FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sunset is in the west and Ibiza town in the south. We have a select number of 3.5 hour options in San Antonio specifically for sunset. From Ibiza town, our charter boats will usually offer viewing sunset from between Formentera and Ibiza… and it will need to be within the 8 hour charter timing. The navigation back is approx 30mins which needs to be factored in, or an extra fee may be applicable for extra hours.
Yes, you can bring your own drinks aboard on virtually all charters we recommend, or we can organise drinks for you at shop not silly prices, just ask for our curated wine list.  Â
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.
Yes — budget permitting, large groups can charter a superyacht together with a support boat, so the whole group can be together on the main yacht while at anchor. Most superyachts in Ibiza are licensed for up to 12 guests while moving, even though they are physically large enough to hold more people. To accommodate 15, 18 or even around 20 guests, the legal and safe solution is a main superyacht plus a support boat with its own skipper. The support boat carries the additional guests while underway, according to its own licence. Once the yacht is anchored, the full group can usually gather together on the main yacht, provided sea and safety conditions allow. Each yacht and captain has slightly different policies, so we will work with you to find the best and safest configuration for your group.
In Ibiza, you can choose from a diverse range of boat rental options to suit any preference and budget. Our offerings include motorboats, sailboats, catamarans, and luxury superyachts, available for both day trips and sleep-aboard charters. Most rentals include a skipper and boats of around 15m (50ft) usually include a host/hostess and larger yachts sometimes have a chef and additional crew.
Most charter days start around 11:00 and last 8 hours or longer. Each boat has its own rules, and almost all must return to the marina before or by sunset. If you have a particular request, please ask. Maybe the boat offers extra hours for a paid fee and/or maybe you can tip the skipper and crew.
You can charter a boat in Ibiza for as long as you want — a day, several days, a week or more — depending on your budget.
A day charter is normally around 8 hours. Start times vary: you may choose 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, or another agreed time. Lunch can be arranged at 13:30 or at the later 16:00 sitting depending on the month and restaurant availability.
Sleeping aboard usually requires a minimum of two nights, depending on the boat and owner policy. Sleeping aboard is typically either in the base port or out at sea. Mooring at another port can be arranged for an additional fee. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll help find the best solution.
Maritime law sets strict limits on the number of guests a yacht can carry while moving. Most charter yachts in Ibiza are licensed for a maximum of 12 guests, although some vessels are licensed for 11, 10 or even as few as 7, depending on their size and certification.
The captain is legally responsible for your safety and cannot exceed the licensed capacity under any circumstances. The fines are substantial and the consequences for the captain are too severe for any reputable operator to risk breaking safety regulations.
In some situations, more guests can be together on the main yacht when it is at anchor, but only if the extra guests arrive on a separate support boat with its own skipper, whose license legally covers them while moving.
Each yacht and motorboat shown on our website lists the number of guests it is legally licensed to carry while moving, as well as the number allowed to sleep aboard. Many day boats are licensed for 7–12 guests depending on their model and certification. For groups larger than a single boat allows — typically 12 to around 18 or more — a solution is to charter multiple boats. This may involve a main yacht plus a support boat or 2 (or more) boats travelling together in tandem. We regularly arrange two, three or even four-boat tandems depending on group size.
Each yacht or motorboat should clearly say what is included in the rate and what is extra. Normally, your captain/skipper and crew if applicable, any water sports as described, as well as the base port (unless the boat is unmoored), and a selection of complimentary drinks are included. What’s not included is fuel or mooring at another port, premium wines, food and any specifically requested extras. In certain circumstances, depending on the boat, sleeping aboard may incur an additional fee, but this will be explained prior to booking.
If you choose to pay by credit card, we may need to ask for a small handling fee of approximately 2.5% to cover the additional bank charges incurred. Alternatively, you can pay the deposit via bank transfer to our bank accounts (which we have in € or £). We must have cleared funds before the charter can leave and the booking can be confirmed.
Lux Charters Ibiza can organise last minute yacht and motorboat charter bookings. We work with our partners who sometimes have last minute availability, to create special offers for our clients. Last minute usually is the night before or morning of and the usual discount is around 10-15%. Owners rarely discount bookings in advance.
You can choose to book ahead and secure the boat you want, or you can choose to book last minute in order to take advantage of any discounts we have negotiated with our partners. If you choose to book last minute, it is important to note that in mid and high season, last-minute availability is usually only for the following day. Please also remember, when booking last minute, that it is important not to delay making payment when requested, as a delay could result in someone else booking your chosen boat. Either way, whether it is last minute or advance booking boat rentals, we are always happy to discuss your charter with you. Just call us on +34 605 448 466 and we will help find the perfect charter boat for you.
