About this tour
When Mia from our BugBitten team took this boat trip from Ibiza to Formentera, she found herself on a straightforward half-day jaunt through genuinely clear water with a couple of swim stops and a casual lunch thrown in. You'll motor out from Figueretas, drop anchor at Cala Saona and Illetas for a splash about (they've got water toys on deck), then get fed between noon and mid-afternoon before cruising into Formentera port around 4pm. From there, you've got several hours free to poke around the island before catching a return ferry back to Ibiza — timing varies by season, so check before you board.
Highlights
- Two proper swim stops in genuinely clear Mediterranean water
- Water toys on board — paddleboards and inflatables included
- Lunch and drinks served throughout the day
- Flexible return-ferry windows let you explore Formentera at your own pace
- Runs year-round with seasonal schedule adjustments
- Accessible to all fitness levels and pram-friendly for small kids
- Operates two different boats depending on demand
What to expect
The day starts with a boat departure from Figueretas and heads straight out to the first swim spot. The water is genuinely clear — not oversold — and the toy kit (paddleboards and such) keeps things lively if you're into that. Around midday, catering arrives: pasta salad, roast beef, bread, fruit, and a steady stream of water, soft drinks, beer, and sangria until mid-afternoon. It's all-inclusive up until 3:30pm, then you're on your own if you want extras.
By 4pm you're docked in Formentera proper. Here's where the tour gets clever: instead of racing straight back to Ibiza, you get loose on the island for a few hours. Grab a coffee, walk into town, snooze on a beach — whatever. Then pick one of several return ferries (they shift seasonally from 5pm options in early summer all the way to 7:30pm in peak season). It's low-key and suits people who'd rather not be herded onto a coach.
What travellers say
- Clear water and two solid swim spots with play gear
- Lunch and bar service built in — no hidden drink costs
- Free afternoon in Formentera to do your own thing
- Works for families, pushchairs, and all fitness levels
- Multiple return-ferry options so you're not locked into one time
- Year-round operation with seasonal schedule tweaks
- Return ferry times shift seasonally — easy to mix up
- Drinks cut off mid-afternoon, so thirsty in Formentera is your problem
- Summer crowds will make the boat feel packed
- Seasickness risk on the crossing if you're prone
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
The water genuinely lives up to its rep, and the freedom to explore Formentera for a few hours without feeling rushed is the tour's real strength. Lunch is decent and included. It works for families, solo travellers, and anyone not keen on a rigid itinerary. The boat runs year-round.
You're on a boat for a chunk of the day, so if you're prone to seasickness, bring something. Drinks stop at 3:30pm, so if you're thirsty in Formentera, that's on you. The return ferry schedule is seasonal and can be fiddly — get it wrong and you're waiting longer than expected. Summer weekends will be busy.
Bring sunscreen, a light layer, and swimmers. The tour includes lunch and drinks (as specified above). Group size varies; it's two different boats depending on numbers. Peak times are June through September.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.