SMART CHARTER ibiza

Celebrates 10 Years Of Aquatic Adventures

Ibiza is one of the most famous places in world to charter a luxury boat and enjoy the stunning vistas the island has to offer from the sea.

Whether it’s just for a day cruise to the small island of Formentera to have a swim in the crystal clear waters, or a week long trip to explore the many hidden beaches around Ibiza - Smart Charter Ibiza is the largest boat charter company on the spot and they provide their clients with all they need for the perfect experience onboard.

Ibiza is one of the most famous places in world to charter a luxury boat and enjoy the stunning vistas the island has to offer from the sea. If it’s just for a day cruise to the small island of Formentera to have a swim in the crystal clear waters or a week long trip to explore the many hidden beaches around Ibiza - Smart Charter Ibiza is the largest boat charter company on the spot and they provide their clients with all they need for the perfect experience onboard.

Now in its 10th year, the dynamic company was founded by Charlie Veale and Alessandra Grisoni, both longtime island residents. What started with the purchase and restoration of one boat laid the foundation for what has now become the largest charter company in the Balearic Islands, with over 50 speedboats and yachts in the fleet.

Today, the business still consists of these two elemental parts: Smart Charter Ibiza handles all private charters, while sister company Smart Yachting takes care of acquisitions, sales, boat management and maintenance for private owners - offering a complete turnkey package.

Eight years ago Charlie Veale, a long time residents, started the company by buying an old boat which he restored and rented out afterwards. The foundation was laid. Today Smart Charter Ibiza still consists of these two parts: maintenance and charter. Both are linked and one wouldn’t work without the other and it wouldn’t work without the team behind both parts either; from Veale who grew up on the island and developed a passion for boats from a very young age to Alessandra Grisoni who was drawn into this dream of building a charter company when they’ve met.

In 2018, Smart Charter merged with US-based company Boatsetter.com, often described as the AirBnB of boats. A global marketplace that allows private owners to rent out their vessels directly to the consumer, the partnership expanded Smart Charter Ibiza's reach far beyond Spain, further afield into Europe and the American market.

Beyond the digital expansion, in 2022 the Smart Group also grew physically with two new offices in Puerto Portals, Mallorca, and Puerto Banús on the Costa del Sol. With 150 staff in three locations, customers from all over the world are well looked after.

Six years ago they merged with another company that already owned a few boats even though they didn’t offer refitting or painting but they now had a proper little fleet that constantly grew. Today they have over 50 speedboats and yachts available for charter, Most of them are based in the city’s port but since there is not enough space for such a big fleet they are some also based around the island with more than a hundred staff looking after them in summer season. From Cristina, who works in the Sales department and moved from Miami to the island to Ugne who left from her home country Lithuania to seek a new life on Ibiza to Fidi and Dazzla who all put their hearts into the company and make it what is is today: a great success.

From Cristina, who works in the sales department and moved from Miami to the island to Ugne, who left her home country Lithuania to seek a new life on Ibiza to Carsten, Fidi, Tim and Pedro, who all put their hearts into the company and make it what is is today: a great success.

Most of the team members are residents and know the island like the back of their hands. The company is very proud to provide this personal service with all crew members speaking both English and Spanish, and many also French and German.

Most of the team members are residents and know the island like the back of their hands. The company is very proud to provide this personal service with all crew members speaking both English and Spanish and many also French and German. No matter what requests a client has, this is the place to get customised service, a great choice of boats and insider knowledge about the best spots to discover. There are so many beautiful sailing routes around the island that are blissfully traffic free even in peak season. Exposing a coastline where the water is shimmering in all shades of blue and the beaches are unspoilt, with some of Ibiza’s best kept secret dining destinations tucked away in hidden coves and secret bays.

No matter what requests a client has, this is the place to get customised service, a great choice of boats and insider knowledge about the best spots to discover. There are so many beautiful routes around the island and beyond, where the water is shimmering in all shades of blue and the beaches are unspoilt, hidden coves and secret bays.

Most of the holidayers go on a day cruise to escape the hustle and bustle of Ibiza in high season and to sail in and out of some of the most beautiful and bohemian beaches. The island’s north remains one of the last undiscovered bastions of Ibiza with Cala Xarraca, Cala Xuclar, or Cala d’en Serra. There are also a few tiny but stunning beaches that are only accessible by boat where there is a good chance of being completely alone. Whether you prefer to sunbathe on the deck of your yacht, to stretch out and bask on dry land or to swim and snorkel amongst the abundant marine life, there’s something very special about having all this beauty just for yourself. If you’re in a big group a full day out on a power boat will cost much the same as supper in a smart restaurant. Of course you can also invest into a bigger boat to take some more time to explore all the beautiful spots around the magic White Island. Many clients stay onboard for a week and putter about the quiet coves aboard a sleek yacht.

