Marseille Sailboat Tour
About this activity
Smartphone tickets accepted
Experience Highlights
Discover famous coves with this day sailing trip to the Calanques of Marseille . Climb aboard a traditional wooden schooner and for approximately 7 hours sail along the coast of the Calanques. See beautiful scenery with crystal clear waters and enjoy a delicious lunch on board, as well as fruit juice and coffee served by the crew.
Throughout the cruise you'll listen to the crew talk about the local history of this area of Provence's coastline and enjoy brief stops at magnificent coves for snorkelling .
- See crystal clear waters with this sailing trip of approximately 7 hours in the Calanques de Marseille National Park .
- Listen to the crew talk about the history of the area and the local culture.
- Snorkel and enjoy a delicious lunch, plus fruit juice and coffee on board.
What’s included
- Sailing trip of about 7 hours to the Calanques de Marseille National Park.
- Professional skipper and crew on board.
- Lunch with beverage included (local and seasonal cold buffet with a glass of rosé wine)
- Drinks included (coffee, fruit juice, bottled water)
Step by Step
Embark on an unforgettable trip with this sailing trip of approximately 7 hours to the Calanques de Marseille National Park. Visit the famous Calanques de Marseille aboard a traditional wooden galley and enjoy a delicious meal on board .
Set sail for the Bay of Marseille and listen to interesting commentary from the crew about the history and culture of the area. Admire the fantastic scenery of the Calanques National Park and stop at a beautiful cove for swimming and snorkelling .
You'll begin your crossing at the quay in Marseille's Old Port, where the crew will welcome you and offer you fruit juice and coffee before setting sail. You will then set course for the Bay of Marseille, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde and the city. See the beautiful city of Marseille from the sailboat and listen to the crew's interesting and historical commentary about the city.
Throughout the cruise, you will see sumptuous landscapes between limestone cliffs, small typical fishermen's harbours and beautiful coves with crystal clear water. Take the opportunity from the deck of the sailing boat to take some photos of these Mediterranean landscapes, undoubtedly the most beautiful of the entire southern coast of France.
On this trip you will head to the famous coves of Sormiou and Morgiou, one of the largest and most spectacular of the Calanques National Park. Stop to enjoy the scenery and with masks, fins and snorkels, set off to explore the seabed. Enjoy an hour swimming in one of the creeks and with the snorkelling equipment discover the rich biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea.
Afterwards you'll take a break to enjoy a delicious lunch on board made with local, organic and seasonal products. Enjoy a buffet of cold dishes with a variety of salads and accompany your meal with a glass of rosé wine. All this in the middle of a paradisiacal setting.
After lunch, you will sail around the archipelago of Riou and Frioul to swim and admire the beautiful scenery of the coastline. Make a last stop at one of the creeks on the main island to sunbathe, rest or swim before heading back to Marseille.