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14 Best Calanques Boat Tours

The Calanques by sea: boat runs into the white-cliff inlets with swim stops, sailing days with lunch and the Cote Bleue’s quieter coves on the west routes. The fjord-like calanques have no road access worth the name; the boats own the view.

1.From Marseille: Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming

Discover the stunning Calanques of France on this boat tour from Marseille, including swimming, snorkeling, and breathtaking coastal views for $92.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“I can highly recommend this tour! In advance, we received detailled information about where exactly we'll meet. We booked the 3,5 hour morning tour from Vieux Port and could swim two times. In the open water, our guide really speeded up to make sure, we…”

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3.Marseille: Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

Discover the beauty of the Calanques on a 7-hour sailing trip from Marseille, featuring lunch, organic wine, snorkeling, and stunning coastal views.

★ 4.8

“It’s an amazing experience. Book it and be happy. A suggestion would be to have the guide explaining in English the spots but it didn’t compromise the experience. Worth every penny”

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4.Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

Discover the beauty of Marseille’s Calanques on a 3-4 hour catamaran tour with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and stunning sea views for $65.

★ 4.8

“This is great value for money although I had at first thought it would go all the way to the national park. It doesn’t but is still great value. You leave the harbour and visit two of the nearby island and stop for two swimming…”

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6.Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Cruise, Picnic, & Swimming

Experience the stunning Calanques from Marseille on a private, all-inclusive catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkeling, picnic, and wine for a memorable day.

★ 4.8

“Top class amazing staff really friendly a Helpful food and drink well offered amazing day definitely would recommend swimming was spot on thank you to the team on a great day”

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9.Marseille: Evening sailboat trip to the Calanques du Frioul with buffet and organic wine

Experience a sunset sailboat trip from Marseille to the Calanques du Frioul with organic wine, a vegetarian buffet, and unforgettable views.

★ 4.8

“La croisière était très sympa ! L’équipage à bord a été super agréable et les différents plats / boissons proposés étaient délicieux ! À recommander !”

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10.Sailing day in the heart of the Calanques

Experience a 7-hour sailing adventure through the Calanques from Marseille on the historic schooner Alliance. Swim, relax, and enjoy authentic local scenery.

★ 4.5

“Amazing trip, lovely crew! Cannot recommend this trip enough. Lunch was delicious and included wine. Crew made sure that everything felt safe yet laid back. Swimming in the Mediterranean was a wonderful experience. We had amazing views of Calanques. Would love to come back!”

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11.Marseille : Calanques Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Wine

Discover Marseille’s stunning Calanques on a 8.5-hour catamaran cruise with lunch, wine, snorkeling gear, and exclusive scenic stops. Perfect for nature lovers and relaxation seekers.

★ 4.8

“Super activité qui a vite viré au cauchemar à cause de la météo… beaucoup de vent et de pluie, beaucoup de temps avant de nous donner des vêtements chauds alors qu’on était tous gelés sur le bateau, l’excursion était bien mais j’aurais pensé les guides…”

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12.Marseille: Day sailing in the heart of the Calanques with organic lunch and wine

Experience a full day sailing in Marseille's Calanques with organic lunch, wine, swimming, and scenic stops—perfect for lovers of authentic water adventures.

★ 4.5

“The day was absolutely fantastic! Food was excellent and refreshing. The locations the guide took us to were perfect and quiet. Top notch for a day. My only suggestion is that I wish customers could have a little more exposure with helping with the sailing.…”

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13.Marseille: Sailing cruise in the calanques, lunch and wine

Discover Marseille’s stunning calanques aboard a vintage sailing boat. Enjoy swimming, local cuisine, and organic wines on a 7-hour maritime adventure.

★ 5.0

“Was een fantastische manier om Marseille te zien en er tegelijk helemaal uit te zijn. Het schip is een historische replica en bijzonder mooi. De twee schippers zitten vol mooie verhalen en spreken naast Frans ook vloeiend Engels. Alles goed verzorgd, inclusief heerlijke, gezonde maaltijd.…”

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