FACTS: Your Guide to Boat Charter in Ibiza
Clear, honest, essential information | Lux Charters Ibiza
01: Who we are
Lux Charters Ibiza is an independent yacht-charter broker specialising in tailor-made boat days around Ibiza & Formentera.
We do not own boats, which means we recommend the best options across many operators, not just one.
Since 2014, we’ve helped guests choose the right motorboat, yacht or superyacht, offering honest advice, transparent pricing and a very organised approach to planning each charter.
We’re known for exceptionally personal service, fast responses, clear communication, and going above and beyond for every group.
Nothing is too much trouble — from restaurant bookings and timings to full itinerary planning, watertoys, celebrations and villa transfers.
Lux Charters Ibiza works only with trusted, fully licensed operators and we value our loyal returning clients
We take pride in our 5-star Google reviews which reflect the care we put into every charter.
🛥 Motorboats 🛳 Superyachts ⛵ Sailboats/Catamarans
02: What types of charters we arrange
Day charters (standard 8 hours)
Sleep-aboard on selected yachts
Multi-day / week charters
Itineraries around Ibiza & Formentera
Our favourite boats include: Fjord 44; Evo 43; Vanquish 58; Vanquish 52; Wally 50; Riva 90, Mangusta 92
03: How a typical day charter works
Standard duration: 8 hours
Ibiza → Formentera: 30–40 minutes each way (at ~20 knots)
Common schedule: 11:00–19:00
A recommended itinerary:
Depart Ibiza Town around 11:00
Swim stop near Formentera
Lunch at 13:30 (restaurants with tender pickup)
Afternoon in Cala Saona
Return to port around 19:00
We can help with restaurant bookings, with tender pickup directly to your table where available.
04: Guest limits & larger groups
Most yachts in Ibiza are licensed for up to 12 guests while moving
Some are limited to 10 or 11 depending on their licence.
We specialise in organising multi-boat solutions for big groups.
For 13–20 or more guests, we arrange:
Two yachts travelling together, or a main yacht with a support boat
This ensures comfort, legality and safety for your group.
05: Pricing format
Prices are listed both ex-VAT and including VAT:
Typical pricing ranges:
€1,200 – €12,000+ per day (incl. 21% IVA) + fue
Pricing varies by boat size & model & season:
LOW: May/Oct | MID: Jun/Sep | HIGH: Jul/Aug
Fuel varies by boat and we always show this clearly in writing in our estimates and here on our website:
We show an estimate for a) Illetes and b) Illetes and Cala Saona (which roughly equates to Es Pujos and Es Caló, as well as Cala Jondal and Es Vedra.
06: Legality, Safety & Compliance
All operators we work with hold:
Correct commercial charter licences
Valid insurance
Seaworthy certification
A licensed captain/skipper on board
Coast Guards check boats regularly and issue substantial fines for any irregularities.
We only work with trusted, fully compliant partners.
07: Our focus
We specialise in:
Adult-oriented and family-friendly itineraries
Clear communication
Reliable timings
Efficient planning
Restaurant coordination
Transparent pricing
Fast response times
Above-and-beyond service, consistently mentioned in our Google reviews
08: Quick facts
🕙 Start times: 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00
⚓ Restaurants: 13:30 & 16:15 sittings
🛟 Watertoys: varies by boat / we can arrange everything
📍 Destinations: Formentera, Illetes, Cala Saona, Cala Jondal, Es Vedra
🧾 APA / VAT explained clearly
09: FAQs
For more detailed questions, see our full FAQ page
Yes. We help with restaurant bookings, timings, route suggestions and extras such as villa transfers or small celebrations, depending on the yacht.
A standard day charter is 8 hours, often 11:00–19:00. A lovely recommended itinerary is to cruise from Ibiza Town to Formentera, about 30–40 minutes away, stop for a swim, then have lunch around 13:30 for about an hour and a half before heading to Cala Saona for the afternoon, where you can enjoy swimming and watertoys, returning to port around 19:00.
Most yachts are licensed for up to 12 guests while moving and some are restricted to 10 or 11 depending on their licence. Larger groups normally use two boats or a main yacht plus a support boat to stay within legal limits while moving.
Day-charter prices range from about €1200 to €12000 including VAT, depending on boat size and month. July and August are the peak months.
We arrange day charters, sleep-aboard and multi-day charters on a wide range of motor yachts and day boats around Ibiza and Formentera.
10: Why trust Lux Charters Ibiza? 🛡️
For over a decade, hundreds of guests have trusted Lux Charters Ibiza to plan stress-free, beautifully organised charter days around Ibiza & Formentera.
What sets us apart:
Genuinely personal service — fast WhatsApp support, clear answers, nothing is too much trouble
Exceptional attention to detail — timings, restaurant bookings, fuel estimates, watertoys, routes
Loyal returning clients — many families and groups book with us year after year
Strong reputation — consistent 5-star Google reviews for reliability and care
Specialists in larger groups — expert handling of 12+ guest configurations (tandem boats, support boats, superyachts)
Lux Charters Ibiza is focused on giving you a smooth, memorable and perfectly organised experience:
from the first message to the moment you step off the boat.
11: Contact us
Planning your boat day?
For instant assistance:
📱 +34 605 448 466 (WhatsApp)
Open daily 09:00–22:00 CET
Contact us smartly
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