Edel 36 · Private catamaran No Mad – Ibiza & Formentera

The best part of this private Ibiza catamaran trip is the route. You move from the polished waterfront of Cala Jondal to quiet coves, the strange rock pools of Sa Pedrera, and the famous silhouette of Es Vedrà, all without sharing the boat with a large tour group. The private setting gives your group room to set the pace.

I like the simple water-sports setup: snorkeling gear and a paddle SUP board are included, so you can swim, float, or paddle without arranging extra rentals. I also like the choice at lunch. You can bring your own food and drinks, order catering for the boat, or eat at a beach bar near Cala d’Hort. The main consideration is price: at $1,060.21 for up to 10 people, it offers good value for a full group, but it is expensive for only two or three passengers.

Key points at a glance

• Private No Mad catamaran: Only your group participates, with room for up to 10 people.
• Eight-hour coastal route: The day includes Cala Jondal, Es Torrent, Sa Pedrera, Es Vedrà, Cala d’Hort, and a final return to Cala Jondal.
• Swimming equipment included: Snorkeling gear and a paddle SUP board are provided, along with fuel and onboard facilities.
• Skipper Dawes: Dawes is named as the skipper, and the experience is designed around a friendly, relaxed day on the water.
• Flexible lunch plan: Bring your own food, arrange catering, or eat paella, octopus, or fish of the day at a nearby beach bar.
• Best for a full group: The fixed group price works best when shared among family or friends.

Why this Ibiza boat day works so well

Ibiza has a reputation for clubs and late nights, but the coast gives you a very different day. On this trip, the focus is the sea, the coves, and the rocky coast south and west of the island. You are not being rushed from one photo stop to the next. Several stops allow a full hour or more for swimming and quiet time.

The private format matters. A group of 10 can spread out on the catamaran, take turns with the paddle board, and decide how much time to spend in the water. You also avoid the fixed social rhythm of a large shared cruise. If your group includes strong swimmers, casual bathers, and people who mainly want sun and views, that flexibility is useful.

The boat includes WiFi and a restroom, along with fuel at no extra charge. Those details will not make the brochure picture, but they matter during an eight-hour outing. Fuel being included also removes one common source of surprise charges.

The stated schedule runs from noon to 8 p.m. during May, June, and July 2026. That gives you a long afternoon and evening on the water, with the final return to Cala Jondal included. You should still treat the times as a working plan, since weather and sea conditions can affect how long the boat remains at each stop.

Starting at Cala Jondal

The meeting point is Platja des Jondal, also called Cala Jondal. You begin at the Tropicana Beach Club dock and take a dinghy out to the catamaran. This transfer is part of the setup, so wear footwear that is easy to manage and keep essential items secure.

The first 90 minutes are spent around Cala Jondal and along the coast. This is a gentle opening to the day. You can settle into the boat, enjoy a refreshment, and take in the first views before the longer swim stops begin.

Cala Jondal is known for its polished beach clubs and attractive waterfront. That gives the start a more stylish feel than a remote fishing cove. If you prefer a very quiet departure, the beach-club setting may feel less peaceful than the later stops.

Still, it is a practical launch point. You meet the boat there, return there, and do not need to arrange a separate end-of-day transfer. The trip finishes with another 30 minutes at Cala Jondal for a final swim, sunbathing, and time on the bow net.

A first swim at Port d’es Torrent

The catamaran then anchors at Port d’es Torrent for about an hour. The appeal here is straightforward: white sand, clear water, and a quieter setting surrounded by undeveloped nature.

This is a good place to ease into the swimming part of the day. You can float, take a first snorkel, or simply sit on the boat and enjoy the silence. The itinerary does not promise a particular marine-life encounter, so think of the stop as a calm water break rather than a formal snorkeling excursion.

One advantage of a private boat is that you do not have to leave the water the moment a group schedule says so. Your skipper will manage the timing, but the day is built around unhurried stops rather than constant movement.

Sa Pedrera and the pools of Atlantis

Sa Pedrera is the most unusual stop on the route. Known as Atlantis, it can be reached only by sea. Old quarries and unusual rock formations have created natural pools, giving the place a rough, sculpted look unlike a normal sandy beach.

You have about 90 minutes here. That is enough time to swim among the rock formations and look at the shapes carved into the coast. The setting has a strong sense of place because the rock is not simply scenic. It also shows how people once worked the stone.

This stop may be less comfortable for anyone who wants a soft beach and easy entry into the water. It is included for the rocks, pools, and unusual setting, not for broad sand or beach facilities. Bring care and attention around uneven stone, and follow the skipper’s guidance.

For me, this is one of the strongest reasons to choose the route. Es Vedrà may be Ibiza’s most famous sight, but Sa Pedrera gives you a more distinctive experience. You are not just looking at the coast from the boat. You are swimming beside a place shaped by both nature and human quarrying.

Sailing toward Es Vedrà

The boat takes about 45 minutes to reach Es Vedrà. That travel time is part of the experience, not dead time. You get a long stretch of open-water scenery between the swimming stops, with room to sit on deck and watch the coast change.

Es Vedrà is a large rocky islet rising from the sea. It is surrounded by local legends and a reputation for mystical energy. You do not need to accept the legends to appreciate the view. The rock has a powerful shape, especially when seen from the water rather than from a crowded lookout.

The plan allows about 30 minutes around Es Vedrà and its neighboring island forms. That is enough for photos and a close look from different angles, but it is not a long stop for swimming ashore. You remain on the catamaran and take in the islets from the sea.

