Aftersun Sunset Boat Party Ibiza: Open Bar, DJ and a Swim From Playa d'en Bossa
Quick answer
The Aftersun sunset boat party costs $90 per person (about €80), lasts 3 hours from Playa d'en Bossa and includes an open bar, a DJ and one swim stop.
Guests must be 18 or older, food is not included, and GetYourGuide rates it 4.6/5 from 1,565+ reviews.
Aftersun Ibiza
Sunset Boat Party at Ibiza Boat Club with Open Bar
4.6 (1,565) · from $90
The Aftersun sunset boat party is a 3-hour open-bar catamaran party from Playa d'en Bossa, run by Aftersun Ibiza on the Ibiza Boat Club boat. It costs $90 per person and promises a DJ, VIP beds for everyone, one swim stop and free club entries.
The detail that changes the decision is the clock. The plan is a 6:15 PM boarding and 9:15 PM drop-off, yet the listing says the start moves with sunset in April and August through October. In June the sun sets at 9:22 PM, after you are back on the pier.
The sunset in the title is only reliably on the water in the shoulder months.
If you are comparing parties, my page on party boats in Ibiza and the wider Ibiza boat trip list set this against the rest. For a quieter evening, the Arenal Diving sunset snorkeling trip is the contrast.
| Operator | Aftersun Ibiza, on the Ibiza Boat Club party catamaran (ticket issuer: Cruceros Turisticos S.L.) |
|---|---|
| Boat type and capacity | Party catamaran; the listing says both up to 300 and up to 350 guests, so expect a crowd of several hundred |
| Price | From $90 per person (about €80 at 0.88865 EUR per USD, 2026-10-16) |
| Duration | 3 hours on the water; check-in opens 1 hour before departure |
| Departure times | Boarding 6:15 PM and drop-off 9:15 PM in the listed plan; start moves with sunset in April and August through October |
| Departure point | Playa d'en Bossa pier - Playa d'en Bossa pier on Google Maps |
| Route | Coast sail with DJ, one swim stop in a bay after about an hour, more dancing, return to the pier |
| Food and drink | Open bar (beer, sangria, soft drinks, water); liquor and long drinks cost extra; no food |
| Age rule | Not suitable for under-18s, pregnant women or wheelchair users |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before for a full refund |
| Rating | 4.6/5 from 1,565 reviews on GetYourGuide (guide 4.7, transport 5.0, value 4.6) |
What is the Aftersun sunset boat party and what happens on board?
You pay for a floating beach club: a resident DJ, sun beds that anyone can use on a first-come basis, an open bar of beer and sangria, and one swim stop in a bay. Phones go on flight mode on board, which the listing presents as part of the experience.
- Check in at the Playa d'en Bossa pier from an hour before departure.
- Sail along the coast with the DJ playing and the open bar running.
- Dance for about an hour, then anchor in a bay for a swim.
- Return to the party about 20 minutes later and dance until the drop-off.
- Use the club entries in the week around your boat date; the operator sends details on request.
Where does the Aftersun sunset boat party leave from?
It leaves from the boat pier at Playa d'en Bossa, south of Ibiza Town. Playa d'en Bossa pier on Google Maps pins the beach area, and the listing's own pin sits at 38.8966 N, 1.4149 E.
The listing advertises a skip-the-line express security check, which suggests a controlled boarding area. It does not offer hotel transfers. Ask Aftersun in the booking message exactly which pier stretch to meet at, because the listing's meeting point is only the beach name.
| Option | What is known | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Check-in | Opens 1 hour before departure; with a 6:15 PM boat that means 5:15 PM | Listing |
| Hotel pickup | Not included | Listing |
| Taxi or bus | No fare or timetable stated; ask your hotel | Not stated |
| Not allowed | Drones, alcohol and drugs brought from outside, weapons or sharp objects | Listing |
What is the route and where is the swim stop?
The route is an out-and-back along Ibiza's south-east coast with one anchorage. The listing calls the swim spot one of the island's quiet bays and does not name it, so I will not promise a cove.
| Step | What happens | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Playa d'en Bossa pier | Check-in, then boarding at 6:15 PM in the listed plan | Playa d'en Bossa pier on Google Maps |
| 2. Coast sail | About 1 hour of DJ sets along the shoreline | Playa d'en Bossa |
| 3. Swim stop | Anchor in a bay; swim to cool down | Bay not named |
| 4. Back on deck | Dancing continues with the bar open | On board |
| 5. Drop-off | 9:15 PM at the pier in the listed plan | Playa d'en Bossa pier on Google Maps |
How long is the party and when does it sail?
The listed sailing is 3 hours, from 6:15 PM boarding to a 9:15 PM drop-off, with check-in an hour earlier. The listing says the start time follows the sunset in April and August through October, so those months use a different slot than the standard one.
The table sets the 15th-of-month sunset against the listed 6:15 PM boarding. Where the sunset falls after 9:15 PM, the boat is already back, which is why summer evenings are about the party rather than the sun.
| Month | Sunset (15th) | After 6:15 PM boarding | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5:57 PM | -18 min | Sunset is before the listed boarding time |
| Feb | 6:32 PM | +17 min | Sunset falls during the sailing |
| Mar | 7:02 PM | +47 min | Sunset falls during the sailing |
| Apr | 8:32 PM | +137 min | Sunset falls during the sailing (listing says the start moves this month) |
| May | 9:01 PM | +166 min | Sunset falls during the sailing |
| Jun | 9:22 PM | +187 min | Sunset falls after the listed 9:15 PM drop-off |
| Jul | 9:20 PM | +185 min | Sunset falls after the listed 9:15 PM drop-off |
| Aug | 8:51 PM | +156 min | Sunset falls during the sailing (listing says the start moves this month) |
| Sep | 8:04 PM | +109 min | Sunset falls during the sailing (listing says the start moves this month) |
| Oct | 7:17 PM | +62 min | Sunset falls during the sailing (listing says the start moves this month) |
| Nov | 5:42 PM | -33 min | Sunset is before the listed boarding time |
| Dec | 5:34 PM | -41 min | Sunset is before the listed boarding time |
What is included and what costs extra?
