Have you ever thought it would be too expensive to hire a private boat in Ibiza? Yachts and luxury motorboats are an integral part of the whole Balearic experience.

However, many people think that the choices are between a superyacht for celebrities and billionaires or a quick booze cruise around the bay. In fact, it can be an inexpensive choice and of course there are many other advantages to hiring your own boat in Ibiza.

Why you should hire a private boat in Ibiza: here are 5 reasons

1.Cost

You don´t instinctively think of hiring a private yacht as a ´cheap ‘option. If, however you looked at the price of renting a villa in Ibiza with a sea view for a week in high season compared to a yacht charter, you may be surprised to find the costs are closer than you think. Choose months like April and September, when the weather is good but prices are lower and it can be an even more cost effective choice. And of course, on a boat sea views come included in the price.

2. Flexibility

Have you ever driven to that beach described as idyllic in all of the guide books, only to find it was idyllic until everybody else arrived? On a yacht that´s not a problem, simply sail on to the next one. Catamarans, and many powerboats, have small drafts, meaning they can navigate into very shallow, secluded bays and coves.

So, your days can be spent moored with friends swimming and snorkelling in a private bay and then you can head off early evening to the nearest marina for dinner, drinks and dancing.

3. Sea Views

In Ibiza as in any other place on earth, you pay a premium price to be on the beach in a hotel or villa with a sea view. On your own boat you can have a different sea view every day.

4. Sunsets

Do you want to choose your own sunset spot? From a private chartered boat, you decide where you want to see the sunset.  From the deck you have front row seats to the best daily show in Ibiza.

5. Something Else

In addition, there is something magical about being at sea. We could not put it any better than John F. Kennedy in a speech given to the America’s Cup Crew in 1962.

¨I don’t know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it’s because in addition to the fact that the sea changes, and the light changes, and ships change, it’s because we all came from the there. And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood too, in our sweat and in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea – whether it is to sail or to see it – we are going back from whence we came”.

Hiring a private Boat in Ibiza: Points to Consider

Here they are the most important points to consider before to rent a private boat in Ibiza:

• Contact a company with experience and expertise in boat rentals: A good boat hire company should have a wide range of boats to choose from and they should also offer services such as the reservation of marina moorings, itineraries, recommendations, restaurant reservations and other similar services. That gives you more time to relax and enjoy your trip and less time spent on administration and paper work.
• Decide what type of boat you would like to hire. A sailboat can be mono hull or a double hull catamaran. It can be a sloop or a cutter or many variants. Are you a novice sailor or an experienced sailor? Do you need a bareboat charter or a boat with a captain? You should take advantage of the experience and knowledge of the experts at your boat hire company to rent the sailboat that is right for you.
• How long should you rent a boat for? If you are planning on sailing with a group, agree with everyone in advance of your trip how long you will be sailing for and where you intend to moor or anchor. A short but simple itinerary is a good way to ensure that everybody is on the same page´.
• What size of boat should you rent?  This will depend mainly on the amount of people who will be on the boat. It is better to hire a boat with extra cabin and deck room for you and your companions than it is to rent a boat that you discover Is a bit too small once you set sail. Bareboat charter yachts usually range up to 17 metres in length and for larger boats a skipper and more crew is a more common arrangement. While sailing yachts will give you the classic sailing experience, a catamaran sailboat may be a better option if you need more cabin and deck space.
• What time of year is the best for a boat trip in Ibiza? It is possible to sail around the island throughout the year. However, between May and the first week of October are in general the best months to sail. Air and sea temperatures are warmer at this time of year and there is little rainfall.  From the first week of May to the end of July is the period with the most visitors to the island; it is therefore strongly recommended that you book your sailboat well in advance.

On the other hand, Boatjump was formed for all level of sailors- and complete novices-to be able to rent a boat easily and at the best possible price. Our search and reservation system allow you to find your ideal boat quickly.

We operate in more than 500 marinas and ports around the world. Our regional experts are on hand to advise you on any of our global destinations and guide you through the options available.

We are proud of our high level of customer service and more than 11,000 satisfied clients are our guarantee that your boat rental experience will be a great one in Ibiza and everywhere.

We hope we have persuaded you to consider why you should hire a private boat in Ibiza with Boatjump.