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Ibiza day-charter rates in 2026 range from €1,800 for a 12m open RIB to €18,000 for a 32m motor yacht with a crew of five and a chef. The rate-per-meter-per-day curve is steepest between 18m and 24m and flattens at the top. Below 16m, the day rate per meter is the lowest in the Mediterranean. Above 24m, Ibiza is the most expensive day-charter market in Europe. This piece gives you the curve, the marina add, the fuel pass-through, the Formentera fee, and the line items most brokers do not show on the first quote.
The companion Ibiza day-charter operator ranking covers who actually books. This piece is the rate maths.
The rate curve, low season to peak
All rates below are per day, in euros, for a private charter with captain, crew, fuel at standard cruising, and basic provisions. Premium drinks, chef-prepared lunch, special menus, and water-toy fuel above the standard fleet are above the rate. Marina dockage is included on most rates over 18m. Formentera anchoring fees are included on licensed-operator rates.
12m to 14m open RIB or motor cruiser. Low season (May, October): €1,200 to €1,700. Shoulder (June, September): €1,500 to €2,200. Peak (July, August): €1,800 to €2,800. Crew: captain only or captain plus one. No chef. Lunch ashore or self-catered.
14m to 16m motor cruiser. Low: €1,800 to €2,400. Shoulder: €2,200 to €3,000. Peak: €2,800 to €4,000. Crew: captain plus one. Lunch ashore.
16m to 18m motor yacht or sailing catamaran. Low: €2,500 to €3,500. Shoulder: €3,200 to €4,500. Peak: €4,000 to €5,800. Crew: captain, deckhand, hostess. Chef +€350 to +€500.
18m to 22m motor yacht. Low: €3,500 to €5,000. Shoulder: €4,500 to €6,500. Peak: €5,500 to €8,500. Crew: captain, deckhand, hostess. Chef +€400 to +€600.
22m to 24m motor yacht. Low: €5,500 to €7,500. Shoulder: €6,500 to €8,500. Peak: €7,500 to €9,500. Crew: captain, two deckhands, hostess, chef.
24m to 28m motor yacht. Low: €7,500 to €10,500. Shoulder: €9,000 to €12,500. Peak: €11,000 to €15,000. Crew: captain, two deckhands, hostess, chef.
28m to 32m motor yacht. Low: €11,000 to €14,000. Shoulder: €13,000 to €16,000. Peak: €15,000 to €18,000. Crew: captain, three deckhands, hostess, chef. Often a second hostess for parties over 10.
Rates above are private full-day, low season to peak, as of May 2026. The peak band corresponds to July 15 through August 31. Friday and Saturday in peak carry a further 5% to 12% premium versus the same yacht mid-week.
What is in the rate and what is above
Three categories of cost. Read the quote carefully.
Always in the rate (on a properly priced charter): captain, crew, fuel at standard cruising for the route booked, basic provisions (water, soft drinks, a simple lunch), marina dockage at the home marina, the operator's commercial license, insurance.
Sometimes in the rate, sometimes above: Formentera anchoring fee, chef and his provisioning, premium drinks, fuel for high-speed running outside the booked route, second crew for parties over 10, second tender, special menu (lobster, sushi, foie gras).
Always above the rate (almost universally): beach-club lunch reservations (you pay the beach club directly), water-toy fuel for jet skis, helicopter or seaplane transfers, gratuity (10% to 15% of the day rate, paid in cash at end of charter).
A €9,000 day-rate quote for a 24m motor yacht with chef, four guests at Beso Beach for lunch (€450 per cover at peak), premium wine pairing on board (€1,200), water-toy fuel for two jet skis (€280), Formentera anchoring (€50 included), and a 12% gratuity (€1,200) becomes an €11,000-something final invoice plus the beach-club bill.
The marina add
Marina dockage in Marina Ibiza in 2026 is roughly €600 to €1,800 per night for a 24m yacht, and €1,500 to €4,500 for a 32m yacht, peak summer rates. Botafoch is 15% to 25% lower. San Antonio is 30% to 45% lower than Marina Ibiza. Santa Eulalia is the cheapest of the four bases.
For a day charter the dockage is the home-port night, which is usually included in the day rate for boats based at the marina. Operators based outside Ibiza (chartering in for the day from Mallorca or Valencia) sometimes pass through the dockage at Ibiza as an add. Ask.
The fuel pass-through
Most Ibiza day-charter rates assume a standard cruising day of 6 to 8 hours at sea at the yacht's economical cruise speed (typically 60% to 70% of top speed). Fuel inside that envelope is included.
Two situations move fuel above the rate.
First, a high-speed day. A 24m motor yacht running at 20 to 25 knots all day (instead of the standard 12 to 14 knots) will burn three to four times the fuel. Operators will quote the high-speed day with a fuel surcharge of €800 to €1,800 depending on the yacht and the route.
Second, a long-distance day. A Mallorca-and-back day from Ibiza is 80 to 100 nautical miles and the fuel pass-through can run €1,200 to €2,500 above the rate.
The Formentera-and-back day is inside the standard envelope. The Cala Salada west-coast day is inside the standard envelope. The Tagomago and east-coast day is inside the standard envelope.
