5 Island Boat Trips in France to Build a Day Around

1.From Ajaccio: Sanguinaires Islands Boat Trip With Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 767 reviews · 2h 30m · from $68Our pick

Join JPS Aventure for a 150-minute sunset trip from Ajaccio or Porticcio aboard a small RIB limited to 12 people. A French-speaking captain takes you to Mezzu Mare, the largest Sanguinaire Island, for a lighthouse walk, swimming stop, Corsican charcuterie, rosé wine, and polyphonic music. Expect a scenic outing with a real speedboat feel.

“Activité qui change des circuits ou excursions habituelles Explications pleines d'humour et rafarichissantes”

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2.Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $57Top rated

Meet at the Porticcio tourist office for a roughly 2-hour-45-minute boat trip with JPS Aventure. You’ll speed to Mezzu Mare, explore the 1870 lighthouse and semaphore, or swim, then enjoy sunset, music, and often a Corsican aperitif. Captains such as Greg and Thomas are praised for their friendly, professional hosting.

“Been there with my wife last summer, this was the highlight of our trip to Corsica, I just can't remember seeing anything nicer in France. Being on the speed boat is a phenomenal experience and exploring the island right before the sunset is uRead more”

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3.Saint-Raphaël: Golden Island Afternoon Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 315 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Spend four hours aboard a catamaran from Saint-Raphaël’s Old Port, sailing past Île d’Or, Cap Dramont, Agay Bay, and the Estérel coves. Stop between Cap Roux and the Anthéor Viaduct for paddleboarding, swimming, drinks, and snacks, then return by way of the Calanque des Contrebandiers.

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4.Marseille: Frioul Islands Sunset Cruise with Cocktail Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 300 reviews · 3h 30m · from $112

Join the historic Le Don Du Vent at Marseille’s Pier 2 for a 3.5-hour sunset sail with hosts including Olivier and Samir. Cruise to the Frioul Islands, anchor in a cove, enjoy a fresh buffet with organic white wine and rosé, then swim or snorkel before returning beneath the lights of La Bonne-Mère.

“Great value for money. The atmosphere on the boat was wonderful with great company and a fantastic crew! Free flowing wine, funny but professional crew - always making sure you were comfortable and ensured your glass was full and had enough food. Location for a swim during sunset was perfect. Dinner was light but very tasty and you could fill up on all the breads and dips”

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5.Boat walk in Sete on the singular island 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · from $23Best value

Spend one hour aboard the 12-seat Narwhal SP 900, cruising Sète’s canals with a French-speaking captain. You’ll see historic buildings, typical neighborhoods, and colorful canal-side houses while hearing local stories. Guide Antoine is known for lively history talks, and some outings may include the lake or a burst of speed.

“Superbe sortie beau temps Antoine au top un personnage typique de la région . À très bien raconté l histoire de sete et la sortie en zodiaque grosses poussées d adrénaline. Un pur moment de bonheur simple 🥰🥰🥰”

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