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The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in France

26 tours  ·  from $40 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sunset cruises in France worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour - The first 30 minutes: a speedy ride across the water
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Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

1.Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $57Our pick

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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Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting - Leaving from Ajaccio or Porticcio
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Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting

2.Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $82

Join Nave Va for a 3 to 4-hour evening cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio to the Sanguinaires Islands. A French-speaking guide, sommelier, and winemaker lead tastings of Corsican wine and local delicacies while live Corsican singers perform on board. Bring a jacket, and expect the entire experience to take place in French.

“l’activité a été annulée pour cause de mauvaise mer. Je n’ai pas été avertie à l’avance. J’espère être remboursée. Je publierai un nouvel avis dans ce cas.”

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Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Organic Wine - Leaving Marseille’s Old Port
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Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Organic Wine

3.Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Organic Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 459 reviews · 3h 30m · from $94

Spend 3.5 hours on a quiet electric boat from Marseille’s Old Port to the Frioul archipelago. You’ll swim in a sheltered cove, eat a fresh vegetarian buffet, and watch the sun set over the Mediterranean. Captains such as Patrick, Eric, and François are known for friendly hosting, though the captain and route can vary.

“We loved Captain Eric! He was fabulous! The dinner was pretty tasty (vegetarian menu) and the drinks were good. The cruise is relaxing around the Friol Archipelago and then anchors for dinner and the sunset, which was pretty. Highly recommend!”

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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine - Swimming and snorkeling in the cove
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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

4.Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Join the Goélette Alliance at Marseille’s Old Port for a relaxed evening sail to the Frioul archipelago. You’ll swim in a sheltered cove, eat a fresh vegetarian buffet, sip Provençal rosé, and watch the sun set over the sea. Fabio has guided some departures, and the multilingual crew speaks English, French, and Italian.

“We loved our guides, and we liked how chilled it was, however for the price I think there could have been more drinks available (or lower the price?). It was a nice touch that they played a bit of music. We went mid-june and it was far too cold to swim around 8:30! Nice idea, but the stop off was too late - only the Instagrammers were brave enough!”

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Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat from the Water
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Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

5.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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From Calvi: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise to Revellata Peninsula - Why Revellata is the main event
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From Calvi: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise to Revellata Peninsula

6.From Calvi: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise to Revellata Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · from $59

Leave Calvi’s port at 6:30 or 7:00 PM in June, July, and August for a small-group cruise toward Revellata. Your English- or French-speaking guide shares local history, with a swim at Alga Beach, onboard masks, music, drinks, and a Corsican aperitif as the sun sets. Theo and Charlotte have recently guided departures.

“This activity was cancelled due to a lack of participants.”

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Marseille: Frioul Islands Sunset Cruise with Cocktail Dinner - Leaving the Old Port at Pier 2
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Marseille: Frioul Islands Sunset Cruise with Cocktail Dinner

7.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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La Grande Motte: Camargue Sunset Catamaran Tour with a Drink - A catamaran built for a relaxed evening
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La Grande Motte: Camargue Sunset Catamaran Tour with a Drink

8.La Grande Motte: Camargue Sunset Catamaran Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 259 reviews · from $51

Board an eco-friendly catamaran at Charles-de-Gaulle quay in La Grande Motte for a two-hour sunset sail toward the Camargue. You get one cocktail or soft drink, tapenade, time on the sunbeds, and evening views of the town on the return. The French-speaking crew handles the sailing, fuel, and insurance.

“We did this activity twice, both times very different and both great! The second time it was a bit stormy and this was also a great experience! Cozy atmosphere!”

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Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks - Leaving the Mucem for Vallon des Auffes
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Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

9.Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 244 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Join a three-hour evening cruise from the Mucem on a semi-rigid boat capped at 10 people. Sail past Vallon des Auffes and Château d’If, swim in a sheltered Frioul cove with masks provided, then watch sunset with rosé, snacks, and Notre-Dame de la Garde in view. Guides including Victor, Oualid, and Thomas have been praised for friendly service.

