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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Nice, Compared

16 tours  ·  from $33 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 boat trips in Nice justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay - Leaving Nice Port and entering the Baie des Anges
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Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

From Nice: Round-Trip Transportation to Saint Tropez by Boat - Starting at Quai Lunel in Nice
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From Nice: Round-Trip Transportation to Saint Tropez by Boat

Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice - Along the Baie des Anges and Promenade des Anglais
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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

3.Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

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!”

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Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay - The speedboat ride to Villefranche Bay
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Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

4.Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 638 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

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:)”

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Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour - The ride toward Mala Cave and Cap d’Ail
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Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

5.Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 531 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Review of Nice’s Mala Cave and Villefranche boat tour, with snorkeling, coastal views, practical tips, pricing, and advice on who should book.

“JB was excellent and very chatty. The snorkelling was beautiful and we had just the right amount of time. The sites we saw along the way were very interesting and Villefranche was incredible. Would highly recommend.”

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Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling - Leaving Nice for the open coast
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Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

6.Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 473 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Cruise from Nice to Mala Cave for snorkeling, coastal views, and a fast, lively small-group boat tour with a local guide.

“Our guide, Paul, was fantastic and fun, it turned out to be the most favorite activity in Nice for my 12 year old son. Communication was excellent and guys were easy to find. I would highly recommend.”

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Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks - Along the French Riviera toward Cap-Ferrat
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Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

8.Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

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.”

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From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise - Villefranche Bay and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

9.French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Swim and snorkel in Villefranche Bay from Nice, with clear water, coastal views, equipment, and a relaxed two-hour boat trip.

“The guides were excellent and very friendly. Was shocked at how much time we got to spend in the water (about an hour). Amazing view of the coastline. The safety briefing was very informative but relaxed so we had a very enjoyable time.”

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Nice : Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran - Villefranche Bay - Anchoring in Villefranche Bay around 8 p.m.
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Nice : Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Villefranche Bay

10.Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Sail from Nice to Villefranche Bay at sunset aboard a comfortable catamaran with swimming, paddleboarding, music, drinks, and an aperitif.

“Such a wonderful experience with beautiful views!!! The crew was awesome- super friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and safe. We saw a rainbow and the most beautiful sunset views. This was one of the highlights of my trip and I couldn’t recommend it more!!”

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From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour - Villefranche Bay gives you a sheltered swimming stop
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From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

11.Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay for a relaxed swim and snorkel stop with gear included, scenic Riviera views, and flexible booking.

“Beautiful experience. Would do it again. The setting is breathtaking and the actual snorkelling was fun. I saw lots of fish in the water and enjoyed a swim too. Loved it.”

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Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling - Leaving Nice and following the Riviera coast
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Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

12.Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Review of Nice’s 3-hour boat trip to Monaco, Mala Caves, Cap Ferrat, and Villefranche, with snorkeling, music, and coastal views.

“Our guide, Antoine, was absolutely amazing! He’s such a fun guy who made the whole experience unforgettable. I had a great time from start to finish and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Nice : Afternoon at sea on a Maxi Catamaran - Cap Ferrat - Anchoring Around 2:45 p.m.
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Nice : Afternoon at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Cap Ferrat

13.Afternoon at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Cap Ferrat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Sail from Nice to Villefranche and Cap Ferrat on a French maxi catamaran with swimming, paddleboarding, drinks, and an aperitif.

“like the tour was trying to pinch pennies. the women's toilet, for example, had feminine supplies. juice karma still and sparkling water, as well as sodas and Juice, were on tap the entire time, and light orderves or served while we were in port. crew was friendly and efficient.”

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Nice: Saint Jean Cap Ferrat Sunrise Boat Trip with Breakfast - The first 25 minutes along the French Riviera
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Nice: Saint Jean Cap Ferrat Sunrise Boat Trip with Breakfast

Nice: Private Sunset Tour on Solar Powered Boat - What the solar boat changes
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Nice: Private Sunset Tour on Solar Powered Boat

15.Private Sunset Tour on Solar Powered Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1h 20m · from $172Top rated

Review of Nice’s private sunset cruise on a silent solar boat, with Riviera villas, yacht views, skipper-led driving, and practical booking tips.

“It was a special experience! Beautiful views and a friendly guide. My son even got to steer the boat. Highly recommend!”

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