Marseille · SAILING
11 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend: the 11 sailing trips in Marseille worth booking, each with its price, the verdict from the people who went, and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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 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 catamaran from Marseille to the Frioul calanques with a seasonal buffet, one drink included, and relaxing deck time in real sea air.
“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.”
Marseille sailing cruise on the Eleanor Mary: Calanques or Frioul stops, chef-made vegetarian lunch, snorkeling gear, and organic wine.
“Everything was perfect. The captain and assistant were very knowledgeable and on top of everything. Lunch was excellent, and we had wine all day. We felt like we were all family. It was a great experience, and I will definitely recommend it. Thanks 😃”
Sail the Calanques from Marseille on the 1949 Alliance schooner with swim stops, snorkel gear, and a hearty lunch for about 7 hours.
“The tour itself was great, the boat, the equipment, the locations to visit. Only downside was that nobody spoked English. We booked an English tour but from almost 25 people only 4 did not spoked French at all. So all the instructions, sightseeing, descriptions, everything was in French and only 1 guy from the crew tried to translate but with vague translations like "now the captain is telling some instructions"... ok, what instructions? ... "hmm do not know the words in English". We made sure to hire an English tour and it turned out to be a French tour. So we lost a lot of the experience.”
Marseille Calanques catamaran cruise for up to 30 with lunch, rosé, snorkeling gear, and GoPro moments at Riou, Sormiou, Morgiou, and Sugiton.
“Está muy bien xq hay muchos espacio para todos! Eso si el precio muy alto por 159€ por persona nos costó. Y justo al día siguiente lo bajaron más de 40€ …. Es un precio muy alto Eso sí nos lo pasamos genial y es muy bonito”
6-hour catamaran cruise from Marseille’s Old Port to Frioul Islands: buffet lunch, swim stops, lounge nets, and unlimited soft drinks.
“Had a great day. We sailed for an hour to get to a quiet bay of crystal clear water. Once there we stopped for 4 hours to eat and swim, then set off back home. If you’re a fussy eater like myself, you should bring your own lunch. The buffet wasn’t to my taste but as I am more fussy than most. It contained beef, cheeses, salad and potatoes. The bar and drinks (especially unlimited soft drinks) were great. The staff were very friendly and chatty, the obviously love the job. The atmosphere was communal and positive. There was a range of families, couples and young adults.Read more”
Marseille to Cassis Calanques catamaran with snorkeling, wetsuit, picnic and rosé, plus small-group comfort and secret coves.
