Departing from San Antonio Harbour
San Antonio is the main hub for boat tours and party cruises on the west coast and the easiest base if you want to reach Es Vedra. The harbour sits at the foot of the Sunset Strip, so you can walk straight from most San Antonio hotels in 5 to 15 minutes. From Ibiza Town take the line 03 bus or drive the EI-600 road (the old C-731), around 25 minutes. Boats board at the pleasure boat jetties near the Egg monument. Check your ticket for the exact pontoon number and the operator desk, since several companies share the same waterfront.
Departing from Cala d Hort and Ibiza Town
Cala d Hort is the cove with the famous Es Vedra view, about 35 minutes by car from Ibiza Town via Sant Josep. It is the cove directly in front of the rock, although few of the group tours we list stop there. The private car park that served the cove was closed for much of the 2026 season, so check the local press before driving or share a taxi. Larger sailing yachts and catamarans also leave from Marina Botafoch and the port in Ibiza Town, handy if you stay in the east. Those crossings to Es Vedra take longer but pass Formentera and the southern coves on the way.
Parking, Buses and Taxis
San Antonio has paid blue zone parking near the harbour and a free lot a short walk inland, though both fill by midday in July and August. The line 03 bus from Ibiza Town runs roughly every 30 minutes (check the current fare on alsaibiza.es). Night buses, the Discobus, also serve San Antonio if your sunset cruise lands late. Taxis from the airport to San Antonio run on the meter and usually come to about 30 to 35 euros by day. Booking a tour that includes hotel pickup removes the parking headache, which is worth it on the busiest weeks.
What Time to Arrive
Plan to be at the dock 20 minutes before the listed departure so the crew can check tickets and brief everyone on safety. Sunset cruises are the tightest, since boats leave on time to catch the sunset light and will not wait for latecomers. In high season add buffer for traffic on the EI-600 and for finding parking. If your tour includes lunch or an open bar, arriving a touch early also means a better seat for the views. Keep a phone screenshot of your booking, as harbour signal can be patchy.
Es Vedra and west coast boat tours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most Es Vedra boat tours depart from?
Most leave from San Antonio harbour on the west coast. Only some trips go as far as Cala d Hort, the cove directly in front of the rock, so check the route and the meeting point on your ticket.
Can I reach the San Antonio departure point for Es Vedra tours by bus?
Yes. The line 03 bus connects Ibiza Town and San Antonio roughly every 30 minutes (check the current fare on alsaibiza.es). Cala d Hort has very limited public transport, so a car or taxi is better there.
How early should I arrive for an Es Vedra boat tour?
Arrive about 20 minutes early for check in and the safety briefing. Sunset cruises leave exactly on time and will not wait, so do not cut it close in high season traffic.