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A 30 to 40m motor yacht in Ibiza in 2026 high season runs $125,000 to $210,000 per week plus a 30 percent APA, takes 8 to 10 guests, and is the most-requested charter bracket in the Balearics behind Mallorca. Rates run 5 to 10 percent above the Mallorca equivalent because Ibiza demand pressure (private clients flying in for short stays, August charter clients who book single-island trips, and the Formentera day-anchorage premium) holds the high end of the rate range firm. Marina Ibiza and Ibiza Magna are the bracket's berthing centers.
Why the bracket fits Ibiza specifically
Ibiza is a two-island cruising ground: Ibiza itself and Formentera, separated by 5nm of clear water across the Es Freus channel. The high-value run in this bracket is roughly 25nm: Marina Ibiza or Ibiza Magna, south along the east coast to Cala Llonga and Cala Boix, around the south point to Cala Saona on Formentera, up to Playa Illetes and Espalmador, and back. Most of the value is in the Formentera anchorages.
The 30 to 40m bracket is the right size for the Formentera day-anchorage model. Charterers at this size hold anchor off Illetes or Espalmador for the day, beach-club lunch ashore (Beso Beach, Juan y Andrea, Es Ministre), tender returns in the late afternoon, then either Ibiza Old Town for the evening or a quiet anchorage off Cala Jondal. The bracket can hold position in the Formentera anchorages comfortably with proper ground tackle.
Above 40m the Ibiza Old Town berthing thins (Marina Ibiza has limited inventory above 40m) and the Formentera anchorages get crowded relative to the yacht's footprint. Below 30m the Es Freus channel crossing in afternoon chop is less pleasant.
Weekly rate map for 2026
Ranges below are for high season (mid-July to late August) in 2026, before APA at 30 percent, gratuity at 10 percent, and Spanish VAT.
| LOA bracket | Motor yacht (low to high) | Sailing yacht (low to high) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 to 33m | $125K to $155K per week | $95K to $125K per week |
| 33 to 36m | $145K to $180K per week | $115K to $145K per week |
| 36 to 40m | $170K to $210K per week | $135K to $170K per week |
Shoulder season (mid-May to mid-June, and after 5 September) drops these by 20 to 30 percent. The Ibiza shoulder is structurally undervalued because the day-boat traffic on Formentera halves and the evening dining is at peak quality without the August lines.
For broader rate context, see Mediterranean charter weekly rates and the Ibiza destination page.
What you actually get in the Ibiza fleet at this bracket
Cabins. 5 cabins for 10 guests is the standard but the Ibiza fleet has a higher share of 4-cabin party-spec layouts than other Balearics destinations. The 4-cabin layout opens the main deck saloon and adds a forward sunbathing pad, which suits the Ibiza demand profile.
Crew. 6 to 8. The Ibiza fleet has the strongest sound-system spec in the Western Med (this is not a joke). Charter clients who care about onboard audio should ask for the system spec before contracting; the variance in onboard audio quality between yachts at this size in Ibiza is unusually wide.
Tenders. Two main tenders is standard. One is typically a wave-runner tender capable of fast shore transfers to Old Town in the evening, and the other is a beach-landing tender for Formentera shore days. Jet skis are common but the Formentera reserve restricts operation in marked zones; the captain handles the rule briefing.
At-anchor stabilizers. Highly recommended. The Es Freus channel anchorages catch afternoon chop and the south-coast Ibiza anchorages (Cala Jondal, Es Cubells) are exposed to the southwesterly. Without zero-speed stabilizers, sunset hour at anchor is less pleasant.
Beach club. Required. Ibiza charter clients use the swim platform constantly; a yacht with a meaningful transom beach club outperforms one without by a wide margin in this destination.
Trip shapes that fit the bracket
The Ibiza-Formentera week. Embark Marina Ibiza, south along the east coast (Cala Llonga, Cala Boix), south to Cala Jondal, across to Formentera (Playa Illetes, Espalmador, Cala Saona), back to Ibiza for two evenings, return. Seven nights. The bracket fits everywhere.
The Formentera-anchor week. Embark Marina Ibiza, immediately south to Formentera, hold a slower itinerary across Espalmador, Illetes, Cala Saona, Cala Sahona, with one evening back in Ibiza Old Town for dinner. Seven nights. Lower passage mileage; lower APA.
The Balearics three-island week. Embark Ibiza, Formentera, sail to Mallorca (east coast or Palma), continue to Menorca, return. Ten nights. The bracket fits but the Es Freus channel and the Mallorca crossings burn fuel; APA settles higher.
For destination context, see Charter Ibiza and Charter Mallorca.
Where this bracket falls short in Ibiza
Sleep in Marina Ibiza on weekend nights. Marina Ibiza is functional and well-equipped, but the marina is meters from Ibiza Old Town and the harbor noise carries on weekend nights in season. Charter clients who want to sleep early should plan to anchor off Cala Salada or Cala Tarida on Friday and Saturday nights, then move to Marina Ibiza for the weekday evenings.
Crowded Formentera weekends. Espalmador and Illetes on Saturday and Sunday in August are full. The bracket can hold anchor outside the main field, but the calm-water experience is reduced. The fix is Tuesday-to-Thursday Formentera days.
Single-couple charter clients on shared-toy days. The Formentera reserve restrictions on jet ski operation are tight, and Ibiza-specific charter clients who expect unlimited jet ski runs should adjust expectations. The water sports are mostly seabob, paddleboard, and tender-towed.
What to book
For a couples-only Ibiza week, two couples, seven days in late June: a 33m motor yacht with 4 cabins, Ibiza-Formentera loop. Budget $155K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $240K. Booking lead time: 5 to 7 months for the Ibiza-Formentera summer weeks.
For a family of 8 to 10, ten days in early August: a 38m motor yacht with 5 cabins, Balearics three-island week. Budget $200K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $310K. Booking lead time: 8 to 10 months for August.
For a sound-system-led trip, six guests, seven days in mid-September: a 38m motor yacht with a refit audio spec, Formentera-anchor week. Budget $170K plus APA plus VAT, all-in roughly $255K. Booking lead time: 4 to 6 months. Mid-September is the underrated Ibiza window.
Build year and refit
The Ibiza fleet runs newer on average than Mallorca in this bracket because Ibiza-specific charter clients pay for newer builds with current audio and main-deck spec. A 2016 to 2024 build with a recent refit is the realistic value zone. Older yachts without modern at-anchor stabilizers and current audio spec underperform the destination demand profile.