The 4 Best Cannes Boat Trips

1.Cannes: Estérel Massif Boat Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 811 reviews · 2h 30m · from $88Our pick

From Port du Béal in Cannes, you’ll spend 2.5 hours aboard a 12-passenger Black Tenders RIB boat with an English or French-speaking captain. Expect red Estérel cliffs, seaside castles, the Palais Bulles, hidden coves, marine life, and usually two swimming stops. Bring sun protection, a towel, and your own mask and snorkel.

“Amazing tour with a lot of info and the guide was very informative 👌 great locations to swim and dive.”

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2.Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 445 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Meet at Cannes Old Port, take a short ferry to Sainte-Marguerite Island, then board a modern catamaran for a three-hour afternoon cruise. Swim, snorkel, kayak, or use a paddleboard when weather allows. French and English commentary is available, and water is included. Bring a towel, swimwear, and cash for onboard extras.

“Great boat, friendly crew, perfect short cruise. We enjoyed drinking beers on the back of the boat and a relaxing swim in a cute bay.”

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3.Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Sail from Cannes’ Old Port to the Lérins Islands aboard a spacious catamaran. You’ll have time to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard before a cold buffet lunch and glass of rosé. The half-day trip ends on St. Marguerite Island, where you take the included ferry back to Cannes.

“Such a great trip! Was the best thing we did all weekend! Would recommend getting there early to get a good spot on the boat.”

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4.Catamaran from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Meet at 20 Quai Saint-Pierre in Cannes for a relaxed catamaran cruise toward the Lérins Islands. Depending on your booking, you can swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, and eat an onboard buffet lunch. Half-day guests may board a ferry to Sainte-Marguerite Island, so arrive early and read the meeting instructions carefully.

“None .very disappointing 😞 captain and 1st mate very rude.no sailing time.never again.dont waste your time or money.”

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