For many people the highlight of a visit to Ibiza town is to stand gazing at the mega-yachts and floating palaces which line the quayside and wondering just what it would be like to be on one. The chances are that most of us will never know (just what is the statistical probability of winning the Euromillions roll-over four times on the trot?) but there is an alternative that's nearly every bit as good.
Island Ibiza has some superb sports harbours packed to the gunnels with craft of all descriptions available for private hire to take you just where you want around the beautiful coastline.
Here on Spotlight we've a whole page dedicated to boat charter companies and I'm absolutely staggered by the variety available – there truly is something for everybody and at a price you can afford.
Speed boats, yachts, catamarans, launches, cruisers and super sailing vessels can accommodate almost any number of people from a small, intimate party of two to a full blown celebration with up to 145 people.
There's no doubt that costs of running these sleek vessels are high – fuel, maintenance and crew costs all add up – but when shared out between a group of people the price of a trip on the Med becomes quite affordable. This explains why wedding parties, bachelor parties, company incentive schemes and team building exercises have become the staple clients for boat hire charterers.
But this is Ibiza, so there's a certain amount of 'joie de vivre' involved with champagne, Mojitos, ice cold beer, lunch on the beach, DJs spinning your favourite tunes, snorkelling and water sports too! You can cruise slow and take in the sunset or adrenaline rush fast, bouncing over the waves at an immense rate of knots, it's up to you.
With experienced captains who know the best coves and beaches of Ibiza, Formentera and Es Palmador you're sure to see the best of the islands – try it!
