The Mediterranean · BOAT TRIPS WITH LUNCH IN FRANCE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 boat trips with lunch in France worth the money, each with its fare, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Marseille’s sunset cruise to Frioul, with a vegetarian buffet, Provençal wine, swimming, and a quiet electric boat.
“We loved Captain Eric! He was fabulous! The dinner was pretty tasty (vegetarian menu) and the drinks were good. The cruise is relaxing around the Friol Archipelago and then anchors for dinner and the sunset, which was pretty. Highly recommend!”
Review of Nice’s 90-minute sunset boat tour with wine, Niçois snacks, swimming, snorkeling, and Cap de Nice views for $64.
“Amazing sunset boat trip - our guide Antoine was great, and provided some interesting facts about the area and some of the things we could see from the boat. We even got to see some dolphins, and had a swim in the sea itself. Great experience, highly recommended.”
Spend seven hours aboard Le Don du Vent with Calanques views, swimming, snorkeling, a chef-made buffet, and organic wine from Marseille.
“Excellent day on the boat. The crew was extremely professional, kind, and funny! Delicious food and wine, great swimming and views. Nice balance of shade and sun on the boat, with comfy bean bags for lounging. We cut the engine and sailed when the wind cooperated, which was really special. It’s a spectacular and historic boat, too. Overall, super!”
Review of Marseille’s Calanques sailing cruise with lunch, rosé, snorkeling, swimming stops, and practical advice on value, weather, and comfort.
“The cruise was beautiful! Definitely a must. The crew was very professional and polite. I felt very safe and comfortable. I did experience sea sickness due to diesel fumes and when the anchor was thrown while we were stopped. Take some medicine. Overall I would happily do it again.”
Review of Marseille’s sunset boat cruise with rosé, snacks, swimming, Château d’If views, and a small group of up to 10 people.
“Our cruise was amazing! Easy to find the meeting point, the boat was small but comfortable and the skipper/captain Victor was really nice and made an effort to explain every detail in English. I’m very happy with the experience, got amazing pictures and videos of beautiful hidden spots in Marseille and memories that will last forever. I definitely recommend this tour and this company!”
Review of Cannes’ half-day catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, rosé, practical tips, costs, and ferry details.
“Excellent half day out on a very nice catamaran. Friendly crew. Catered food was outstanding. No complaints. Highly recommend.”
Review the Marseille Calanques eco boat cruise, with quiet sailing, swimming, snorkeling, lunch, rosé, and practical tips for a seven-hour day.
“Hugo and Thibeau were the best! Very informative and fun. Coffee and OJ with cookies in the morning was a nice touch. The small group size was perfect too. The vegetarian food and desserts were delicious and the rosè on the water was refreshing. The 7 hours flew by! Having it depart from the old port was convenient, lots of other trips can depart over an hour away by public transportation.”
Cruise from Porto Vecchio to the Cerbicales and Lavezzi Islands with lunch, swimming stops, Bonifacio views, and a captain-led coastal tour.
“un succulent repas et bravo à toute l'équipe. je conseii”
Review of Marseille’s sunset catamaran cruise with Frioul views, seasonal buffet, drinks, music, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Sortie sympathique Repas correct Peut-être un peu trop de monde…”
Review of Marseille’s 7-hour Eleanor Mary sailing cruise, with Calanques swimming, vegetarian lunch, organic wine, snorkeling, and practical tips.
“Everything was perfect. The captain and assistant were very knowledgeable and on top of everything. Lunch was excellent, and we had wine all day. We felt like we were all family. It was a great experience, and I will definitely recommend it. Thanks 😃”
Cruise from Hyères to Fort Brégançon and Porquerolles aboard Iladora, with lunch, drinks, paddleboards, snorkeling, and two sea stops.
“Esperienza magnifica: eravamo in 20 per un catamarano molto grande, per cui avevamo tanto spazio a disposizione. Equipaggio sempre molto disponibile e attento. La playlist musicale perfetta, ci accompagnati lungo tutto il percorso (modificato per via di un forte maestrale, ma sempre bello). Dal lato culinario tutto molto buono. Hanno anche un succo alcolico per l'aperitivo che è un balsamo. Consigliato per gli amanti del relax. Purtroppo non si fermano alla spiaggia di NotreDame a Porquerolles anche se ci speravamo.”
Review of Marseille’s 3.5-hour sunset sail to Frioul, with a vegetarian buffet, organic rosé, swimming, and Old Port views.
“La croisière était très sympa ! L’équipage à bord a été super agréable et les différents plats / boissons proposés étaient délicieux ! À recommander !”
Review of Saint-Raphaël’s full-day catamaran cruise to Cap Taillat, with swimming stops, paddleboards, buffet lunch, wine, and practical tips.
“la balade en bateau, mais il serait bien de mettre des petites navettes à ce catamaran pour descendre les passagers sur la plage du cap Taillat et de ne pas être obligé de descendre de celui-ci au mouillage pour se baigner”
Sail Marseille’s Calanques on a small catamaran with lunch, rosé, snorkeling, swimming, and stops at Riou, Sormiou, Morgiou, and Sugiton.
“Super activité qui a vite viré au cauchemar à cause de la météo… beaucoup de vent et de pluie, beaucoup de temps avant de nous donner des vêtements chauds alors qu’on était tous gelés sur le bateau, l’excursion était bien mais j’aurais pensé les guides plus fun… je recommande quand même car la météo ne se prévoit pas toujours malheureusement. Bon repas et bons équipements à bord, mais je cherche encore les paddles et trampoline annoncés dans la description.”
Review of Marseille’s Frioul catamaran cruise, with a seasonal buffet, swim stops, drinks, music, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Amazing definitely recommend. The water is amazing. Staff was incredible and the catered food was surprisingly delicious”
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