Before recommending an itinerary, we like to talk to you to try and discover what you want to get out of your charter. Whether it’s a day, two days or a week or more, we can work with you to create an itinerary that is bespoke to you.
Many of our day charters choose to visit the islands of Formentera and Espalmador, with pristine golden sand beaches and dream like turquoise waters. While others prefer to explore Atlantis and visit the well known island of Es Vedra while discovering secret coves and secluded spots along the way. Or you can choose to simply soak up the scene overlooking the most famous VIP beach clubs, the possibilities are endless…
Our captains have the experience and intimate knowledge of the local waters to ensure you get the most out of your charter. We can also recommend where to eat and even book a table for you at the latest hot spots. If you would like to know more about suggested itineraries and trips, take a look at our guide or call us on +34 605 448 466 to discuss your perfect charter itinerary.
APA stands for Advance Provisioning Allowance, and is a simple and efficient system designed to allow for provisioning the boat, with minimal hassle and straightforward record keeping.
The APA in effect creates a bank account for the Captain of the boat to provision on your behalf. Key provisioning items include fuel, food, premium drinks and any additional port fees. The APA is calculated by percentage, depending on the type of boat and anticipated fuel consumption. For sailing yachts expect an additional 20 – 25% and for motor yachts 30 – 35%.
The Captain is obligated to keep all receipts and balance the account for you, and you are welcome to check the expenditure level at any time during the charter. At the end of the charter, the Captain will give you a full account of your expenditures and any amounts not used will be refunded to you. There are no mark-ups on the APA.
In order to book a boat, you need to pay a 50% deposit to confirm the booking. We collect this on behalf of the boat owner. This deposit can be paid securely by bank transfer in € or £ (preferred) or by credit card and we will forward the funds to the owner. You can pay this by any Visa or MasterCard credit card (this may be subject to a small handling fee of up to 2.5%) or via bank transfer to our Wise account (this must be cleared funds before the booking can be confirmed). The remaining balance is payable before or on the day. For any additional costs including fuel, this is also settled on the boat – sometimes you may be required to pay for this in advance on the day, or after the boat returns to port.
Just like renting a car, when chartering a boat fuel is an additional charge. Generally fuel consumption is calculated by approximating the number of hours the engines are running and how much fuel they use per hour. If a boat is driven at top speed for the entire charter, it would use far more fuel than the cost of the charter itself, many times over. Each boat has an estimated fuel consumption value listed on the boat specification page of our website. We advise discussing any fuel concerns and agreeing a fuel budget with us or your captain before setting off and before going off the agreed itinerary.
IVA (VAT) is European value added tax. The rate in Spain is 21% and this figure is included in the deposit of the charter and the final balance. This applies to the charter fee and fuel. Attempting to avoid IVA carries heavy penalties and may affect insurance cover, so it is always best to pay the correct IVA. Certain items such as basic food and drinks are 10% rated and there is also a 4% rate for basic foodstuffs.
To charter a sailboat or motorboat, you’ll need a day skipper license / ICC (International Certificate of Competence) for the relevant class of boat. You’ll also need to pay an additional security deposit. If you are interested in chartering a bareboat please contact us directly on +34 605 448 466 as only a small percentage of our fleet can accommodate this request.
A crewed luxury yacht, motorboat or catamaran charter has a permanent crew that takes care of the yacht and its passengers. The crew in addition to the captain/skipper includes stewards, deckhands, engineers, and even masseuses and beauticians on larger vessels.
A bareboat is simply a boat that is rented without crew or skipper, you will need to skipper and navigate yourself.
All boat owners offering charter must abide by the local maritime laws and regulations. All operators must be insured and their boats must be seaworthy. In addition, captains must have the correct paperwork aboard. You have the right to see these papers prior to embarkation. In Ibiza, Coast Guards regularly check the papers of the boats and give out large fines if anything is incorrect. We choose our partners carefully, selecting only those who meet high standards of service and reliability.
Lux Charters Ibiza only offer quality boats for charter and the boats look as good as they do in the photos.
Giving a tip to your captain and crew is completely voluntary and entirely up to you. Should you wish to tip the captain and crew, we recommend tipping around 10% based on your experience. Please give all tips to the captain who will distribute them to the crew accordingly. Also please remember to provide Lux Charters Ibiza with any feedback or tips that would help us to improve our service for future charters.
Yes, the capacity of a boat includes children, so if a yacht or motorboat says capacity 11 plus skipper, and you have 4 children, then you can only have an additional 7 adults or children.