This is also the part of the day when the boat ride itself becomes central. If you get seasick, the 45-minute crossing is worth considering. The tour provides a restroom, but no specific motion-sickness service is listed, so bring anything you normally use.

Two hours near Cala d’Hort

The longest stop is at Platja de Cala d’Hort, where you have about two hours. The beach has soft sand and turquoise water, with Es Vedrà visible behind it. This is the most flexible section of the day.

You can use the snorkeling equipment, paddle SUP board, or stay on the boat. If you like switching between activities and rest, the two-hour stop gives you time to do more than one thing without hurrying.

Lunch is your choice. You can eat onboard with catering, use your own food, or go ashore to one of the bars. Local dishes listed for the area include paella, octopus, and fish of the day.

That flexibility is useful, but note that meals are not included in the tour price. If you want catering, ask about the option before the day begins. If you bring your own lunch, you have more control over cost and timing. One past booking specifically used its own food and drinks and found that arrangement worked well.

Eating ashore gives the day a more local, beach-based pause, but it can add time and expense. Staying aboard is simpler and keeps the group together. I would decide before boarding, especially if your group has different ideas about lunch.

The catamaran, equipment, and comfort

The No Mad catamaran is offered as a private boat for up to 10 people. The provided details do not give its exact dimensions or cabin layout, so you should not book it expecting a particular type of sleeping or indoor space. The important practical features are clear: a restroom, WiFi, snorkeling equipment, a paddle SUP board, and fuel included.

The bow net is useful during the final return to Cala Jondal, when you can lie back above the water and watch the coast pass below. The boat also provides enough variety for different moods. You can sit in the sun, swim from the anchored boat, or use the water equipment.

The trip is not a structured lesson in snorkeling or paddleboarding. The equipment is there for personal use during the stops. If you have never used a paddle SUP board, you can ask the skipper for help, but no formal instruction is promised.

Skipper Dawes is named for this experience. The supplied details describe a friendly welcome and an easygoing approach, which suits a day built around swimming and conversation rather than a tightly scripted tour. As always, the skipper controls the route and anchoring decisions when sea conditions require a change.

What the fixed price really means

The price is $1,060.21 per group, with up to 10 people included. At the maximum group size, that works out to about $106 per person before food. That is a reasonable figure for eight hours of private boat time, fuel, equipment, and a skipper.

For four people, the same price becomes about $265 per person. For two people, it is more than $530 each. That is the key value question. This is not a cheap sightseeing cruise for a couple. It makes the most financial sense for a family group or a circle of friends who can fill most of the available places.

You are also paying for privacy and control. A shared cruise may cost less, but you would likely have less say over the pace, swimming time, and lunch arrangement. Here, the boat becomes your group’s base for the day.

Meals are extra, and catering needs to be arranged separately. Fuel and taxes are included, so the main known extra is food. Check catering details before booking if you want an onboard meal rather than bringing supplies.

Who should book this day on the water

I would recommend this experience to a group that wants several swimming stops, a private boat, and a full day away from Ibiza’s nightlife scene. It is especially suitable for friends and families who enjoy choosing their own balance of swimming, paddleboarding, photos, lunch, and quiet time.

It also suits people who want to see several famous coastal places in one outing. You visit Cala Jondal, Es Torrent, Sa Pedrera, Es Vedrà, and Cala d’Hort without arranging separate transport between them.

The trip may be less suitable if you dislike open-water boat travel, want a short excursion, or mainly want a guided land tour. It may also be poor value for a very small group because the price does not reduce with fewer passengers.

The experience is listed as suitable for most people, and service animals are allowed. The meeting point is near public transportation. Still, anyone with mobility concerns should ask the provider about the dinghy transfer and boarding arrangements before booking, since the published information does not explain those steps in detail.

Booking advice and cancellation terms

The experience is offered from May 14 through July 31, 2026, with daily hours listed as noon to 8 p.m. It is often reserved well ahead, with an average booking lead time of 113 days. If your dates are fixed, early planning is sensible.

You receive confirmation at booking, and the ticket is mobile. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund, with cut-off times based on local time.

Should you book the No Mad catamaran?

Book it if you can fill much of the 10-person capacity and want a private day that mixes famous Ibiza views with real time in the water. The strongest features are the route, the freedom to bring your own food, the included snorkeling and paddle equipment, and the chance to spend 90 minutes at Sa Pedrera rather than simply photograph it from shore.

Think twice if you are traveling as a pair, need meals included, or prefer a short and inexpensive cruise. For the right group, this is a well-planned full day at sea. For a small party, the fixed price can outweigh the benefits.

FAQ

Where does the catamaran tour start?

The tour starts at Platja des Jondal in Ibiza. Guests are welcomed at the Tropicana Beach Club dock and transferred by dinghy to the catamaran.

Where does the tour finish?

The activity ends back at the meeting point at Platja des Jondal.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately eight hours. The listed operating time is noon to 8 p.m.

How many people can join the private boat?

The private activity is for your group only and can include up to 10 people.

Is fuel included in the price?

Yes. Fuel, all fees, and taxes are included.

Is food included?

No. Meals are not included. You can ask about catering, bring your own food, or eat at a bar near Cala d’Hort.

Can I use snorkeling equipment on the tour?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included for use during the swimming stops.

Is a paddleboard available?

Yes. A paddle SUP board is included.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes. The catamaran has a restroom onboard.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience begins for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.