“The crew was so friendly, the group nice and small and the trip was great fun”

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

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

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

Set out from Nice at about 7:30 pm aboard a large French-made catamaran with a friendly French and English-speaking crew. Sail to Villefranche Bay, anchor for swimming or paddleboarding, and enjoy Punch Planteur plus soft drinks. The sunset mood is lovely, but hills around the bay can hide the actual setting sun.

“Really enjoyed the sunset cruise. Although the sea was abit choppy on the evening we went, the captain did a great job at managing the trip out and back. We loved the views and the swim off the boat was great for us and the kids!”

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Saint-Raphaël : Sunset Cruise Cape Dramont & Golden Island - Sailing toward Cap Dramont and the Estérel coast
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Saint-Raphaël : Sunset Cruise Cape Dramont & Golden Island

11.Saint-Raphaël : Sunset Cruise Cape Dramont & Golden Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 179 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Set out from Saint-Raphaël’s Old Port on a two-hour maxi-catamaran cruise toward Cap Dramont and Île d’Or. Watch the Estérel coast turn gold, stop for an aperitif and soft drinks, and use the paddleboards or water toys when conditions and daylight allow. French and English are available.

“Moment privilégié, chill entre apéritif, musique, panorama, et explications touristiques. Bonne dose d'humour et petite baignade. Un équipage au top et un retour en mode discothèque spécial années 80, on adore ♥️😎🌅”

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Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling - A catamaran ride with a little sailing lesson
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Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling

12.Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Spend 150 minutes on a small-group catamaran from Piantarella Beach, or Bonifacio in low season, sailing toward the Lavezzi Islands. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel near islands such as Cavallo or Ratino, with paddleboards provided. The crew, including François on some departures, explains sailing and adapts the route to the weather.

“Très belle sortie en Catamaran avec le plaisir de se baigner autour des îles lavezzi et d'admirer le coucher de soleil. Je recommande !”

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Hyères : Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Giens Peninsula - Boarding at Hyères Saint-Pierre Port
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Hyères : Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Giens Peninsula

13.Hyères : Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Giens Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

From Hyères Saint-Pierre Port, you’ll sail by maxi-catamaran toward La Badine Beach as the sun drops over the Mediterranean. The two-hour trip includes a calm anchorage, paddleboards, water toys, salty snacks, soft drinks, and planter punch. French and English are spoken, and the route may change with weather or site rules.

“J’ai été très déçu car la croisière a été annulée à cause les mauvaises conditions météorologiques. Par contre en août je l’ai faite avec des amis et c’est magique, nous avons tous adoré, je recommencerai sûrement…”

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Marseille: Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks - A Seasonal Buffet Instead of a Separate Dinner
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Marseille: Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

14.Marseille: Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $72

Spend four hours aboard Le Feng Shui, sailing from the Mucem toward the Frioul Archipelago and calanques. You will relax on the rooftop, nets, or deck, enjoy a seasonal bio-sourced buffet, and receive one glass of wine or beer. English and French service is available, with the route adjusted for sea conditions.

“The activity was very expensive compared to what we did. We went from point A to point B, stayed in the same place for about an hour, and returned to the meeting point. We didn't get to see the sunset. The crew on the boat was very friendly, which was the only highlight.”

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Golf Juan: Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island - Around the Lérins Islands With Local Stories
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Golf Juan: Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island

15.Golf Juan: Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join captain and guide Valentin for a three-hour sunset sail from Juan-les-Pins, limited to nine people. Cruise past Antibes and the Lérins Islands, hear local stories, swim or snorkel near Sainte-Marguerite Island or Cap d’Antibes, and enjoy wine with local snacks as the sun sets.

“Great fun but the paddle board was not great as it was only an inflatable one.”

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