Marseille · CALANQUES BOAT & SAILING CRUISES
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The Calanques are the reason most people come, and a boat is the easiest way in. Below are the best sailing trips and cruises out of the Vieux-Port: which reach the far coves past Sormiou and Sugiton, which stop long enough for a real swim, what lunch is included, and the current price of each.
Sail from Marseille to Frioul calanques with a small crew. Learn sailing basics, swim and snorkel, and enjoy limestone cliff views.
“Had a great time, we stopped at a beautiful Calanque and also got the opportunity to sail.”
Cruise the Calanques and Côte Bleue from Marseille’s Old Port, with guided stops in caves, fishing harbors, and swim time in turquoise water.
“We had the most relaxing, scenic, beautiful day on the water. What a beautiful coastline. We are so happy we did this. Totally compares with Australian shores. I even did a 5m jump into the Mediterranean! Just BRILLIANT!”
Sail Marseille’s Calanques or La Côte Bleue on Le Don du Vent with snorkel stops, chef buffet lunch, and organic wine in 7 hours.
“The trip itself is unforgettable. We had really 7 hours on the fascinating Mediterranean. The crew are polite and passionate. We were also surprised by the high-quality foods they offered. The only pity is that it was really windy and wavy, so the second half turned out a bit struggling :( With a better weather condition, I bet it would be more stunning.”
Marseille Calanques by catamaran: snorkeling, stand-up paddle, Frioul Islands swims, Château d’If views, and roof-jump fun for about 3–4 hours.
“Highly recommend! Great experience, they provide you with paddle boards, goggles, wet suits, chips, and soda/rose. The water was stunning, well worth it.”
2-hour Frioul Islands boat tour from Marseille’s Old Port with swimming, snorkels, and guided views of Château d’If and calanques.
“The best time! Our tour guides were amazing and so nice!! Would absolutely do it again”
A 3.5-hour Marseille sunset cruise with a vegetarian buffet dinner, rosé, and a swim stop near the Frioul Islands on a quiet electric boat.
“I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this trip. It had everything, amazing views, warm sea swimming and great food. Thanks so much for an excellent evening:))”
Sail on a traditional schooner from Marseille to the Frioul cove for a swim, then enjoy a vegetarian dinner and rosé at sunset.
“Excellent! Everybody working on the ship funny and helpful! The food was very good and with many options! Would recommend 100%”
Sail Marseille’s coast to the Frioul Islands for sunset, with a chef buffet dinner, organic wine, and a swim stop included.
“one of the best things experiences of our trip. staff was wonderful, food and drinks provided were also delicious. swimming area was lovely. overall, a 11/10 experience for us.”
Speedboat from Marseille to the Calanques with snorkeling, wetsuits, and GoPro filming, plus big views of Riou, Sormiou, Morgiou, and more.
“We thought the scenery was beautiful and the places that we were taken to were fantastic. Our tour guide Nicholas was very knowledgeable about our destinations and scenery, and was also very lovely, extremely accommodating and went above and beyond.”
Sail the Calanques on a classic 1949 schooner from Marseille, snorkel in clear coves, and enjoy a vegetarian lunch with rosé included.
“This was my favourite day of my trip to the South of France. The boat was beautiful and spacious, the lounge and seating areas on board were very comfortable. I was so glad I booked with this boat over the others I’d been considering for similar trips. We don’t get to sail because it wasn’t windy enough, but I would still choose this sailboat again for how beautiful and comfortable it was. There was plenty of food and rosé to go around at lunch. The crew was lovely and there was equal attention for the French speaking guests and the English speaking. I thought about doing this exact same tour…”
Sunset cruise to the Frioul Archipelago from Marseille’s Old Port area, with guided calanques views, a swim stop, and comfort on board.
“The crew was so friendly, the group nice and small and the trip was great fun”
Ride open-top VW cabriolets from Marseille to Cassis with Calanques viewpoints, photo stops, and included admissions for up to four.
“An amazing day spent with Denis!! Our guide was not only knowledgeable about the area, but funnny too! there were no cruise ships in the day we booked so we were only ones on tour which was amazing!! The trip from Marseilles to Cassis stopped at many beach locations, and we went to the top of the 395meter hill for views that were unbelievable!! Denis also made several "movies" that he downloaded into a video of the highlights of our day. A day filled with memories that will last a lifetime.”
A small-group e-bike sprint through Marseille’s best sights and local lanes, timed for cruise days, with expert guides and easy hills.
“We had a great time on this ebike tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Tons of fun. Great way to see Marseille.”
Quiet hybrid electric cruise from Marseille to Frioul. Swim in Calanques waters and sip coffee on deck. Small-group morning.
“Had a great time on the boat, captain was lovely and very accommodating, nice chill morning would recommend”
Small-group Calanques National Park cruise from Marseille with hybrid-electric silence, snorkel stops, and a vegetarian lunch for $148.
“It was a fun boat ride. The weather was not great to be able to do the whole trip.”
