Saona is a 2022 Excess 11 catamaran based at Marina Port Ibiza, offering an ideal platform for exploring the crystalline waters and hidden anchorages of the Balearic Islands. This four-cabin, eleven-berth catamaran combines the stability and spaciousness that make bareboat and crewed charters so rewarding, whether you're gathering a group of friends, welcoming extended family, or simply seeking a floating base for a week of Mediterranean discovery. The twin 29 hp engines provide reliable propulsion through variable conditions, while the generous beam of 6.59 metres ensures comfortable movement between the twin hulls and an airy, light-filled interior.

Life aboard Saona unfolds at a measured pace. The cockpit, equipped with GPS and pilote automatique, becomes your command centre for lazy morning departures to secluded coves—the lazy bag keeps the mainsail neatly furled when you're at anchor. Plush cockpit cushions invite long afternoons of reading and conversation as you drift between Ibiza's quieter northern shores and the quieter islands beyond. The two bathrooms and four well-appointed cabins mean everyone enjoys genuine privacy after sun-soaked days on deck. When you want to explore shallow anchorages or visit a nearby beach, the included annexe (dinghy) opens access to places larger vessels cannot reach, transforming a simple swim into an adventure.

A typical week aboard Saona might begin with provisioning at the vibrant local markets near your departure point, then unfold across a series of unhurried passages—perhaps a dawn sail to Formentera, an afternoon spent anchored in crystalline shallows, and an evening tender ride ashore to a family-run chiringuito where grilled fish and local wine become the evening's main event. The catamaran's shallow draft and twin-hull design mean you can anchor comfortably in spots that monohulls cannot access, discovering quiet bays where the water seems almost impossibly clear. Whether you choose a professional skipper to handle navigation or take the helm yourself, Saona's straightforward systems and thoughtful layout make seven nights feel like a natural rhythm—enough time to truly disconnect and fall into the gentle cadence of island life, where each sunset anchorage feels like a small discovery all your own.