The ticket includes an open bar serving beer, sangria and soft drinks plus water, a swim stop, the sound system and the VIP beds. Liquor, long drinks and food are extra or not offered.
- Included: open bar (beer, sangria, soft drinks and tap water), one swim stop, sound system, sun beds, club entries and guest lists on request.
- Extra: liquor and long drinks, sold on board.
- Not included: food, hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Not suitable for: under-18s, pregnant women, wheelchair users.
GetYourGuide's summary says some guests find the included drinks weak. Plan to buy a round of the paid drinks if a stronger pour matters to you, and eat before check-in.
How does the Aftersun sunset boat party compare with other Ibiza party boats?
At $90 it sits in the middle of the party boats: cheaper than the club-entry package at $134, dearer than the $67 catamaran DJ party and the $73 Pukka Up boat. The table lines them up.
| Trip | Price | Duration | Rating | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftersun sunset boat party | $90 per person | 3 hours | 4.6 (1,565) | Large party catamaran, open bar, sunset slot |
| Pukka Up party boat | $73 per person | 3 hours | 4.3 (25) | Party boat, drinks, live performers |
| Ibiza VIP Cruises catamaran party | $67 per person | 3 hours | 4.8 (187) | Catamaran party, DJ and sax, club ticket |
| Create Ibz sunset party | $134 per person | 7 days | 4.7 (26) | Sunset party, 3 clubs entries |
| Arenal Diving sunset snorkeling | $79 per person | 3 hours | 4.7 (538) | Quiet snorkel and cava sunset |
The Aftersun boat has the biggest crowd and the best-reviewed host feedback. For a smaller party see Pukka Up or the Ibiza VIP Cruises catamaran party. For a club-heavy plan, Create Ibz bundles three entries.
Is the Ibiza sunset boat party worth it over a club night?
For $90 you get 3 hours of DJ music, an open bar and a swim, which is below most club cover charges before drinks, and the listing adds free entries for the surrounding week. I would book it as a pre-club warm-up, not a sightseeing trip.
- Pick this boat if you are 18 or over and want an early start to the night.
- Pick a quieter sunset cruise if you want conversation; see Ibiza sunset cruises.
- Skip it if crowds of up to several hundred put you off.
When is the best time of year to go?
June to September gives the warmest water, with long-term highs of 27 to 31 degrees Celsius and as few as 0.8 rain days in July, while the party season for boats thins out in October. Today the sea is 24.6 degrees Celsius per Open-Meteo, so a swim is still pleasant.
| 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, because swell moves the swim stop.
What do passengers say about the Aftersun party?
Passengers praise the music, the staff and the swim stop, and the ten reviews I could read were all five-star. The platform summary also notes weak drinks as the recurring complaint, so I treat the positive sample as the upper end.
- Vibe - music and atmosphere come up in almost every review.
- Staff - hosts and crew are named and thanked repeatedly.
- Swim stop - guests call the bay beautiful and the equipment good.
- Drinks - the one recurring criticism is that included drinks are weak.
Who should skip the Aftersun sunset boat party?
Skip it if you are under 18, pregnant, a wheelchair user, or after a sightseeing cruise with a guaranteed sunset. The listing excludes those groups, and in summer the sun sets after you dock.
- Families: a quieter family option is on the Ibiza boat trips list.
- Light drinkers: the open bar is the main value.
- Anyone needing food: none is served.
How do you book the Aftersun sunset boat party?
From $90 per person (about €80) for a 3-hour party catamaran with an open bar, a swim stop and club entries on request.
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- Pick the date and read the start time in the calendar.
- Add the group; all guests must be 18 or older.
- Message Aftersun after booking for the club entries and guest lists.
- Cancel by 24 hours before for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Aftersun sunset boat party cost?
It costs from $90 per person, about €80 at the 2026-10-16 exchange rate, with an open bar included.
How much is a boat day in Ibiza?
Shared trips in my Ibiza listings run from $51 to $134 per person. This 3-hour party is $90.
What time does the party boat leave?
The listed plan boards at 6:15 PM and drops off at 9:15 PM, with check-in an hour earlier. The listing says the start moves with sunset in April and August through October.
Where does the boat leave from?
It leaves from the boat pier at Playa d'en Bossa, south of Ibiza Town. Ask the operator for the exact meeting spot.
Is the open bar unlimited?
The listing promises unlimited beer, sangria and soft drinks as well as water. Liquor and long drinks cost extra.
How old do I have to be?
The listing says it is not suitable for children under 18.
Are club entries really included?
The ticket includes free entries and guest lists to Ibiza clubs in the week around your date, but you must contact the operator after booking to get them.
Will I see the sunset?
Not always. In June the sun sets at 9:22 PM, after the listed drop-off, so the sunset is on the water mostly in spring and autumn.
Does it run in October?
The latest review I could read is dated 3 October 2026, and the listing says the start time changes in October. It gives no end date, so check the calendar.
Is food served?
No. Food is not included, so eat before check-in.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are listed as not included.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 162396 (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.
