Private Boat Tour of San Antonio with Paddel surfing and Snorkeling

See Ibiza from the water, not the road. This private three-and-a-half-hour boat trip from San Antonio links Port des Torrent, Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, and the Cala Bassa Cave, with time for swimming, paddle surfing, and snorkeling at each of the main beach stops. I like the private group format, which gives your party the boat without strangers, and I like the mix of active water time and easy coastal cruising.

The price is $830.84 for up to seven people, so the value improves sharply with a full group. My main caution is the timing: nearly half the outing is spent at stops, while the rest includes navigation between them. If you want a fast sightseeing cruise with little time in the water, this may feel too leisurely.

Key Things To Know Before You Book

• Three separate swim stops: You get water time at Port des Torrent, Cala Bassa, and Cala Comte rather than only one beach stop.
• A private boat for up to seven: Your group controls the pace more than it would on a shared cruise, within the planned schedule.
• Cala Comte gets the longest visit: The one-hour stop gives you the most time for swimming, paddle surfing, snorkeling, and relaxing.
• The coast includes cave scenery: Fifty minutes are set aside for coastal navigation, including the Cala Bassa Cave and Sa Figuera Borda.
• Mario may be your guide: One especially positive account names Mario and praises his calm, pleasant approach.
• Bring swim shoes: Rocks can be part of the shoreline experience, and swim shoes are useful if you plan to climb onto them.

Leaving San Antonio For Ibiza’s Western Coast

The meeting point is Charter For You Ibiza at Port de Sant Antoni de Portmany. The tour returns to this same point, which keeps the day simple: no separate beach pickup, taxi transfer, or complicated end point.

The boat leaves San Antonio and heads toward the western coast. The route is less about checking off famous sights from a distance and more about getting off the boat repeatedly for water time. That matters in Ibiza, where the color and clarity of the sea are best appreciated from the water itself.

The tour lasts about 3 hours and 31 minutes. That is long enough to visit several coves without giving up an entire day, but it is not a full-day charter. You should expect a steady rhythm of cruising, swimming, paddle surfing, snorkeling, and relaxing.

Because the boat is private, the outing suits a family, a group of friends, or a small party that wants time together. You are not buying a large sightseeing cruise with a fixed crowd. You are paying for a more personal outing around a set route.

Port des Torrent: Your First Chance To Get In The Water

The first stop is Port des Torrent, with 40 minutes set aside for paddle surfing, snorkeling, and swimming. Starting with an active stop makes sense. You can get comfortable with the water early, before settling into the rhythm of the day.

Forty minutes is enough for a refreshing swim and a short try at the water activities. It is not an unlimited beach session, so you will want to move efficiently if you hope to do all three. If you spend too long getting ready, your actual time on the water will shrink.

Port des Torrent also gives the trip a practical opening. You are not asked to wait until the final stop for your first swim. That is useful on a warm Ibiza day, especially if you prefer a water-based start to a scenic cruise.

I would bring swim shoes here and keep them handy for every stop. One account specifically recommends them for climbing on rocks. The advice is simple but useful: bare feet and rough shoreline surfaces are a poor match, especially when you are moving between swimming and paddling.

The tour information does not specify the exact paddleboards, snorkeling equipment, changing facilities, or onboard refreshments. If any of those are important to you, confirm the details with Charter For You before departure rather than assuming they are supplied.

Cala Bassa: A Second Swim Stop With Cave Country Nearby

The next 40-minute stop is Cala Bassa. Like Port des Torrent, it is designed for paddle surfing, snorkeling, and swimming. The benefit of having two separate 40-minute water stops is variety. If one location feels crowded or the water conditions are not ideal for your group, you still have another chance to enjoy the sea.

Cala Bassa is also tied to the later coastal section, when the boat explores the Cala Bassa Cave. That gives this part of the route two different moods: a direct water stop and a later view of the coast from the boat.

The time limit deserves attention. Forty minutes passes quickly once you account for moving around, getting in the water, and returning to the boat. I would decide before arriving whether swimming, paddle surfing, or snorkeling matters most to you. You can try all three, but you may not have time for a long session in each.

The route is a good fit if you prefer several short experiences to one long beach stay. It is less suitable if you want to settle on a beach for hours, order lunch, or spend the afternoon without a schedule. This is an organized coastal outing, even with the privacy of your own group.

Cala Comte: The Longest Stop Of The Day

Cala Comte receives one hour, making it the centerpiece of the water time. You can again swim, paddle surf, snorkel, and cool off here, but the extra 20 minutes compared with the first two stops makes the visit feel less rushed.

This is where you have the best chance to settle into one activity. You might spend a few minutes snorkeling, switch to paddle surfing, then simply swim or rest. The schedule gives you room to enjoy the setting instead of treating the stop as a quick dip.

The trip’s strongest appeal is the combination of three different water stops. You are not relying on a single cove to deliver the whole experience. Cala Comte gives you the longest stay, while Port des Torrent and Cala Bassa add shorter visits and keep the route moving.

The water can be cold, even in a sunny Mediterranean setting. One account describes the water as cold but still enjoyable. That is a helpful expectation to set before booking. You may love the refreshing temperature, but anyone sensitive to cold water should plan for shorter swims and more time on the board or boat.

