The Mediterranean · FRANCE BOAT TRIPS
The Calanques and the Corsican reserves are only reachable by hull. These 15 cover Marseille, Nice, Cannes and the Gulf of Ajaccio, with fares, durations and a note on the mistral days.
Review of Nice’s one-hour cruise to Villefranche Bay, with Riviera views, bilingual commentary, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Beautiful views and also captain and crew were so nice with really good English:)”
Review of Ajaccio’s 3-hour boat tour to the Sanguinaires, with Mezu Mare, swimming, lighthouse walks, French commentary, and practical tips.
“It didn’t happen. The excursion started with a ferry to the tour boat. The tour boat left before we arrived”
Cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Scandola, Girolata, Piana, and Capo Rosso on a scenic full-day Corsican boat tour.
Review of the Nice to Saint Tropez boat trip, with sailing views, five hours in town, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Cheapest way to get to st tropez from nice. Boat ride was smooth and got to see the coast!”
Review of Marseille’s small-group Calanques boat tour, with swimming, snorkeling, Riou Island, coastal caves, local guides, and practical tips.
“Amazing experience in the Calanques: the site is beautiful, the water extremely clean and even though the weather wasn’t at its best today the boat trip was funny and the sites still amazing. Absolutely recommended!”
Review the Scandola boat tour from Porto, with Girolata, French commentary, hybrid-boat details, prices, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“la réserve de scandola et les calanques de Piana . Visite de girolata ,c'est moyen”
Cruise Corsica’s south coast from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Bonifacio, with Roccapina, King Aragon Steps, and four hours to explore.
“Although the sea views are not as breathtaking as on the rtip to Scandola, Bonifacio itself is worth visiting. Be aware that during the voyage all the information is given in French only, so if you are not French-speaking you will not get much of it. It would be nice if they said in English at least what time you should be back onboard.”
Cruise from Nice to Villefranche, Cap Ferrat, and the Baie des Anges on a relaxed one-hour sightseeing boat ride with commentary.
“ship is leaving 10 minutes earlier, you need to be there 30 minutes before official departure and get a printed voucher to get on the boat.. beautiful sightseeing trip with the "Charlotte" (boat) and very kind and friendly crew! It was absolutely stunning! seats are very comfortable and the view even from the inside is very clear!”
Cruise Corsica’s Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve by semi-rigid boat, with dramatic cliffs, caves, dolphins, and expert local commentary.
“Nous avons fait le grand tour de 3h avec Antoine, à 16:45. Paysages à couper le souffle, commentaires à la fois drôle et très intéressants, nous avons passé un moment génial. Le coucher de soleil sur les calanques de Piana au retour en prime. A faire absolument si vous êtes sur Porto.”
Review of the 2.5-hour Estérel boat tour from Cannes, with red cliffs, swimming stops, local guides, Cap Roux, and practical tips.
“Stefan was a great tour guide he is an extremely good driver with years of experience. He took us right up close to the best of cliffs and calanques. I definitely recommend for young adults and teens but if your coming from the cruise terminal it’s over an hours walk! So sort out transports prior to arriving”
Review of Ajaccio’s Sanguinaires Islands sunset boat trip, with Mezzu Mare, swimming, Corsican charcuterie, rosé, and practical tips.
“activité super riche en émotion et sensation !! le couche de soleil est magnifique les gars sont au top l'apéro très sympa. je recommande très fortement cette activité”
Review of Marseille’s Côte Bleue boat tour, with caves, turquoise swimming spots, snorkeling, La Redonne, and practical tips for your 3.5-hour trip.
“Truly such an incredible experience, a must do if you are in marseille. Perfect amount of swimming, they actually take you to calanques and not just a random boat tour like some others I saw online. Very thought out and meaningful. Our guide, Clemence even offered to call a restaurant to make my sister and I a reservation. She was incredibly kind and patient and made an effort with us as our French is not great. I can only say amazing things, it was a perfect day.”
Review of Nice’s 90-minute snorkeling speedboat tour, with clear bay water, Riviera views, friendly guides, gear, safety tips, and value advice.
“We loved it, such an amazing experience. We would recommend. First time snorkelling so I enjoyed learning something new! Such lovely people who run it too:)”
Review of Corsica's Scandola and Piana boat trip, with Girolata, swimming stops, practical tips, price, weather, and value.
“About the boat! It was too windy and lots of waves.People with orthopedic problems must know the boat may bump a lot! The driver Thomas and also guide was so good. Translate everything to English.”
Review the Sanguinaires Islands sunset boat tour from Porticcio, with speedboat thrills, lighthouse views, sunset, music, and practical tips.
“We bought our ticket vis tripadvisor and went there for the program in 1.5 hour car ride (and 1.5 hour back) from our hotel. We waited there at the meeting point for 20-30 minutes, nobody came. After the long hopeless waiting we went to the ofRead more”
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