he honest answer to 'how much does a yacht charter cost in Ibiza' is that it varies tenfold. A half-day on a 13-metre dayboat starts around €2,500 all in; a week aboard a 35-metre Benetti can pass €120,000 before extras. The difference between those numbers isn't a markup — it's what the boat is, what's on board, how many crew it carries, and what the chef sources.
This page is the office's working breakdown of what actually goes into a charter price in Ibiza in 2026 — what's bundled in the day rate, what's billed separately, and how to compare two quotes that look superficially different but aren't.
01Day charter — half-day, full-day
The day charter is the entry point to chartering in Ibiza. A 13-metre Italian wide-beam dayboat (Cayman 540, De Antonio D36) for eleven guests + skipper runs roughly €2,500–€3,500 for a half-day (4 hours) and €4,500–€7,000 for a full day (8–10 hours), in season.
A 15-metre Canados Gladiator (Vibe) with two crew and full chef service is in the €6,000–€9,000/day range. The 19-metre Princess sport flybridge (Juliet) is €8,000–€12,000.
| Yacht class | Length | Half-day | Full day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayboat | 11–14 m | €2,500–€3,500 | €4,500–€7,000 |
| Sport (chef) | 15–18 m | €4,500–€6,500 | €6,000–€9,000 |
| Flybridge | 19–24 m | €6,500–€9,000 | €8,000–€13,000 |
| Superyacht (day) | 25–35 m | €12,000–€22,000 | €18,000–€30,000 |
02Multi-day & weekly charter (the standard model)
For multi-day and weekly charters, the industry standard is the Daily Rate or Weekly Rate quoted on the boat, plus an APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance) of 25–35% of the base rate that covers fuel, dockage, food, drink and incidentals. The crew is paid by the owner; tips are at your discretion (10–15% of the base rate is common).
On a 30-metre flybridge for a week, that looks like: €60,000 base + €18,000 APA + €6,000 tip = €84,000 total for seven nights, twelve guests. Per person per day, that's €1,000.
| Yacht | Length | Weekly base | +APA (30%) | All-in (week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-flybridge | 22–26 m | €35–55k | €10–17k | €48–75k |
| Sport flybridge | 27–32 m | €55–80k | €17–24k | €75–110k |
| Superyacht | 33–40 m | €80–140k | €24–42k | €110–195k |
| Large superyacht | 40 m+ | €140k+ | €42k+ | €195k+ |
03What's bundled into the day rate
Almost every Ibiza day charter we quote includes: the boat, the skipper (and a stewardess on larger yachts), basic provisions (water, ice, soft drinks), towels, snorkel kit, and use of the on-board toys (paddle boards, the slide if rigged).
- ·The yacht itself (fuel typically extra on day charters)
- ·Skipper + stewardess on yachts 15m+
- ·Basic non-alcoholic drinks, ice, water, towels
- ·Snorkel kit, paddle boards (where rigged)
- ·On-board sound system
- ·Cleaning between charters
04What's billed separately
What is NOT included, and what to budget for: fuel (calculated by actual consumption on a daily charter — typically €400–€1,500/day depending on the boat and how fast you cruise), chef service, alcohol, ashore restaurant bills (Blue Marlin, Es Boldadó, Juan y Andrea — these are not on the yacht's bill), water-toys hire (jet skis €450/day, professional water-skiing instructor €300/day), and any optional extras like a DJ (€800–€2,500), private yoga teacher (€250/session), photographer (€400–€800/half day).
- ·Fuel — €400 to €1,500 per day, by consumption
- ·Chef — €350–€600 per day for a private chef on board
- ·Alcohol — provisioned to your preferences, billed at cost
- ·Ashore restaurant bills (Blue Marlin, Juan y Andrea, etc.)
- ·Jet skis (€450/day), wakeboard instructor (€300/day)
- ·DJ (€800–€2,500), photographer (€400–€800), private yoga (€250)
- ·Marina overnight fees (if you berth instead of anchor)
05Seasonal pricing
Ibiza charter rates are heavily seasonal. The peak weeks (mid-July through last week of August) command 15–25% premiums over the May/June and September shoulder. October — still warm, water at 24°C — can be 30–40% below August rates on the same yacht.
| Period | Demand | Typical premium / discount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Jul → end-Aug | Peak | +15–25% vs base |
| May, June, Sept | Shoulder | Base |
| Late Apr, early Oct | Soft shoulder | −15–25% |
| Nov → Apr | Winter (limited) | −40% (selective availability) |
06How to read two quotes that look different but aren't
Comparing charter quotes is hard because brokers structure them differently. The two most common formats:
(a) Inclusive day rate — fuel, chef, basic drinks bundled. Simpler, easier to compare, but inflexible.
(b) Base rate + APA — base for the yacht and crew, APA (25–35%) handles fuel and provisioning at actual cost, settled at the end of the charter. More flexible, and a properly-managed APA usually returns you 5–10% at settlement.
The office quotes (b) almost always — it's the international standard for multi-day charter, and it makes line-item billing transparent. For day charters we quote (a).
07Why owner-direct rates are different
The yachts in the Aurelius fleet are owner-direct — there is no intermediating retail broker between the office and the owner. That means the yacht is rented at the price the owner sets, with no broker markup (typically 10–15% on retail charter platforms). For a €60,000 weekly base rate, owner-direct saves €6,000–€9,000 before any other variable. Over a week, that funds the chef, the photographer and a Blue Marlin lunch.
08Questions we hear
What's the cheapest yacht charter in Ibiza?+
The cheapest credible charter is a half-day on a 13-metre dayboat with a skipper — around €2,500 all in for 11 guests + skipper. Below that price point, you are typically looking at jet-ski rental or group boat trips, not private charter.
Is yacht charter cheaper if I book directly with the owner?+
Yes — typically 10–15% cheaper than retail broker rates. The Aurelius fleet is owner-direct for exactly this reason. On a €60,000 weekly base, that saves €6,000–€9,000 before any other variable.
What is APA on a yacht charter?+
Advanced Provisioning Allowance — a separate budget (typically 25–35% of the base charter rate) that the captain manages for fuel, dockage, food, drink and incidentals during the charter. It's settled at the end with actual receipts; unspent APA is returned to the charterer.
Do I tip the crew on a yacht charter?+
Yes. Industry standard is 10–15% of the base charter rate (not APA), distributed by the captain. For exceptional service, 20% is generous; below 10% reads as ungenerous to crew who depend on tips.
Is October too late to charter in Ibiza?+
No — October is one of the office's favourite months. Water 24°C, fewer day-boats, restaurants quiet, rates 30–40% below August. The risk is weather variability; we hold a flexible window of three to five dates and confirm 48 hours ahead.
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