I also like that Cala Comte is not treated as a quick photo stop. An hour gives you a proper break in the middle of the tour. After two earlier stops and before the final coastal navigation, it works as the day’s main chance to slow down.

Sa Figuera Borda And The Cala Bassa Cave

The final section lasts about 50 minutes and is listed as navigation time, coastal touring, and exploration of the Cala Bassa Cave. This changes the pace. Instead of getting into the water at another beach, you remain aboard while the boat takes in the rock formations and shoreline.

For me, this is an important part of the route because it keeps the trip from becoming three nearly identical swim stops. The boat ride adds a sightseeing element, and the cave gives you something to look for beyond beach access.

The information does not promise that you will enter the cave, so I would treat this as a coastal view and boat-based exploration rather than a guaranteed cave landing. That distinction matters if you are hoping to walk inside or explore on foot.

Sa Figuera Borda adds another named point to the route, but the supplied details do not describe a specific stop there or a long shore visit. Expect to see this section from the boat as part of the coastal tour. The value is in the route itself, the rock formations, and the change from active swimming to relaxed sightseeing.

A 50-minute navigation period can also be welcome after the water stops. You get a chance to dry off, enjoy the coast, and talk with your group without having to make the next activity happen immediately.

What The Private Format Really Adds

The boat is reserved for your group, up to seven people. That is the clearest reason to choose this experience over a standard shared cruise. You can spend the day with family or friends, without adding unknown passengers to a small-boat outing.

Privacy does not mean unlimited flexibility. The published route still allocates 40 minutes at Port des Torrent, 40 minutes at Cala Bassa, one hour at Cala Comte, and 50 minutes for the cave and coast. But within that framework, your group can enjoy the day without the social friction of a larger boat.

The private setup also changes the price calculation. At $830.84 for seven people, the cost works out to about $119 per person. For four people, it is about $208 per person, and for two people, about $415 per person. Those figures make the tour far easier to justify for a full group than for a couple.

I would book it with six or seven people if possible. A nearly full boat gives you the strongest value and makes the private format more meaningful. If you are booking for only two people, compare the price with other boat trips before committing.

The tour is offered in English. Confirmation arrives at booking, and service animals are allowed. Most people can participate, and the departure point is near public transportation, though the exact transport options are not specified.

Getting To Port De Sant Antoni

San Antonio is on the western side of Ibiza, while some cruise ships dock elsewhere on the island. This does not make the tour impossible for cruise passengers, but you should allow enough time for the road transfer before the boat leaves.

A useful practical detail is that reaching the meeting point by taxi from the other side of the island was straightforward for one cruise passenger. That suggests the location can work with a port day, provided you arrange your timing carefully and do not cut it close.

The meeting point is Port de Sant Antoni de Portmany, at Charter For You Ibiza. Since the tour ends there too, you can return to the same transport area after the boat ride. Check the exact meeting instructions on your confirmation and give yourself a buffer, especially if your schedule depends on a cruise departure or another timed activity.

Because the tour requires good weather, conditions can affect the day. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered another date or a full refund. You also receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.

Who Will Enjoy This Boat Tour Most

I would recommend this outing to people who want Ibiza’s coast in small company and who genuinely enjoy being in the water. It suits a group that can share the cost, a family with older children who want several swims, or friends looking for a relaxed half-day on the sea.

It is also a good match for people who do not want to spend the entire day on a boat. The route gives you about three and a half hours, with repeated chances to swim and paddle rather than a long cruise with only a single stop.

The tour may be less suitable if you dislike cold water, have limited mobility around a boat, or want a completely unstructured charter. The activity centers on swimming, paddle surfing, snorkeling, and moving between stops. The supplied information says most people can participate, but it does not describe accessibility features or specialized assistance.

You should also think about your group’s activity level. The schedule is gentle, but the water stops are the heart of the trip. If half your party wants to stay seated and dry while the rest wants to paddle and snorkel, the private format helps socially, but it cannot change the basic nature of the experience.

Final Verdict: A Strong Choice For Full Groups

I would book this tour if I had six or seven people and wanted a private day around Ibiza’s western coves. The route has a pleasing mix of three swim stops, a longer hour at Cala Comte, and a final coastal tour featuring the Cala Bassa Cave and Sa Figuera Borda.

The best parts are the privacy, the repeated water access, and the relaxed pace. Mario is specifically praised for making the outing calm and enjoyable, which is exactly the kind of guide presence that suits a boat day.

Book with realistic expectations. The water may feel cold, rocks make swim shoes useful, and the cave section is a boat-based coastal exploration rather than a confirmed shore excursion. With those points in mind, this is a well-priced private charter for a full group that wants to see Ibiza from the sea and spend more time swimming than posing beside the beach.

FAQ

Where does the private boat tour begin?

It begins at Charter For You Ibiza, Port de Sant Antoni de Portmany, 07820 Ibiza, Spain.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point in Port de Sant Antoni de Portmany.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes.

How many people can join the private boat tour?

The private tour is for one group of up to seven people.

Which locations are included in the route?

The route includes Port des Torrent, Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, Sa Figuera Borda, and coastal navigation around the Cala Bassa Cave.

What happens if poor weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather.