Playa de Ses Illetes Full Day Catamaran Trip

The main attraction is simple: you get a full day on the water around Formentera, with the freedom to stop swimming, stay aboard, or head ashore at Ses Illetes. The catamaran gives your group its own space, and the skipper handles navigation while you enjoy the turquoise water and broad views.

I like the useful kit: snorkel gear and stand-up paddleboards are included, so you do not need to arrange water sports separately. I also like the large cool box and Bluetooth speaker, practical touches for a relaxed private day. Skippers named in past trips include Nacho, Martin, Rolan, Roland, and Rolando, though your assigned skipper may be different.

The main drawback is the price, $3,372.33 per group, which is a serious outlay for a seven-hour trip. It makes much better sense for a full group of up to 11 than for a small party, and food and drinks still come out of your pocket. Ses Illetes can also feel crowded, despite its beauty.

Key points to know before you book

• Private catamaran for up to 11: Your group has the boat to itself rather than sharing the day with strangers.
• Ses Illetes by sea: You can reach the beach by the included auxiliary dinghy and disembark near the beach restaurants.
• Water gear included: Snorkeling equipment and stand-up paddleboards are available onboard.
• Bring your own provisions: Food and drink are not included, but a large cool box is supplied.
• Seven hours from 10:00 a.m.: The day starts at Camino de Ses Illetes, 126, and returns there.
• Weather matters: Poor conditions can lead to a new date or a full refund, but ordinary cancellation is non-refundable.

A private day aimed at the water, not a sightseeing checklist

This is best understood as a private floating base rather than a tightly scheduled island tour. You are not being rushed from one attraction to another. Your skipper takes care of sailing and navigation, while your group chooses how much time to spend swimming, snorkeling, paddling, listening to music, or sitting in the sun.

The advertised destination is Playa de Ses Illetes, but the appeal is the route and the time between stops. A catamaran lets you see Formentera from the water and reach spots that are difficult to approach by land. Several past outings also included extra coves, rocky areas, and swimming stops, depending on the skipper and the conditions.

That flexibility is valuable for a family group, a birthday, or a small celebration. One person can paddleboard while another rests on deck. Children and adults can split up without forcing everyone into the same activity. The tradeoff is that the exact sailing pattern is not fixed in detail. Your skipper will decide what is sensible for the weather and sea conditions.

Starting at 10:00 a.m. in Formentera

The meeting point is Camino de Ses Illetes, 126, 07871, Illes Balears, Spain. The stated start time is 10:00 a.m., and the activity ends back at the same meeting point after roughly seven hours.

Plan to arrive ready to board. The supplied information does not describe a separate transfer service, hotel pickup, or transport from Ibiza, so you should arrange your own way to the meeting point. Your confirmation arrives at booking, which is the right place to check the exact meeting instructions for your date.

The early start gives you a useful block of daylight. A seven-hour charter is long enough to settle into the boat, spend time in the water, eat lunch, and still have a relaxed return rather than a quick morning outing. It is also a substantial commitment. If your group wants only a short swim and a look at the beach, this is more time and money than you need.

Sailing with a skipper who sets the pace

You do not need to operate the boat. The skipper handles the sailing and navigation, including the practical decisions about where to anchor and how to move around the coast. That lets you enjoy the day without worrying about charts, fuel, or boat handling.

The skipper is also important because the trip is private and flexible. Past outings have praised captains named Nacho, Martin, and Rolan, with variations of Roland and Rolando also appearing in the supplied feedback. Martin was especially associated with finding coves, caves, and swimming places reached from the sea. Rolan was praised for helping with paddleboarding, while Nacho was singled out for making the day feel friendly and well run.

These names should not be treated as a guarantee that you will receive a particular captain. Still, they give you a useful idea of the service style to expect: a skipper who is part navigator, part host, and willing to adapt the day within safe limits. If a specific captain matters to your group, ask the provider before booking rather than assuming availability.

The boat itself has been described as comfortable and well appointed, with enough room for groups of 10 or 11. At full capacity, the catamaran will not feel private in the sense of having endless personal space. It should, however, give a group more room than a small single-hull boat, with space to spread out on deck.

What to do before reaching Ses Illetes

The day is not limited to sitting at anchor near the beach. You can use the included snorkeling equipment and stand-up paddleboards when the skipper selects a suitable stop.

Snorkeling is the easiest option. The gear is already onboard, so you avoid the nuisance of hiring equipment for a short swim. Bring your own comfort level and keep expectations sensible: visibility and marine life depend on the conditions, and no particular underwater site is promised.

The paddleboards add a little action without turning the charter into a formal lesson. One past trip included a quick paddleboard lesson from the captain, but instruction is not listed as a standard feature. You can ask the skipper for help, but the main value is access to the boards and the freedom to use them during a stop.

You can also do nothing. That sounds obvious, but it is part of the point of a private charter. Put on music through the Megaboom Bluetooth speaker, sit with a drink, and let the group set the mood. The boat is suited to people with different ideas of fun because the day does not depend on one organized activity.

Arriving at Playa de Ses Illetes by dinghy

Ses Illetes is the main beach stop, with about two hours allocated for enjoying the area. You can remain on the catamaran, swim near the anchorage, or take the auxiliary dinghy to shore.

The dinghy is a particularly helpful inclusion. It allows the group to disembark at one of the beach restaurants without bringing the main catamaran directly onto the beach. If lunch ashore appeals to you, tell the skipper early enough to make the transfer smooth.

Food and drinks are not included. You can buy lunch at a local restaurant, or bring your own supplies and store them in the large cool box. For a group of 11, this cooler is more than a minor convenience. It gives you control over cost, timing, and dietary needs, though you remain responsible for packing enough food and drink for a long day in the sun.

Ses Illetes is famous for its clear water and pale sand, but fame brings people. One less enthusiastic account found the beach crowded and preferred quieter coves elsewhere on Formentera. From a boat, you gain a better chance to enjoy the water away from the busiest sand, but you should not expect an empty beach in popular conditions.

The beach stop also has a practical limit. Two hours is enough for lunch and a walk along the shore, but not enough for a full island visit. This is a water day with a beach visit, not a land-based Formentera tour.

The boat setup and what it means for your group

The charter includes fuel, taxes, required insurance, final cleaning, and the auxiliary dinghy. Those inclusions matter because they reduce the chance of surprise operating charges, especially on a full-day booking.

The Megaboom speaker is useful for a private group, particularly for a birthday or a celebration. Bring your own music and be considerate of other boats and beach users. The large cool box is another strong practical feature, but the listing does not say that ice, food, or drinks are supplied. Pack accordingly.

The maximum group size is 11. This is a good fit for a large family, a group of friends, or a special occasion where splitting into two smaller boats would be awkward. Ten people have previously used a boat with an 11-person capacity and found there was enough room. At maximum capacity, personal space will still depend on how much gear and food you bring.

The catamaran format also helps if your group has mixed comfort levels. You can sunbathe, sit in shade if available, swim, use the boards, or take the dinghy ashore. I would not book it expecting luxury service or a catered meal. The value comes from private use, equipment, skipper service, and a long day in a beautiful setting.

Is $3,372.33 good value?

The price is $3,372.33 per group of up to 11 people. Split evenly, that is about $306.58 per person at full capacity, before food and drinks. For six people, the equivalent cost rises to about $562.06 each. That difference changes the decision.

At full capacity, the price can make sense for a group that would otherwise book several smaller activities, pay for water-sports equipment, arrange beach transport, and share a crowded excursion. You are paying for privacy, time, a skipper, fuel, insurance, equipment, and the ability to shape the day around your own group.

For a couple or a small family, the calculation is less favorable. You may enjoy the boat enormously, but you are carrying almost the same group price with fewer people to share it. A shared boat or shorter outing could be better value if keeping costs down is your main concern.

The experience suits people who value control over their day. You choose between lunch ashore and a picnic, between music and quiet, and between swimming and staying onboard. You do not pay extra for fuel or final cleaning, but you do need to budget for your own meal and drinks.

Weather, cancellation, and practical limits

This activity requires good weather. If the provider cancels because of poor conditions, you will be offered another date or a full refund. That is a fair protection for a sea-based activity.

The standard cancellation policy is much stricter. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason if you cancel or request an amendment. Do not book until your group is confident about the date.

Confirmation is issued at booking. Service animals are allowed, and most people can participate. The supplied information does not provide detailed access information for the catamaran, dinghy, beach, or boarding process, so anyone with mobility concerns should ask the provider specific questions before paying.

Who will enjoy this Formentera charter most?

I would recommend this for:

• Groups of friends sharing a birthday, bachelor or bachelorette outing, or reunion
• Families who want swimming and beach time without a fixed group schedule
• Groups of up to 11 who can share the cost
• People who want a skipper and equipment rather than a bare boat rental
• Anyone who prefers a flexible water day to a land-based sightseeing route

I would be more cautious if you dislike boats, need a guaranteed restaurant reservation, want an empty beach, or are booking for only two or three people. I would also think twice if your plans may change, since ordinary cancellations and amendments do not receive a refund.

Should you book this Ses Illetes catamaran trip?

Book it if your group can fill most of the 11 places and wants a private day built around swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, music, and a beautiful beach stop. The included dinghy and cool box make the day practical, while the skipper removes the stress of handling the boat.

If you want the lowest possible cost, this is not the right choice. If you want a guaranteed quiet beach or a detailed island tour by land, it may also disappoint. But for a full group celebrating something special, or simply wanting its own seven-hour slice of Formentera’s water, this is a strong, flexible option. Pack lunch and drinks, confirm the meeting details, and treat Ses Illetes as one part of a day on the sea rather than the entire show.

FAQ

How long is the catamaran trip?

The activity lasts approximately seven hours.

What time does the trip begin?

The stated start time is 10:00 a.m.

Where does the activity start and finish?

It starts at Camino de Ses Illetes, 126, 07871, Illes Balears, Spain, and ends back at the same meeting point.

How many people can join the private catamaran?

The private activity is for one group of up to 11 people.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not included. You can eat at a local beach restaurant or bring supplies for the large onboard cool box.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Use of snorkeling equipment is included.

Are stand-up paddleboards included?

Yes. Stand-up paddleboards are available onboard as part of the experience.

What happens if bad weather cancels the trip?

If poor weather causes the provider to cancel, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. If you cancel or request an amendment yourself, the experience is non-refundable.