Summer Dreams Boat Rental in San Antonio: 4 Hours, Licence Required

Summer Dreams Boats S.L

Private Boat along the Coast of San Antonio (License Required)

★ 5.0 (14) · from $269

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

This Summer Dreams boat rental puts a small motorboat in your hands for 4 hours on the west coast of Ibiza, between Sant Antoni and the bays of Cala Salada and Cala Comte. The price covers petrol, insurance, snorkelling masks and a briefing, and it is shared by up to four people.

The detail that changes the decision is the licence. The URL and an includes line still say "without a license", while the title and the first line of the description say a licence is required from 1 October 2026. I trust the title and the notice, and the Spanish law below backs them.

Check my boat rental in Ibiza guide and the Ibiza boat tours overview for other self-drive options, or return to the home page.

What is the Summer Dreams boat rental and what comes with it?

It is a 4-hour self-drive boat hire from Sant Antoni with fuel, insurance, snorkelling masks and a safety briefing already in the price.

• Comfort: a bimini top for shade, a swim ladder and sun lounges.
• Entertainment: a Bluetooth speaker, a USB charger and an icebox for cold drinks.
• Water gear: snorkelling masks and anchoring gear; the listing names no fins or paddleboard.
• Safety and costs: approved safety equipment, insurance, petrol, final cleaning and VAT.
• People: a briefing before departure and staff support during the rental, per the listing.

It is an ideal format for couples, families and small friend groups who want to choose their own anchorage. You are the skipper, so the day goes at your pace.

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

With those numbers in July and August, a boat you steer yourself is the cheapest way to get a quiet cove, at least on a weekday morning.

Do you need a licence for the Summer Dreams boat rental?

Yes. Since 1 October 2026 the renter must hold a boating licence or a Spanish-recognised equivalent, whatever the older "without a license" wording still says.

Spain's Real Decreto 1188/2025 (BOE-A-2025-27010) rewrote article 10 of Real Decreto 875/2014. From 1 October 2026 the licence-free exemption covers private use of motorboats up to 5 m, and the decree's preamble says a renter must hold the matching title. The exemption also adds conditions: no more than 2 nautical miles from the departure point, and daytime only.

A tip for groups: if nobody holds a licence, you may be better off with a boat that comes with a skipper. My private boat tour Ibiza page lists crewed options.

Where does the Summer Dreams boat rental start?

You get the exact meeting point by WhatsApp after booking, and the listing pin sits in the Sant Antoni de Portmany area.

The pin at 38.9772, 1.2983 is the best clue I have, and I cannot confirm which quay or marina office it refers to. Save the listing pin and wait for the staff message. Because the staff who deliver the boat message you directly, nothing is printed about check-in times or a reception desk.

The listing gives no bus or taxi advice, and I have not fetched Ibiza bus fares for this page, so check the route with the operator once you hold the WhatsApp message.

Where can the boat go, and where do you swim?

The sailing limits are Cala Salada and Cala Comte, and going past either is not permitted.

That keeps you inside a short stretch of the west coast, with sheltered water and plenty of swimming spots. The listing says the area is good for anchoring and swimming in peace, but it names no individual stops, so the day plan is yours.

1. Collect the boat, hear the briefing and check the safety gear.
2. Motor towards the coves, staying inside the two limits.
3. Anchor in a bay with sand under the hull, swim and snorkel with the masks supplied.
4. Return to the start point on time, because the clock stops at 4 hours.

Cala Comte is one of the most popular sunset bays on the island, so for a sunset stop book the optional extension and pick a weekday.

How long is the rental and when does it start?

You get 4 hours, and the start times show only after you choose a date at checkout.

The listing says hours may vary by season and that you should check availability before booking. It does not state the season dates or a winter closure, so I cannot tell you when the rental stops in November. Ask the operator in writing if you plan to go outside June to September.

The €300 deposit is a hold, not a fee. With a morning start you finish well before the 7:17 PM mid-October sunset; the extension is what buys you the evening light.

What is included and what is not?

Fuel, insurance, safety gear, masks, VAT and cleaning are included, while food, drinks and the deposit are on you.

Ask how the deposit is held (cash or card) and how fast it comes back. The listing does not say.

What do the 14 reviews say about Summer Dreams Boats?

The sample is all five stars, and the repeated themes are clear explanations, friendly staff and an easy-to-drive boat.

• Briefing: at least four reviewers say the explanation was thorough.
• Staff: two name staff members and call them welcoming.
• Families: one reviewer calls it a great family activity.
• The one complaint: a group that added guests late found the boat could not take the extra people, got referred to another company and could not recover the first payment inside 24 hours.

Two caveats. The visible sample is the "recommended" sort at five stars, so it is positive-only. The reviews are dated August and September 2026, before the 1 October licence rule, so the praise for how easy the boat is to drive comes from the licence-free era.

How does the Summer Dreams boat rental compare with other Ibiza boats?

It sits in the middle of my self-drive rentals on price and costs far less than a crewed charter.

The other two rentals carry "without a license" in their listings, and the same Spanish rule applies to them, so ask each operator which title it accepts. If your group has no licence, the Blue Medusa trip puts a skipper at the helm for about double the price.

Is the Summer Dreams boat rental worth it versus a guided boat trip?

It is worth it if someone in the group holds the licence and you want freedom for 4 hours at about $67 per person.

• Freedom: you pick the bay, the swim length and the pace.
• Cost: a shared party boat on my list costs $73 per person for 3 hours; four of you pay $269 in total here.
• Control: you handle the anchor, the engine and the wind.
• Risk: a late change in group size can sink the booking, as the one critical review shows.
• Limit: you stay between Cala Salada and Cala Comte.

I'd book it for a group of three or four with a licence holder, and I'd choose a skippered trip for a first-timer or a group over four.

When is the best time for a boat rental off Sant Antoni?

August has the warmest sea at 27.2 °C on average, and July has the fewest rain days at 0.8 per month.

Wind decides comfort in a small boat. The daily maximum averages 18 km/h from June to August and 24 km/h in November and January, so a winter rental is bumpier. The AEMET marine forecast is the check I'd make the evening before.

Sea state matters for the 17 to 19 October forecast too: the Open-Meteo marine model gives a maximum wave height of 0.3 m on 17 October and about 1.1 m on 18 and 19 October. The next public holidays are 1 November, then 6 and 8 December.

Who should skip the Summer Dreams boat rental?

Skip it if nobody has a licence, if you want food and drinks provided, or if you are more than four.

• Unlicensed groups: the rule above applies from 1 October 2026.
• Groups of five or more: the price is for up to 4, and a late extra guest cost one reviewer the first booking.
• Anyone who wants to go far: the area stops at Cala Salada and Cala Comte.
• Travellers who want a crew: browse the Ibiza boat tours hub for guided trips.

How do you book the Summer Dreams boat rental?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 1327892 (2026-10-17); BOE, Real Decreto 1188/2025 (licence rule); IBESTAT (tourist arrivals); AEMET (marine forecasts); Open-Meteo, sunrise-sunset.org, Frankfurter and Nager.Date APIs (fetched 2026-10-17).