7-Day Yacht Charter Itinerary from Ibiza: A Complete Guide

Why a 7-day yacht charter from Ibiza is the ideal duration

A well-planned 7-day itinerary from Ibiza lets you cover the island's western sunset coast, loop south to Formentera, and still reach the quieter northern anchorages that day-trippers never see. One week aboard a private yacht gives the crew enough time to adapt menus, adjust daily routes to wind and swell, and drop the tender at coves that are only accessible from the water. This guide breaks the week into daily legs so you can picture exactly what a luxury yacht charter around these Balearic waters looks like in the 2026 summer season, from late May through early October.

Day 1–2: Marina Ibiza to Formentera's southern shelf

Most charters begin at Marina Ibiza in the port district of Eivissa, where provisioning and customs formalities are handled before departure. The crossing south to Formentera covers roughly 10 nautical miles — under an hour at comfortable cruising speed on a 30-metre motor yacht. Anchor off Playa de Ses Illetes, where the seabed is visible at 4–5 metres depth and the sand bar stretches northwest toward Espalmador.

Day two is best spent exploring Espalmador's natural mud pools and the narrow channel between the two islands. Your captain can reposition to Cala Saona on Formentera's west coast for a sunset dinner at anchor. The holding ground here is good sand, and the bay offers shelter from the prevailing easterly breezes that build through July and August. Browse our [fleet in Ibiza](#) to find the right yacht for this crossing.

Day 3–4: The western sunset coast and Es Vedrà

Heading north from Formentera, day three traces Ibiza's southwestern shore. Cala Jondal is a popular midday stop — the beach is pebble-and-sand, the water drops off quickly, and several beach restaurants serve grilled fish within tender range. By late afternoon, reposition to the anchorage off Es Vedrà, the 382-metre limestone rock that dominates the skyline south of Cala d'Hort.

Day four continues up the coast to Cala Comte, one of the island's widest west-facing bays. The reef system here creates a natural pool effect, ideal for snorkelling directly from the swim platform. From Cala Comte the yacht can push north to Cala Salada before nightfall, a deep inlet framed by pine-covered cliffs where the water stays calm even when open-sea swell picks up. See our [Ibiza day-charter itinerary](#) for a condensed version of this western route.

What to expect each day aboard a private yacht

- Morning swim stop (09:00–11:00). The crew anchors in a sheltered cove before other boats arrive. Water temperature around Ibiza ranges from 21 °C in June to 27 °C in August. - Lunch at anchor or ashore (12:30–14:30). The onboard chef prepares a Mediterranean menu, or the tender can ferry guests to a beachside restaurant within minutes. - Afternoon repositioning (15:00–17:00). The captain moves 5–12 nautical miles to the next anchorage, giving guests time to rest on the sundeck. - Sunset cocktails and dinner (19:00–22:00). Ibiza's western coast faces due west, which means almost every evening anchorage along this route offers a direct sightline to the horizon. - Night mooring or anchor watch. Depending on the bay, the yacht either picks up a mooring buoy or the crew sets an anchor alarm for the overnight position.

Day 5–6: Northern Ibiza and the quiet anchorages

The northern third of the island feels like a different destination entirely. Portinatx sits at the tip, with three small bays that rarely see large charter traffic. From there, a short 6-nautical-mile run east reaches Cala de Sant Vicent, a deep horseshoe bay backed by terraced hills.

Day six loops back westward along the north coast. Cala Benirrás is the classic stop — a narrow cove popular for its Sunday drum circle tradition, but far calmer on weekday mornings. The anchorage depth is 6–8 metres over sand, and the surrounding headlands block the afternoon chop. By evening the yacht can be positioned near San Antonio Bay, ready for the final day. Browse our [guide to Ibiza anchorages](#) for detailed holding and depth notes.

Day 7: Return to Eivissa and disembarkation

The final morning is best kept relaxed. A short cruise of 8 nautical miles from San Antonio rounds the southern cape and returns to Marina Ibiza or the neighbouring Ibiza Magna marina, both within the port of Eivissa. Allow 60–90 minutes for the return leg at 10 knots. Most guests use the last morning for a final swim off Cala Bassa before the yacht enters port.

Disembarkation usually happens by midday, giving the crew time to prepare for the next charter rotation. Guests heading to the airport face only a 15-minute transfer from the marina.

Plan your charter week in 2026

A 7-day yacht rental around these islands rewards slow cruising, flexible timing, and a captain who knows where the swell hides and where the light falls best at dusk. The 2026 season is already shaping up with strong demand for July and August departures, though June and September offer quieter anchorages and softer pricing. Whether you picture a 24-metre sailing yacht or a 40-metre flybridge, a week on the water here covers more ground — and more moods — than any shore-based holiday could match.