Most of the holidayers go on a day cruise to Formentera to escape the hustle and bustle of Ibiza in high season, and to sail in and out of some of the most beautiful and bohemian beaches. The island’s north remains one of the last undiscovered bastions of Ibiza with Cala Xarraca, Cala Xuclar, or Cala d’en Serra. There are also a few tiny but stunning beaches that are only accessible by boat where there is a good chance of being completely alone.

Whether you prefer to sunbathe on the deck of your yacht, to stretch out and bask on dry land or to swim and snorkel amongst the abundant marine life, there’s something very special about having all this beauty just for yourself. If you’re in a big group a full day out on a power boat will cost much the same as supper in a smart restaurant.

A great alternative option to booking a luxury hotel or villa, many clients stay onboard for a week and island-hop from Ibiza to Mallorca or Menorca, waking up to a different beach every day.

Which boat to choose? The sleek and minimalist Van Dutch 40 is a great choice to explore the shores of Ibiza in style: the sleek and sexy speedboat is a real head turner and perfect for whizzing across to Formentera.

With overnight charters continuing to grow in popularity, Smart Charter Ibiza has added some spectacular super yachts of 90 feet and over to its fleet to meet demand, including a sleek and elegant Mangusta 92 and a Bilgin Fly 110, a luxurious floating palace!

For a stylish and comfortable overnight charter, with her four cabins, fully equipped kitchen and

Set off from the port beside Ibiza’s old town around Cap de Falco and Las Salinas towards the bay of Es Torrent. The same-named restaurant is the perfect place to disembark and go for a lovely lunch. Drop anchor beside nearby Es Vedra, the little rocky island which is Ibiza's unofficial totem – it’s the third most magnetic place in the world. There is also a natural diving platform close by chiselled into the rock face of even tinier neighbouring island Es Vedranell. Smart Charter Ibiza boats all come equipped with snorkel equipment and towels, drinks and snacks, and catering can be arranged.

Take on some exhilarating coastal sailing in the sparkling Balearic Sea.

elegant salon, the Canados 90 "Funky Town" is a real floating palace.

All boats come stocked cold drinks, so pop open a bottle of sparkling cava and set off from the port beside Ibiza’s Old Town to wherever your heart desires. Drop anchor close to the mysterious rock island of Es Vedra, which is Ibiza's unofficial totem – and believed to be the third most magnetic place in the world.

Smart Charter Ibiza boats all come equipped with snorkel equipment and towels, drinks and snacks, while some of the bigger boats also carry water toys such as paddle boards, Seabobs and Jet Skis. Extra services such as private catering, a DJ, mixologists, on-board massages and childcare can all easily be arranged.

Smart Charter Ibiza prides itself on providing excellent service in everything that they do, and will create a completely bespoke experience for you. When it comes to making unforgettable memories with your nearest and dearest on the Mediterranean Sea, you couldn't be in better hands.

Since 2018, they decided to actually take things even further and partnered up with Boatsetter, the biggest online platform for boat charter in the world. Based in Miami, Boatsetter is a three-party marketplace where private boat owners and professional charter companies, captains and renters meet. Like an Air BnB for boats, users can pick nearby ones, rent it with a captain attached or pick a separate crew, and quickly get out on the water at an affordable price. Since the private owners are just trying to make back some of the non-stop expenses of keeping a boat afloat, Boatsetter is easy and affordable and now also available on Ibiza. With this expansion the US-company made a big step into becoming more global while for the Spanish company on Ibiza it is a great success to be linked with the big player in Florida. It is the perfect merger in a world where a materialistic culture is slowly shifting into a more experiential one. People don’t want to spend a ton of money or learn the boating skills to get out on the water. They want to do amazing things they can capture on their camera phones and share on their social networks. They want memories. And it’s hard to top gliding over the waves with friends on your own private boat… even if it’s just for the afternoon.

Expanding at an impressive pace, this year the Smart Charter brand has expanded into two new locations in Spain. Taking both the Smart Charter concept and its sister company, the Smart Yachting brokerage and management service, to Puerto Portals on the neighbouring island of Mallorca, as well as Puerto Banús in Marbella on the Costa del Sol, this passionate and dedicated team is set to make a splash in 2022!

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