Aruna Ibiza Yacht Charter: Private Balearic Yacht with Captain from Sant Antoni, From $1,049

Aruna Ibiza Charter

Private boat charter on a Traditional Balearic Yacht

★ 5.0 (14) · from $1,049

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

The Aruna Ibiza yacht charter is a private boat day out of Sant Antoni on a traditional Balearic yacht that the owners have refurbished. They run it themselves, choose between a west-coast and a north-coast route on the day, and look after the group on board.

The detail that changes the decision is the route rule. The skipper picks west or north depending on the sea conditions, so you do not choose the coast in advance. Check the forecast, ask which route is likely and treat the exact coves as flexible.

This charter sits in my yacht charter Ibiza list and the private boat tour Ibiza page. For the wider choice, start at the Ibiza boat tours overview or the home page.

What is the Aruna Ibiza yacht charter and what do you get?

You get a whole yacht with a captain for a half or full day, two paddleboards, snorkel gear and a first round of drinks, with nobody else on board.

• The boat: Aruna, a lovingly refurbished traditional Balearic yacht, with a wide swim platform, a sun deck, a toilet and two fridges.
• The crew: a captain, with the owners hosting; reviewers name a couple who look after guests personally.
• Water gear: two new stand-up paddleboards and snorkelling equipment.
• Drinks: one bottle of cava plus beer and soft drinks, offered as a welcome.
• Costs covered: insurance, fuel and interior and exterior cleaning.

Party groups are not accepted. The listing also mentions towels and shampoo for overnight stays, which hints that Aruna sleeps guests on other bookings, though this product is a day charter.

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

That scale is why a private yacht sells in Ibiza: a boat for your group alone avoids the full beaches and the crowded shared cruises of high summer.

Where does the Aruna Ibiza yacht charter leave from?

The listing pin is in the port area of Sant Antoni de Portmany at 38.9787, 1.2992, a 4-minute walk from the Club Nàutic.

No street address or berth number is printed, only the pin, so ask the owners for the exact berth when you confirm. The pin is a short walk west of the port authority office, so it is easy to find on foot from the bay promenade.

1. Save the meeting pin offline.
2. Ask for the berth and a phone number when you confirm.
3. Decide on food: pack a picnic, or ask the owners for a restaurant booking or catering.
4. Bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen and a hat.

What is the route, west or north?

The route is west coast or north coast, never both, and the captain chooses on the day according to the sea.

The listing does not say which coast is the default or which wind direction triggers the switch, so ask the owners. A reviewer from June described a 6-hour trip along the west coast with two swim stops.

How long is the charter and what does the price mean per person?

You choose between 4 and 8 hours, and the starting price is per boat, so the cost per person depends on your group size.

The listing does not say how the price changes between 4 and 8 hours. If $1,049 buys 4 hours, that is $262 an hour; at 8 hours it is $131. Select your length at checkout and read the total.

What is included and what do you pay extra?

The price covers the boat, captain, fuel and drinks, so the main extra is food.

The listing flags the drinks as included but also puts them in its mixed includes list, so I checked the description: it names one bottle of cava and some beers. Anything beyond that, such as spirits, you bring yourself. Ask the owners what a "bottle" means for a group of ten.

How does the Aruna Ibiza yacht charter compare with other private boats?

It is the second most expensive private boat in my Ibiza set, but the only one that includes the captain, drinks and paddleboards in one price.

The Bora sailboat is cheaper per boat and lasts 8 hours, but it goes to Formentera rather than staying on the Ibiza coast. The Blue Medusa boat is roughly half the price for up to 7 people.

Is the Aruna Ibiza yacht charter worth it versus a shared trip?

It is worth it for a group of six to ten who want a calm private day with a captain and hosts, and it is not worth it for couples.

• Privacy: only your group on board, with owners who know the coast.
• Inclusions: captain, fuel, drinks and paddleboards in the price.
• Style: a character boat, not a party boat; party groups are refused.
• Cost: $105 per person at 10, $262 at 4.
• Evidence: 14+ reviews at 5.0, with every visible written review at 5, so the sample is one-sided.

For eight or more guests who want a relaxed day, I'd book it and confirm the route. For a couple, I'd choose a shared snorkel trip.

When is the best time for the Aruna Ibiza yacht charter?

June to September gives the warmest sea, 22.7 to 27.3 °C on average, with the best light for swimming stops.

Wind decides the route. The long-term mean daily maximum is 17 to 24 km/h, higher from November to April, and the Open-Meteo marine forecast for 17 to 19 October shows waves up to 0.2 m, then about 1.1 m.

Check the sea forecast from AEMET, Spain's state weather agency, the evening before. The next public holiday is 1 November, so weekend slots near it fill first.

Where will the captain anchor?

Balearic law prohibits anchoring on Posidonia oceanica seagrass as a general rule, so the captain picks sandy patches or buoys.

Article 7.1 of the Govern's decree states the ban, and article 7.2 allows buoys and similar low-impact systems; see the Govern's decree page. A boat with a large bathing platform and paddleboards needs a calm, sandy spot, which narrows the choice of coves.

What do passengers say?

Ten reviews are visible and all score 5, so the sample is positive-only and I count themes.

• Hosts: 8 of 10 praise the owners as friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable.
• The boat: several call it beautiful, comfortable and spacious.
• Swimming and paddling: multiple reviewers mention the stops and the paddleboards.
• Group size: a group of five found the boat the right size.
• Safety: one reviewer notes a life jacket was provided for a guest who needed one.

Who should skip the Aruna Ibiza yacht charter?

Skip it if you are a party group, travel as a couple, or need a fixed route and a set start time.

• Party groups: listed as not allowed.
• Couples and small groups: $262 per person at 4 guests; see the Ibiza boat tours hub for cheaper options.
• Guests who want a guaranteed coast: the captain decides between west and north.
• Guests who want food on board: arrange it with the owners first.

How do you book the Aruna Ibiza yacht charter?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 1014895 and its reviews (2026-10-17); Govern de les Illes Balears, Posidonia decree; IBESTAT (tourist arrivals); AEMET; Open-Meteo, sunrise-sunset.org, Frankfurter and Nager.Date APIs, OSRM walking routes (fetched 2026-10-17).