Ibiza: Es Vedrà Catamaran Cruise – Morning or Sunset
Description
Embark on a 4-hour catamaran cruise with a glass-bottom deck along Ibiza’s southwest coast. The journey begins sailing past stunning coves, caves, and islets, including Cala Bassa, Cala Conta, Cala Tarida, Cala Carbó, Cala Codolar, Cala Molí, and Cala d’Hort, enjoying their crystal-clear waters, golden sands, and pristine Mediterranean landscapes. Upon reaching the iconic Es Vedrà natural reserve, admire its dramatic cliffs and rock formations while learning about its legends and protected biodiversity. Next, the cruise passes by Atlantis, an old quarry famous for its unique rocks and natural pools. On the return to San Antonio, the boat stops at Cala Bassa or Cala Conta, depending on weather conditions, allowing guests to swim and relax in the turquoise waters. Throughout the excursion, drinks are included (water, soft drinks, beer, sangria, and white wine), and after the swim, enjoy a finger food and fresh fruit snack.
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Enjoy a 4-hour boat tour along Ibiza’s southwest coast, sailing past some of the island’s most spectacular coves. During the journey, you’ll pass Cala Bassa, Cala Conta, Cala Tarida, Cala Carbó, Cala Codolar, and Cala Molí, with their crystal-clear waters, golden sands, and pristine natural surroundings. The boat also approaches sea caves and rock formations, offering privileged views of these hidden spots that can only be appreciated from the water. Along the way, you’ll see islets and natural reserves that protect the biodiversity of Ibiza’s coastline. The captain shares interesting facts about the history, geology, and wildlife of each location, making the tour both educational and visually stunning—a perfect way to discover Ibiza from the sea.
Our captain will guide you on a tour around the Es Vedrà natural reserve, one of Ibiza’s most iconic and mysterious locations. During the cruise, you’ll discover its hidden corners, dramatic cliffs, and unique sea caves, while enjoying the crystal-clear waters surrounding this emblematic islet. Es Vedrà, standing 382 meters tall, is part of a protected natural area alongside the islets of Es Vedranell and Sa Conillera, home to seabirds and covered with typical Mediterranean maquis vegetation. The captain shares its history, local legends, and interesting facts about the protected flora and fauna, which have made Es Vedrà an inspiring symbol for artists and visitors alike. This excursion allows you to experience the wild and pristine beauty of Es Vedrà from the sea, capturing its magic, dramatic landscapes, and surrounding biodiversity in an unforgettable visual and educational adventure.
After admiring Es Vedrà, the boat approaches Sa Pedrera in Cala d’Hort, better known as Atlantis, one of Ibiza’s most fascinating and mysterious spots. This area is renowned for its unique rock formations, dramatic cliffs, and natural pools carved by the sea, creating a surreal landscape that seems straight out of another world. From the boat, travelers can take in these incredible formations and enjoy the wild beauty of Ibiza’s coastline—a place rich in history and legends that leaves a lasting impression on everyone.
On the return from Es Vedrà to San Antonio, the excursion makes a stop at one of the beautiful beaches on the southwest coast, either Cala Bassa or Cala Conta, depending on weather conditions. This stop allows guests to swim in crystal-clear waters, relax on the beach, and take in the Mediterranean scenery after admiring Es Vedrà. Both coves are known for their soft sand, turquoise waters, and protected natural surroundings, providing the perfect setting to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the beauty of Ibiza from the sea. It’s the perfect way to end the excursion, combining nature, sea, and relaxation after a day of discovery and sailing.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Worth every penny! We got to cliff jump beside a beach stop. Nicest sand beach I've ever felt. Great drinks and snacks and super nice guys working on boat. Amazing views on sunset cruise. Just wow. The other reviews with complaints must be mad at the world people.
Great trip and pace. Good stops and a lot of time at each.
5 hour trip to see Es Vedra - 10 AM trip - then a very short beach hop to Cala Bassa. Check in at the port is excellent and efficient with friendly check in staff. They don’t hang around on the boat and quite a few kids got sea sick because of it. The staff are few in number and not the most friendly to be honest - feels like it’s all a chore for them - 9 o 5, what should be a special trip feels like getting on a city bus going to work. The stop at Cala Bassa is just 40 minutes which leave you time for nothing more than a latte or a quick swim. Or a quick go on a paddle board. We didn’t know those were made available. The speaking guide was very very good and spoke several languages - I liked what he did a lot and his enthusiasm was there to hear. Pity the rest of the trip didn’t match his standards. I’ve never been on boat trip where so many people were sea sick, they need to chill out on the speed a little - but this must happen a lot because they handed out sick bags regularly. I’m not a seaman so know very little about crewing a boat - maybe going slower wouldn’t help I don’t know maybe it’s an over ambitious schedule. You go once around Es Vedra which is fine and it slows down. Then it’s full throttle again - quite a few people didn’t get back on after Cala Bassa - maybe they had planned it but the sea sick kids didn’t get back on lol It all seemed a bit rushed, but for the cheap price of €38 - you get what you pay for so I’m not too unhappy. I would not recommend for a slow and chilled trip - this isn’t that.
We took the sunset-trip and it was a beautiful experience. The boat was not full, so we could move around easily, the captain was friendly, the music not too loud. We went with our kids (5 and 9) and they loved it.
It was a great trip! Throughout the entire time, there were drinks, fruit, and snacks, the atmosphere was good, and we were able to experience a beautiful sunset! Definitely recommendable!
Amazing experience, really special, fun atmosphere after sunset! Gave our 16 year old a taste of Ibiza in a safe environment.
It was nice to see És Vedra close by but it was too windy and we had a very bumpy ride. Because of the time of the year we didn’t do anything else apart from stopping by in Cala Bossa for 20 minutes. No paddle, no snorkelling and no swimming. Had drinks pizza and food on the boat. Nice staff.
It was a fantastic experience
South route cancelled and replaced by North route on the day of the excursion without being notified due to non-existent weather. You could not be reimbursed the same day, you should have been notified of the change the day before. Excursion still nice but disappointing not to see what was bought. It's still forced sale.
Staff were friendly and accommodating. Free bar and melon during the trip - good atmosphere with a mix of families, couples and friends. We were very lucky to experience some Spanish who visiting Es Vedrà as their cathedra. Their singing added to the experience as we sailed by. The Captain was able to get close enough to Es Vedrà for people to touch. Throughly enjoyable trip, and recommend.