The Formentera anchoring fee
The Ses Salines park anchoring fee is €25 to €60 per visit per yacht depending on the zone (Illetes is the most expensive zone, Es Calo is mid-tier, Espalmador is the cheapest). Most licensed operators amortise the annual permit cost across their charter days and include the per-visit fee in the day rate. Some break it out as a line item.
If the operator does not mention Formentera anchoring on the quote, ask. Either the fee is included (good), the operator does not hold the permit (book a different operator), or the operator is going to surprise you with it on the final invoice (negotiate it out of the rate).
The chef and the lunch
Three lunch models.
Aboard, chef-prepared. Chef cost is €400 to €700 above the day rate, provisioning is €40 to €120 per person above for a standard menu, more for special menus. A typical 8-guest day with chef-prepared lunch and basic premium drinks runs €1,500 to €2,500 above the day rate for the lunch and the chef.
Aboard, hostess-prepared simple. No dedicated chef. The hostess plates a cold lunch (cured fish, cheeses, salads). Some operators include this in the day rate up to a certain provisioning ceiling. Some add €25 to €60 per person.
Ashore, beach-club booking. No on-board lunch. Operator anchors at Formentera, tender ashore, two-hour lunch at Juan y Andrea or Beso Beach. The beach-club bill is on you. Budget €180 to €400 per person at peak. The operator does not mark this up but they do book the table (which in July and August is the hard part).
Most charter clients with calibrated expectations split the day: aperitivo and small plates aboard, full lunch ashore at a beach club. The chef stays aboard and runs canapés and a light dinner-aperitif on the return leg.
Friday-Saturday vs weekday rate
In peak (July 15 to August 31), Friday and Saturday day rates run 5% to 12% above the same yacht on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The Sunday rate is roughly the same as Saturday. The Monday and Thursday rates are typically at the published-mid-week level.
In shoulder (June, September), the weekend premium narrows to 0% to 5%. In low season (May, October), there is no weekend premium.
If your party can move the day to a Tuesday or Wednesday, the saving on a 24m motor yacht in peak is roughly €1,000.
The broker layer
The Ibiza day-charter broker network is the most professional in Europe. Broker commission is 10% to 18%, absorbed by the operator. The broker does not add cost to the rate you pay. The broker does add value: they know the boats, the captains, the weather routing, the beach-club table availability, and which operators hold the Formentera permit.
A good broker on a peak August Saturday saves you the wrong-boat-for-the-wind mistake and the unlicensed-Formentera-permit mistake. They earn the commission the operator pays them.
If you book direct with the operator, you do not save money. Operators do not discount to direct bookers in Ibiza. The marketing claim that booking direct is cheaper is not how this market works.
What we would change
Three things.
First, the rate publication convention should be uniform. Currently some operators publish a clean rate with everything bundled, some publish a low rate that does not include obvious items (fuel, chef, dockage). A standardised rate-disclosure format (similar to MYBA's weekly-charter format) would let charter clients comparison-shop.
Second, the Formentera anchoring fee structure should be standardised across operators. Currently some include, some break out, some include for guests but not for the permit cost. A single line-item convention would clarify the market.
Third, the weekend-premium pricing is opaque. Most operators do not publish the weekend rate separately. The booking conversation reveals it only after you have asked for a specific Saturday. The rate should be published by day of week.
Passed on
The "all-inclusive Formentera party day" packages at €350 per person for groups of 12 to 20. The yacht is shared, the bar is open, the lunch is at a beach club that has a deal with the operator. The numbers are not a saving for what you get.
The "luxury Ibiza tour with sunset" listings at €5,500 a day for a 24m yacht. The rate is too low. Read the fine print. The fuel is not included, the chef is not included, the marina is not included. By the time you have the yacht in the water with everything you expected, you are at €8,000.
How to use this rate curve
If a quote sits inside the band above, the operator is pricing the market. If it sits 30%+ above the band, the operator is testing you, and a broker will get you the same boat for less. If it sits 30%+ below the band, something is being left out of the quote (the most common omissions are fuel, chef, and the Formentera permit). Ask for a full line-itemised quote before paying a deposit.
FAQ
What does a 24m motor yacht cost for a day in Ibiza? €7,500 to €9,500 in peak, including crew, chef, and fuel. Shoulder months 20-30% lower.
Is the day rate negotiable? On mid-week dates in shoulder season, yes, modestly. On weekend dates in peak, no. The top operators do not discount peak weekends.
Do I tip on top of the day rate? Yes. 10% to 15% of the day rate is the convention. Cash at end of charter. The captain distributes to the crew.
What is the Formentera anchoring fee? €25 to €60 per yacht per visit, plus the operator's annual permit amortisation. Usually included in the day rate by licensed operators.
Are the published rates negotiable through a broker? The broker is paid by the operator, not by you. The broker does not lower your rate by giving up commission. The broker does sometimes secure a better boat for the same money or a guaranteed Beso Beach lunch table.
What is the cancellation policy? Operators typically charge 50% on cancellation 14 days out, 100% on cancellation within 48 hours. Weather cancellation policies vary: some operators refund 100% on a captain-called weather cancellation, some refund only the unused portion. Read the contract.
Does the rate change if I book through a hotel concierge? The hotel concierge typically books through the same broker layer and the rate is the same. Some hotels add a 5% to 10% concierge fee on top. Ask.