Return leg: one guest wanted another swim on the way back.

The sample is small and positive-only, so it cannot show how often things go wrong. The reviews are all dated September and October 2026, which makes them recent but means nothing about high season.

How does the Lost in Paradise sailing catamaran compare with other Ibiza trips?

It costs more per hour than the 12-hour party cruises and far less than a private sailboat.

The same operator's longer trip is the nearest alternative: it costs $4 less and runs 12 hours with free time in Formentera. For a private boat to the same island, read the private boat tour Ibiza page, and for the catamaran category see catamaran tours in Ibiza.

Is the Lost in Paradise sailing catamaran worth it versus a party cruise?

It is worth it for couples and small groups who want a quiet day with food included, and not worth it for anyone who wants a DJ.

• Atmosphere: chill music, not a club, per the description.
• Value: food and an open bar within $135, about $27 an hour.
• Swimming: two stops with gear, including Ses Illetes.
• Doubt: real sailing is not guaranteed, according to two reviewers.
• Evidence: only six reviews so far.

I'd book it for a relaxed day with a partner, and I'd pick the longer sibling trip if you want hours on the sand in Formentera. Snorkellers can compare it with my snorkelling tours in Ibiza.

When is the best time for a catamaran day trip to Formentera?

July to September is warmest, with the sea at 25.6 to 27.2 °C, while January to April stays near 15 to 17 °C.

For the sunset version, the sun goes down at 9:22 PM in mid-June and at 5:34 PM in mid-December, so a sunset slot in winter ends early. Wind averages 18 km/h from June to August and 24 km/h in November and January; the AEMET marine forecast the evening before is worth reading, since the trip has a long open crossing.

The next public holidays are 1 November, 6 December and 8 December. Check availability early for those dates.

Who should skip this catamaran trip?

Skip it if you get seasick, since the listing marks people prone to seasickness as unsuitable.

• People prone to seasickness: the open crossing to Formentera is the longest stretch.
• Purists: two reviewers report engine use, so ask about sails first.
• Party seekers: look at the party boats in Ibiza instead.
• Anyone wanting hours in Formentera: the listing gives 2 hours at Ses Illetes, then you sail back.

The Ibiza boat tours hub lists every alternative.

How do you book this catamaran trip?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 1459461 (2026-10-17); IBESTAT (tourist arrivals); AEMET (marine forecasts); Open-Meteo, sunrise-sunset.org, Frankfurter and Nager.Date APIs (fetched 2026-10-17).