Arenal Diving Snorkeling SUP Trip: Two Coves and a Sea Cave From San Antonio

ARENAL DIVING IBIZA

Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

★ 4.7 (1,437) · from $67

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. I earn a commission on bookings made through the links on this page.

The Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip is a shared 3-hour boat outing from San Antonio's port promenade on Ibiza's west coast. It stops at two coves, Cala Bassa and Cala Comte, with snorkel gear, a paddleboard and drinks in a $67 ticket.

The detail that changes the decision is the sea cave. The listing promises Ibiza's largest sea cave only if conditions permit, and one September reviewer says she saw little of it.

I would book the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip for the two swim stops and treat the cave as a bonus; the full list of snorkeling tours in Ibiza shows what else runs.

If you are still choosing between boat types, start from my guide to boat tours in Ibiza, then come back here for the detail of this one. The operator also runs an evening version, covered in the sunset snorkeling trip.

What is the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip and what do you actually do?

You spend three hours on a shared boat that anchors twice, about 200 metres offshore, so each stop is a swim from the deck rather than a beach landing. At both stops you can snorkel, paddleboard or just float, and the crew serve drinks between swims.

1. Swap your voucher at the kiosk in San Antonio before boarding.
2. Sail north-west along the coast, with islets, reefs and rocky shoreline passing on one side.
3. Anchor at Cala Bassa for the first swim, snorkel and paddleboard block of roughly 45 minutes.
4. Move on to Cala Comte for a second block of the same length over shallower, sandier seabed.
5. Visit the cave if the sea is calm enough, then return to the port without another swim.

Where does the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip leave from?

It leaves from a wooden kiosk on the San Antonio waterfront, right beside Palapa Bar, and you exchange your voucher there about 10 minutes before the sailing. Palapa Bar kiosk on Google Maps pins the bar so you can find the kiosk beside it.

San Antonio is on Ibiza's west coast, roughly 15 kilometres from Ibiza Town, and the listing does not offer hotel pickup. The structured data ticks pickup as not included, so plan your own taxi or bus to the promenade.

The listing also asks you to bring swimwear and a towel. It forbids pets and nudity on board, which is worth knowing if you plan to treat a quiet cove as a private beach.

What is the route, stop by stop?

The route is a west-coast loop with two swim blocks and an optional cave: San Antonio, Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, then home. The listing reserves the right to alter the order or drop a stop because of wind, waves or jellyfish, so treat the names below as the plan, not a promise.

The listing says the first bay mixes rocky and sandy bottom, with octopus in small rock caves, rock fish, seagrass meadows and fish with a dark spot that swim around you. It asks guests to look without touching. The second bay is more sandy and shallow, which suits less confident swimmers.

How long is the trip and when does it sail?

The trip lasts 3 hours, and the listing gives no start time until you pick a date in the booking calendar. Two 45-minute swim blocks leave roughly an hour and a half for sailing, drinks and the cave, which explains why the day feels tight if the sea is rough.

Sunset matters here even though this is the daytime sibling: if you pick an afternoon slot late in the year, the second cove can land close to dusk. The table gives sunset on the 15th of each month in Ibiza local time.

Spain's clocks go back on the last Sunday of October, which is why sunset drops from 7:17 PM in mid-October to 5:42 PM in mid-November. The listing does not state a season end date. The latest review I could read is dated 1 October 2026, so the boat was still sailing then.

What is on board and what is included?

Gear, drinks, paddleboards and insurance are included, and food is not. The listing counts a captain and guides, snorkel mask and tube, a paddleboard, pool noodles and a life jacket for non-swimmers, plus beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks and water.

• Included: cruise, captain and guides, insurance, mask and snorkel, paddleboards, noodles, non-swimmer life jackets, drinks.
• Not included: food, photos, tips, hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Bring: swimwear and a towel; I would add reef-safe sunscreen and a hat.
• Not suitable for: wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.

The listing does not say whether the boat has a toilet or shade. Ask the operator before booking if you travel with small children, because a 3-hour trip with two swims is long enough for the question to matter.

How does the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip compare with other Ibiza snorkeling boats?

At $67 it is the cheapest of the shared snorkeling boats with a paddleboard, and the sunset version of the same operator costs $79. The table sets it against the closest alternatives in the city.

For one short, cheap, active outing I would pick the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip. If you want a long beach day with food stops, the Float Ibiza catamaran gives six hours for $51. If you want a boat only for your group, look at the Daydream self-drive snorkeling boat or the Blue Medusa private tour.

Is the Ibiza snorkeling boat trip worth it over a party cruise?

For people who want to be in the water, yes: this boat is built around two swims and a paddleboard, with music kept at background level according to reviewers. A party boat such as the Aftersun sunset party spends most of its time on the dance deck instead.

• Pick this trip if you want clear water, a small group and a low price.
• Pick a party boat if you want a DJ and a crowd; see the party boats in Ibiza.
• Skip it if you cannot climb a boat ladder or need a toilet on board for a long stay.

When is the best time of year to go?

June to September is the safest window: long-term highs of 27 to 31 degrees Celsius and as few as 0.8 rain days in July. October still works, with a sea temperature of 24.6 degrees Celsius today according to Open-Meteo's marine forecast, but it has about 6 rain days.

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). Expect the San Antonio promenade to be busier around those dates. Check the sea state in the marine forecast of Spain's weather service, AEMET, the day before, because wind is what cancels cave entry.

What do passengers say about the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip?

Passengers praise the crew, the small group and the chance to snorkel and paddleboard at both stops. I could read 10 reviews, all five-star and sorted as Recommended, so this is the positive end of the range, not the full spread.

• Crew attention - the most repeated theme: guides who take photos, explain jellyfish and caves, and look after first-time snorkelers.
• Group size - one reviewer counted about 10 guests, and another said it was not crowded.
• Cave disappointment - one reviewer did not see much of the cave, which fits the weather condition in the listing.
• Route clarity - GetYourGuide's own summary says some travelers wanted clearer details on stops and total time when plans change.

Who should skip the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip?

Skip the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip if you are a wheelchair user, need step-free boarding, or want a beach landing with food, because the stops are offshore anchorages. The listing says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

• Weak swimmers: a life jacket for non-swimmers is included, but tell the crew at boarding.
• Anyone wanting lunch: food is not included, so eat before you board.
• Hotel-pickup seekers: not offered; compare the other Ibiza boat trips for transfers.

How do you book the Arenal Diving snorkeling SUP trip?

1. Pick a date and read the start time in the calendar.
2. Select your group size; the price is per person.
3. Save the kiosk pin and arrive 10 minutes early with the voucher.
4. Cancel by 24 hours before for a full refund.

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing 24697 (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.