The 5 Best Nice Boat Trips

1.Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,747 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Our pick

From Nice’s port, you’ll cruise past Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s grand villas to colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer, then return along the Baie des Anges. A live guide speaks French and English, sharing local stories with humor. The boat has seating, toilets, and drinks for cash purchase, but you stay aboard for the full hour.

“It’s was a great trip! Got to see a lot of beautiful places and the guide on the boat who gave information about things around us and history of houses and the area was great and funny and also did the info in both French and English! It was a really hot day so to be able to buy drinks was great, it is only cash on the boat to buy drinks so remember to bring some! And also if it’s a hot day bring something to fan yourself with or to keep cool as it is very hot upstairs in the sun with no shade”

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2.From Nice: Round-Trip Transportation to Saint Tropez by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,245 reviews · 10 hours · from $115

Board Trans Côte D’Azur at Nice’s Port, then cruise for about 2.5 hours to Saint Tropez. You’ll have roughly five hours to explore the harbor, Place des Lices, La Ponche, the Citadelle, and local museums before returning by boat. Choose outdoor seats for the Riviera views or stay inside with a drink and snack.

“Everything was perfect, the weather was good, the guys on the boat were great. Attentive to the passengers, smiling with exemplary behavior. I highly recommend!”

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3.Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

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

Board Trans Côte d’Azur’s boat at Nice’s Quai Lunel for a one-hour cruise along the Baie des Anges, Cap de Nice, Villefranche Bay, and Cap Ferrat. Expect French and English commentary, views of villas and hill villages, and a relaxed return past the Promenade des Anglais. The boat may be Charlotte, depending on the sailing.

“Outstanding cruise that was informative and interesting. We saw all the important points of interest as well as a few hidden gems.”

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4.Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

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

Set out from Port Lympia in a small group of up to 12 with guides such as Leo, Jean-Baptiste, Paul, or Antoine. Cruise past Cap Ferrat, stop in Villefranche Bay for wine, homemade Niçois snacks, swimming, and snorkeling, then return by way of the Cap de Nice as the sun sets.

“The sunset cruise was an exciting ride and leisurely stroll through the lives of the rich and famous. Our hosts (the crew) were super friendly and competent. Highly recommend.”

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5.Nice: Private Sunset Tour on Solar Powered Boat

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

From Beaulieu-sur-Mer, you’ll spend 80 quiet minutes aboard a private, solar-powered boat with an English or French-speaking guide. See Villa Kerylos, Villa Ephrussi Rothschild, La Réserve, and Royal Riviera, then watch the sunset near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Under the skipper’s guidance, you may even steer this license-free boat.

“William was professional, friendly, and knowledgable about the area. The views and sunset were incredible. The solar boat was clean and nice. We didn't realize how slow it went and we would just go around the bay. If you're looking for a calm, relaxing ride in the bay this will be perfect.”

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