Are you thinking about a gay holiday in Ibiza and travelling solo? Discovering Ibiza and Formentera by sailboat can be a different way to experience the islands.
You don’t need to form a group or charter an entire boat. At Navega y Disfruta, we organise sailing trips for gay men travelling solo, sharing the experience with other travellers who also join individually.
The idea is simple: a few days sailing around Ibiza and Formentera, discovering coves, sleeping at anchor, sharing meals, swimming, paddleboarding, snorkelling, sunsets and great moments on board. Without needing to know anyone before you step on board.
And if you’ve never experienced a holiday like this before, or you’re not sure whether a week on a sailboat is for you, a 3-day getaway can be the perfect way to try it for the first time.
How do sailing trips for gay solo travellers work?
Most people who join come on their own. You don’t need to organise a group or know the other travellers beforehand: you simply book your spot and share the sailboat with other gay guys who have chosen to enjoy the same experience.
The groups are small, with a maximum of 8 people on board, making it much easier to get to know each other and share the experience from the very first day.
And it’s not about following a fixed itinerary. We sail between Ibiza and Formentera, deciding where to go based on the wind, sea conditions and what the group feels like doing. Coves, swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding, sailing, meals on board and nights at anchor are all part of the experience.
The philosophy is simple: less rushing, fewer schedules and more time at sea.
Three days or a week on a sailboat?
If it’s your first time on a sailboat, you’re travelling solo, or you simply want to find out whether this kind of holiday is right for you, a 3-day getaway is the perfect place to start. It’s enough time to switch off, get to know the group, sail, sleep at anchor and truly experience life on board.
If you already know you love the sea or you’re looking for a different kind of holiday, a week gives you the chance to experience Ibiza and Formentera at a much more relaxed pace. There’s no need to try to see everything or constantly move from one cove to another: we sail without rushing and let the wind and what the group feels like doing shape the journey.
In both cases, you can join as a solo traveller and simply book your spot. There’s no need to charter the entire boat.
What is it like to share a sailboat with people you don’t know?
It’s probably one of the most common concerns before joining: “What if I come alone and don’t know anyone?” That’s exactly the idea behind these trips. Most people arrive at the boat without knowing anyone else.
Because the group is small, everyone tends to connect quite naturally. We sail, cook or eat together, explore coves, go paddleboarding, chat at sunset… but there’s also time to relax on your own, read, sunbathe or simply enjoy the sea.
It’s not an organised trip with constant activities and schedules. We simply share a sailboat and a few days on holiday together, and each group naturally creates its own atmosphere.
Before each trip, we also create a WhatsApp group with all the participants, so you can introduce yourselves, get to know each other a little and ask any questions before arriving at the boat.
What is life on board like during the trip?
Spending a few days on a sailboat is very different from staying in a hotel. Here, the sea is part of everything: waking up at anchor in front of a cove, having breakfast on deck, sailing towards the next destination and ending the day watching the sunset from the boat.
During the trip, you can take part in the sailing if you like, learn a few manoeuvres, go snorkelling, head out on the paddleboard or kayak, swim almost as soon as you wake up, or simply lie back on deck and switch off.
We sleep at anchor whenever conditions allow, and there’s no fixed itinerary. Ibiza, Formentera, Espalmador, Ses Illetes, Cala Saona or Es Vedrà may all be part of the journey, but the wind, sea conditions and the group itself will ultimately shape the route.
There are also different options depending on the trip. Some are Basic, where the group organises the shopping and meals together, while others are All-Inclusive, with food and drinks provided on board and homemade meals prepared during the trip.
You’re not simply coming to sleep on a boat. You’re coming to spend a few days living at sea.
Freedom, respect and nudism on board
On board, we aim to create a relaxed, open and non-judgemental atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves.
If the group feels like it, nudism is completely welcome on board. We’re at sea, often anchored in quiet coves, and enjoying the sun and water without a swimsuit can be part of that sense of freedom. But of course, it’s completely optional and never expected of anyone.
These trips are designed for sailing, switching off, meeting new people and sharing a few days on holiday together. These are not sexual trips, and no intimate interaction between participants is expected. Everyone is free to enjoy the experience in their own way, always with respect for others.
What matters is that everyone feels comfortable: with or without a swimsuit, joining in all the activities or also taking some time to relax on their own.
2027 Dates for Solo Sailing Trips in Ibiza and Formentera
For the 2027 season, we’ve planned several trips for gay men travelling solo, ranging from a first 3-day sailing experience to full weeks exploring Ibiza and Formentera.
23, 24 and 25 June — 3 days · All-Inclusive
A perfect option if it’s your first time on board or you want to try the experience before committing to a full week.
11–17 July — 7 days · Basic Option
A week to sail and enjoy life on board together, with the group organising the shopping and meals.
8–14 August — 7 days · Basic Option
15–21 August — 7 days · All-Inclusive
A full week where we also take care of all the food and drinks on board.
5–11 September — 7 days · Basic Option
Would you like to join us?
You can find all the details about the tirps, the sailiboat, the different options and upcoming dates on our gay sailing in Ibiza and Formentera page.
You don’t need to come with anyone. You simply book your spot, and we take care of putting the group together.
If you have any questions before deciding, just get in touch. I’m the skipper and I organise the groups myself, so I’ll be happy to explain how it all works and help you choose the trip that suits you best.
